Iconic American Landscapes

When the sun goes down, the magic begins.

November 20 - 21, 2026

DESCRIPTION

Join us for an unforgettable two-day adventure capturing the magic of Joshua Tree in its most beautiful light.

From golden-hour landscapes and spectacular sunsets to the remarkable experience of photographing the desert by moonlight, you'll discover new ways to see and photograph this iconic national park.

We will guide you through composition, exposure, and creative techniques while helping you capture photographs you'll be proud to share.

Two sunsets. One moonlit desert. An unforgettable photography adventure.

SCHEDULE

Friday — Golden Hour & Moonlight Magic

Our adventure begins with a welcome dinner and a chance to meet your fellow photographers.

Then we're off into the desert to capture Joshua Tree's spectacular golden-hour light and sunset. As darkness falls, we'll continue shooting beneath the glow of a nearly full moon, creating dramatic moonscapes among Joshua Tree's iconic rocks and desert scenery.

Saturday — Desert Wonders, Sunset & One More Night Under the Moon

After a leisurely breakfast, we'll meet at 9:00 AM and spend the day exploring Joshua Tree's incredible rock formations, desert landscapes, and the remarkable Cholla Cactus Garden.

Following an afternoon break, we'll head back into the park for another golden-hour session and spectacular desert sunset.

But we're not finished yet.

As the moon takes over the night sky, we'll travel to a second moonscape location for one final photography session beneath the moonlight — and the perfect ending to our Joshua Tree adventure.

Small-group instruction; minimal walking

EXPERIENCE LEVEL - All skill levels welcome

INSTRUCTOR - David LaNeve, CPP

Spring Photography Adventure

May 17 - 22, 2027

PRICING

$3695.00 per person - sharing

$3995.00 per person - single

RESERVATION FEE

A deposit of $250.00 is due to secure your spot

Capture Wildlife, Dramatic Landscapes & the Beauty of Spring

Please Note: This is our planned itinerary. As with any outdoor photography expedition, flexibility is essential. Weather, wildlife activity, road conditions, and other unforeseen circumstances may require us to adjust our schedule to maximize photographic opportunities and ensure the best possible experience.

Experience Yellowstone in Spring

Spring is one of the most spectacular seasons to photograph Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park. Melting snow, lush green valleys, rushing waterfalls, colorful wildflowers, and active wildlife create endless opportunities for breathtaking images.

Designed specifically for photographers, this adventure combines incredible wildlife encounters with iconic Western landscapes. We’ll explore Yellowstone’s famous Northern Range, including the legendary Lamar Valley, often called America’s Serengeti, where wildlife is especially abundant during the spring months.

Our goal is to place you in the best locations at the best light while helping you capture unforgettable images of:

• Grizzly Bears

• Gray Wolves

• American Bison

• Elk

• Pronghorn

• Bighorn Sheep

• Coyotes

• Red Fox

• Moose (when possible)

• Bald Eagles and other birds of prey

  In addition to wildlife, we’ll photograph Yellowstone’s dramatic rivers, mountain vistas, geothermal features, historic landscapes, and the magnificent peaks of the Grand Tetons reflected in pristine alpine lakes.

Whether you’re an experienced photographer or simply passionate about nature, this adventure offers incredible opportunities for learning, creativity, and unforgettable memories.

Come experience one of the most inspiring photography destinations on earth.

October 8 - 11, 2026

$3,100 per person

INCLUDES

• Four days of photography instruction and guidance

• Lodging

• Park entrance fees

• Photography permits

• Transportation during the workshop

There are places in the American Southwest that simply have to be seen—and then there are places that seem to have been created specifically for photographers.

This October, we’re heading into the heart of the Southwest for four unforgettable days of photography, exploring some of the most spectacular landscapes in the country. From the towering hoodoos of Bryce Canyon to the sculpted sandstone of Page, Arizona, the sweeping drama of the Grand Canyon, and the magical light of Horseshoe Bend, this is a trip designed around being in the right place at the right time to make extraordinary photographs.

And that’s what makes this different from a typical sightseeing trip.

We aren't simply checking destinations off a list. We are going there to photograph them.

Four Days. Incredible Locations. Endless Possibilities.

