2027 Retreat Lineup (Hands-on, small-group experiences with multiple instructors)
Vegas: Architecture, Landscapes, Ghost Towns, Night Skies, and more
Instructors: Frank T. Smith, Eric Rock and Tom & Lisa Cuchara.
Birds, Birds, and More Birds (March 2027)
An immersive bird photography experience designed to inspire, challenge, and transform your photography. Whether you’re new to bird photography or ready to level up, this retreat blends art, fieldcraft, and computational intelligence into an experience that will change how you photograph wildlife forever.
Instructors: Frank T. Smith, Eric Rock and Tom & Lisa Cuchara.
Birds, Landscapes, Seascapes, Victorian Houses, Beach Scenes, Long Exposures, ND filters, HighRes, cloud stacking, wave stacking, Cape May Scapes, and more!
Quintessential Maine (Flowers, Seascapes, Night Skies, and More)
Instructors: Frank T. Smith, Eric Rock and Tom & Lisa Cuchara.
We’re currently finalizing this Photography Retreat. Request Early Notification
Macro and Close-up Retreat Alumni Refresher (Maine, AUG 4-5 2027) Reconnect. Refresh. Rediscover. Create!
Instructors: Chris McGinnis, Steve Morello, Tom Cuchara & Lisa Cuchara.
For alumni only, people who attended one or more of the following: the 1st (2024), 2nd (2025), 3rd (2026) annual Maine macro retreats or the 2025 or 2026 Virginia Retreats
4th Annual Macro and Close-Up Photography Retreat (Maine, AUG 6-9 2027)
This retreat focuses on Macro and Close-Up Nature Photography with dedicated sessions on: in-camera focus stacking, true 1:1 macro, focus bracketing, lightpainting using the Live Composite computational technology, plus additional sessions at the beach and at night; plus demonstrations, camaraderie, immersion, and more. This is an “in the field” hands-on photography retreat, a complete immersion into Close-Up and macro photography with multiple OM SYSTEM ambassadors (you rotate through each instructor in a small group).
Instructors: Chris McGinnis, Steve Morello, Emilie Talpin, Tom Cuchara & Lisa Cuchara.
Add-on Water Drops with Emilie Talpin (Afternoon on Monday 8/9)
Add-on Helicon Focus Stacking with Chris McGinnis (Zoom Sunday 8/22)
Add-on Macro image editing with Lisa Cuchara (Zoom Sunday 8/29)
Add-on Nature Photography (Birds, Lighthouses, Seascapes and more with Steve Morello and Tom Cuchara (August 10-12)
New York in Focus: Photographing the Heartbeat of the City: Architecture, Light & the Life of NYC (New York City, November 5–8, 2027)
Exciting news! Nature Photo Retreats is expanding beyond the natural world! While nature and wildlife photography remain at the heart of what we do, we're embracing new creative adventures that explore the beauty of architecture, the energy of cityscapes, and the rich stories of history and culture, offering even more opportunities to discover, explore, and grow as photographers.
Instructors: Frank T. Smith, Eric Rock and Tom & Lisa Cuchara.
We’re currently finalizing this Photography Retreat. Request Early Notification
While gear and technology matter, these retreats are about something deeper — inspiration, creativity, and shared moments in nature. 🌿🌿Come curious, leave inspired!
Step into a retreat where photography becomes more than settings and shutter speeds — it becomes a way of seeing where mornings begin with soft light and possibility, and where your instructors guide you not just in technique, but in vision.
Each retreat features focused sessions that help you grow as an artist — no matter your camera brand or skill level. All camera models are welcome, as are all skill levels.
Discover, create, and connect at these immersive hands-on photography retreats led by OM SYSTEM ambassadors & experts.
Learn to see the unseen, master computational technologies, and grow your artistic vision — no matter your camera brand or skill level.
An Invitation to Create, Connect & See the World Anew.
Step outside the ordinary and into the light of discovery. These immersive retreats are crafted for photographers who want more than just better pictures. Across coastlines and forests and under stars, you’ll learn from seasoned OM SYSTEM ambassadors & experts, connect with a community of kindred creators, and deepen your artistic vision.
Whether you’re drawn to wildlife, landscapes, macro details, or night skies, there’s a place here for your curiosity to flourish. Come with an open heart, leave with new friends and new skills.
Whether you use OM SYSTEM gear, you are OM SYSTEM gear curious, or you are perfectly happy with your current setup, we welcome ANYONE who wants to immerse themselves in photography.
WHO
You! All skill levels are welcome — from curious beginners to seasoned enthusiasts. All camera models welcome.
Any camera brand is welcome! FYI, for sessions that use OM SYSTEM computational features, you can pop your SD card into a loaner OM SYSTEM camera so you can experience the magic firsthand.
WHAT
An immersive, hands-on photography retreat with OM SYSTEM ambassadors and experts. Enjoy a low participant-to-instructor ratio for maximum personal attention, guidance, and creative support. Here, stories unfold in pixels and petals, and strangers quickly become a community of kindred spirits.
HOW
You’ll rotate through small-group sessions. Expect mentoring, demos, field shooting, creative challenges, and personalized feedback — all designed to help you grow as a photographer and return home inspired.
