OM SYSTEM Nature Photography RETREAT — April 18, 19, 20 (2026) Alexandria VA.
Nearby Airports: Ronald Reagan Airport [DCA] and Dulles [IAD]
Join us for this immersive, hands-on NATURE photography retreat featuring OM SYSTEM ambassadors as workshop leaders. This retreat will focus on Nature Photography and provide fodder (insight, instruction and inspiration) for some of the computational technologies like in-camera focus stacking, bird AF subject detection, Pro-capture, and depending on the conditions computational technologies like live neutral density, sequential and overlay multiple exposure, Live Time, daylight light painting using Live Composite, graduated neutral density (OM1 mark II or OM3), and more. Any camera model is welcome.
Join us for this immersive, hands-on photography retreat featuring FOUR* OM SYSTEM ambassadors as workshop leaders.
Small group environment
Low participant-to-instructor ratio
Students rotate through each instructor/topic
In-depth instruction and inspiration with Four* OM SYSTEM ambassadors: Frank Smith, Chris McGinnis, Tom Cuchara, and Lisa Cuchara
Tentative Schedule*
Pre-Retreat Zoom
Day 1
Meet and Greet, Discussion, Camera Setup 1pm
Session 1 4:30pm to 8:00pm ET
Day 2
Session 2 5:30am to 9:30am ET
optional excursion 1pm to 3pm
Session 3 4:30pm to 8:00pm ET
Dinner (not included in retreat fee)
Day 3
Session 4 5:30am to 9:30am ET
Breakfast (not included in retreat fee)
Post Retreat Image Sharing
This retreat will focus on Nature Photography:
Bird photography
Bugs (Macro/Close-up Insect Photography, flash, focus stacking, focus bracketing, etc.)
Beautiful Landscapes (Creative Nature photography, Creative Compositions)
Creative photography (Frogs, mushrooms, focus stacking, patterns, cloud stacking, pareidolia, multiple exposures, Orton effect, ICM, live composite, etc.)
Retreat covers:
Travel Insurance.
We understand that life happens and that sometimes unfrozen circumstances may necessitate the need to cancel or reschedule. Unfortunately, we can not offer refunds unless we are able to fill your spot with someone on the waiting list. We can however recommend travel insurance to cover your costs if you have to cancel. There are many travel insurance companies available, but one we have had experience with is Travel Guard https://www.travelguard.com, they offer different insurance options, we recommend looking into the choices.
*A Note About Flexibility.
Please note that our retreat schedule may shift slightly based on weather, light, or other conditions that help us give you the best photographic experience. We also tailor our instructor team to the size of each group. As registration fills, additional OM SYSTEM Ambassadors or instructors may be added; if a group is smaller, the number of instructors may be adjusted accordingly. Either way, you’ll always receive plenty of personal attention, hands-on guidance, and a supportive learning environment.
OM SYSTEM Nature Photography RETREAT — April 18, 19, 20 (2026) Alexandria VA.
Nearby Airports: Ronald Reagan Airport [DCA] and Dulles [IAD]
Join us for this immersive, hands-on NATURE photography retreat featuring OM SYSTEM ambassadors as workshop leaders. This retreat will focus on Nature Photography and provide fodder (insight, instruction and inspiration) for some of the computational technologies like in-camera focus stacking, bird AF subject detection, Pro-capture, and depending on the conditions computational technologies like live neutral density, sequential and overlay multiple exposure, Live Time, daylight light painting using Live Composite, graduated neutral density (OM1 mark II or OM3), and more. Any camera model is welcome.
Join us for this immersive, hands-on photography retreat featuring FOUR* OM SYSTEM ambassadors as workshop leaders.
Small group environment
Low participant-to-instructor ratio
Students rotate through each instructor/topic
In-depth instruction and inspiration with Four* OM SYSTEM ambassadors: Frank Smith, Chris McGinnis, Tom Cuchara, and Lisa Cuchara
Tentative Schedule*
Pre-Retreat Zoom
Day 1
Meet and Greet, Discussion, Camera Setup 1pm
Session 1 4:30pm to 8:00pm ET
Day 2
Session 2 5:30am to 9:30am ET
optional excursion 1pm to 3pm
Session 3 4:30pm to 8:00pm ET
Dinner (not included in retreat fee)
Day 3
Session 4 5:30am to 9:30am ET
Breakfast (not included in retreat fee)
Post Retreat Image Sharing
This retreat will focus on Nature Photography:
Bird photography
Bugs (Macro/Close-up Insect Photography, flash, focus stacking, focus bracketing, etc.)
Beautiful Landscapes (Creative Nature photography, Creative Compositions)
Creative photography (Frogs, mushrooms, focus stacking, patterns, cloud stacking, pareidolia, multiple exposures, Orton effect, ICM, live composite, etc.)
Retreat covers:
Travel Insurance.
We understand that life happens and that sometimes unfrozen circumstances may necessitate the need to cancel or reschedule. Unfortunately, we can not offer refunds unless we are able to fill your spot with someone on the waiting list. We can however recommend travel insurance to cover your costs if you have to cancel. There are many travel insurance companies available, but one we have had experience with is Travel Guard https://www.travelguard.com, they offer different insurance options, we recommend looking into the choices.
*A Note About Flexibility.
Please note that our retreat schedule may shift slightly based on weather, light, or other conditions that help us give you the best photographic experience. We also tailor our instructor team to the size of each group. As registration fills, additional OM SYSTEM Ambassadors or instructors may be added; if a group is smaller, the number of instructors may be adjusted accordingly. Either way, you’ll always receive plenty of personal attention, hands-on guidance, and a supportive learning environment.
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