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Grand Teton National Park
Lodge-Based Photo Workshop
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Jackson, WY / Jackson, WY
Length
5 Days/4 Nights
Fitness Level
Level 1 - What's This?
Group Size
Up To 7 Guests
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in one of America's most beautiful national parks - Grand Teton National Park
- Explore the park's pristine wilderness, encounter diverse wildlife, and capture incredible light
- Experience the magic of spring wildflowers or the stunning colors of autumn in the Tetons
- Guided by experienced professionals, discover the cultural and natural history of the Tetons
- Small group size for personalized attention and intimate photography experiences
If you have any questions about a trip, itinerary, or gear, our Photo Experience Coordinators are available for a personalized one-on-one consultation to provide all the details you need.
Trip Description:
Long considered America’s most beautiful National Park, Grand Teton National Park is the picture-perfect image of mountain grandeur, and the most iconic range in the country.
Located in northwest Wyoming, sitting just South of Yellowstone, jagged and often snowy, mountain peaks spring from out of the plains towards the heavens, inspiring a sense of wonder and creativity in those who stand in marvel before them. These mountains are some of the youngest in the world, yet are made up of some of 2.7 billion year old rock, which are among the oldest in North America (This is the relatively the same age as the basement rock in the depths of Grand Canyon). The peaks rise approximately 7,000 vertical feet from the valley floor, and no foothills obstruct the incredible views.
French-speaking trappers named this area “les trois tetons,” which translates to “the three teats,” named for the range’s tallest mountain, Grand Teton.
At 13,775 feet, Grand Teton jets upward more than 7,000 feet from the plains. Grand Teton National Park is home to a number of lakes, including 15-mile-long Jackson Lake as well as streams of varying length and the upper main stem of the Snake River. Around a dozen small glaciers still remain here in the higher elevations. These glaciers, along with erosion and time have been at work here, carving and shaping the landscape creating lakes, rivers and forests which provide a perfect habitat for the wildlife that lives here.
While this tour is designed with a focus on landscape photography, Grand Teton National Park is considered to be one the best in the national park system for viewing wildlife, so we certainly will not ignore any of those opportunities, if they should arise. The same species of flora and fauna that have existed here since prehistoric times can still be found within. There are more than 1,000 species of vascular plants, dozens of species of mammals, 300 species of birds, more than a dozen fish species and a few species of reptiles and amphibians, as well.
Through meadows and forests, past roadside herds of bison and meadows adorned with wildflowers, Grand Teton offers easy access to an awe-inspiring collection of elk and bison herds, as well as a pristine mountain wilderness roamed by wolves, grizzly, moose and Pronghorn. Many of these animals can be encountered from the roadside, which is where we’ll often be while exploring the Park on this standard trip. In warmer months, such as June, waterfowl like the White Pelican and swan are regularly seen. With sharp eyes, and some good fortune, it could even be possible to see and photograph more elusive wildlife like wolves, osprey, owl and bald eagle.
We’ll be staying in the quaint cowboy town of Jackson Hole, each day setting out to explore the park by vehicle in search of the best landscape photography spots and wildlife opportunities. Our guides have been guiding, hiking and photographing the Tetons for years, and will show you areas of this 310,000 acre park that most visitors easily miss. We’ll also learn about the compelling cultural and natural history of the area. Look forward to photographing the best spots in the park at precisely the best lighting conditions. We’ll get you those shots you know you want, and some you didn’t even know existed.
We offer this trip during the Spring and Fall Seasons. While spring brings a cornucopia of wildflowers with still snow-capped peaks, autumn in Grand Teton features an incredible display of changing colors.
Join Backcountry Journeys at Grand Teton National Park, this year, for the trip of a lifetime. You’ll be sure to leave with an assortment of excellent new images for your portfolio, as well as memories to last a lifetime.
Backcountry Journeys is an Authorized Permittee of Grand Teton National Park.
Located in northwest Wyoming, sitting just South of Yellowstone, jagged and often snowy, mountain peaks spring from out of the plains towards the heavens, inspiring a sense of wonder and creativity in those who stand in marvel before them. These mountains are some of the youngest in the world, yet are made up of some of 2.7 billion year old rock, which are among the oldest in North America (This is the relatively the same age as the basement rock in the depths of Grand Canyon). The peaks rise approximately 7,000 vertical feet from the valley floor, and no foothills obstruct the incredible views.
French-speaking trappers named this area “les trois tetons,” which translates to “the three teats,” named for the range’s tallest mountain, Grand Teton.
At 13,775 feet, Grand Teton jets upward more than 7,000 feet from the plains. Grand Teton National Park is home to a number of lakes, including 15-mile-long Jackson Lake as well as streams of varying length and the upper main stem of the Snake River. Around a dozen small glaciers still remain here in the higher elevations. These glaciers, along with erosion and time have been at work here, carving and shaping the landscape creating lakes, rivers and forests which provide a perfect habitat for the wildlife that lives here.
While this tour is designed with a focus on landscape photography, Grand Teton National Park is considered to be one the best in the national park system for viewing wildlife, so we certainly will not ignore any of those opportunities, if they should arise. The same species of flora and fauna that have existed here since prehistoric times can still be found within. There are more than 1,000 species of vascular plants, dozens of species of mammals, 300 species of birds, more than a dozen fish species and a few species of reptiles and amphibians, as well.
Through meadows and forests, past roadside herds of bison and meadows adorned with wildflowers, Grand Teton offers easy access to an awe-inspiring collection of elk and bison herds, as well as a pristine mountain wilderness roamed by wolves, grizzly, moose and Pronghorn. Many of these animals can be encountered from the roadside, which is where we’ll often be while exploring the Park on this standard trip. In warmer months, such as June, waterfowl like the White Pelican and swan are regularly seen. With sharp eyes, and some good fortune, it could even be possible to see and photograph more elusive wildlife like wolves, osprey, owl and bald eagle.
We’ll be staying in the quaint cowboy town of Jackson Hole, each day setting out to explore the park by vehicle in search of the best landscape photography spots and wildlife opportunities. Our guides have been guiding, hiking and photographing the Tetons for years, and will show you areas of this 310,000 acre park that most visitors easily miss. We’ll also learn about the compelling cultural and natural history of the area. Look forward to photographing the best spots in the park at precisely the best lighting conditions. We’ll get you those shots you know you want, and some you didn’t even know existed.
We offer this trip during the Spring and Fall Seasons. While spring brings a cornucopia of wildflowers with still snow-capped peaks, autumn in Grand Teton features an incredible display of changing colors.
Join Backcountry Journeys at Grand Teton National Park, this year, for the trip of a lifetime. You’ll be sure to leave with an assortment of excellent new images for your portfolio, as well as memories to last a lifetime.
Backcountry Journeys is an Authorized Permittee of Grand Teton National Park.
What's Included
- All listed meals and non-alcoholic beverages during the workshop
- All transportation during the workshop
- All lodging 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 Jackson, Wyoming
Meals not listed as included on the itinerary
Lodging outside workshop dates
Alcoholic beverages
Souvenirs and personal items
Gratuity for photography guide(s). Please refer to our FAQ section for more details about gratuities
Trip Insurance & Medical Evacuation Insurance - see plans here.
Trip Itinerary
Trip Itinerary
Most meals included – (B,L,D) denotes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 1 (Travel Day)(D)
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 (B,L,D)
We’ll get started early on our first morning, setting off pre-dawn to set up for an iconic sunrise location. Once the sun has fully risen and we’re satisfied with our work, we’ll head for town for a nutritious breakfast before setting our sights on wildlife. If you’re with us in spring, we’ll be at the Park during calving season, so wildlife like elk, bison, and pronghorn, among others, should be quite active. If you are with us in Autumn, the local wildlife will be beginning their winter preparations, and while we cannot guarantee sightings, we’ll nearly, almost guarantee wildlife sightings on this tour.
This evening we will setup at a famous spot for some dramatic backlighting as the sun sets behind the striking Teton Range. After dark we’ll head out “on the town” for a fantastic dinner in Jackson Hole.
Day 3 (B,L,D)
Is there anything more serene than a mountain landscape reflected in still, glassy water? This is precisely the scene we’ll be expecting at Schwabacher’s Landing, our sunrise location for this day.
After shooting our morning scene, we’ll of course be on the lookout for potential grizzly bear sightings as we cruise through the Park. Grand Teton has always been noted for roadside wildlife sightings, so we’ll be able to “hunt” for wildlife from our vehicle.
We’ll break for a bit following a delicious and filling lunch before gearing up for yet another sunset that is sure to please. En route we’ll look for moose, Bald eagle, fox, Bighorn sheep, and any other critter who might show up along the way. Dinner back in Jackson will fill our bellies prior to a nice night of rest.
Day 4 (B,L,D)
One of the finest sunrise scenes in the park will be our destination for our morning shoot today. Here, at Oxbow Bend, as the Snake River flows east from Jackson Lake it leaves behind a perfect view (and reflection) of 12,610-foot Mount Moran. Idyllic and iconic, this location will be as rewarding as any. Expect fall colors to add to this image on the autumn tour.
We’ll take a midday break in order to rest and perhaps go over our images prior to heading back to the park in search of more wildlife, and of course another spectacular Teton sunset before dinner.
Day 5 (B)
We'll capture another great sunrise and one of the many fantastic locations in the park. After sunrise, we'll have a final group breakfast/brunch and conclude our amazing journey.
Day 1 (Travel Day)(D)
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 (B,L,D)
We’ll get started early on our first morning, setting off pre-dawn to set up for an iconic sunrise location. Once the sun has fully risen and we’re satisfied with our work, we’ll head for town for a nutritious breakfast before setting our sights on wildlife. If you’re with us in spring, we’ll be at the Park during calving season, so wildlife like elk, bison, and pronghorn, among others, should be quite active. If you are with us in Autumn, the local wildlife will be beginning their winter preparations, and while we cannot guarantee sightings, we’ll nearly, almost guarantee wildlife sightings on this tour.
This evening we will setup at a famous spot for some dramatic backlighting as the sun sets behind the striking Teton Range. After dark we’ll head out “on the town” for a fantastic dinner in Jackson Hole.
Day 3 (B,L,D)
Is there anything more serene than a mountain landscape reflected in still, glassy water? This is precisely the scene we’ll be expecting at Schwabacher’s Landing, our sunrise location for this day.
After shooting our morning scene, we’ll of course be on the lookout for potential grizzly bear sightings as we cruise through the Park. Grand Teton has always been noted for roadside wildlife sightings, so we’ll be able to “hunt” for wildlife from our vehicle.
We’ll break for a bit following a delicious and filling lunch before gearing up for yet another sunset that is sure to please. En route we’ll look for moose, Bald eagle, fox, Bighorn sheep, and any other critter who might show up along the way. Dinner back in Jackson will fill our bellies prior to a nice night of rest.
Day 4 (B,L,D)
One of the finest sunrise scenes in the park will be our destination for our morning shoot today. Here, at Oxbow Bend, as the Snake River flows east from Jackson Lake it leaves behind a perfect view (and reflection) of 12,610-foot Mount Moran. Idyllic and iconic, this location will be as rewarding as any. Expect fall colors to add to this image on the autumn tour.
We’ll take a midday break in order to rest and perhaps go over our images prior to heading back to the park in search of more wildlife, and of course another spectacular Teton sunset before dinner.
Day 5 (B)
We'll capture another great sunrise and one of the many fantastic locations in the park. After sunrise, we'll have a final group breakfast/brunch and conclude our amazing journey.
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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