Acadia Winter Landscapes 2026: Photograph the Quiet Majesty of Acadia in Winter

Join me in Acadia National Park where you’ll capture stunning winter landscapes that become treasured highlights in your portfolio.

In this small-group winter workshop we’ll spend four days in the heart of Acadia photographing snow-covered coastlines, quiet forests, and golden winter light in some of Maine’s most iconic locations.

Overview

Dates: January 16 - 19, 2026

Price: $1,699 (includes lodging + breakfast) | $425 Deposit at sign up with remainder due December 1, 2025

Hotel | Location: Inn on Mount Desert | Bar Harbor, Maine

Group Size: Limited to only 6 participants

Experience Level: Beginner to advanced photographers looking to photograph Acadia in the pristine conditions only offered by winter

Host: L’aura Lee Bradford Photography (Authorized permittee of the National Park Service)

Why Winter in Acadia

Winter transforms Acadia National Park into a nearly silent, snow-draped landscape and you will witness what few photographers ever experience. During this Acadia winter photography workshop we capture dramatic coastlines free from summer crowds, ponds frozen with abstract patterns, and Maine’s famous evergreens etched in snow. On clear nights the park offers opportunities to capture the stars glittering above that winter landscape. Even our downtime is inviting, with the comfort of our cozy hotel right in the heart of Bar Harbor. Photographing Maine’s winter landscapes is a unique and rewarding adventure for the bold photographer willing to bundle up and embrace the season!

What To Expect

  • Guided field sessions in Acadia’s best locations - from iconic viewpoints to hidden gems - sunrise, sunset, and key daytime hours

  • Evening and night sessions (weather permitting)

  • Lodging and breakfast at the cozy Inn on Mount Desert

  • Classroom editing sessions: Lightroom Classic workflow, post-processing tips, image reviews.

  • Supportive small-group size to ensure personalized attention, mentoring, and an opportunity to create lasting friendships

  • We’ll carpool to locations as much as possible offering more opportunities to chat about our photographic adventures

Itinerary Snapshot

Note: We will aim to photograph Acadia landscapes, sunrises, sunsets, and even some night skies - we’ll keep our schedule flexible, allowing conditions and group energy to will guide our daily flow.. Rest assured, we’ll make the most of every opportunity the national park gives us!

Day 1 (Jan 16): Welcome to Acadia

  • Meet at our hotel the Inn on Mount Desert at 2:30 pm for introductions and depart for our first sunset shoot (Sunsets at 4:20pm)

  • Check into our hotel, group dinner

  • If skies are clear we may even get out to photograph some stars

Days 2 & 3 (Jan 17–18):

  • Sunrise photo session followed by breakfast at our hotel (Sunrises at 7:00am)

  • Midday editing and depending on conditions and interest the day may include image reviews and/or photography at select daytime locations

  • Sunset photo session followed by optional group dinner at one of Bar Harbors excellent restaurants

  • Optional nightscape shoot

Day 4 (Jan 19): Sunrise shoot, wrap-up, departures.

What to Bring

  • DSLR or mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses.

  • Recommended lenses:

    • 24–105mm f/4 (general landscapes)

    • 15–35mm f/2.8 (nightscapes)

    • Optional - 100–500mm (compression & distant details)

  • Other good lenses include:

    • 14-24mm f/2.8

    • 24-70mm f/2.8 or f/4

    • 70-200mm f/2.8

  • Tripod, extra batteries, memory cards, remote shutter release.

  • Laptop with Lightroom Classic and latest updates installed and tested

  • Warm clothing + boots suitable for winter conditions.

What’s Included

  • Lodging for three nights at The Inn on Mount Desert in Bar Harbor, Maine

  • Breakfast at our hotel each morning after our sunrise shoots

  • Daily sunrise and sunset sessions capturing Maine winter landscapes in that gorgeous winter light

  • Optional Night photography sessions

What’s Not Included

  • Transportation to/from Bar Harbor, Maine

  • Transportation within the park (we will carpool as much as possible)

  • Park entry fees

  • Lunch and dinner, however we’ll have the opportunity for group dinners to go over the evening agenda

Physical Requirements

  • Participants should be comfortable hiking short distances (1–2 miles) over uneven, sometimes icy terrain while carrying gear.

  • Locations are safe but may include ocean cliffs and forest trails — a moderate level of fitness is required.

If you have any concerns about physical accessibility, feel free to reach out - I’m happy to discuss your current experience and how it compares.

Who This Workshop Is For

  • Photographers eager to explore Acadia in its quietest season

  • Those who want both field instruction and editing guidance

  • Photographers looking for a supportive, small-group experience and lasting friendships with like-minded artists

If you have any questions or are ready to reserve your spot, you’re welcome to contact me at Laura@LauraLeeBradfordPhotography.com.

I look forward to hearing from you!

I understand that attending a workshop requires advance commitment, and also that things can happen in life that may force you to cancel from a workshop. Based on the cancellation date, the following apply:

  • Before final payment has been made: full refund of any payments made minus payment fees.

  • Once final payment has been made: No refund. However, I will do my best to fill your spot. If I am able to do so, I will refund your payment minus the bank processing fees.

All refunds will be made by the same method as the original payment. 

I reserve the right to cancel, modify, or make changes at any time due to insufficient bookings and/or any other reasons I deem valid and/or reasons beyond my control that might create unsafe or undesirable travel conditions for the participants.

I strongly encourage you to purchase trip insurance to protect yourself in the event of unexpected circumstances preventing you from attending the workshop.