Join us for this immersive hands-on photography retreat concentrating on macro and closeup nature photography with dedicated sessions on water drop refraction, in-camera focus stacking, True 1:1 macro,  focus bracketing, lightpainting using the Live Composite computational technology, and more. 


  • This immersive hands-on macro and closeup photography retreat with six OM SYSTEM ambassadors and a low participant-to-instructor ratio will be held Sept 6-9, 2024 (5pm Friday to 4pm Monday) at 165 Little River Rd, North Berwick, ME 03906.  
  • Click here (or on the Macro and Closeup Tab) above for more details 

  • All skill levels are welcome (16 & under must be accompanied by an adult) 
  • Any camera model is welcome, but for some of the sessions utilizing computational technologies you will place your SD card into a loaner OM SYSTEM camera.

  • The Retreat will be led by Six OM SYSTEM ambassadors
    • Emilie Talpin: Refraction (water drops/flowers) 
    • Chris McGinnis: Unlocking Details with 1:1 Macro and Focus Bracketing
    • Lisa Cuchara: Focus Stacking (in-camera)
    • Tom Cuchara: Lightpainting forest subjects using the daylight Live Composite computational technology 
    • Eric Rock: Focusing, color, Depth of field, and More 
    • Steve Morello: Composition for Impact; Beyond the Exposure Triangle
    • Plus a Bonus optional after dark evening session (included in the Retreat fee)