Out of Photo Conferences

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Merritt Island 2027

Name: Out of Merritt Island 2027
Brand: OUT OF
Price: 4500.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Lanscape Photography Conference

March 15–19, 2027

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Image by Ray Hennessy

Escape to Florida's Space Coast for a 5-day, hands-on, bird photography conference, learning and photographing alongside the pros.

March is the ideal time to photograph along the Space Coast with the opportunity to photograph resident Florida birds along with those migrating north along the East Coast's most active flyway. From apex predators, to wading birds, to migrating warblers and heron rookeries, you will have the opportunity to photograph a wide variety of birds among the diverse habitats of the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge and surrounding areas.

Legends

Four former assistants to Ansel Adams join us in Yosemite to share stories, insight, history, and inspiration from a remarkable era of photography. Their evening presentations and presence throughout the week add a rare and unforgettable dimension to the experience.

Mark Smith

Ray Hennessy

Mary Anne Karren

Isaac Grant

Michael Frye

Nick Page

Lisa Langell

David Akoubian

Alyce Bender

Steve Gettle

John K. Putnam

Chrissy Donadi

Judy Malloch

Chris Beasley

PRE-CONFERENCE ONLINE SESSIONS
Attendee Orientation Webinar (Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 Noon CT)
Master Your Camera Settings for Bird Photography Webinar (Tuesday, February 24, 2026 12:00 Noon CT)

Day 1

Check in to the Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront. Check-In begins at 4:00 PM
Conference Registration starts at 5:00 PM with a meet-and-greet reception
Group dinner
Welcome by Chris Smith, founder of Out of Chicago
Opening Keynotes

Day 2, 3, 4

Morning field sessions
Brunch at Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
Midday classroom sessions at the Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Conference center
Late afternoon into the evening field sessions
Dinner on your own or with your group

Day 5

Morning field session
End of Conference Brunch and Celebration at Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Conference Center
Closing remarks and hugs goodbye
Check out of the hotel (11 AM)

POST-CONFERENCE SESSION:Online Image Celebration (Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 12:00 Noon CT)