2026 Winter on the Bold Coast of Maine

Photography Workshops

Head Harbour Lighthouse and Fishing Boat

Old Herring Smokehouse & Mulholland Light

Sunset Over Fishing Boats in Lubec, Maine

Details

Jan 12 - 15 (3 nights, leave on the 15th)

Feb 11 - 14 (3 nights, leave on the 14th)

Tuition: $1450

Location: Lubec, Maine

Physical Fitness Required: Moderate hiking on rugged coastal trails, hills, and loose rock beaches. Also possibly extreme cold weather below 0 F.

All workshops are 3 nights with a max capacity of 6 students.

Join photographer Adam Woodworth for winter along the Bold Coast of Maine in Lubec, a small fishing village which also happens to be the easternmost town in the US. With lighthouses, rugged ocean cliffs, dark night skies, bald eagles, and seals, this is an amazing place to photograph!

These workshops are scheduled during the most common months (Jan & Feb) for seeing sea smoke (thick mist on the ocean on extremely cold mornings) and hopefully snow. Sea smoke is generally better the colder it is, and Jan & Feb are likely to have sub-zero F mornings with thick sea smoke. This makes for dramatic shots of the mist engulfing fishing boats, lighthouses, and ocean cliffs.

Night photography with the stars is not the primary subject of this workshop but we might get in some night shooting as conditions permit.

We will also drive over the bridge to Campobello Island, part of Canada, so bring your passport! If you don't have a passport you can get over to Campobello with a copy of your birth certificate and driver's license.

Be prepared for possibly very cold weather!

This workshop is held in the tourism off-season, meaning there will be very few placess to eat in Lubec. There is some hot & cold food at the gas station and also a grocery store in town for cooking at your room. Machias is about 35 minutes away with some restaurants open all year.

REGISTRATION: Read EVERYTHING on this page first, you will find the reservation request form at the bottom of the page.

Weather Advisory

Prepare for extremely cold weather, with temps below 0 F. While it could just as easily be much warmer, our goal is to go out in the cold weather to capture sea smoke, snow, and ice.

Please bring appropriate clothing and be willing to stand outside in very cold temps. With the proper clothing you will be able to last quite a while in the cold! See below for recommended clothing.

Safety is very important and no one will be required to drive in hazardous conditions during a winter storm.

Physical Difficulty

Moderate hiking on rugged coastal trails with steep sections, hills, and loose rock beaches. Please advise me of any mobility issues.

DISCLAIMER

I obviously can make no guarantees that the weather will cooperate! This workshop is held rain or shine. But we will have plenty of things to photograph in this beautiful area.

Included

Photography instruction
Guiding to locations
Possible editing sessions
Lots of fun!

Not Included

Lodging
Transportation
Meals
Camera gear

You are responsible for all of these.

Schedule

Subject to change depending on weather and other factors.

Day 1:

1pm meet & greet (location TBD), hotel check-in, shooting for sunset.

Day 2 & 3:

Sunrise, break, and then we may have a 2 hour editing session depending on weather and the desires of the group, plus some daytime exploring, then shooting for sunset. We may have a lot of daytime exploring and moderate hiking if the weather is good.

Day 4:

Workshop ends after sunrise.

We will opt for exploring and photography over computer sessions if the weather is favorable.

Lodging

Lodging is not included in the workshop price. I strongly encourage you to check lodging availability before booking your workshop, it is very limited here in the winter.

Options Include:

West Quoddy Station (kitchens in every room)
Eastland Motel
Inn on the Wharf
There are also many Airbnb's and VRBO's in the area.

Required Equipment

In addition to your camera, lenses, batteries, etc, you must have the following:

Sturdy tripod.
Headlamp with a red LED mode. One like thisBlack Diamond Cosmoworks very well.
Laptop for editing your photos. To get the most out of the editing sessions (if we have them) you MUST have up to date versions of Lightroom Classic (or other professional raw editor) and Photoshop installed.
PLEASE NOTE: Lightroom is NOT THE SAME AS Lightroom Classic.

