June 2-7, 2024
June 1-6, 2025
and Wildlife Photography
• 6 Days
• Only 4-8 Guests
• Photographer | Guide
• 4-Star Hotels
• Jackson Hole Rodeo
• Breakfasts
• 2 Dinners
• Local Transportation
• National Park Entry Fees
GRAND TETON | WYOMING
Jackson Hole, Grand Teton, Gros Ventre, Oxbow Bend
UTAH
ARIZONA
GRAND TETON
YOSEMITE
BANFF
It is said that no photos will do it justice. Prove them wrong.
Of the 61 national parks in the United States, Grand Teton National Park in northwestern Wyoming is any mountain lover’s favorite. Our 6-day Grand Teton Photo Tour and Adventure Experience is the perfect opportunity for you to photograph this ethereal landscape, where jagged peaks tower more than a mile above Jackson Hole Valley and an incredible number of lakes mirror the stunning summits, the composition is constantly changing. The scenic Snake River, one of the most beautiful and pristine rivers in the country, provides great wildlife viewing for thirsty moose, deer and elk.
The park is open year round, offering the opportunity for spectacular photographs during all seasons. In the spring, the trees and the grass possess a vibrant green, the wildflowers are in bloom, the mountains retain some snow on their peaks and the wildlife is awake and abundant. Here you can photograph over 200 miles of trails and enjoy the serenity of this special place surrounded by sixty species of mammals, over 300 species of birds and a half-dozen game fish that call the Jackson Hole area home. This is truly an unforgettable experience for all the senses!
This adventure is designed not only to guide you to the most photogenic locations, carefully planned for the best light, but to aid you in mentally visualizing a scene before capturing the decisive moment. Our aim is to raise your awareness and spark your creativity so that you not only go home with images to be proud of, but use your new found skills to improve and expand your photographic technique in general. Apart from the technical aspect of learning your camera settings and capabilities, you will learn how to turn an ordinary image into an extraordinary image by using your own creativity.
In addition, you will become knowledgeable on how to survey the landscape, and utilize and approach your environment. Our time together will include individual and group discussions, inspiring ideas, and great fun. We cannot think of a better location to express your creativity than the stunning beauty of Wyoming and Grand Teton National Park!
The park is open year round, offering the opportunity for spectacular photographs during all seasons. In the spring, the trees and the grass possess a vibrant green, the wildflowers are in bloom, the mountains retain some snow on their peaks and the wildlife is awake and abundant. Here you can photograph over 200 miles of trails and enjoy the serenity of this special place surrounded by sixty species of mammals, over 300 species of birds and a half-dozen game fish that call the Jackson Hole area home. This is truly an unforgettable experience for all the senses!
This adventure is designed not only to guide you to the most photogenic locations, carefully planned for the best light, but to aid you in mentally visualizing a scene before capturing the decisive moment. Our aim is to raise your awareness and spark your creativity so that you not only go home with images to be proud of, but use your new found skills to improve and expand your photographic technique in general. Apart from the technical aspect of learning your camera settings and capabilities, you will learn how to turn an ordinary image into an extraordinary image by using your own creativity.
In addition, you will become knowledgeable on how to survey the landscape, and utilize and approach your environment. Our time together will include individual and group discussions, inspiring ideas, and great fun. We cannot think of a better location to express your creativity than the stunning beauty of Wyoming and Grand Teton National Park!
Group Size
4-8 Guests
Experience | Difficulty
- Beginner, amateur, enthusiast and semi-pro photographers
- DSLR, mirrorless, compact or iPhone cameras
- Moderate schedule
- Travel by SUV or van
- Considerable elevation changes and lots of walking and hiking
- (non-photographers also welcome)
Weather | Sun
May – Temps 75/38 F 24/3 C Sunrise 5:42 | Sunset 9:08 (21:08)
Includes
- 6 Days
- Travel, landscape, nature, wildlife and people photography
- Professional photographer | guide
- Photo walks, hikes & discussions
- Small group size (4-8 guests)
- 4-star hotel (except in remote locations)
- Jackson Hole rodeo
- Breakfasts
- 2 Dinners
- National Park Permits
- Local transportation
Travel Information
Arrival & Departure Airport: Jackson Hole, WY (JAC) – Transfer time to hotel 30min
Our adventure begins at 11 AM on the first day and ends at noon on the last day.
Travel Visa: A visa may be required depending on your nationality. Go to Visa Map to find out.
Accommodations
Jackson – Rustic Inn or similar
Grand Teton Prices & Dates
| Adventure | Price | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|
From: $8,400 | ||
From: $8,900 |
Photographer Leader
Chase Guttman
June 2-7, 2024
June 1-6, 2025
*All prices are per person and based on double occupancy. Please select single occupancy for a private room. For your convenience, we offer optional early arrival and late departure accommodations so you can extend your stay before or after the trip. We typically stay in upscale boutique hotels in the 4 and 5-star category. Not all destinations offer these types of properties. We look for unique hotels that offer cultural, historic, and/or authentic features. Depending on the size of the group, smaller boutique hotels may have limited room inventory. In some countries or in remote locations, we may be limited to lodges or branded chain hotels. In Cuba, we stay in upscale family-owned Casas (bread & breakfasts). On all of our tours, breakfast is almost always included, but not guaranteed. Meal categories listed include (B) for breakfast, (L) for lunch, and (D) for dinner.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
GRAND TETON 6 DAYS
Day 1 | Jackson - Grand Teton
We meet at 11 am in the lobby of our hotel, where we will discuss PWA’s “10 Guiding Principles of Photography” as well as our “THE ART OF SEEING” photographic technique. During a group lunch, we will have informal discussions on what our guests are trying to achieve in their photography, subject matters, styles, and techniques.
