On Location
Coast of Maine

Maine Lighthouses and Autumn Landscapes

with Rick Berk

September 28 – October 2, 2025

Sunday – Thursday
  • Package Price $1595.00
  • Standard Deposit $400.00

Course Description

Autumn in Maine is a magical time when the leaves change, the air becomes cool and crisp, and the light bathes the landscape in soft, warm tones. The end of September and early October is the perfect time to visit Maine and explore the rugged coastline with its historic lighthouses, colorful landscapes, sand beaches, and working fishing harbors. It’s still warm enough to be comfortable outdoors as well as catch some early fall foliage. The unique beauty of Maine’s mid-coast has inspired artists for generations to capture the beauty that characterizes this region. 

Fine-art landscape photographer, experienced teacher, and Maine resident Rick Berk leads this four-and-a-half-day workshop. The journey begins on Sunday afternoon with introductions, a review of the week’s itinerary, and two inspirational presentations before a kickoff group dinner. The week is highlighted by numerous sunrise and sunset photo sessions, daily image reviews, plus presentations and demonstrations from Rick that are designed to improve your technical skills and elevate your landscape photography, while immersing you in the unique character of coastal Maine. 

As we explore the dramatic coastline from Portland to Pemaquid, we discuss technical aspects of landscape photography and expand our creativity and understanding of how to see the scene before us, allowing you to create photographs that not only capture the scene before you but communicate the emotion within the scene.  

Homebase for this workshop week is the shipbuilding town of Bath. Only forty minutes north from Portland’s Jetport, Bath sits on the banks of the Kennebec River and offers a perfect mid-point location to explore the numerous peninsulas and islands along the coastline. Our classroom is at The Chocolate Church Arts Center in downtown Bath. 

Join Rick and benefit from his technical expertise and a long history of photographing along the storied coast of Maine for a colorful autumn week. 

Additional Information

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Amateurs, Advanced Amateurs
What You Should Know:

Working knowledge of digital workflow and manual mode on your digital SLR or mirrorless camera.

Special Notes:

This workshop begins on Sunday afternoon, September 28, at 4 pm, with a group meeting followed by dinner in Bath, and ends with a farewell dinner on Thursday evening, October 2. Departure is on Friday morning, October 3.

Activity Level:
Participants should be able to engage in moderate outdoor exercise for up to an hour or more at a time including off-trail walking on uneven terrain including sand, dirt, and loose rock. Location work is likely to include early morning and/or late evening shoots.
Policies:
Accommodations:

There are a variety of accommodations in Bath including the Marriott Residence Inn and Hilton’s Hampton Inn, and the usual assortment of classic Maine inns and AirBnB choices.

Package Price INFO:

$1,595 includes instruction, location fees, and two group dinners. Transportation, lodging, and all other meals are additional.

Categories
Nature & Landscape, Pop-Ups
about
Rick Berk

Rick Berk is a fine-art nature and landscape photographer based on Maine’s midcoast. After beginning college as a graphic design major, he took photography as a requirement and was immediately enamored with the photographic process.

Rick has spent nearly 30 years in photography, beginning as a sports photographer covering professional sports, before transitioning to working as a technical specialist for camera companies. His responsibilities included training photographers, consumers, and photo specialty retail staff on photographic technology and its real-world application. In the past several years Rick has transitioned back to being behind the camera full-time, traveling extensively to produce eye-catching landscapes.

Website: rickberk.com

Instagram: @rickberkphoto

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