Light Painting at Shaniko Ghost Town 2026

Milky Way and Night Sky Photo Workshop
With Zack Schnepf

Join us for an evening of creative photography at Shaniko Ghost Town. A historic Old West setting in the Oregon Outback. Enjoy photographing this historic town in the late afternoon. We will light paint the buildings in combination with the night sky and Milky Way.

This Workshop is limited to 8 participants to give everyone enough space to shoot.

If you want a more private experience, book one of our Private Night Sky Photo Tour

$225 per person

$65 online post processing on August 16. Sunday afternoon

Max 8 participants

Beginner to intermediate

Car pool

Itinerary:

Saturday, August 15, 2026
4:45 pm: Meet in Bend at a location disclosed after booking and self drive/car pool to photo location.
5:00 pm: Drive to Shaniko.
6:45 pm: arrive in Shaniko. Shoot town during low light
8:25 pm: Sunset, then Light painting and Milky Way Photography in Ghost Town
10:50 pm: head back to Bend

Book your own hotel accommodation early

What to bring:

Nights cool down in the High Desert. Bring a jacket or warm sweater m
Msquito repellent
Sturdy tripod
Camera with wide angle lens. Ideally with f.2.8
Fully charged extra battery
Flashlight/headlamp with red light