Discover, create, and connect at an immersive hands-on photography retreat led by OM SYSTEM ambassadors & experts.
Learn to see the unseen, master computational technologies, and grow your artistic vision — no matter your camera brand or skill level..
Come with an open heart, leave with new friends and new skills.
Step into a retreat where photography becomes more than settings and shutter speeds — it becomes a way of seeing where mornings begin with soft light and possibility, and where your instructors guide you not just in technique, but in vision.
Each retreat features focused sessions that help you grow as an artist — no matter your camera brand or skill level. All camera models are welcome, as are all skill levels. For some computational sessions, place your SD card into a loaner OM SYSTEM camera.
Come curious, leave inspired!
2026 Retreat Lineup (Hands-on, small-group experiences with rotating instructors)
January 15, 16, 17 (Georgia) Creative Landscape Retreat with extensions before and after:
Extension 1: January 18th & 19th with Frank Smith: Grist Mills and other awesome landscapes
Extension 2: January 13th & 14th with Lisa & Tom Cuchara: Seascapes, long exposures, and other creative imagery.
March 8-12 (Florida): Birds, Birds, and More Birds Photography Retreat
April 18-20 (Virginia) OM SYSTEM Birds, Bugs, & Beautiful Landscapes Photography Retreat
August 3-6 (Massachusetts) Cape Cod: Landscapes, Seascapes, Night Skies Photography Retreat
August 7, 8, 9, 10 (Vermont): Landscapes, Night Skies, Computational Technologies Photography Retreat
August 31, Sept 1, 2 (Maine): Birds, Creative Endeavors, and Beautiful Timeswept Seascapes/Landscapes Photography Retreat
Sept 4-7 (North Berwick, Maine) 3rd Annual OM SYSTEM Macro & Close-Up Photography Retreat
Sept 8-9 (Quintessential Maine) Birds, Lighthouses & Coastal Wonders Nature Adventure (Post Macro retreat Extension)
October 24th and 25th: Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of OM SYSTEM: Live Photo Walks and Talks
Register now for early bird pricing. Live Photo Walks, plus live photo talks. Summit will be recorded and available for ~4 weeks after the event.
⭐While gear and technology matter, these retreats are about something deeper — inspiration, creativity, and shared moments in nature. 🌿🌿
WHO
You! All skill levels are welcome — from curious beginners to seasoned enthusiasts. All camera models welcome.
Any camera brand is welcome, too. For sessions that highlight OM SYSTEM computational features, you’ll simply pop your SD card into a loaner OM SYSTEM camera so you can experience the magic firsthand.
WHAT
An immersive, hands-on photography retreat with OM SYSTEM ambassadors and experts. Enjoy a low participant-to-instructor ratio for maximum personal attention, guidance, and creative support. Here, stories unfold in pixels and petals, and strangers quickly become a community of kindred spirits.
HOW
You’ll rotate through small-group sessions, each led by an OM SYSTEM ambassador or expert instructor. Expect mentoring, demos, field shooting, creative challenges, and personalized feedback — all designed to help you grow as a photographer and return home inspired.
