Welcome Robert Sturman to the 2023 festival!
Exciting news! There will be several ways to connect with Robert Sturman, the acclaimed photographer, at our 2023 fest. He’ll be driving up from Southern California, hopefully with his handsome hound Otis, a 12-hour trip each way, bless him. In the early 1990s, he backpacked the Pacific Crest trail with a home base here (back when there was about one pizza place, he says). He’s excited to return to Bend and meet the fest family!
Photos courtesy of Robert Sturman
Check out these just-added opportunities to meet and learn from this master of light and meaning.
PHOTOSHOOTS
Schedule your once-in-a-lifetime photo shoot with Robert. Book your time with him, and work together to create your very own masterpieces, photographed during the festival. With lovely tree-sheltered locations along the Deschutes River Trail mere minutes away, you won’t have to leave the fest long to make this happen. Watch for full scheduling details to be announced in spring.
WORKSHOP
“A Celebration of Humanity through the Art of Yoga Photography"
Ever wonder what it takes to make powerful images? In this workshop Robert shares his lifetime of knowledge and techniques that have helped him make strong, clear, poetic images. Join this 90-minute workshop to learn how to capture meaningful moments with clarity and grace. His philosophy and techniques can be applied to all picture making.
SPECIAL EVENING EVENT
Join Robert for a dharma talk, Seeing Our Humanity Through a Photographer’s Lens, followed by a reception with the artist. This event will be open to the public, a community event, but is only free for passholders. Date and location details will appear in the Official Schedule on our website when it goes live in February.
Watch for the full fest schedule to go LIVE on our website in February.
Robert photographing a Masaai warrior in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro.
You’ll be able to explore all the amazing workshops and presenters we have in store for you—and custom-create your own schedule. Remember: early bird and returning passholders have priority scheduling, and many sessions have limited capacity due to space constraints, so purchase your pass as early to ensure best selection.