Name: Springtime at the Smithsonian Gardens
Start: 2025-04-27T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-04-27T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Washington, DC, USA

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Smithsonian Gardens Workshop lead by Lori Lankford.

Washington, DC, USA

Springtime at the Smithsonian Gardens

Into The Wild We Go

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Beth is a Minnesota-based portrait and landscape photographer. Beth ran a successful portrait business for over ten years. In that time she photographed countless families and seniors. Beth's portrait work has been featured by Click Magazine, Black and White Mag, My Modern Met, Lensbaby, and more. In 2020, Beth closed her portrait business to focus on her passion for teaching and empowering female photographers. Now Beth is living her dream of traveling and teaching photography. 

Smithsonian Workshop

<p>Smithsonian Gardens Workshop lead by Lori Lankford.</p>

About this trip

Lindsey was a terrific leader, full of knowledge on photography and in the Badlands Nat'l Park.  Accommodations were top notch.  Despite the weather not being great, Lindsey always had a "plan B".

Into The Badlands We Go 2025

The group was fun, friendly and so nice. We were guided to the best locations at the best hours of each day.  The “bunkhouse” was very comfortable.  The food was fantastic.  Highly recommend!  

THanks Susan! I always love having you along!

Once again Beth led a wonderful trip! I always enjoy the other participants and learn so much from everyone. The locations that Beth chooses are beautiful and always appreciate her flexibility when the weather may not cooperate. I loved the B&B when stayed in close to Gold beach as it was homey and had its own waterfall and a treehouse! I'd highly recommend this trip!

Into The PNW We Go 2025

This was my first workshop with Into the Wild We Go and it did not disappoint.  The accommodations were great.  Lori was a great leader and teacher.   Charleston was a great city for photography with its architecture, beaches and gardens.  The group of women was supportive and I learned from everyone!!  Can't wait for my next workshop.

Into Charleston We Go 2025

Amazing place to lose myself among the Joshua Trees and rocks!
Beth Young did a fabulous job getting us to the most beautiful spots including an astrophotography experience that I won’t easily forget.


Into Joshua Tree We Go 2025

I had a great time. The accomadations were wonderful. Despite the weather not being the best, Beth made sure that we still found plenty of opportunities to get some great photographs! The highlights of the trip for me was photographing the birds at the alligator farm and the horses on the beach. If you love photography and travel, I would definitely recommend these workshops.

Into St. Augustine We Go 2025

Another great workshop! The highlight was the morning on the beach with models and horses. Beth does a great job of challenging me to try new things, especially self portraits (what photographer really enjoys being in front of the camera?) I also aways learn a lot from other women in her workshops. It would have been a 5 star review if there had been any "insider access locations" available rather than the typical tourist locations in town.

I had a great time with wonderful people and met all of the photography learning goals I'd set for this trip.

A wonderful experience!  A great selection of subjects and landscapes. Nice accommodations and delightful travel partners. I learned a lot from talented photographers. Thanks. 

Into The Wild West We Go

Adventure and Fun!! This is the 5th workshop that I have taken with Beth, and as always it exceeds my expectations. I have met and stayed friends with so many incredible women through these workshops. We got to stay together in an Airbnb and talk, laugh give each other hints and tips on everything photography related and so much more. Beth is a great mentor/teacher, and it doesn't matter where you are at in your photography when you take her workshops you always learn something new. I learned so many new techniques on this workshop from the night sky's, photographing moving targets and the art of portraits. If you are on the fence about taking a workshop, I say go for it, you will not regret it. 

What a fantastic workshop!! I learned so much and enjoyed everyone on the trip. Jen is a great teacher and made the experience wonderful. 

Amnicon Waterfall Workshop

The trip was great. Well organized, many photography opportunities, and time to explore on our own. It was a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of opportunities to explore new photography techniques.

Into The North Shore We Go 2024

Wonderful trip. Great instruction, loads of places to shoot. The accommodations were amazing. I learned how to shoot the Milky Way - yay! Beautiful part of the country.

I had a great experience. I learned a lot and am excited to keep exploring new opportunities to grow in my photography. Being with a group of like-minded ladies was a lot of fun while trying new things. I’ve never done anything like this and I’m so glad I did. Beth was a great teacher! 
The accommodations were beautiful as well. I had no
idea how beautiful Minnesota was!

