Photography Vacation with Professional Educators

This event is hosted at the stunning Semiahmoo Resort in Blaine, Washington (right on the coast near the Canadian border), surrounded by the Salish Sea. It offers an authentic PNW seaside experience with coastal views, beaches, and marine scenery ideal for capturing dramatic landscapes, seascapes, and creative content.
 
Key Details for Photo Palooza PNW 2026
  • Dates: May 31–June 2, 2026 (main event June 1–2, with possible pre-event activities).
  • Location: Semiahmoo Resort Golf & Spa (a luxurious, casual Northwest seaside resort providing prime access to coastal and marine environments).
  • Focus: Hands-on workshops, portfolio building, and content creation with world-class professional educators and industry pros. It's designed for passionate photographers (amateur to pro) who want to unlock creative potential, shoot real-world content, and walk away with a refreshed portfolio.
  • Highlights for Landscape & Content Creation:
    • Capture stunning coastal views and Salish Sea scenery directly on-site.
    • VIP exclusive experiences include a luxurious yacht/boating photoshoot in the Salish Sea for epic water-based landscape and content shots, plus other off-site shoots.
    • Emphasis on "from vision to victory" in crafting iconic content—no stuffy lectures, just dynamic, practical sessions with pros guiding hands-on shooting.
    • Networking, feedback from educators, and building content that stands out (perfect for creators focused on landscapes for social media, portfolios, etc.).
  • Ticket Options:
    • General registration: Around $349 for core access to workshops, sessions, and networking.
    • VIP: Around $999 for premium perks like priority seating, the yacht experience, wine tasting with pros, secret off-site shoots, swag bag, and more intimate access.
    • Payment plans available (e.g., via Klarna, Affirm).
  • Why It Fits Your Request: It's not just a standard workshop—it's billed as a "photography summer camp for adults" or "bougee photography playground" in one of the PNW's most scenic spots. The location and activities prioritize incredible landscapes (coastal, sea, resort grounds) for professional-level content creation under expert guidance.
For the latest speaker lineup, full schedule, and tickets, check the official site: photopalooza.events.
 
Tickets are on sale—it's positioned as the must-attend PNW photography event for 2026.
 
Photo Palooza PNW uniquely combines pro educators, content-focused creation, and that vacation vibe at a resort with direct access to gorgeous PNW coastal landscapes.  This sounds like an incredible fit!
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