SLICKROCK CREEK PHOTO ADVENTURE
Spend a day photographing a place few people will ever see. This is not a workshop held in a classroom. It is a rare invitation into a photographer’s private adventure.
Hidden among the spring-fed waters, limestone banks, and native woodlands of the Texas Hill Country lies Slickrock Creek—a private landscape that has inspired photographer Kevin Vandivier for decades.
This exclusive photographic adventure is limited to just four participants and offers rare access to private property, scenic creek vistas, wildlife photography opportunities, hummingbirds, nature trails, and hidden locations not open to the public.
Throughout the day, guests will explore the creek, photograph crystal-clear pools, discover intimate landscape details, and experience the beauty of the Texas Hill Country at a relaxed pace. Along the way, Kevin will share stories from assignments for National Geographic Society, Smithsonian Magazine, Life Magazine, Newsweek, and Texas Highways, offering insights into the art of visual storytelling and seeing the world through a photographer’s eyes.
Wildlife, landscapes, abstract details, and hidden scenes found along Slickrock Creek.
A gourmet Hill Country lunch is included, along with opportunities to photograph birds and wildlife from a dedicated photography blind overlooking the creek. As evening approaches, participants can enjoy the warm light of sunset and the possibility of photographing foxes, raccoons, and other wildlife that regularly visit the property.
This is not a workshop.
There are no classrooms, lectures, or rigid schedules.
It is a day of exploration, photography, storytelling, nature, and adventure in one of the hidden corners of the Texas Hill Country.
Whether you are an accomplished photographer or simply someone who loves making photographs, the Slickrock Creek Photo Adventure offers a rare opportunity to experience photography the way it was meant to be experienced—through discovery, curiosity, and connection to a remarkable place.
Access is limited because this adventure partially takes place on private property not normally open to photographers.
ITENERARY
Saturday, July 18
Join award-winning photographer Kevin Vandivier for a full day of photography along the scenic waters of Slick Rock Creek. Photograph hummingbirds, songbirds, wildlife, landscapes, and creekside scenery while learning how to see and capture compelling images in changing light throughout the day.
6:00 AM – EYES Open
Guests are welcome to arrive anytime after 6:00 AM to take advantage of that sweet dawn light.
- Morning creek light
- Hummingbirds and songbirds
- Wildlife opportunities
- Independent photography with guidance available
9:00 AM – Coffee & Welcome Gathering
Take a break for coffee, breakfast snacks, introductions, and an overview of the property and photographic opportunities.
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM – Morning Photography Session
Continue photographing during the beautiful morning light.
11:00 AM – Reading the Land: A Photographer’s Field Walk
Join Kevin for a guided walk through the property and surrounding areas.
- Wildlife locations
- Fox and raccoon photography opportunities
- Bird photography setups
- Scenic viewpoints
- Understanding light and timing
12:30 PM – Lunch & Photography Discussion
Enjoy lunch while discussing photography, storytelling, equipment, wildlife techniques, and field experiences. Bring your questions.
2:00 PM – Open Photography Session
Explore and photograph at your own pace.
- Creek trail photography
- Bird photography
- Macro subjects
- Landscapes and wildlife
- Individual guidance available
4:00 PM – Evening Wildlife Setup
Position yourself for late-day wildlife and bird photography.
8:00 PM – Sunset Photography
Photograph the golden evening light as wildlife activity increases and landscapes come alive.
8:45 PM – Optional Campfire Gathering
After sunset, relax around the fire pit for photography stories, questions, fellowship, and conversation beneath the Texas stars.
Adventure Ends
Formal activities conclude at sunset, with optional campfire fellowship continuing until approximately 10:00 PM.
Schedule may be adjusted slightly based on weather, wildlife activity, and photographic opportunities.
Limited to four participants
Continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, beverages, and evening campfire refreshments included.
$495 per person
RESERVE YOUR SPOT–JULY 18, 2026