Into St. Augustine We Go was an amazing curated photography travel experience thoughtfully designed to promote the pursuit of beautiful landscape photography while encouraging female photographers to find their own unique voice - as are all Into the Wild We Go’s workshops. This was my sixth workshop with Beth and every time I’ve been so thankful for all that she and her workshops bring to my life. Staying in a VRBO on the ocean gave us peaceful waves, beautiful sunsets and the opportunity to get to know each other while allowing for personal down time when needed. The small group size allowed us to quickly develop friendships that had us helping each other with camera settings, sharing family stories and belly laughing that felt so good! 
During my first workshop with Beth, I was worried that “I will be the worst one there – everyone will know more than me” but I quickly learned it isn’t a competition. Her trips are well organized, photography opportunities are fantastic, and technical photography advice is available for all skill levels. I’ve seen Beth adjust her teaching and support based on skill level while letting each one of us know its okay to be where you are on your journey. In the process my own photography has grown and I don’t think it would have happened without my cheerleader, Beth, at my side.
The highlight of the trip (for me) was Butler Beach where a stunning sunrise was made even more magical by horseback riders galloping through the waves. Capturing Roseate Spoonbills was another highlight that allowed me to check off a bucket list item. Downtown St. Augustine, the fort, and so many other locations brought tremendous opportunities to capture beautiful landscapes.
After six workshops with Beth, I’m still not done – I’ll be back for more. 


Into St. Augustine We Go

That was so kind of you to say! I am excited to work more with you via one on one mentor sessions! 

This was a great workshop. I learned more in that short time than over the years. The setting was wonderful and Sarah is a wonderful teacher. I would do this again in a heart beat. 

Macro Flower Photography Workshop

Thank you, Nancy! Yes, we had many laughs! Particularly, with the astrophotography...or lack thereof- LOL. We stuck it out and tried!!! I enjoyed you immensely! Excited to see you again soon in Colorado! 

Had a great time! Sarah is a great teacher and has lots of ideas for us to try. It was nice to be able to relax and enjoy taking photographs. Sarah went around and made time to check in with each student, help them with anything they needed. It was a good time and we had lots of laughs. 

Thank you so very much, Pam! That means a lot to me and am so glad that I got to meet you! Hopefully, we see each other again soon!

What an amazing workshop!  Sarah was a great instructor.  She has such a passion for the art that makes me want to dive deeper in to my artistic side with my photography as well.  So many great learning points and tips to take away and work on, experiment with and discover!   

This was a fantastic experience! The landscape shots were amazing with storms, rainbows, and even a night of Northern Lights!  Great way to meet other women from around the country that have a passion for photography be it of any skill level.   Top notch guidance and instruction by Beth and Lindsey with a ton of laughs along the way.  I see that Lindsey is leading the next workshop and participants won't be disappointment.  She has such a passion for the Badlands and great sense of adventure.   Her knowledge and instruction of astrophotography sparked my interest to even make me stay up past my bedtime.  

Into The Badlands We Go

This was a fantastic trip even with many cloudy, rainy days! Beth and Sally were great about working with the weather conditions each day! It was a fantastic group of women and I always learn a lot from other participants. I appreciate the sharing of knowledge and the personal attention from the instructors. Iceland provides beautiful landscapes, waterfalls, volcanoes and of course puffins! Can't recommend this trip enough!

Into Iceland We Go

This trip was such an adventure! The people of Iceland are friendly and welcoming. The scenery and geological diversity is incredible. The highlight of the trip was seeing the Puffins and Glacier Lagoon. Also there were so many beautiful waterfalls and wildlife to see everywhere we went. 
The women on the trip were so delightful and we all enjoyed each other’s company and genuine friendship. 
The weather was raining for quite a bit of the time we were there but it didn’t stop us from having a great time exploring. and making the best of it!  All the places we stayed were wonderful and the pastries in Iceland are fantastic! 
Thankful to have been able to go on this trip and forge long lasting relationships.. 

Into Iceland We Go: A Trip of a Lifetime!

Booking "Into Iceland We Go" was one of the best decisions I've ever made. Initially, my goal was to enhance my basic photography skills, but this trip offered me so much more. Beth and Sally, our phenomenal instructors, provided unwavering support throughout the journey. Their intuition and insight in attending to each participant's needs were remarkable, ensuring everyone received just the right amount of guidance.

Beth and Sally were incredibly generous with their knowledge, readily sharing invaluable tips and tricks. Their discussions on composition and techniques were both educational and inspiring, helping us capture the best photos possible. Beyond the technical aspects, their infectious enthusiasm and sense of humor added an extra layer of enjoyment to the experience. We shared countless laughs and jokes, both during our photo shoots and in our downtime.

The camaraderie we built during the trip was truly special. Our group has stayed connected, continuing to share our photos and offering support to one another long after the trip concluded. This journey was more than just a photography workshop; it was an unforgettable adventure that forged lasting friendships and enriched our lives in countless ways.

Thank you, Beth & Sally. 

This trip was well organized. I enjoyed the places we were taken to for the photography aspect, as well as the guest houses and restaurants. A lot of ground was covered under conditions that were not always easy. Clearly, a lot of time had been spent on planning and sequencing. 

Beth and Sally knew the technical information needed to photograph the subjects and locations. They were encouraging, fun, and super helpful. I learned and relearned specific skills; what a fabulous place to put them into practice! They were always available for questions, reviews, and advice. It was nice to have them engage in photographing the same subjects so we could see them in action. 

