school of esperanza

photography camp

bend, oregon

june 7-9, 2025

learn. grow. support.

learn. grow. support.

intimate creator photography workshop at a gorgeous a-frame home in bend oregon with photographer Else Kerkmann. 2 nights & 1.5 days of hands on learning meant for beginner-intermediate learners.

complete with:

  • 3+ photography workshops for creators of all experiences and anyone who uses social media to amplify their business
  • practice editing photos on your device
  • networking evenings with peers
  • relaxing woodsy environment
  • farm animals to say hi to
  • judgement free, inclusive safe space
Photography Summer Camp - OFF SITE
$280.00

included:

  • Saturday afternoon welcome

    1.5 days of photography workshops, will be phone (device) heavy

    • self portraits

    • capturing scenery

    • photographing challenging interiors

    • manipulating light for the best shots

    • practice editing

  • included in ticket:

    1 breakfast

    1 lunches

    1 dinner

    morning tea & coffee

    opportunity to purchase food when we go off site. You will be responsible for 1 dinner.

    water & sodas fully stocked

    (dietary restrictions considered)

  • Goal is for you to leave with your very own self-portrait headshot

  • notebook so you can take notes as you learn

Photography Summer Camp - ON SITE
$399.00

included:

  • 2 nights stay on site at the A-frame. (Will be sharing spaces with other on site ticket holders).

    Check in Saturday afternoon, check out Monday morning

  • Saturday afternoon welcome

    1.5 days of photography workshops, will be phone (device) heavy

    • self portraits

    • capturing scenery

    • photographing challenging interiors

    • manipulating light for the best shots

    • practice editing

  • included in ticket:

    1 breakfast

    1 lunches

    1 dinner

    morning tea & coffee

    opportunity to purchase food when we go off site. You will be responsible for 1 dinner.

    water & sodas fully stocked

    (dietary restrictions considered)

  • Goal is for you to leave with your very own self-portrait headshot

  • notebook so you can take notes as you learn

important: 

closest airport = Redmond, Oregon (RDM)
hotel options = left coast lodge, best western, any airbnb/vrbo in the Sisters town area
bring the camera you use the most to create your content (can be phone or dslr), travel tripod, and bluetooth remote
house is NOT pet free, please consider this for any cat/dog allergies

meet the team

  • Monica Chavez

    school of esperanza founder

  • else Kerkmann

    pro photographer & instructor

  • Vanessa bahana

    mentor & strategist

What people are saying

“you created the most magical 3 days and i’m forever grateful”

— nicole

“thank you for your guidance, taking all your notes to heart”

— vanessa