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TRIP DETAILS
All-Inclusive Lodge-Based Photo Workshop
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Start/End
Start: Flagstaff, AZ at 5 pm
End: Flagstaff, AZ at 2 pm
End: Flagstaff, AZ at 2 pm
Group Size
Limited to 7 Guests
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TRIP OVERVIEW
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HIGHLIGHTS
- BCJ's 30+ years of experience guiding in and around the Grand Canyon
- Explore the top locations in the American Southwest, including Monument Valley, Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon X, Glen Canyon, and Lake Powell
- Capture breathtaking shots of the most iconic and photogenic landscapes in the desert southwest
- Expand your photography skills and learn new techniques while surrounded by the beauty of the Grand Canyon
- Stay in comfortable lodges with stunning views and enjoy great meals
- Enjoy the company of fellow photography enthusiasts and create lasting memories in this awe-inspiring natural wonder of the world
- Small group size - only 7 photographers
Join Backcountry Journeys for an extraordinary opportunity to explore and photograph the sprawling landscape of the Grand Canyon during the vibrant autumn season.
Our lodge-based photography workshop takes you to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, where the fall colors of Quaking Aspen and Canyon Maple create a magnificent tapestry of yellows, reds, greens, and whites. Our experienced photo guides have a combined 30 years of experience working in and around the Grand Canyon!
In addition to the Grand Canyon, our 7-day tour also includes visits to other iconic locations in the American Southwest, such as Monument Valley, Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon X, and Glen Canyon. These breathtaking landscapes will provide ample opportunities to hone your photography skills and create a diverse portfolio of stunning images.
The tour begins with a visit to the world-famous Monument Valley, where mesas and rock features create a striking and memorable backdrop for your photos. We'll use local Navajo guides to take us to off-the-beaten path locations and of course the iconic ones as well. We'll then explore the locations around Page, Arizona, including the picturesque Horseshoe Bend and the scenic Lake Powell area.
The highlight of the workshop is undoubtedly the time spent on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Here, you'll experience the grandeur of one of the seven natural wonders of the world, while capturing the vibrant autumn colors of the Canyon maple and Quaking aspen. The delicate spruce-fir forest provides a stunning contrast to the gold and red leaves, making this a paradise for landscape photographers.
Aside from creating a portfolio of stunning images, you'll also learn about the rich natural and cultural history of the region. The trip offers an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow photographers and share your passion for photography.
Join Backcountry Journeys this fall for an unforgettable photography adventure through the awe-inspiring landscapes of the Grand Canyon. Book your spot on our Grand Canyon photography workshop now to capture the beauty of the Canyon in all its autumn glory!
Our lodge-based photography workshop takes you to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, where the fall colors of Quaking Aspen and Canyon Maple create a magnificent tapestry of yellows, reds, greens, and whites. Our experienced photo guides have a combined 30 years of experience working in and around the Grand Canyon!
In addition to the Grand Canyon, our 7-day tour also includes visits to other iconic locations in the American Southwest, such as Monument Valley, Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon X, and Glen Canyon. These breathtaking landscapes will provide ample opportunities to hone your photography skills and create a diverse portfolio of stunning images.
The tour begins with a visit to the world-famous Monument Valley, where mesas and rock features create a striking and memorable backdrop for your photos. We'll use local Navajo guides to take us to off-the-beaten path locations and of course the iconic ones as well. We'll then explore the locations around Page, Arizona, including the picturesque Horseshoe Bend and the scenic Lake Powell area.
The highlight of the workshop is undoubtedly the time spent on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Here, you'll experience the grandeur of one of the seven natural wonders of the world, while capturing the vibrant autumn colors of the Canyon maple and Quaking aspen. The delicate spruce-fir forest provides a stunning contrast to the gold and red leaves, making this a paradise for landscape photographers.
Aside from creating a portfolio of stunning images, you'll also learn about the rich natural and cultural history of the region. The trip offers an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow photographers and share your passion for photography.
Join Backcountry Journeys this fall for an unforgettable photography adventure through the awe-inspiring landscapes of the Grand Canyon. Book your spot on our Grand Canyon photography workshop now to capture the beauty of the Canyon in all its autumn glory!
