Sept. 2025 Grand Teton National Park Fall Workshop 

Itinerary

This workshop is uniquely designed with a limit of just 10 participants to ensure a more intimate and focused learning experience. Participants will be divided into two groups, allowing for a dynamic exchange of ideas and techniques throughout the session. On the first day, Group "A" will embark on their photo excursion in the morning, offering them the opportunity to capture images during the beautiful early light. Meanwhile, Group "B" can enjoy a well-deserved sleep-in before they venture out later in the evening, allowing them to rest and reflect on their artistic approach. On the following days of the workshop groups will alternate between mornings and evenings.

The alternating schedule not only fosters a balance of activity and relaxation but also encourages collaboration among participants. After each day’s adventures, the group can gather to review their photos, share insights, and engage in discussions about editing and composition. This format promotes a supportive learning environment where participants can ask questions, receive feedback, and gain inspiration from each other’s work. Additionally, the staggered timings allow for a chance to explore areas that might otherwise be overlooked, enriching the overall experience. By the end of the workshop, participants will have developed their skills while forming meaningful connections with fellow photographers.

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If you join me  in the spring, you'll have the chance to see baby elk and moose discovering their new world, while bears emerge from hibernation with playful cubs frolicking in fields of wildflowers. For those who join me in the fall, the scenery will be awash with the vibrant hues of autumn, as elk and moose engage in the rut and much of the wildlife prepares for winter. While we can't guarantee wildlife sightings, the elk, moose, and bears are likely to be active. 

Day 1 (Travel Day)
Plan to arrive in Jackson, Wyoming, for an orientation meeting and dinner. Please meet in the hotel lobby. We’ll go over camera gear and itinerary.

Day 2 

Group "A" will kick off our adventure bright and early on the first morning, departing before dawn to reach a stunning location for the sunrise. Once we've captured some breathtaking photos, we'll make our way into town for a hearty breakfast before focusing on the local wildlife.

Group "B," on the other hand, will venture out in the mid-afternoon with the aim of photographing wildlife in or around the park. Afterward, they’ll seek out one of the numerous scenic spots to capture the dramatic backlighting as the sun sets behind the breathtaking Teton Range.

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Day 3

This will be similar to day two, except Group "B" will head out in the morning, while Group "A" goes out in the evening.

Day 4
Group "A" departs before daybreak with hopes of photographing  elk crossing the snake river while the sun dissipates the morning mist, and/or catching the early morning light at Oxbow Bend. Afterwards we will head to the Jackson Lake dam to hopefully photograph river otters playing or head out to look for bears and moose.

Group "B" will head once again head out mid-afternoon looking for wildlife (bull moose will be our primary subject)  before heading to Mormon Row to photograph the Moulton Barns at sunset.

Day 5
This day will be similar to day four, except Group "B" will head out in the morning, while Group "A" goes out in the evening.

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Day 6

Check out of hotel, and head home

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Please note that the exact sequence of the itineraries on all photography trips will be based on weather and lighting conditions. The goal on these trips is to make sure we are at the right place at the right time for the perfect light on our subjects. Also, itineraries can change for a variety of other circumstances including floods, forest fires, national park closures, road closures, and more. Due to the nature of wildlife and landscape photography, I cannot guarantee any specific sightings or specific compositions.