Downeast Maine Photo Expedition
Join us for an unforgettable 5-day photography expedition along Maine's dramatic Downeast coast. From the rugged cliffs of Schoodic Peninsula to America's easternmost point at West Quoddy Head, this all-inclusive experience offers exceptional opportunities to capture iconic lighthouses, pristine harbors, and the Milky Way under some of the darkest skies on the East Coast.
Why This Expedition?
Late September delivers Maine's coast at its finest: crisp fall air, vibrant autumn colors, and the year's darkest skies for astrophotography. You'll photograph six historic lighthouses including the iconic red-and-white striped West Quoddy Head, explore authentic working harbors where lobster boats still unload their catch, and shoot the Milky Way from Schoodic Point—one of the few places on the Atlantic seaboard where true darkness meets dramatic coastal scenery.
This isn't a workshop—it's an expedition. You already know your camera. Now it's time to use it in some of the most photogenic locations on the East Coast. We'll be there at the right times: golden hour at Raven's Nest overlooking Frenchman Bay, sunrise at America's easternmost point, astronomical dusk at Schoodic Point when the Milky Way contrast peaks. No guessing, no hoping—we've planned every location and timing for maximum photographic opportunity.
Small Groups, Maximum Access
Limited to just 10 photographers plus guide, this intimate group size means more shooting time, less waiting, and better access to locations. We're using a comfortable spacious vehicle sized appropriately for the group, so there's room for your gear and room to breathe. You'll stay in carefully selected coastal properties, eat at local favorites (including The Pickled Wrinkle and Helen's legendary pies), and have the flexibility to adapt to weather and opportunities as they arise.
What's Included
Everything. Four nights lodging, all meals from the first lunch to the last brunch, ground transportation in a comfortable vehicle, park fees, and expert guidance from a CPP-certified photographer with 30 years of professional experience spanning Hollywood studios to Maine's rocky shores. Plus the first 4 to register receive a FREE 6-week Travel Photography course ($599 value), before departure, covering camera settings, composition, gear selection, and expedition logistics. You show up ready to shoot—we handle everything else.
September 30 - October 4, 2026 | $4,800 per person - All inclusive
price based on double occupancy • single room supplement $400
All-inclusive pricing. Small groups. Unforgettable locations. This is Maine photography done right.
Trip Itinerary:
Day 1: We'll depart in the morning; our first Maine attraction is Schoodic Point for ocean views, a sunset shoot, and a try at capturing the Milky Way (Lodging: Bluff House Inn, Gouldsboro_
Day 2: From Schoodic to Lubec. We'll explore coastal stops, including Prospect Harbor and Corea Harbor (Lodging: Eastland Motel, Lubec)
Day 3: We'll spend this day checking out West Quoddy Head, Mulholland Point and Quoddy Head Lighthouse (Lodging: Eastland Motel, Lubec)
Day 4: Leaving Lubec and heading to the iconic Marshall Point Lighthouse in Rockland (Lodging: Rockland Harbor Hotel)
Day 5: We depart for home, grabbing a few more chances for gorgeous images, including the stunning Portland Head Light on Cape Elizabeth, on the way
Itinerary details may be subject to change due to group interest, weather, hotel availability, or to other circumstances beyond our control.
