Pacific Shores: Portraitscapes 2027

 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: April 30 - May 2, 2027

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 - April 30, 2027

Your Tofino adventure begins with the kickoff session from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM, where we’ll gather for introductions and an overview of the weekend ahead. This is where vision meets adventure.

As the afternoon unfolds, we’ll head into the field for our first shoot, embracing whatever the coast offers us from wild storms and cinematic fog to glowing skies or golden light.

After a dinner break, we’ll head back out to chase the evening atmosphere, following the light or the moodiness of the coast wherever Mother Nature leads us.

Our first sunset session will take place at one of Tofino or Pacific Rim National Park’s most breathtaking locations, chosen based on conditions.

Day 2 - May 1, 2027

We begin early, venturing out for sunrise at Big Beach or wherever conditions call us. Whether the coastline awakens in soft gold or dramatic layers of stormy grey, we’ll work with the elements to create compelling imagery through both landscapes and human connection.

Following lunch, we’ll continue exploring new locations, chasing atmosphere, shifting weather, and the ever-changing coastal energy that makes this region so unforgettable.

After supper, we return to the field for another evening session, exploring Ucluelet or Pacific Rim National Park in search of dramatic skies, moody textures, or a sunset that sets the coastline ablaze.

Day 3 - May 2, 2027

We rise early one final time to greet the coast at sunrise, capturing soft reflections, dynamic conditions, and the quiet magic of the morning.

After our final session, we’ll gather for a cozy brunch in Tofino to reflect on a weekend filled with creativity, connection, and adventure before saying our goodbyes.

Workshop concludes at 12:00 PM.

 PRICE AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE 

Cost: CAD $1750+ GST/PST

Payment options:

1) Full payment or

2) Non-Refundable Deposit: CAD $500 + GST/PST + 1 instalment payment: 
CAD $1250+ GST/PST (due Feb 1, 2027)  

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 Kris Andres and Curtis Jones.
• 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.

 GUIDES 

About Kris Andres

Kris is a storyteller of the wild, known for cinematic, dreamlike imagery where human presence meets untamed landscapes. From the frozen silence of Antarctica to the vast landscapes of Mongolia, his work is shaped by a pursuit of meaning, connection, and lived experience in the wildest and most remote places on Earth. A mountaineer and one of four owners of OFFBEAT Photo, he refines immersive photography experiences that push beyond the expected—creating work that feels truly alive.

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