Photography of Maine Birds and Landscapes
May 25 – May 30, 2025
Registration is open now for the 2025 Camp season! All campers must agree to the Camper Guidelines and Cancellation Policy. Please read this policy before registering.
The National Audubon Society is in the process of updating our health forms for the upcoming season. You will receive a notification from Camp Docs and Hog Island when health forms, required for attending Hog Island, open in February.
The deadline to pay your tuition in full and complete your registration forms is April 1, 2025.
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Hog Island Audubon Camp is an ideal setting for exploring the photography of birds and nature. This camp brings together people of all photography skill levels who are enthusiastic about learning more about bird and nature photography. This experience invites you to learn, explore, and grow creative photography skills in a fun and supportive atmosphere.
Your days will be spent on photography field trips around coastal Maine and in engaging skills-based workshops. This program is timed during spring migration in coastal Maine. You will venture to a variety of habitats on the coast to capture the birds passing through. Campers will explore the island’s spruce forest, tide pools, and striking dawns and sunsets. One highlight of the week is an excursion to Eastern Egg Rock to photograph Atlantic Puffins and terns returning to their nesting grounds.
Pricing: $1625
The base registration fee includes meals, housing, instruction, and all field trips. This price is based on a standard shared room (with 2 twin beds) a shared bathroom. A limited number of upgraded accommodations are available for an additional cost. Two upgrade options are a single room for solo travelers or a room with a private bath for two people traveling together. There are no single rooms with private bathrooms available. Please see our lodging page for more information.
Participants must arrange their own transportation to and from the Audubon dock in Bremen at the start and end of the session. Please see our transportation page for more information.
There are several different scholarship opportunities available to help participants attend Hog Island sessions! Please see our scholarships page for more information about Hog Island Scholarships. You should also check with your local Audubon chapter or bird club for additional opportunities.
Requirements: Photographers of all skill levels are welcome! You will need to bring your own camera, and you should be comfortable with your equipment before coming to camp.
Director
Tristan Spinski is a photographer and writer living in Maine. He studied literature at the University of Delaware and earned his master's degree in journalism from UC Berkeley. Much of his work examines the intersections of culture, economy and landscape, with a focus on ecological systems. Tristan's editorial clients include National Geographic, The New York Times, Audubon, and The Guardian.
Instructors: TBA
NOTE: Audubon reserves the right to alter itineraries, instructors and particular arrangements, or to substitute similar itineraries or arrangements, at no penalty. If Audubon cancels a session, it will issue full refunds of all deposits or payments to the paid participants.
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