Before heading up to the mid-coast of Maine, I hosted my first photography workshop based out of Portland. Two photographers joined me from Maryland and one from Maine on this exploratory trip to photograph the busy waterfronts of Casco Bay.
We had a stretch of beautiful weather and were able to explore Casco Bay by boat - from Portland north to Bailey’s Island. Without ever running a boat in southern Maine, I was able to navigate the rocky shorelines and nearshore waters with my 18' skiff that I trailered up from Maryland. We were all surprised at how much there was to photograph within a short run from downtown. The scenery was beautiful with no shortage of workboats or lighthouses.
I am looking forward to running this workshop again in September 2026 - stay tuned for details!
The group in my boat near Halfway Rock Ligthhouse in the Gulf of Maine.
Schooners sailing in Casco Bay on a flat calm evening.
Ram Island Ledge Lighthouse at sunrise.
A lobster boat runs offshore out of Portland at dawn.
FOREVER GIRL working in Casco Bay just inside of Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse.
STELIAS out of Chebeague Island hauling lobster traps in Casco Bay.
ANN ELIZABETH running out into the Gulf of Maine past Portland Head Lighthouse.
Historic sail boats out of Portland backlit by soft evening light in Casco Bay.
Spring Point Ledge lighthouse illuminated by fading evening light.
Halfway Rock is a small granite island approximately four miles offshore into the Gulf of Maine from Cliff Island.
MEAN KATLEEN fishing lobster traps in front of Halfway Rock Lighthouse.
Soft evening light fades at the colorful Widgery Wharf in Portland.
Luke's Lobster on the Portland waterfront at dusk.
HELEN MARIE running past Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse.