Creative Flower Photography

On Madeline Island

This workshop week is scheduled to coincide with the annual spectacle of lupine flowers blooming on Madeline Island

Students will delve into a variety of techniques from four master photographers who specialize in macro, close-up, and abstract photography. You'll be inspired by the picturesque environs of Madeline Island and the historic port town of Bayfield. Be captivated by more than 50,000 colorful florals, including a vivid mosaic of lupine flowers, island gardens, and diverse woodland plants. Our island scenery offers endless opportunities for breathtaking shots.

In this workshop, you'll enjoy a combination of field shooting, classroom lectures, and unique post-processing training using specialized software. Receive personalized, hands-on, one-on-one instruction from each instructor, both in the classroom and in the field.

One of the week's highlights is an optional scenic boat cruise through the Apostle Islands to the legendary sea caves of Devil’s Island. This unique excursion provides unparalleled opportunities to capture stunning landscapes, lighthouses, and famous sea caves.

FIVE Fabulous Days!

FOUR Fantastic Instructors

June 16th–20th, 2025

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Mike Moats

Mike teaches macro photographers how to consistently achieve perfect focus, capturing the subject clearly from top to bottom and side to side. Students will gain an understanding of depth of field and learn how to select the appropriate f/stops for their work.

Jackie Kramer

Jackie will guide students through the fields and gardens of Madeline Island, as well as indoor setups, sharing a variety of techniques she uses to create unique effects. She will demonstrate how to artistically enhance natural foregrounds and backgrounds using camera settings and Lensbabies to produce captivating bokeh and blur. For uninspiring backgrounds, Jackie will offer tips to spice them up in both Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.

Andrea Gulickx

Andrea will teach how to approach flowers and plants to explore the unique perspectives they offer. Students will examine various lighting situations to see how they can bring images to life, making them dreamy and ethereal. Learn how different white balances can create entirely different moods in your photos, along with the effects of overexposure and underexposure. Andrea loves working with a shallow depth of field and will show you how to effectively use this technique in your images.

Kathleen Clemons

Kathleen views her flower photographs as portraits and will share the equipment and techniques she uses to create them. In this workshop, she will discuss lens choice, subject selection, focus techniques, and aperture settings. We will also cover best practices for lighting, eliminating distractions, selecting backgrounds, and simplifying subjects to truly capture their natural beauty.