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Special invitation for our Webinar guests

Our 2025 Creative Flower Photography workshop sold out in a flash! We’re thrilled to announce that our talented photographers have agreed to return for another workshop in 2026.

Creative Flower Photography

On Madeline Island

June 15th–19th, 2026

Mike Moats | Jackie Kramer

Andrea Gulickx | Kathleen Clemons

In this popular annual workshop, perfectly timed with the blooming spectacle of Madeline Island’s lupine season, you’ll explore a diverse range of photography techniques with four master photographers who specialize in macro, closeup, and abstract work. Surrounded by the picturesque settings of Madeline Island and the historic charm of Bayfield, you'll capture more than 50,000 blossoms—an enchanting mosaic of lupines, colorful island gardens, and diverse woodland plants—all offering endless opportunities for stunning images.

The week combines immersive field sessions, in-depth classroom lectures, and advanced post-processing training with specialized software. With ample one-on-one guidance from each instructor in the field and classroom, you'll refine your skills and elevate your creative vision.

A highlight of the workshop is a scenic boat cruise through the Apostle Islands to Devil’s Island’s sea caves. This unique excursion allows for incredible shots of the island’s landscapes and iconic lighthouses.

FIVE Fabulous Days!

FOUR Fantastic Instructors

June 15th–19th, 2026

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.

Creative Flower Photography

On Madeline Island

Mike Moats | Jackie Kramer

Andrea Gulickx | Kathleen Clemons

June 15th–19th, 2026

Adventure to Devil's Island

Enjoy amazing meals served family style

Experience the shops, restaurants, and galleries of Madeline Island

You will love the ferry service between Madeline Island and Bayfield!