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With support from our friends at Airstream, the National Geographic Your Shot team will be camping on Ocracoke Island, North Carolina, and leading several photo walks at Cape Hatteras National Seashore. What better destination than a protected and pristine national seashore to launch this assignment? Stay tuned for notes from the road and follow @natgeoyourshot on Instagram for some destination photos of our own. 

Join us for these scheduled events and more—we may have a few surprises up our sleeves!  

SUNRISE PHOTO WALKS

• Date: Wednesday, July 20 + Thursday, July 21
• Time: 5:30 to 7:30 a.m.
• Location: Ocracoke Campground Beach

SUNSET PHOTO WALK

• Date: Thursday, July 21 
• Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
• Location: Springer’s Point Nature Preserve 

SUNSET PORTRAIT SESSIONS

• Date: Friday, July 22 
• Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
• Location: National Park Service Docks

These events are free and open to the public; simply become a Your Shot community member to participate. What's a photo walk? View photos from past events to learn more. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Bring whatever you are comfortable shooting with. (There’s no need for fancy camera equipment—smartphones will do.) These events are rain or shine. We'll be camping at the National Park Service campground on Ocracoke Island, so come find us in our Airstream and say hello! We'd be happy to talk photography and give you feedback on your photos.

For any questions email: yourshot@natgeo.com