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Date
August 8, 2026 – August 9, 2026
Price
725
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Adventure: Capture Oregon’s only National Park with this scenic Photography Workshop in collaboration with Bend Photo Tours. This overnight excursion will have us camped along the edge of Diamond Lake with remarkable views of Mt. Thielsen and other Oregon peaks. While the campsite is serene, the real treasure lies just south - Crater Lake National Park. Alongside some inspiring hikes, Toni Toreno of Bend Photo Tours will help you fully capture the beauty of Crater Lake at sunset as well as in the heart of night, with the stars shining brightly on the moonless evening.
After a restful sleep at camp, those that can’t resist a good sunrise are invited to join Toni as she seeks a misty morning with streaks of orange and pink glistening across the sky. Next, the allure of coffee and baked goods will entice you back to camp before prepping for our final departure. Not only does this workshop share the best photography techniques for getting the most from your landscape photos, but also includes a Naturalist Guide to share the intricacies of the beauty we’re capturing!
Naturalist Guided Experience: Many don’t know this, but Oregon is the 3rd most volcanically active state behind Hawaii and Alaska! The Cascade Mountains, Oregon’s backbone, and the surrounding lakes, rivers, glaciers, valleys and everything in-between, are all deeply shaped by Oregon’s volcanic history and there is no better example than Crater Lake and Mt. Mazama. While Toni helps you get the absolute most out of your camera, Wanderlust’s award-winning Naturalist Guides will impart in you a deep sense of connection to the landscape. Along the journey, you will learn about Mt Mazama’s eruptive history, how the deepest, purest lake in the US came to be, and much more!
As an extra bonus of celestial magic, the Perseids Meteor Shower will be nearing its peak!!
Details
$725 per person
Tour Dates: August 8-9, 2026
Depart: From Bend at 3:00pm on Saturday, Aug. 8th
Return: To Bend Sunday, Aug. 9th around 12:00 - 1:00pm
Transportation: Departing from our office
TOUR INCLUDES:
Professional Photographer: Toni Toreno, with Bend Photo Tours, an extremely talented photographer and expert teacher
Wanderlust Tours Guide: Professional Naturalist Guide & award-winning interpretation
Meals: Saturday: Dinner, desert | Sunday: Breakfast
Camping Gear: Group gear, such as stoves, water filtration, etc.
Transportation and National Park entrance fee
PLEASE BRING
Personal Gear: Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad
Rentals for these items from Wanderlust Tours is available at an additional cost - please inquire when booking
Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen (if needed)
Footwear: Comfortable hiking shoes, socks, etc.
Clothing in Layers: Warm layers for variable weather
Miscellaneous Gear: Water bottle, day back, camera equipment, camp chair, snacks
**A detailed packing list will be provided prior to the trip
Tour Minimums:
The minimum total guest requirement for this tour is 4 people. We very much expect that minimum to be met but in the event we do not, we will reach out 2 weeks prior to the event if the minimum has not been met.
Weather, Visibility & Cancellation Policy: All tours run rain or shine. Cancellations prior to two weeks are subject to a 10% cancellation fee. Cancellations within two weeks are subject to full tour cost. You can find more details regarding our cancellation policy here.
Weather: We are fortunate to be on the dry side of the Cascades, getting over 300 days of clear skies and sunshine per year. With that said, this tour will run regardless of rain or inclement weather. You can learn more about our weather policy here.
Adventure: Capture Oregon’s only National Park with this scenic Photography Workshop in collaboration with Bend Photo Tours. This overnight excursion will have us camped along the edge of Diamond Lake with remarkable views of Mt. Thielsen and other Oregon peaks. While the campsite is serene, the real treasure lies just south - Crater Lake National Park. Alongside some inspiring hikes, Toni Toreno of Bend Photo Tours will help you fully capture the beauty of Crater Lake at sunset as well as in the heart of night, with the stars shining brightly on the moonless evening.
After a restful sleep at camp, those that can’t resist a good sunrise are invited to join Toni as she seeks a misty morning with streaks of orange and pink glistening across the sky. Next, the allure of coffee and baked goods will entice you back to camp before prepping for our final departure. Not only does this workshop share the best photography techniques for getting the most from your landscape photos, but also includes a Naturalist Guide to share the intricacies of the beauty we’re capturing!
Naturalist Guided Experience: Many don’t know this, but Oregon is the 3rd most volcanically active state behind Hawaii and Alaska! The Cascade Mountains, Oregon’s backbone, and the surrounding lakes, rivers, glaciers, valleys and everything in-between, are all deeply shaped by Oregon’s volcanic history and there is no better example than Crater Lake and Mt. Mazama. While Toni helps you get the absolute most out of your camera, Wanderlust’s award-winning Naturalist Guides will impart in you a deep sense of connection to the landscape. Along the journey, you will learn about Mt Mazama’s eruptive history, how the deepest, purest lake in the US came to be, and much more!
As an extra bonus of celestial magic, the Perseids Meteor Shower will be nearing its peak!!
Details
$725 per person
Tour Dates: August 8-9, 2026
Depart: From Bend at 3:00pm on Saturday, Aug. 8th
Return: To Bend Sunday, Aug. 9th around 12:00 - 1:00pm
Transportation: Departing from our office
TOUR INCLUDES:
Professional Photographer: Toni Toreno, with Bend Photo Tours, an extremely talented photographer and expert teacher
Wanderlust Tours Guide: Professional Naturalist Guide & award-winning interpretation
Meals: Saturday: Dinner, desert | Sunday: Breakfast
Camping Gear: Group gear, such as stoves, water filtration, etc.
Transportation and National Park entrance fee
PLEASE BRING
Personal Gear: Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad
Rentals for these items from Wanderlust Tours is available at an additional cost - please inquire when booking
Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen (if needed)
Footwear: Comfortable hiking shoes, socks, etc.
Clothing in Layers: Warm layers for variable weather
Miscellaneous Gear: Water bottle, day back, camera equipment, camp chair, snacks
**A detailed packing list will be provided prior to the trip
Tour Minimums:
The minimum total guest requirement for this tour is 4 people. We very much expect that minimum to be met but in the event we do not, we will reach out 2 weeks prior to the event if the minimum has not been met.
Weather, Visibility & Cancellation Policy: All tours run rain or shine. Cancellations prior to two weeks are subject to a 10% cancellation fee. Cancellations within two weeks are subject to full tour cost. You can find more details regarding our cancellation policy here.
Weather: We are fortunate to be on the dry side of the Cascades, getting over 300 days of clear skies and sunshine per year. With that said, this tour will run regardless of rain or inclement weather. You can learn more about our weather policy here.