Pacific Shores: Portraitscapes 2025

 OVERVIEW 

Join us for an immersive photography workshop in Tofino, where the rugged coastline and serene landscapes become your canvas. This unique experience is designed to blend the art of portrait and landscape photography, capturing the essence of both the human spirit and the untamed beauty of nature. As you explore Tofino’s breathtaking beaches, lush rainforests, and dramatic cliffs, you'll learn how to compose images that seamlessly integrate portraits with the surrounding environment. The workshop will guide you through various techniques, from utilizing natural light/strobes to finding the perfect balance between subject and landscape. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just starting, this workshop offers the opportunity to refine your skills in a setting that is as inspiring as it is challenging. With the winter waves crashing against the shore and the misty mornings creating a dreamlike atmosphere, Tofino provides the perfect backdrop for a truly unforgettable photographic journey.

Location: Tofino and Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada

Dates: November 28 -  December 1, 2025

Tour Leaders:* Kris Andres and Curtis Jones 

* As per our Terms and Conditions, OFFBEAT reserves the right to change, at any time, the tour leader of any workshop.

 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN 

• Mastering Lighting Techniques
• Composition and Framing
• Technical Camera Skills
• How to find your creative flow and finding your vision
• Editing and post-processing
• Accessing the scene to create in
  

 ITINERARY 

Itinerary subject to change. Full itinerary to be provided to participants upon arrival.

Day 1 - November 28th, 2025

Start your Tofino adventure with an inspiring kick-off session from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM, where we'll dive into introductions and presentations that set the tone for an unforgettable workshop. 

After a brief break , get ready to capture the magic of the coastline during our first sunset shoot or whatever Mother Nature throws at us, at one of Tofino or Pacific Rims National Park most breathtaking spots. 

As the sun dips below the horizon, we'll wrap up the day with a delicious dinner, leaving you free to explore, relax, or connect with fellow photographers.



Day 2 - November 29th, 2025

Kick off the day with an early morning shoot at Big Beach or wherever the weather takes us, where the first light of dawn paints the rugged coastline in hues of gold. Afterward, enjoy some free time to explore, rest, or review your shots. 

Following a hearty lunch, we'll head out for a captivating sunset shoot at another pristine location in Ucluelet or again in the Pacific Rim National Park, capturing the last rays of daylight or the big stormy waves and those ever so sought after moody skies.

After dinner, unwind or join us for an impromptu astro session—if the skies are clear, we'll seize the night to capture the stars.

Day 3 - November 30th, 2025

Rise early for a serene sunrise shoot, where the soft morning light or the dynamic conditions will create stunning reflections on the sand. Afterward, indulge in a cozy brunch in Tofino before we head out to photograph models and subjects in some of the area’s most divine landscapes. 

Capture the interplay of portrait and scenery, blending human expression with the raw beauty of nature. 

After a break, enjoy an early dinner in Tofino, then dive into an open editing session where you can refine your images, share your work, and participate in a collaborative critique and Q&A.

Day 4 - December 1st, 2025

We'll start the day with an early morning sunrise shoot, capturing the first light at the serene Halfmoon Bay and Florencia Bay. As the sun rises, you'll have the opportunity to photograph the dramatic interplay of light and shadow on the rugged coastline, with the soft morning hues reflecting off the ocean and wet sand. Or we will be creating in the atmospheric conditions that create those amazing shots, regardless of the conditions we will be creating our best work.


To conclude our workshop, we'll gather for a farewell brunch, where we can share our experiences, review some of the stunning images captured, and reflect on the incredible moments from our time in Tofino. This will be a perfect time to celebrate the creative journey we've shared and to say our goodbyes before heading home.

 PRICE AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE 

Cost: CAD $1750+ GST/PST

Payment options:

1) Full payment or

2) Non-Refundable Deposit: CAD $750 + GST/PST + 1 instalment payment: 
CAD $1000+ GST/PST (due May 15, 2025)  

Note: failure to pay by the payment due date means forfeiting deposit and spot will be freed up and potentially sold to another interested participant (see more in cancellation policy below).

If unforeseen circumstances arise, participants are welcome to transfer/sell their space to another interested participant.

 FINER DETAILS 

Included:

• One-on-one and group photography instruction from Curtis Jones and Kris Andres.
• Field demonstrations of photography techniques
• Classroom session/lecture on various photography and creative concepts
• Working with Models
• Accessing the scene to create in
• Lighting/Strobes demos
• Location scouting and itinerary planned by OFFBEAT instructors.
• Lifetime membership to OFFBEAT Community.

Not Included:

• Transportation
• Accomodations
• Meals
• Parking Permits
• Alchohol
• Souvenirs 
• Travel Insurance
• Park Pass
• Any weather-caused delays/extensions to stay.
  

 ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEALS 

Accommodations and meal are not included in the price of the workshop. Participants will need to source their own accommodations. We always recommend Tofino Resort and Marina. Meals are not included, we will be making reservations at some of our favorite places for everyone to join us. 

 TRANSPORTATION

Each participant is responsible for transportation. The price of the workshop does not include transportation. Participants will need to arrange car rentals or carpooling with other workshop participants. We will have a Facebook group set up and this is a great place to make those arrangements

 PARK PASS 

You will need to purchase a park pass when you visit Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Purchase your pass here: Fees - Pacific Rim National Park Reserve (canada.ca)

 WHAT TO EXPECT 

The workshop is suitable for participants of all levels of experience in photography. Most locations will be readily accessible from the road, although we may hike short distances on occasion. 

 LEAVE NO TRACE 

OFFBEAT preaches and lives the ethics of "leave no trace" photography, which means that the utmost care is given, while hiking and photographing, to leaving zero impact on the natural environment. Participants are expected to approach this tour with the same ethics at all times.

 INSURANCE 

It is advised that workshop participants have trip cancellation/interruption insurance, as well as emergency medical/illness insurance and rescue coverage.

Weather and other unforeseen factors can cause delays in travel, particularly from some of our more remote locations. It is the participant’s responsibility to cover any costs in the case of a travel delay of any length. Please ensure your trip cancellation/interruption insurance accommodates this possibility.

By purchasing a spot you are acknowledging that you accept these conditions.

 INSTRUCTORS 

About Kris Andres

Based at the doorstep of the Canadian Rockies in Banff, Alberta, Kristopher considers the mountains (along with everywhere he travels) to be his second home. Kris is always up for endless adventures with a smile—no matter how "atmospheric" the conditions are. He will be overly excited in almost everything he does in life, capturing each story with the click of a shutter, in any and all genres—from adventure to landscapes to portraiture to food and more! When he’s not out creating, Kris is a full-time yogi working to refine himself every day.

About Curtis Jones 

Curtis is an adventure, landscape and portrait photographer from Newfoundland and Labrador who considers Nunavut his second home. Never tiring of seeing the sun rise from a new horizon or watching a contagious smile grow on the faces of friends and strangers alike as they step out of their comfort­ zone, Curtis seeks to tell stories with his photographs as he lives out his own. Throughout his career, he has had the pleasure of working with world­class athletes, artists, and production teams while shooting in some of the globe’s most raw, wild, and challenging locations. Equal parts adventurer, artist and clown, he is never far from a camera, a tent or a good punchline.

 OFFBEAT TERMS AND CONDITIONS 

Please take the time to review OFFBEAT’s Terms and Conditions, including our Cancellation Policies. You are required to agree to these in order to confirm your registration. Effective June 16, 2022.

For any additional questions, please contact us at workshops@offbeatphoto.ca