After lunch, we turn you loose upon the town of Jackson to explore for a couple of hours or to catch up on jet lag. We meet again in the afternoon for an evening tour of Grand Teton Park where we hope to find some wildlife and some dynamic, colorful skies.
In the evening we celebrate with our “Welcome Dinner” at our favorite Jackson restaurant. (D)
Day 2 | Antelope Flats - Oxbow Bend
Our first day is a very early one in order to reach our location, inside Teton National Park, before sunrise. The exact location this morning, as with most, will be determined by the weather, lighting and wildflower conditions. Antelope Flats will be a likely destination as it usually allows for both landscape and wildlife photo opportunities.
After spending time exploring this area we’ll have breakfast either back in Jackson or at a nearby restaurant within the Park. As the mid-day light is not typically great for landscapes each day we’ll probably take a break back at the hotel and review some of your images captured so far. Lunch back in Jackson unless we find ourselves out in the Park later than planned.
Since tomorrow we will be doing some action shooting, this afternoon will include a discussion on the different possible camera settings to either freeze the shot or to intentionally blur your images, a technique called panning. In the late afternoon, we’ll move out looking for landscape and wildlife opportunities for sunset. If the weather allows and we have a clear sky we can try our hand at some long exposure evening shots. Wildlife is usually more active early and late in the day so we’ll be on the look-out. (B)
Day 3 | Horse Round-up - Bridger-Teton National Forest
We’ll be up early again so we can be in position for the daily horse round-up at the Heart 6 Guest Ranch. Things happen quickly and your instructor will point out the best locations to stand for when the horses come stampeding by. For those interested, we’ll take off on an optional horseback trail ride into the Teton National Forest for a 4-5 hour outing. We’ll take it slow and our wrangler will accommodate us with stops as we see fit, or as our “backsides” see fit!
The destination here is the ridgeline overlooking the Buffalo Fork River. We’ll have views off in the distance of the Grand Tetons not visible without a horse ride or by backpacking. How much time we spend here will be up to us within the trail ride time frame. It would be hard to find a better view from which to enjoy our pack lunch which will be provided. Late afternoon is a great time to spot wildlife so we’ll take advantage of this while out exploring some of the popular locations for these sightings. If conditions permit we’ll set-up for sunset landscape images before returning to Jackson for dinner. (B) (L)
Day 4 | Moulton Barns - Jackson Hole Rodeo*
We’ll start the day photographing in the Teton Valley before making our way to the ridgeline on the east side of the Park at one of our favorite locations. This spot is in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Access can be limited by road conditions. More will be known prior to your arrival. This area offers outstanding views of the entire range from a high viewpoint.
We’ll always be on the look-out for wildlife photo opportunities and the Antelope Flats which we pass through is a good location for spotting bison, elk and antelope. We’ll stop to photograph the Moulton Barns which always make for excellent images, with or without the Tetons in the background. Antelope Flats typically has spectacular displays of wildflowers this time of year so we’ll probably revisit this area a time or two… or more.
We return to our hotel for a quick break and then head over to the Jackson Hole Rodeo for some wonderful horse and rodeo photography. The rodeo begins at 8 PM so we’ll either grab a bite to eat at the show, or have dinner after in Jackson. (B)
*The Jackson Hole Rodeo runs from late May until the end of August.
Day 5 | Snake River Overlook - Jenny Lake Area
Today will be adjusted depending on what we’ve accomplished so far but to start with we’ll greet the sunrise at the Snake River Overlook. Moving into the Park we stop at Oxbow Bend watching for moose and perhaps grizzly bear that resides in the area. Have your long lens ready!
After breakfast we take a short hike to a spot your guide enjoys, a spot off the beaten path with wonderful views of the Cathedral Group and a spectacular ancient and lightning struck tree as a foreground. You’ll be sworn to secrecy! Returning to Jackson you’ll have time to wander the town and perhaps hang out at the Cowboy Bar.
Later in the afternoon, we depart for the Mill Iron Ranch for a western photo shoot and our “Farewell Dinner”. Here we will enjoy great fun and laughter as we discuss all the highlights of the trip. (B) (D)
Day 6 | Jackson
On our last day we sleep in, no sunrise, casual breakfast in Jackson followed by a trip up the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Tram to take in the fantastic views from Rendezvous Peak. We then return to the hotel. Here we will have our final discussion, trade contact information, and bid you farewell.
We urge you to extend your stay in Jackson, or elsewhere in Wyoming, and make good use of everything you will learn on our Photo Workshop Adventure. (B)
(B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner, (E) Excursion
May all who come as guests... leave as friends®
OPTIONS AND BENEFITS
Pricing
All prices are per person and based on double occupancy. Please select single occupancy for a private room. For your convenience, we offer optional early arrival and late departure accommodations so you can extend your stay before or after the trip. We typically stay in boutique hotels in the 4-star category. Not all destinations offer these types of properties. We look for unique hotels which offer cultural, historic and/or authentic features. Depending on the size of the group, smaller boutique hotels may have limited room inventory. In some countries or in remote locations, we may be limited to lodges or branded chain hotels. Breakfast is included only if included in our room rates.
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