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)
After a possible sunrise session, we’ll visit Antelope Canyon X, a photographer’s dream with glowing sandstone walls and sinuous curves—all without the crowds of Upper or Lower Antelope. In the afternoon, we’ll head south towards Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim, stopping for photos along the way. After checking into our lodge accommodations, we’ll photograph sunset from one of the canyon’s classic eastern overlooks, such as Desert View or Lipan Point, where the evening light and canyon depth create breathtaking compositions.

Day 5 (B,L,D)
We’ll start the day with a sunrise shoot from a premier South Rim location—perhaps Mather Point or Yaki Point, depending on light and weather. After breakfast, we’ll have time for image review, editing tips, and photo discussion. That afternoon, we’ll explore additional viewpoints such as Grandview Point, Hopi Point, or Mohave Point, each offering panoramic views and ideal light for late-day photography. We’ll finish with sunset at one of these awe-inspiring overlooks.

Day 6 (B,D)
Another early start brings us to a high-elevation sunrise location like Yavapai Point, where we’ll capture the morning light as it spreads across the canyon walls. Your guide will share techniques for capturing depth, scale, and color in this complex scene. After breakfast, we’ll stay flexible for the afternoon—tracking light and weather to go where conditions are best. For our final sunset shoot, we’ll return to a favorite location to make the most of our last golden hour at the edge of the Grand Canyon.

Day 7 (B)
On our final morning together, we’ll enjoy one last sunrise session—perhaps from the Historic Village area or a quieter rimside perch. After breakfast, we’ll return to Flagstaff with memory cards full, new skills learned, and unforgettable moments from an autumn photo tour of the Grand Canyon and the American Southwest.