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Upcoming Events OM SYSTEM Nature Workshop (Post Retreat Extension) on September 9th and 10th (Maine)
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OM SYSTEM Nature Workshop (Post Retreat Extension) on September 9th and 10th (Maine)

$999.00

OM SYSTEM Nature Workshop (Post Retreat Extension) on September 9th and 10th (Maine)

Where to stay: Lots of places to stay: Hotels, motels, Airbnbs, VRBO’s, campgrounds in North Berwick, Rochester (NH), Wells, Ogunquit, See list for some options.

Pre-Workshop Zoom

Photo Workshop

Post Workshop Image Sharing (Show and Tell — Share your images with retreat leaders and participants; Optional: Submit 1-3 images for Critique)

🌿 Nature Extension (Post Retreat Extension)

Dates: Tuesday, Sept 9 – Wednesday, Sept 10

Small Group Size: 2 instructors for 6-8 participants

Price: $999

Imagine two days of pure photographic immersion designed to inspire you. With a very small participant to instructor ratio, this intimate adventure into Maine’s wild beauty is a chance to learn side by side with Tom and Steve, to chase birds and waves in the morning light, and to capture seascapes and lighthouses as the sun dips low. The pace is unhurried, the instruction personal, and the moments unforgettable.

  • Birdsong & Long Lenses – Walk quietly along the paths to Drake Island, where egrets, shorebirds, and deer put on a show for those patient enough to watch. With Steve guiding your vision, your longer lens becomes a window into feathers, wings, and fleeting moments of flight.

  • Explore Wells Preserve, Great Bay Refuge, Perkins Cove, and York Maine — places where marshes, beaches, trails, and a lighthouse provide fresh opportunities for discovery.

  • Magic of Computational Photography – With Tom’s playful expertise, you’ll uncover the secrets of OM SYSTEM’s creative tools: Hi Res Mode, Live ND, Live Composite, and more. Each feature is a doorway to seeing the world differently, transforming ordinary scenes into art that pulses with imagination.

  • Seascapes & Lighthouses – Standing at the edge of Maine’s coast, wide-angle lens in hand, you’ll photograph the iconic Nubble Lighthouse as waves crash and light changes by the minute. It’s the perfect stage for experimenting with creative techniques — and for letting your artistry flow.

  • Shared Meals, Local Flavor – Between adventures, you’ll enjoy local delicacies — from a catered riverside lunch to the charm of Maine’s legendary diners and seafood shacks. These breaks are more than meals; they’re time to share stories, connect, and refuel your creative spirit.

And beyond the retreat itself, a post-retreat journey awaits: a Zoom session to revisit your images with Tom and Steve,

This is a chance to slow down, connect deeply with nature, and grow as a photographer in the company of mentors who care about your journey. With such a small group, every question is answered, every image considered, and every moment infused with inspiration.

Tuesday, September 9th

7:00–11:00 AM

  • Group 1 (with Steve): Nature (Birds, Wildlife, etc.)

    • Meet at Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells, ME

    • Nicely maintained trails, easy waling. The trail out to Drake Island has some nice lookouts for birds in pools in the marsh normally with lots of Egrets and shorebirds, might be some ducks there in September. The same trail leads to the beach on Drake Island (this trail is about 1 mile in length total, round trip) which hopefully have some lingering shore birds and definitely gulls.

  • Group 2 (with Tom): Computational Technologies

    • Meet at Perkins Cove (Perkins Cove Rd, Ogunquit, ME 03907)

    • Let’s get creative with OM SYSTEM’s Computational Technologies

      • Hi Res Mode

      • Live Time

      • Live Composite

      • Live ND

      • Graduated ND (OM-1 mark II, OM-3)

11am Lunch (meal included, alcohol not included)

  • Group 1 Maine Diner or similar

  • Group 2 Barnacle Billys

2:00 PM Depart for York (Carpool, 4 per car)

3:00 PMDinner (not included) at Fox’s Lobster House 8 Sohier Park Rd, York, ME

4:30–7:30 PM – Computational Technologies at Nubble Lighthouse 11 Sohier Park Rd, York, ME

  • Tom and Steve

  • Wide-angle lenses recommended

    • Seascapes

    • Hi Res Mode

    • Live Time

    • Live Composite

    • Live ND

    • Graduated ND (OM-1 mark II, OM-3)

Wednesday, September 10

7:00–10:00 AM

  • Group 2 (with Steve): Nature (Birds, Wildlife, etc.)

