Dates:  2024

February 23 to 10 March | 2024 (16 days) USA Canyonlands & National Parks Photo Tour (Starts in San Francisco & Finishes in Los Angeles incl. Yosemite Firefall) (SOLD OUT)

September 19 to 4 October | 2024 (16 days) USA Canyonlands & National Parks Photo Tour (NEW GROUP)

September 19 to 4 October | 2024 (16 days) USA Canyonlands & National Parks Photo Tour (SOLD OUT)

Dates:  2025

Expression of interest is now open - New dates will be published shortly for February 2025 & September 2025

Cost: US$ 5,850 pp in double occupancy | single supplement US$ 1,575

(All pricing for this tour have been calculated in US$, exchange rates may vary between currencies)

Non Photographer companion welcome

Take 5% off of the total costs of any tours when you sign up for 2 or more tours. (*conditions apply, not valid with any other offers, applicable only for direct online bookings).  Spouse, companion & non-photographer welcome.

Escape the busy tracks and experience this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn how to shoot dramatic scenery from sunrise to sunset, and capture the breathtaking night sky shining over some f the most iconic landscape in America. This 2023 USA Canyonlands & National Parks photo tour is offered as a stand-alone tour with option to add a pre – Los Angeles tour extension September (2-Days) or a post San Francisco & Napa Valley tour (2/3-Days). It is a perfect tour to include a non-photographer companion

The only extra cost for non-photographers is US$3475 plus meals and transportation cost during the tour. (The single supplement fee also applies to the participant). Observers/ non-photographers companions can either tag along while you are out taking photographs, or do their own exploring of the surroundings and we’ll all meet up in the evenings to share a few stories of the day’s events.

Palm Spring Aerial Tramway US$25 pp / 2hrs. (TBC)

Grand Canyon 25-30 minutes Helicopter Tour US$195 pp or 45-50 minutes US$265 pp (TBC)

A US$2000 deposit will secure your spot.

• 15 nights accommodations in 3 & 4 stars hotel or similar
• Breakfast (15x) and dinner (3x) during the duration of the Tour
• Private transportation & local guide for the duration of the tour (including driver’s tipping*)
• All entrance fees to exhibits, national parks admission & locations that we visit for photography
• Photography coaching and guidance, image editing sessions
• Local boutique operator and professional photography instruction

Other Options Available

All prices have been calculated in US Dollars and may vary with the daily international exchange rates.

This 16-Day Tour starts in Santa Monica – Los Angeles and finishes in San Francisco. It is suitable for beginners and experienced photographers of all ages. A moderate level of fitness is required (some walking).

Please note that the February tour starts in San Francisco and finished in Los Angeles.

Temperature range for this time of year: 8C to 25C but it can get down to 5C

Average monthly rain for this time of year: 3

Be organized and pack smart on this Canyons & National Parks Photo Tour, as you will be on the go to fit as much photography session as we can and you will have to wheel your luggage from the bus to your hotel room during the trip. You will have access to your luggage at anytime during the trip, however I recommend to pack a basic easy to grab change of cloth (jacked or light weight rain coat, etc.) in a smaller backpack or in your camera bag for the overnight or in case the weather changes suddenly.

Two pairs of shoes: One sturdy pair for in the field that you can get wet if we have a rain day. One pair for evenings or the next day in case the first pair is not dry.

Light weight rain jacket and rain pants. You don’t have to go all out here, but it will also help you to keep warm at night. * I really suggest a rain jacket if nothing else, the rain gear will keep you dry when walking in the parks. I have a pair of Teflon rain pants & jacket, super light and perfect to keep in you camera bag in case of a sudden change in the weather.

A warm jacket, long trousers and a jumper or light jacket for those late evening and early morning shoots.  It can get really cold at high altitude all year round, and specially at 4am as we wait for the sun to rise in Death Valley or Yosemite National Park.

Hat and sun screen protection.

Camera Equipment.

Your favourite DSLR camera, a multi focal lens (i.e 18-70mm) or fix lens, the wider the angle the better (i.e 14, 18 or 20mm full frame camera and 10, 12mm cropped sensor camera), and a medium to long-range lens (i.e. 80-300mm), plenty of memory cards and fully charged batteries. A small steady tripod & cable release for long exposure is essential. Don’t forget to bring your camera manual if you are not 100% sure about your camera functions. Please note that for better results a recent DSLR digital camera is preferable (0-5yrs old) as technology changes. Polarizer filter, Neutral Density and grabs filters are not a prerequisite but are great tools to have for long exposure and colour saturation.

This workshop is suitable for beginners and advanced photographers of all ages, however a good sense of humour and minimum fitness is recommended. Sturdy shoes, suitable warm cloths, drink bottle, a head torch and a good camera bag… remember, you will be the one carrying your own photography gears!

A perfect add-on before your Canyonlands & National Parks Photo Tour is our candid 4 Day Los Angeles photo tour or after your Canyonlands & National Parks Photo Tour to join us on a 5 Day San Francisco & Napa Valley Photo Tour

Take 5% off of the total costs of any tours when you sign up for 2 or more. 

September 17 to 19 | 2024  (2 to 3 nights options)

October 4 to 7 | 2020  (2 to 3 nights options)