Maine Coast Workshop

The Best of Mid-Coast Maine Photography

Maine has more coastline than California (3,478 miles) and is larger than the other 5 New England states combined which includes 17 million acres with 6,000 lakes and ponds. As you head north, you’ll follow a rugged coastline so dotted with lighthouses and picture-perfect seaside villages that it’s impossible to describe them all! Maine’s mid coast is dramatic with peninsulas like fingers reaching out to sea for treasures. With a strong history of explorers and fishermen, this part of Maine is rich in heritage, delicious seafood, spectacular sights such as crashing waves on granite shores, lighthouses, lapping tides on beaches, variety of parks, forests and much much more.

Come join us for a five-day immersive photography experience rotating between three instructors. They will lead you to amazing locations to photograph both vast and intimate landscapes, tidal pools, lighthouses, harbor towns, fishing boats, wildlife, wildflowers and more. You will spend a day with each of the instructors learning how to capture the best possible imagery while they share their techniques, tips and tricks. This photography experience is for all levels and you will walk away feeling absolutely inspired!

WORKSHOP: Tuesday, June 21 (5:00 pm ET) to Sunday, June 26, 2022 (10:30 am ET) – Mid-Coast, Maine

REGISTRATION FEE: *$1650 FULL PAYMENT / *$800 DEPOSIT (*non-refundable) Max./min. participants: 21/12

SKILL LEVEL: All

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Easy to Moderate

LED BY: Cameron Darnell, Noah Buchanan, Todd Nettelhorst

WHAT’S INCLUDED: Opening & Hunt’s Sponsored Dinner, Morning Continental Breakfast, Photographic Guiding & Instruction, Image Reviews, Critiques, Post-Processing Instruction, Farewell Breakfast, Fun, Great Time and Inspiration.

Cameron Darnell: Cameron is a 19-year-old wildlife photographer and birder specializing in bird photography. He lives outside of Washington, D.C., and will be attending Williams College in the fall of 2021. Cameron has been birding for as long as he can remember and began photographing birds at the age of 12. He finds the creative aspect of bird photography thrilling and always strives for the most aesthetic image possible. Cameron has led birdwalks in the Mid-Atlantic region, and conducted bird photography workshops throughout the United States. Cameron’s images have been featured in Smithsonian Institute’s publication IMPACT, among others. His images have been honored by the National Audubon Society Photography Awards (Top 100), the Massachusetts Audubon Society Photography Contest (Winner, Youth Division), and the American Birding Association Young Birder of the Year Contest (Winner, Photography Module). https://www.camerondarnellphotography.com/

Noah Buchanan: Noah is an Outside Sales Developer for Hunt’s Photo and Video. He has been working with them since 2016. Photography has been a passion of his for over 10 years now. Noah’s main interests in photography revolve around the landscape and unusual scenes in nature. Prior to working for Hunt’s, Noah attended NESOP (New England School of Photography) for 2 years studying photojournalism while also photographing for BU’s hockey team and working with the Boston Bruins Marketing department. Noah has deep photographic knowledge especially when it comes to anything technical, or gear related. He works with all the major manufactures and is well versed with many different camera systems. Noah loves sharing his passion for photography and aiding in educating his customers through Hunt’s and friends with all their photographic needs. https://www.instagram.com/noah_buchanan/

Todd Nettelhorst: Todd is an American photographer, filmmaker and educator from Chicago who has captured intimate moments of nature for most of his life. He started photographing at a very young age when his father gave him his first slr camera. His appreciation of photography grew while photographing throughout the country during the summer family road trips. Todd’s path of becoming a professional photographer began while documenting the honesty in his children’s lives as others asked him to capture that same spirit for their family. His un-posed, un planned, spontaneous style of photographing people living, helped him develop extreme patience and a keen eye for documenting the personality and expressions that bring out the “real life” in people.

Today as a nature photographer, Todd specializes in macro and phone photography and hopes that his work will elicit a deeper appreciation for nature as well as a great desire to protect it. On any given day you will find him at his favorite places to photograph around the Chicagoland area. His fine art photographs are in private collections around the country.