    • Meet at Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells, ME

    • Highlights: Drake Island Trail → marsh pools, Egrets, shorebirds, ducks, gulls

    • Flexible timing (not a strict “end at 11”); more organic exploration

    • Nicely maintained trails, easy waling. The trail out to Drake Island has some nice lookouts for birds in pools in the marsh normally with lots of Egrets and shorebirds, might be some ducks there in September. The same trail leads to the beach on Drake Island (this trail is about 1 mile in length total, round trip) which hopefully have some lingering shore birds and definitely gulls.

  • Group 1 (with Tom): Computational Technologies

    • Meet at Perkins Cove (Perkins Cove Rd, Ogunquit, ME 03907)

    • Let’s get creative with OM SYSTEM’s Computational Technologies

      • Hi Res Mode

      • Live Time

      • Live Composite

      • Live ND

      • Graduated ND (OM-1 mark II, OM-3)

11am Lunch (meal included, alcohol not included)

  • Group 1 Local fish shack or Maine Diner (famous chowder, non-seafood options too)

  • Group 2 Barnacle Billys (non-seafood options too)

12:00–3:00 PM – Nature Photography Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge (Dover, NH)

  • Tom and Steve

  • Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge (Dover, NH)

  • Easy trails, short drive from Wells

  • Potential: Herons, ducks, songbirds, maybe deer

Post extension Zoom Session

  • Online image review & discussion with Tom and Steve

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OM SYSTEM Nature Workshop (Post Retreat Extension) on September 9th and 10th (Maine)

Where to stay: Lots of places to stay: Hotels, motels, Airbnbs, VRBO’s, campgrounds in North Berwick, Rochester (NH), Wells, Ogunquit, See list for some options.

Pre-Workshop Zoom

Photo Workshop

Post Workshop Image Sharing (Show and Tell — Share your images with retreat leaders and participants; Optional: Submit 1-3 images for Critique)

🌿 Nature Extension (Post Retreat Extension)

Dates: Tuesday, Sept 9 – Wednesday, Sept 10

Small Group Size: 2 instructors for 6-8 participants

Price: $999

Imagine two days of pure photographic immersion designed to inspire you. With a very small participant to instructor ratio, this intimate adventure into Maine’s wild beauty is a chance to learn side by side with Tom and Steve, to chase birds and waves in the morning light, and to capture seascapes and lighthouses as the sun dips low. The pace is unhurried, the instruction personal, and the moments unforgettable.

  • Birdsong & Long Lenses – Walk quietly along the paths to Drake Island, where egrets, shorebirds, and deer put on a show for those patient enough to watch. With Steve guiding your vision, your longer lens becomes a window into feathers, wings, and fleeting moments of flight.

  • Explore Wells Preserve, Great Bay Refuge, Perkins Cove, and York Maine — places where marshes, beaches, trails, and a lighthouse provide fresh opportunities for discovery.

  • Magic of Computational Photography – With Tom’s playful expertise, you’ll uncover the secrets of OM SYSTEM’s creative tools: Hi Res Mode, Live ND, Live Composite, and more. Each feature is a doorway to seeing the world differently, transforming ordinary scenes into art that pulses with imagination.

  • Seascapes & Lighthouses – Standing at the edge of Maine’s coast, wide-angle lens in hand, you’ll photograph the iconic Nubble Lighthouse as waves crash and light changes by the minute. It’s the perfect stage for experimenting with creative techniques — and for letting your artistry flow.

  • Shared Meals, Local Flavor – Between adventures, you’ll enjoy local delicacies — from a catered riverside lunch to the charm of Maine’s legendary diners and seafood shacks. These breaks are more than meals; they’re time to share stories, connect, and refuel your creative spirit.

And beyond the retreat itself, a post-retreat journey awaits: a Zoom session to revisit your images with Tom and Steve,

This is a chance to slow down, connect deeply with nature, and grow as a photographer in the company of mentors who care about your journey. With such a small group, every question is answered, every image considered, and every moment infused with inspiration.

Tuesday, September 9th

7:00–11:00 AM

  • Group 1 (with Steve): Nature (Birds, Wildlife, etc.)

