Spend a fantastic week exploring Arches, canyons, ancient rock art, the Colorado River, iconic movie and TV locations, and some of the best light for landscape photography in the world.
We will visit a wide variety of great locations in Arches & Canyonlands National Parks and Dead Horse Point State Park. We will also explore other great locations in an around Moab, Castle Valley & Bears Ears National Monument. The workshop will include classroom work to better your photographic craft, including time to process and critique your images. We will shoot sunrises and sunsets each day as weather allows, with a few hours each day dedicated to classroom instruction and image processing.
Subjects will include, but not be limited to: Natural arches, canyons, ancient ruins and rock art, the Colorado River, iconic movie and TV locations, and optional night photography in internationally recognized dark skies parks. We will end the workshop with a group slide show and critique.
Field Lessons Included
Classroom Instruction
Other Considerations
Skill Levels
All skill levels are welcome. Participants who have a good working knowledge of their cameras, a basic understanding of digital workflow, and knowledge or exposure to Adobe Lightroom and/or Photoshop will get the most from this workshop.
Physical Demands
Though locations visited during this workshop are readily accessible, the hilly terrain requires some moderate hiking (typically less than 3 miles round trip). Participants MUST BE IN GOOD PHYSICAL SHAPE and able to climb and descend moderate to steep inclines. They should wear sturdy boots and use caution on slippery and rocky slopes. Keep in mind that the elevation in Moab is 4000′, and Arches and Canyonlands are at 5000-6000′ above sea level.
Group Size
Maximum 8 photographers.
Housing Options
Limited accommodations are available in one of our two 3BR luxury vacation rental properties just 10 min. south of Moab, Utah, each with a private hot tub and a fully equipped kitchen, which will be a great base of operations for visiting Arches National Park other locations in and around Moab. One of the two properties will be the home base for the workshop, giving us a place to gather for classroom sessions, a kitchen to use for meals, and a chance to mingle with and learn from your fellow photographers. Prices shown do not include local taxes.
Please be sure to request one of the lodging options above when booking if desired. Payment taken separately. If a room you are interested in is not available, we can add you to a wait list for rooms. There are various good chain and independent hotels/motels in Moab, but there are all a bit on the pricey side. Contact [email protected] with questions.
Workshop Details
Registration fee: $1065 per person (includes 6.85% Utah services tax)
Deposit to reserve a date: $300
Dates and Times
Workshop begins Fri, Oct 25, 2024 at 3pm, and ends Tue, Oct 29 at Noon.
Non-photographer/tag-along rate: $500 – for a spouse/partner/friend who wants to come along, eat meals with the group, and travel to some of our shooting locations. Note there is a double occupancy rate for the lodging options at the vacation rental properties.
Where to Meet
Participants will gather and be based at the Red Rock Garden vacation rental property in Moab, Utah. Directions and details will be sent well in advance of the workshop.
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