Cascade Pass and Pelton Basin - NPS Free - NPS Photo by Deby Dixon

Native American Memorial Photography Outing - POSTPONED

Native American Memorial Photography Outing

Native American Memorial Photography Outing
North Cascades Natl. Pk. in Washington
POSTPONED

This Memorial / Healing / Photography outing is for those who lost loved-ones and wish to celebrate their lives in the beautiful Nature and Wildlife of North Cascades National Park.

North Cascades Sahale Peak NNE near Cascade Pass - NPS FREE

North Cascades National Park is in northern Washington State. It’s a vast wilderness of conifer-clad mountains, glaciers and lakes.

The park shelters grizzly bears and gray wolves, plus more than 200 bird species.

The peace and privacy of residents in the area will be fully respected and we always practice Leave No Trace guidelines.


Salmon Spawning - Lake Tahoe -HeartWork Photography Accessible Nature Outings - Copyright 2016 Rick Waller

Volunteer Training

Volunteer Training HeartWork Photography Outings

HeartWork Photography Outings Volunteers
Friday, January 24th 10am - 1pm

Volunteer Registration Request

Please click on the button above and fill in our Contact Form using the Subject of “Volunteer Training”. We will email you further instructions. THANK YOU!

This Volunteer Training is for people of all Abilities who want to assist in HeartWork Photography Outings.

This training will help you learn about nature and general photography principles, accessibility, the disability movement, disability etiquette, and Leave No Trace practices.

We are excited to provide this first formal volunteer training with the help of Tony Sauer, past executive director of FREED CIL, and the California Department of Rehabilitation; and David Wong, local award-winning fine art and location workshop photographer.

HeartWork provides local, California-wide, and National Park photography outings to people with disabilities, veterans, those affected by wild fires, people recovering from illnesses and others.  We have had requests from new and existing volunteers for help to improve their photography and teaching skills, and for more awareness of the accessibility needs of our participants.

This training is open to all interested volunteers with pre-registration, no matter what your photography level may be.  It will be for both camera and Smartphone users.  Volunteers with accessibility needs are especially encouraged to attend.


Paradise CA - Camp Fire Healing Outing - Sept. 25, 2019

2nd HeartWork Healing Photography Camp Fire Outing

Wednesday, September 25th 9am - Noon

This Healing / Photography outing is for those who lost property or loved-ones in the Camp Fire and First Responders/Volunteers

Camp Fire in Paradise CA Outing - Naked Lady flowers - Beauty from Ashes - Copyright 2018 HeartWork Photography

If you enjoy outdoor photography or want to learn, and you were affected by the Camp Fire as a survivor or helper, this outing is tailored for your comfort and learning.  Through the eyes of your camera or cell phone, see how nature is returning and healing is processing.  Get your own unique perspective on any beauty that arises from the ashes.  Feel free to quietly talk to our photographers and volunteers about your feelings and your hopes for the future.  Be yourself around others who understand.  Walk away with meaningful photos you may choose to share or keep for yourself.

The peace and privacy of residents in the area will be fully respected and we always practice Leave No Trace guidelines.


Climate Science Alliance

HWP Staff

Supporting Climate Resilience in Our Communities and Natural Areas

HeartWork Photography is proud to be an Affiliated Artist with the Climate Science Alliance.

The mission of the Climate Science Alliance is to safeguard natural and human communities in the face of a changing climate.

The Climate Science Alliance does this through leading activities and creating partnerships which increase awareness of climate change impacts, promote solutions, and facilitate action.

Learn More @ Climate Science Alliance

HeartWork Photography / Accessible Nature Education Outings - Donner Lake

HeartWork Photography / Accessible Nature Education Outings

HeartWork Photography / Accessible Nature Education Outings

For individual workshop planning and a partnership with your organization, please contact us!


Lake Tahoe Accessible Nature Outing - Fall 2020

Lake Tahoe Accessible Nature Outing

Fall Colors near Lake Tahoe - HeartWork Photography Accessible Nature Outings - Copyright 2017 Rick Waller

The serene beauty of Lake Tahoe is a photographer’s dream!

Some of the locations we will photograph / experience (weather permitting):

  • Sunset / Sunrise over the lake
  • Eagle Falls
  • Emerald Bay
  • Night Sky / Milky Way
  • Sand Harbor

Please join us!


Yosemite National Park Accessible Nature Outing - Fall 2020

Yosemite Nat'l Park Accessible Nature Outing

Join us for our Accessible Photography / Nature Outing at beautiful Yosemite National Park. It is one of the most beautiful locations in the world.

Yosemite Falls with Rainbow and Ice - HeartWork Photography Accessible Nature Outings - Copyright 2017 Rick Waller

During our Fall 2020 Outing, we will photograph (weather permitting):

  • Half Dome
  • El Capitan
  • Yosemite Falls
  • Glacier Point
  • Tunnel View
  • and much more