Central Oregon Fall Colors 2026

Autumn Workshop

with Zack Schnepf

Enjoy the beauty of the Central Oregon Cascades and photograph pristine river scenes and lakes with towering mountains during Central Oregon’s beautiful autumn season.

Local professional Landscape photographer Zack Schnepf will guide you to some of the area’s most photogenic locations. Zack will teach you how to frame and capture stunning landscape photos.

Itinerary

Friday, October 9
5 pm: Meet in front of Starbucks @ 320 SW Century Dr #200, 97702 Bend, OR. Its a standalone Starbucks, not inside the supermarket. Car Pool to shooting location. Introduction and sunset photo session nearby.
7 pm: After sunset drive back to Bend.

Saturday, October 10
5:45 am: Meet in front of same Starbucks. Car pool to Sparks Lake with towering South Sister volcano. Sunrise and morning photography session.
9 am: We photograph the Annular Solar Eclipse. Afterwards breakfast (not included) at local restaurant. Photo talk.
3:30 pm: Meet on Bend’s north side and carpool to Smith Rock State Park for sunset photography session.
7 pm: After sunset drive back to Bend.

Book your own accommodation early

Sunday, October 11
6:30 am: Meet at same Starbucks. Carpool to Deschutes river for sunrise photo session.
9 am: Breakfast (not included) at local restaurant. Photo talk. Questions & answers
11 am: End of Workshop.

$325 per person
$75 in person post processing session during the workshop
Max 8 persons
Beginner to intermediate
Car pool