Along with his commercial work for new and established clients, Todd also enjoys bringing his charismatic energy, unique photographic perspective and deep passion for the visual arts to others by helping them explore and develop the best of their creative abilities through workshops, classes, conference presentations and individual coaching. Todd also mentors many young photographers and gives his time to children at the local schools sharing the life lessons photography has taught him. Outside of photography, Todd enjoys spending time biking, hiking, golfing and traveling the world with his wife Tambi and their three daughters.

Itinerary & General Information

May 1, 2022 @ 7:30pm – 8:30pm ET – Pre-workshop Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet for introductions, share detailed workshop information, and secure transportation / lodging sharing possibilities.

June 21, 2022 – Arrive at Cod Cove Inn, get checked-in, settled and we will all meet for our opening gathering & dinner.

June 22-24, 2022 – We will spend these days with our groups for sunrise, sunset shoots and share meal time together rotating between instructors each day. During the early afternoon, we will all meet together for classroom sessions in our meeting room at Cod Cove Inn.

June 25,2022 – In the morning and early afternoon, everyone will have the opportunity to choose to revisit any of the photography locations from the previous days while the instructors will divide their time between those locations to coach and then that evening we will gather for a sponsor’s dinner by Hunt’s Photo & Video.

June 26, 2022 – Farewell breakfast and departure.

July 10, 2022 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm ET – Post-workshop Virtual Zoom Image Feedback & Share

LODGING LOCATION: Mid-Coast, Maine

Basecamp – Hotel Block: Cod Cove Inn ($150/night + tax)
22 Cross Road, Edgecomb, ME (800) 882-9586
Tuesday, June 21 – Sunday, June 26 (checkout)
Call to Reserve – Mention “Nettelhorst Photography”

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This workshop is designed to accommodate all levels of photographic experience. It is important, however, that participants be familiar with their equipment and its operation (bring your camera manual)

EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: We will work with the equipment you have. If you are considering purchasing equipment prior to the workshop or have questions, feel free to contact Noah for assistance: nbuchanan@huntsphoto.com [NOTE: These are only recommendations.]

Digital SLR, Mirrorless, Phone camera
DSLR / Mirrorless Lenses for various types of shooting
- Wide-angle, e.g., anything in 10 to 24 mm range
- Normal, e.g., anything in the 24 – 85 mm range
- Telephoto, e.g. anything in the 85 – 600 mm range
- Macro Lens
Sturdy tripod
Polarizing Filter
Neutral Density Filter
Extension Tubes
External flash (optional)
Hoodman Loupe
Laptop
External hard drive
USB flash drive
Backpack or camera bag to carry equipment
Accessories
- Extra batteries and charger
- Memory cards
- Cable release/Remote control
- Flashlight and/or headlamp
- Blower and lens cloth
- Rain protection – gear and personal
- Sunscreen, bug repellant
- Ground cloth and/or knee pads
- Camera manual

DRESS and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: June weather in Mid-Coast Maine can vary! Come prepared for cool and warm conditions. Average June temps are 55°/75° Check the forecast and plan accordingly. Physical requirements: appropriate for people in good health and average shape. We’ll be walking & hiking paths, trails, rocky shores and beaches.

TRANSPORTATION and MEALS: Participants are responsible for transportation to / from / during the workshop – carpooling encouraged. For breakfasts, bring a cooler bag to carry selected a la carte continental breakfasts. All other meals are the participant’s responsibility except for the opening dinner, sponsors dinner and farewell breakfast. NOTE: Participants will eat together at lunch & dinner in selected locations.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED: Lodging, lunches, dinners, transportation (to, from and during workshop – carpooling encouraged), alcoholic beverages, any personal or incidental expenses and anything not listed as included.

*The registration fee is non-refundable unless the canceling party provides a replacement participant or there is a waitlist candidate, in which case a $50 processing fee is charged. Full payment is due at least nine weeks prior to the workshop start, but no later than April 20, 2022. No exceptions to the above policy. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.

CONTACT: info@nettelhorstimages.com