What's Included
- All listed meals and non-alcoholic beverages during the workshop
- All transportation during the workshop
- All lodging during the workshop
- All activities during the workshop
- All permits and park fees
- Professional photography guiding and instruction
- Gratuity for service staff
What's Not Included
- Transportation to and from Flagstaff, Arizona
- Meals not listed as included on the itinerary
- Lodging outside workshop dates
- Alcoholic beverages
- Souvenirs and personal items
- Gratuity for photography guide(s)
- Trip Insurance & Medical Evacuation Insurance - see plans here.
Worry Free Travel Guarantee!
HERE’S THE DEAL
We offer one of the most rock solid guarantees in the travel industry - our worry free travel, peace of mind guarantee to you!We’re so confident that the Photography Trips we offer will not only meet but exceed the lofty expectations set forth on our website – if your trip experience does not 100% match the promises laid forth on our website we will gladly give you a credit toward a future trip.
Natural events such as wildlife & weather are certainly out of our control but every aspect of the trip including logistics, accommodations, vehicles, itinerary & your expert trip leaders will match the lofty promises we’ve made on the site – we guarantee it!
ITINERARY
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Most meals included – (B,L,D) denotes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 1 (D)
Arrive in Flagstaff, Arizona for an orientation and welcome dinner.
Day 2 (B,L,D)
We’ll make our way North and East to Monument Valley, located near the Arizona / Utah border and part of the Navajo Nation.
Monument Valley has been seen in many movies and photographs, and really is one of the truly iconic places in the American Southwest. The magnificent landscape is dotted with eye-pleasing sandstone mesas, buttes and other curious rock features.
Your guide will take you to the perfect location in order to capture the setting sun over this most famous of western landscapes.
Day 3 (B,L,D)
We’ll make sure to capture Monument Valley again this morning before relocating a few hours down the road to Page, Arizona.
We’ll check in to our comfy hotel and get prepared for an evening shoot at one of the great nearby locations, either Toadstools, badlands, or a jaw-dropping overlook of the Colorado River.
Day 4 (B,D)
This morning we’ll shoot sunrise if time allows and then head to Antelope Canyon X for the coveted opportunity to photograph this fantastic and hugely famous slot canyon.
In the afternoon we’ll head towards the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. We’ll have a roughly two to three-hour drive, with sights and photo opportunities along the way, before checking in to our rustic cabins that sit just a stone’s throw from the Canyon’s rim!
The North Rim Lodge, built in 1936, is designated as a National Historic Landmark and offers a beautiful patio that is perched on the rim of the Canyon, perfect for viewing, relaxing, and/or photographing from.
After a delicious dinner we’ll make a short drive to Cape Royal, which offers the widest panorama of any viewpoint at Grand Canyon.
Day 5 (B,L,D)
We'll have a full day of exploration and photography of the North Rim. We'll start with a great sunrise spot, overlooking the Grand Canyon and massive vistas the North Rim provides.
Afterwards, we'll enjoy breakfast and do some image review and critique during our down time.
For sunset, we'll photograph one of the best overlooks on the Grand Canyon - get your camera ready and prepare to be in awe!
Day 6 (B,D)
We’ll awake early again this morning to photograph a glorious sunrise at Point Imperial. At 8,803 feet above sea-level, Point Imperial is the highest overlook on this side of the Canyon offering views of Marble Canyon, Mt. Hayden, the Little Colorado River Gorge as well as the Painted Desert of Navajo Nation on the horizon.
Your guide will go over some of the intricacies of capturing desert sunrise shots, and then we’ll head in for a leisurely breakfast at the lodge.
As weather can be unpredictable, we’ll want to remain a bit flexible on this afternoon, and throughout this trip as to what we’ll do and when so that we have to ability to head “wherever the action might be.”
Our final evening shoot of the tour will take us to a beautiful location along the North Rim, where we’ll be rewarded with an inspirational vantage point of Grand Canyon.
Day 7 (B)
On our final morning together, we’ll shoot sunrise from our lodge patio. After our last breakfast as a group, we’ll make the drive through the desert and back to Flagstaff, complete with amazing memories and many wonderful images of our time in Grand Canyon Country.
Day 1 (D)
Arrive in Flagstaff, Arizona for an orientation and welcome dinner.
Day 2 (B,L,D)
We’ll make our way North and East to Monument Valley, located near the Arizona / Utah border and part of the Navajo Nation.