Recommended Winter Clothing

Wool or Synthetic Socks (no cotton!)
Winter Boots
Microspikes or other ice traction
Snow Pants
Heavy Coat / Heavy Down Jacket
Waterproof and Windproof Shell
Moisture wicking insulated base layers
Winter Hat
Gloves - wool liner gloves with heavy mittens that fit over them
Wool Balaclava
Winter Goggles for wind in extreme cold
Hand Warmers
Heated Gloves or Mittens
Heated Socks or Boots
Heated Vest / Pants / etc

Airport & Rental Cars

Bangor, Maine, is the closest major airport and there are rental cars available there. Lubec is about a 2 to 2.5 hour drive from Bangor. You could also fly into Portland, roughly a 4 hour drive to Lubec.

Tuition

The full tuition cost is due within 24 hours of approval of your registration request.

Since the dates are so close at this point, full payment is required to book your spot.

Cancellation Policy & Other Information

Please read my cancellation policy and extra information page before applying for this workshop. Applying indicates that you agree with these policies.

Registration

Please fill out the form below to request your spot in the workshop. I'll check your equipment list to see if it will work for the workshop and I'll e-mail you back with information on how to pay the tuition online.

You must be 18 years of age or older. By filling out this form you acknowledge that you understand the weather and cancellation policies.

Workshop Date *

Full Name *

Email Address *

Full Address Including City, State, Zipcode *

Phone Number (Please provide a number you can receive texts at, will have with you during the workshop, and are ok with being included in group texts during the workshop.) *

Age Range *

What cameras and lenses will you bring? *

Are you capable of and comfortable with hiking along rugged coastal trails? *

What should I know about your mobility issues for hiking on rough trails, hills, rocky beaches, etc? *

Please tell me a little about your photography experience. This workshop is not recommended for complete beginners. If your are a previous workshop alum you can type "alum" here. *

Do you have any questions for me?

Alumni Reviews

Read what previous workshop alums are saying!

If you’re considering one of Adam’s workshops, sign up! I thoroughly enjoyed the Bold Coast of Maine workshop and look forward to the opportunity to attend another. The shooting locations were incredibly beautiful and the class size promoted participation and exchanges of experiences and techniques. Adam’s expertise and teaching style are very effective, his enthusiasm for his work exemplary. I left feeling encouraged to continue my efforts in astrophotography.

Sharen Montgomery

Palmyra, VA

I have attended many workshops and have had a variety of experiences. I will remember Adam’s as one of the best. He delivers instruction and guidance in an informative and encouraging manner. He has a demeanor, whether natural or cultivated, that serves him well and makes him an outstanding instructor and workshop leader. I enjoyed every aspect of the time spent at the workshop. Thank you, thank you!

Bruce Blaylock

Salem, VA

I participated in my first Adam Woodworth workshop in 2016. I was wet behind the ears but learned a lot. Three years later, I returned for a second workshop, hopefully with some additional experience. It was thoroughly enjoyable and reinforced my strident belief that there are a number of photographers out there who provide astrophotography workshops, but there are not that many who truly know what they are doing and combine it with the passion of the night. Adam's workshop was awesome, and I look forward to joining him for a future workshop. If you are thinking about signing up for a workshop, don't delay, because that spot won't last long.

Colorado

Rob Hazzard

Adam's workshop was one of the best workshops I've participated in. The 1st night in the dark I was all thumbs and headlamp. But with Adam's guidance, the 2nd night I was confident with my camera settings and technique in the dark. Adam explains the process fully, is patient and very helpful with each participant in the workshop. Two thumbs up for anyone who wants to learn night sky photography.

Sharon Cummings

I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and learned a huge amount about my camera, astrophotography, and post processing. Adam is super knowledgable and patient with beginners as well as being able to go deep into the details with more experienced photographers. He’s willing to spend as much time as you need to answer all of your questions and provide you with the skills required to get amazing night time results. Highly recommended.

Don Seymour

Stonington, Maine

There are not enough good things to say about Adam and how hard he worked during our workshop. He went over and above to make everyone feel welcome and capable. Adam Woodworth is an excellent instructor. He knows his subject very well and proceeds with patience and enthusiasm. What a privilege it was to meet him and photograph at his iconic sites.

Margaret M.

Adam’s workshop in beautiful Lubec, ME was perfect. The pace was relaxed and each session provided the opportunity to learn and take my skills and workflow to the next level. The live editing demonstrations provide me with a deeper understanding of the links between LR-Stacker-PS; and, we also learned the “why” of various methods of editing. I also have Adam’s video’s to help reinforce the workshop lessons! This was a great experience and I recommend both the workshop and video’s with confidence.

Carol L.

Yulee, Florida