Antarctica Unlocked: Adventure and Photography at the End 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. You’ll see how to photograph dramatic winter landscapes, shifting sea ice and the ever-changing polar sky, plus get an inside look at documenting extreme sports in some of the harshest conditions on the globe. 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. About our speaker: Toni Toreno is the owner and lead photographer behind Bend Photo Tours, a published travel and adventure photographer who has captured images on all 7 continents, in 54 countries and across 38 states. When she’s not guiding shoots or consulting with businesses, she’s usually hiking up or skiing down a mountain—camera in hand—sharing her passion for storytelling through powerful outdoor imagery.