We are partnering with REI in Bend to bring you adventure photo talks throughout the year!
See below for our upcoming talks this year!
Be sure to check out our Photo Workshops as well!
Summiting and Photographing Kilimanjaro
Ever wonder what it's like to trek up the highest peak in Africa? Or planning a trip yourself? Join Toni Toreno, owner and photographer at Bend Photo Tours as she shares her experience not only summiting Kilimanjaro, but on safari in Tanzania as well, and how she photographed it all.
April 14 | 6:00pm
REI Bend
Capture the Night Sky: The Art of Night Photography
Join local pro photographer Toni Toreno of Bend Photo Tours for an inspiring dive into the art of night photography. Using Bend’s high-desert skies, volcanic peaks and wide-open horizons as her backdrop, Toni will show you how to capture star-filled nights, the glow of the moon and the subtle details that come alive after dark. You’ll learn how to make the most of low light, dial in your camera settings and compose images that turn the night sky into your favorite subject. Whether you’re shooting from a trailhead, a favorite lakeshore or your own backyard, you’ll leave with practical tips you can use on your next clear night out.
July 16 | 6:00pm
REI Bend
Exploring the Italian Alps: Autumn Adventure and Photography in the Dolomites
Join adventure photographer and Toni Toreno, owner of Bend Photo Tours, for an engaging evening on how to trek and photograph Italy’s Dolomites, an iconic corner of the Italian Alps, where sheer limestone spires, storybook villages and mirror-still alpine lakes all collide in one unforgettable mountain range. In larch season, these peaks glow with bands of golden trees, fiery fall colors and crisp high-country light that make every ridgeline feel otherworldly.
Whether you’re dreaming up your first Dolomites trek or looking to take your adventure photography to the next level, you’ll come away inspired and better prepared to plan your own fall getaway to these one-of-a-kind Italian mountains.
September 17 | 6:00pm
REI Bend
Antarctica Unlocked: Adventure and Photography at the Bottom of the Earth
Join local photography expert Toni Toreno for an inspiring, image-packed journey to Antarctica—one of the most remote, pristine and otherworldly destinations on Earth. Discover what it’s like to stand on the White Continent among towering ice cliffs, sculpted blue icebergs and endless horizons of snow and sea. Toni will share her favorite techniques for capturing Antarctica’s iconic wildlife up close—from bustling penguin colonies to breaching whales cutting through icy waters—while respecting animal habitats and the fragile polar ecosystem.
Even if Antarctica isn’t on your travel calendar (yet), you’ll walk away with practical tips for shooting in cold, snowy and high-contrast environments—skills you can use on your next winter adventure, whether that’s a local snowshoe, a ski tour, or your next big expedition abroad.
November 5 | 6:00pm
REI Bend