Monument Valley has been seen in many movies and photographs, and really is one of the truly iconic places in the American Southwest. The magnificent landscape is dotted with eye-pleasing sandstone mesas, buttes and other curious rock features.
Your guide will take you to the perfect location in order to capture the setting sun over this most famous of western landscapes.
Day 3 (B,L,D)
We’ll make sure to capture Monument Valley again this morning before relocating a few hours down the road to Page, Arizona.
We’ll check in to our comfy hotel and get prepared for an evening shoot at one of the great nearby locations, either Toadstools, badlands, or a jaw-dropping overlook of the Colorado River.
Day 4 (B,D)
This morning we’ll shoot sunrise if time allows and then head to Antelope Canyon X for the coveted opportunity to photograph this fantastic and hugely famous slot canyon.
In the afternoon we’ll head towards the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. We’ll have a roughly two to three-hour drive, with sights and photo opportunities along the way, before checking in to our rustic cabins that sit just a stone’s throw from the Canyon’s rim!
The North Rim Lodge, built in 1936, is designated as a National Historic Landmark and offers a beautiful patio that is perched on the rim of the Canyon, perfect for viewing, relaxing, and/or photographing from.
After a delicious dinner we’ll make a short drive to Cape Royal, which offers the widest panorama of any viewpoint at Grand Canyon.
Day 5 (B,L,D)
We'll have a full day of exploration and photography of the North Rim. We'll start with a great sunrise spot, overlooking the Grand Canyon and massive vistas the North Rim provides.
Afterwards, we'll enjoy breakfast and do some image review and critique during our down time.
For sunset, we'll photograph one of the best overlooks on the Grand Canyon - get your camera ready and prepare to be in awe!
Day 6 (B,D)
We’ll awake early again this morning to photograph a glorious sunrise at Point Imperial. At 8,803 feet above sea-level, Point Imperial is the highest overlook on this side of the Canyon offering views of Marble Canyon, Mt. Hayden, the Little Colorado River Gorge as well as the Painted Desert of Navajo Nation on the horizon.
Your guide will go over some of the intricacies of capturing desert sunrise shots, and then we’ll head in for a leisurely breakfast at the lodge.
As weather can be unpredictable, we’ll want to remain a bit flexible on this afternoon, and throughout this trip as to what we’ll do and when so that we have to ability to head “wherever the action might be.”
Our final evening shoot of the tour will take us to a beautiful location along the North Rim, where we’ll be rewarded with an inspirational vantage point of Grand Canyon.
Day 7 (B)
On our final morning together, we’ll shoot sunrise from our lodge patio. After our last breakfast as a group, we’ll make the drive through the desert and back to Flagstaff, complete with amazing memories and many wonderful images of our time in Grand Canyon Country.
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, we do not guarantee any specific sightings or specific compositions.
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Our team of Photo Adventure Specialists will guide you through onboarding and enrollment when you book a trip. Expect excellent customer service.
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Enjoy a hassle-free experience with an all-inclusive package that takes care of all your needs, from transportation to meals and lodging.
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Improve your photography skills with personalized guidance from professional photographers who are passionate about helping you succeed and getting you to the best locations.
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Become part of our family - interact with BCJ guides and new friends. Share images, ask questions, talk about everything photography!
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"Backcountry Journeys offers guests the unique opportunity to explore our natural world from behind their own lens. We run a selection of hand-crafted Photo Tours, Workshops & Safaris connecting passionate people to exceptional experiences. Locations include Yosemite, Alaska, Yellowstone, Glacier National Park, Hawaii, Utah as well as Botswana & Costa Rica."
- Russ Nordstrand, Backcountry Journeys Founder & Director
- Russ Nordstrand, Backcountry Journeys Founder & Director
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BACKCOUNTRY JOURNEYS
"Backcountry Journeys offers guests the unique opportunity to explore our natural world from behind their own lens. We run a selection of hand-crafted Photo Tours, Workshops & Safaris connecting passionate people to exceptional experiences. Locations include Yosemite, Alaska, Yellowstone, Glacier National Park, Hawaii, Utah as well as Botswana & Costa Rica."
All Images & Content are property of Backcountry Journeys Photography Tours, Workshops & Safaris LLC - Copyright 2024
TRIP CATALOG
Download our Trip Catalog for detailed information on our many destinations for photography tours, workshops, and safaris.