School of Esperanza
photography camp
bend, oregon | june 7-9, 2025
an intimate photography workshop for creatives of all experience levels with photographer Else Kerkmann.
2 nights & 1.5 days of hands on learning:
3+ photography workshops
Editing workshop on your device
Tips & tricks for editing on mobile
networking with peers
relaxing woodsy environment
farm animals to say hi to
judgement free, inclusive safe space
included:
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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
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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)
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Goal is for you to leave with your very own self-portrait headshot
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notebook so you can take notes as you learn
Stay
On Site
included:
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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
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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
Travel
information
airporT: Redmond Oregon (RDM)
local lodging
Left coast lodgeBest WesternAirbnb/VRBO in the Sisters town area
meet the team
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Monica Chavez
school of esperanza founder
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else Kerkmann
pro photographer & instructor
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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