I struggled with allergy-related issues around food. I'm not sure there was anything to do about that except possibly scheduling more grocery store trips.

Thank you for an amazing experience!!!!



I learned more about myself than I learned about photography. That's not a slight on what I learned about photography, but more a comment on the power of this trip to improve my confidence in myself. It's only natural to assume everyone on the trip who is not you is a professional grade photographer. As it happens, everyone on the trip has different skills of course, but they also have a unique vision for approaching photography and are supportive and ready to share knowledge. You will learn that not everyone is the same kind of a photographer. You will learn that what works for one person won't work for you. You will also learn that given the same material, everyone will produce a different result. There's a freedom in finally understanding that wherever you are at in your journey as a photographer, that's ok. It took going on this trip for me to really see that. I now realize that where I thought I needed to be with my photos to consider myself a "real photographer" is just some lie social media told me. If you like taking photos and you like how they look, that's real enough. Going on this trip will give you more than just some stunning photos for your portfolio. It will also give you friends, memories, skills, and growth both as a photographer and a person. There are also delicious yogurt and pastries, but that's just gravy.

This trip was absolutely amazing!!! Beth is an outstanding teacher and her assistant instructor Sally is world class. Both went out of their way to make everyone felt comfortable on their own personal photography journey. This is my second workshop with Into the Wild We Go and it won’t be my last. Beth & Sally made sure we saw an awesome array of classic and unique Icelandic sites and then made sure we captured the images we wanted that mirrored our photography vision. And the highlight for me…We saw puffins! With fish in their mouths!!!🎤 🇮🇸🤩💥

I had an amazing time.   While I'm no where near an expert, photography is my happy place, and I was in heaven on this trip despite less than ideal weather.  

It was so nice to be with like minded women, who encourage and support each other with the common goal of enjoying the adventure  of photographing such gorgeous places.  

I had the trip and experience of a lifetime!  Traveling to Iceland with this group was beyond amazing!  It checked all the boxes for me:  a great group of women to learn and laugh with, an abundance of beautiful vistas to practice photography and learn new techniques, and amazing food options and comfortable accommodations in several parts of southern Iceland!  Give yourself a gift and enjoy a new land and experiences! 

I had a wonderful time on my trip to the Badlands of South Dakota.  I learned new techniques and gained some great friends from across the country.  I loved the life experience each person brought to the adventure as well as our host.  Beth is such a great teacher!  She was patient, encouraging and fun! I had looked forward to this trip with her for a YEAR!  It was totally worth it and would like to join her for some of her other workshops!  10 Stars from this Wyoming gal!   Thank you Beth!

into the Badlands was a wonderful experience. Beth (our leader) is very approachable and easy to be around. She has a thorough knowledge of both photography and  the Badlands Park that she shares freely. I would definitely sign up for another photo adventure with Beth.

It was great fun, good company of women, great places to go photograph.  

Into The PNW We Go

I had an incredible time in the PNW with Beth and 5 other amazing ladies. We had such fun photographing the Oregon coast, the California redwoods, sunrises and sunsets, ocean creatures and so much more. Beth was a great leader and teacher. I always learn new and creative tips, tricks and lessons when I go on these workshops. One of the things I really enjoy is the bonding with old friends and new.  Always an amazing experience and can't wait to go on the next one! 

Wonderful group of women and a great bonding experience. Beautiful scenery! Beth was very helpful and patient. Loved it 

Into Joshua Tree We Go

Hi!  Once again I was so happy that I joined Into St. Augustine We Go.  The accommodations were beautiful, clean and right on the beach.  I received updates for the trip on a very timely basis (before the trip) and the payment process was so easy.  

And the best for last, the ladies that I traveled with and our instructor were so great.  I will definitely be doing another trip when I am able.

Debie Carbeau


A photography workshop with only women - amazing.  We laughed, talked, traded ideas about everything camera as well as life, ate, bonded and had a great time.  Beth answered all our questions with knowledge and sometimes humor.  Beth set up many opportunities for us to get amazing photos and showed us some fun techniques.  Do not hesitate to go on any of the We Go adventures with Beth.  She has done her research; our accommodation was directly on the beach for St. Augustine.  Her payment schedule made it easy to budget without having to pay a big chunk up front.  I would get an email about 3 days before she took the automatic payment - so easy.  Thank you Beth for everything. Chris 

Thank you Becky! It definitely was a fun time, hope to see you on another adventure soon.

In spite of the less than ideal weather, the fall colors along the North Shore were amazing. The lodge was well-equipped and comfortable, in a beautiful setting. Beth was extremely caring and helpful to me- I hurt my back on the way to Minnesota and therefore had limited agility. She and Lindsay shared their expertise and advice on camera settings, etc. for the entire group. Meeting the other women in the group was a great experience.

Springtime at the Smithsonian Gardens

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