    • Meet at Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells, ME

    • Nicely maintained trails, easy waling. The trail out to Drake Island has some nice lookouts for birds in pools in the marsh normally with lots of Egrets and shorebirds, might be some ducks there in September. The same trail leads to the beach on Drake Island (this trail is about 1 mile in length total, round trip) which hopefully have some lingering shore birds and definitely gulls.

  • Group 2 (with Tom): Computational Technologies

    • Meet at Perkins Cove (Perkins Cove Rd, Ogunquit, ME 03907)

    • Let’s get creative with OM SYSTEM’s Computational Technologies

      • Hi Res Mode

      • Live Time

      • Live Composite

      • Live ND

      • Graduated ND (OM-1 mark II, OM-3)

11am Lunch (meal included, alcohol not included)

  • Group 1 Maine Diner or similar

  • Group 2 Barnacle Billys

2:00 PM Depart for York (Carpool, 4 per car)

3:00 PMDinner (not included) at Fox’s Lobster House 8 Sohier Park Rd, York, ME

4:30–7:30 PM – Computational Technologies at Nubble Lighthouse 11 Sohier Park Rd, York, ME

  • Tom and Steve

  • Wide-angle lenses recommended

    • Seascapes

    • Hi Res Mode

    • Live Time

    • Live Composite

    • Live ND

    • Graduated ND (OM-1 mark II, OM-3)

Wednesday, September 10

7:00–10:00 AM

  • Group 2 (with Steve): Nature (Birds, Wildlife, etc.)

    • Meet at Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells, ME

    • Highlights: Drake Island Trail → marsh pools, Egrets, shorebirds, ducks, gulls

    • Flexible timing (not a strict “end at 11”); more organic exploration

    • Nicely maintained trails, easy waling. The trail out to Drake Island has some nice lookouts for birds in pools in the marsh normally with lots of Egrets and shorebirds, might be some ducks there in September. The same trail leads to the beach on Drake Island (this trail is about 1 mile in length total, round trip) which hopefully have some lingering shore birds and definitely gulls.

  • Group 1 (with Tom): Computational Technologies

    • Meet at Perkins Cove (Perkins Cove Rd, Ogunquit, ME 03907)

    • Let’s get creative with OM SYSTEM’s Computational Technologies

      • Hi Res Mode

      • Live Time

      • Live Composite

      • Live ND

      • Graduated ND (OM-1 mark II, OM-3)

11am Lunch (meal included, alcohol not included)

  • Group 1 Local fish shack or Maine Diner (famous chowder, non-seafood options too)

  • Group 2 Barnacle Billys (non-seafood options too)

12:00–3:00 PM – Nature Photography Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge (Dover, NH)

  • Tom and Steve

  • Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge (Dover, NH)

  • Easy trails, short drive from Wells

  • Potential: Herons, ducks, songbirds, maybe deer

Post extension Zoom Session

  • Online image review & discussion with Tom and Steve

OM SYSTEM Nature Workshop (Post Retreat Extension) on September 9th and 10th (Maine)

Where to stay: Lots of places to stay: Hotels, motels, Airbnbs, VRBO’s, campgrounds in North Berwick, Rochester (NH), Wells, Ogunquit, See list for some options.

Pre-Workshop Zoom

Photo Workshop

Post Workshop Image Sharing (Show and Tell — Share your images with retreat leaders and participants; Optional: Submit 1-3 images for Critique)

🌿 Nature Extension (Post Retreat Extension)

Dates: Tuesday, Sept 9 – Wednesday, Sept 10

Small Group Size: 2 instructors for 6-8 participants

Price: $999

Imagine two days of pure photographic immersion designed to inspire you. With a very small participant to instructor ratio, this intimate adventure into Maine’s wild beauty is a chance to learn side by side with Tom and Steve, to chase birds and waves in the morning light, and to capture seascapes and lighthouses as the sun dips low. The pace is unhurried, the instruction personal, and the moments unforgettable.

  • Birdsong & Long Lenses – Walk quietly along the paths to Drake Island, where egrets, shorebirds, and deer put on a show for those patient enough to watch. With Steve guiding your vision, your longer lens becomes a window into feathers, wings, and fleeting moments of flight.

