New England Photo Tours and Workshops
Join us for a one-day or multi-day photo workshop or tour to various locations throughout New England. We visit various states including Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
Some of the photo locations we visit on our tours include Newburyport, Quabbin Reservoir, Ipswich, Plum Island, Newport, and the Maine Coast. We will photograph lighthouses, whales, wildlife, and have plenty of opportunities for landscape photography.
These photo tours and workshops are led by professional nature photographer and tour leader John Slonina. John leads photo tours and workshops to various National Parks throughout the United States.
New England Fall Foliage Tour
Quabbin Reservoir, MA Fall Color
Saturday Oct 11, 2025 (Columbus Day Weekend)
Join us as we travel to photograph beautiful, majestic streams, wildflowers, rivers, wildlife, foliage and reflections at Quabbin Reservoir. This is one of my favorite places in New England. Today, Quabbin is recognized as one of the largest drinking-water reservoirs in the world, a remarkable feat of engineering, an "accidental wilderness" that is home to an impressive variety of wildlife, and a wonderful place to explore. Join us as we hike into this reservoir to experience the beauty of the wilderness, and the diversity of life found there.
Our schedule is filled with tours and presentations across the U.S. and Canada, making for an incredibly busy year. While the specific tours listed below are part of our future plans, they likely won’t take place in 2025.
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Portland Head Lighthouse Winter
Southern Maine Coast Photo Tour:
Winter
Join us on a photo tour as we photograph the Maine Coastlines. We will visit several areas looking for local wildlife and coastal landscapes. We will photograph from sunrise to sunset with a mid-day break for lunch.
The dramatic rocky coastline, pounding surf, lighthouses, fishing harbors, and lobster boats provide us with unlimited subjects to photograph. This tour will be mostly landscape photography, but I will also be looking for winter wildlife like Bald Eagles, Seals, Snowy Owls, and any other wildlife we come across. The trip will conclude at Nubble Lighthouse at sunset.
Plum Island Photo Tour
Plum Island MA-NH Coastline Photo Tour:
Winter
Sunrise to Sunset
Join us on a photo tour as we photograph the Massachusetts and New Hampshire Coastline. We will visit several areas looking for local wildlife and beautiful landscapes. We will be out from sunrise to sunset with a mid-day break for lunch.
The day will begin with a sunrise shoot at Plum Island NWR. We will work our way to Salisbury Beach and head north along the 18-mile NH Coastline. We will also be looking for beautiful landscapes and winter wildlife like Bald Eagles, Seals, Snowy Owls, and other species.
Maine Coast
Southern Maine Coastline Photo Tour:
Portland to York
Join us on a photo tour as we photograph the Maine Coastline. We will visit several areas looking for local wildlife and coastal landscapes. We will photograph from sunrise to sunset with a mid-day break for lunch.
The dramatic rocky coastline, pounding surf, lighthouses, fishing harbors, and lobster boats provide us with unlimited subjects to photograph. This tour will be mostly landscape photography but I will also be looking for winter wildlife like Bald Eagles, Seals, Snowy Owls, and other species. The trip will conclude at Nubble Lighthouse at sunset.
Newport (RI) Photo Tour
We will cover the beautiful hot spots of Newport, Rhode Island. We will photograph some of the many marinas, Fort Adams State Park, Newport Bridge, Goat Island, Ocean Drive, the Lighthouse, and many other gems. This is a great time to visit Newport before the busy tourist season.
Ipswich and Topsfield Photo Tour
Sunrise to Sunset
Join us on a photo tour as we photograph two beautiful towns Ipswich and Topsfield. We will visit several areas looking for local wildlife and beautiful landscapes. We will be out from sunrise to sunset with a mid-day break for lunch.
The day will begin with a sunrise shoot at Crane's Beach. We will also visit several locations including Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary.
Whale Watch and Photography Tour
Join us as we explore the coast of New England photographing whales. Step aboard and get ready for an unforgettable experience. We have some of the world’s most active marine sanctuaries. They are abundant with whales, dolphins, sea birds, and other marine life. This area is home to several kinds of large whales, including acrobatic humpback whales, finback whales, minke whales, as well as pilot whales and the critically endangered right whales.
Payment:
Payment can be made by check to Slonina Photography or thru our website.
Who should attend:
Anyone with an interest in photography from beginner to professional who has a love of the outdoors.
What you will learn:
Our job is to not only help you create beautiful images, but to teach skills and techniques that you can use to take your photography to the next level. Attendees will have a solid understanding of many basic and advanced principles related to nature photography.
Lodging:
Participants are responsible for their own lodging (if necessary). Please let us know if you are looking for hotel suggestions.
Weather:
In the event of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled or rescheduled for the next day. If canceled, you will be offered a full refund.
Cancellation:
In the event of a cancellation made prior to 30 days of departure, a full refund will be issued to you. However, if the cancellation occurs within 30 days, a refund will only be granted if we are able to fill the vacated spot with another participant.
Transportation:
Carpooling will be encouraged. This is different that our overnight tours where transportation is provided.
Food:
Participants will be responsible for their own meals. We will visit a local restaurant. with a wide variety of things on the menu.
John Slonina is a professional nature photographer, photo tour and workshop leader. He has been photographing nature for over 35 years and has been published in multiple books, magazines, and calendars. Beyond his photographic expertise, John possesses a deep passion for natural history. You will receive education not just in photo technique, but also in the natural world. Understanding the natural world not only increases your appreciation of nature but also helps you become a better nature photographer.