WOW! – Wild, Wild Horses Couldn't Drag Me Away & Astro Photography! (2-Day)Assateague Island National Seashore Photography Adventure
Join us for an unforgettable two-day photography adventure to Assateague Island National Seashore — a breathtaking coastal paradise famous for its wild horses, pristine beaches, marshlands, and dark night skies.
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WOW! – Wild, Wild Horses Couldn't Drag Me Away & Astro Photography! (2-Day)Assateague Island National Seashore Photography Adventure
Join us for an unforgettable two-day photography adventure to Assateague Island National Seashore — a breathtaking coastal paradise famous for its wild horses, pristine beaches, marshlands, and dark night skies.
This immersive workshop is designed for photographers who love wildlife, landscapes, and astrophotography. Throughout our journey, we will explore the island searching for incredible photographic opportunities featuring the famous wild horses that freely roam the beaches, dunes, and marshes. Along the way, we may also encounter Great Blue Herons, Egrets, Red Foxes, Sika Deer, Otters, shorebirds, and other coastal wildlife that make Assateague such a magical destination.
Beyond the wildlife, Assateague offers endless scenic beauty including windswept sand dunes, peaceful marshes, weathered fences, dramatic coastal landscapes, and stunning sunrises and sunsets over the Atlantic coastline. We will travel throughout the island by vehicle while also doing a considerable amount of walking along sandy beaches and natural trails to reach the best photographic locations.
Once darkness falls, the workshop transforms into an astrophotography experience. Far away from major city lights, Assateague provides excellent opportunities to photograph the Milky Way, star trails, night landscapes, and dramatic night skies over the beach and dunes. Instruction will be provided on camera settings, focusing in the dark, composition techniques, and long-exposure photography. The Milky Way core will be visable from 8:40PM-10:45PM
This workshop is perfect for beginner through advanced photographers looking to improve their wildlife, landscape, and night photography skills while experiencing one of the East Coast’s most unique natural environments.
Come experience the adventure, the wildlife, the ocean air, and the beauty of Assateague — and create breathtaking images!
Registration Fee: $ 189.00 (Does not include transportation, lodging, meals, entrance fee to the park)
Meets: Day 1: Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 4:30PM - 10:00PM (Sunset @ 7:18PM) [We will break for a quick dinner after sunset]
Day 2: Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 6:30AM - 10:30AM (Sunrise @ 6:42AM)
Location: Assateague Island National Seashore (approx. 2 hours 28 minutes south of West Chester).
Suggested lodging: Holiday Inn Express, 12552 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, MD 21842