  • Explore Wells Preserve, Great Bay Refuge, Perkins Cove, and York Maine — places where marshes, beaches, trails, and a lighthouse provide fresh opportunities for discovery.

  • Magic of Computational Photography – With Tom’s playful expertise, you’ll uncover the secrets of OM SYSTEM’s creative tools: Hi Res Mode, Live ND, Live Composite, and more. Each feature is a doorway to seeing the world differently, transforming ordinary scenes into art that pulses with imagination.

  • Seascapes & Lighthouses – Standing at the edge of Maine’s coast, wide-angle lens in hand, you’ll photograph the iconic Nubble Lighthouse as waves crash and light changes by the minute. It’s the perfect stage for experimenting with creative techniques — and for letting your artistry flow.

  • Shared Meals, Local Flavor – Between adventures, you’ll enjoy local delicacies — from a catered riverside lunch to the charm of Maine’s legendary diners and seafood shacks. These breaks are more than meals; they’re time to share stories, connect, and refuel your creative spirit.

And beyond the retreat itself, a post-retreat journey awaits: a Zoom session to revisit your images with Tom and Steve,

This is a chance to slow down, connect deeply with nature, and grow as a photographer in the company of mentors who care about your journey. With such a small group, every question is answered, every image considered, and every moment infused with inspiration.

Tuesday, September 9th

7:00–11:00 AM

  • Group 1 (with Steve): Nature (Birds, Wildlife, etc.)

    • Meet at Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells, ME

    • Nicely maintained trails, easy waling. The trail out to Drake Island has some nice lookouts for birds in pools in the marsh normally with lots of Egrets and shorebirds, might be some ducks there in September. The same trail leads to the beach on Drake Island (this trail is about 1 mile in length total, round trip) which hopefully have some lingering shore birds and definitely gulls.

  • Group 2 (with Tom): Computational Technologies

    • Meet at Perkins Cove (Perkins Cove Rd, Ogunquit, ME 03907)

    • Let’s get creative with OM SYSTEM’s Computational Technologies

      • Hi Res Mode

      • Live Time

      • Live Composite

      • Live ND

      • Graduated ND (OM-1 mark II, OM-3)

11am Lunch (meal included, alcohol not included)

  • Group 1 Maine Diner or similar

  • Group 2 Barnacle Billys

2:00 PM Depart for York (Carpool, 4 per car)

3:00 PMDinner (not included) at Fox’s Lobster House 8 Sohier Park Rd, York, ME

4:30–7:30 PM – Computational Technologies at Nubble Lighthouse 11 Sohier Park Rd, York, ME

  • Tom and Steve

  • Wide-angle lenses recommended

    • Seascapes

    • Hi Res Mode

    • Live Time

    • Live Composite

    • Live ND

    • Graduated ND (OM-1 mark II, OM-3)

Wednesday, September 10

7:00–10:00 AM

  • Group 2 (with Steve): Nature (Birds, Wildlife, etc.)

    • Meet at Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells, ME

    • Highlights: Drake Island Trail → marsh pools, Egrets, shorebirds, ducks, gulls

    • Flexible timing (not a strict “end at 11”); more organic exploration

    • Nicely maintained trails, easy waling. The trail out to Drake Island has some nice lookouts for birds in pools in the marsh normally with lots of Egrets and shorebirds, might be some ducks there in September. The same trail leads to the beach on Drake Island (this trail is about 1 mile in length total, round trip) which hopefully have some lingering shore birds and definitely gulls.

  • Group 1 (with Tom): Computational Technologies

    • Meet at Perkins Cove (Perkins Cove Rd, Ogunquit, ME 03907)

    • Let’s get creative with OM SYSTEM’s Computational Technologies

      • Hi Res Mode

      • Live Time

      • Live Composite

      • Live ND

      • Graduated ND (OM-1 mark II, OM-3)

11am Lunch (meal included, alcohol not included)

  • Group 1 Local fish shack or Maine Diner (famous chowder, non-seafood options too)

  • Group 2 Barnacle Billys (non-seafood options too)

12:00–3:00 PM – Nature Photography Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge (Dover, NH)

  • Tom and Steve

  • Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge (Dover, NH)

  • Easy trails, short drive from Wells

  • Potential: Herons, ducks, songbirds, maybe deer

Post extension Zoom Session

  • Online image review & discussion with Tom and Steve

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