Day 1 — Thursday: Orange County to Bryce Canyon

We’ll leave Orange County at approximately 8:00 AM, making our way toward Bryce Canyon.

After arriving in the late afternoon, we'll head directly into the park to take advantage of the beautiful evening light. We'll photograph the famous hoodoos during golden hour and sunset, when the changing light brings out the incredible colors, shapes, shadows, and textures of the canyon.

Day 2 — Friday: Bryce Canyon to Page, Arizona

After a morning in Bryce Canyon, we'll travel approximately 2½ hours to Page, Arizona, arriving in time for lunch.

Our afternoon will be spent photographing the spectacular sandstone formations of the Page area caves, followed by one of the most iconic sunset locations in the Southwest:

Horseshoe Bend.

Watching the Colorado River make its dramatic 270-degree turn beneath the cliffs is impressive enough. Photographing it as the late-afternoon light sweeps across the canyon is something else entirely.

Day 3 — Saturday: Antelope Canyon & Page

Today we venture underground into the extraordinary world of Antelope Canyon, where flowing sandstone walls, narrow passages, and shafts of light create constantly changing photographic opportunities.

This is one of those places where every few steps can produce a completely different composition.

After returning to Page, we'll finish the day back among the sandstone formations for golden-hour photography, giving us another opportunity to capture the warm evening light.

Day 4 — Sunday: Horseshoe Bend & Grand Canyon

We'll begin before sunrise, returning to Horseshoe Bend to photograph the canyon in the soft morning light.

Then we'll make our way to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Few landscapes on Earth can prepare you for the first time you see the Grand Canyon. We'll spend time photographing the South Rim before beginning our journey back to Orange County.

It will be a long final day—but one filled with some of the most spectacular scenery in America.

This Trip Is About More Than the Destinations

One of the best things about traveling with a group of photographers is that everyone sees the landscape differently.

You'll have opportunities to work on composition, exposure, use of light, perspective, foregrounds, depth, and creating compelling landscape images—not simply documenting what you see.

Whether you're an experienced photographer or someone who wants to become more confident with your camera, you'll have the opportunity to come home with photographs you'll be proud to display.

And along the way, we'll share the experience with a small group of people who love photography just as much as you do.

INCLUDES

• Four days of photography instruction and guidance

• Lodging

• Park entrance fees

• Photography permits

• Transportation during the workshop

EXCLUDES

• Meals and beverages

• Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, souvenirs, etc.

• Travel, medical, and cancellation insurance

INSTRUCTOR

David LaNeve, CPP

DESCRIPTION

Experience the magic of the Milky Way in Joshua Tree National Park during one of the best times of year for night sky photography. This beginner-friendly workshop is designed to help you confidently capture the beauty of the Milky Way while exploring the park's iconic rock formations, twisted Joshua trees, and dramatic desert landscapes.

Whether you're photographing the night sky for the first time or looking to improve your astrophotography skills, we'll guide you step-by-step through camera settings, achieving sharp focus in the dark, composition techniques, and practical tips for creating stunning Milky Way images. August offers warm evenings and an excellent view of the Milky Way core, making it an ideal time to learn and practice.

Throughout the workshop, we'll visit carefully selected locations that showcase Joshua Tree's unique scenery, giving you the opportunity to create memorable nightscape images while building confidence in your night photography skills.

SCHEDULE (details will be sent in an email)

Evening - meet & greet. Meet for dinner and discuss objectives and equipment.

Sunset and Blue Hour - Go out into the field to practice composition, bracket exposures, and capturing blue hour.

After Dark - Capture the stars and milky way!

MATERIALS REQUIRED

• DSLR or mirrorless camera with manual mode

• Wide-angle lens (14-24MM or faster is recommended)

• Tripod

• Remote shutter

• Extra batteries and memory cards

• Red-light headlamp

NOT INCLUDED

• Lodging - we recommend checking Motel 6 Twentynine Palms; Best Western Twentynine Palms Joshua Tree; or Holiday Inn Twentynine Palms- Joshua Tree

• Meals

• Transportation to Joshua Tree

LEVEL

• Beginner - Advanced

September 23 - 26, 2026

$3,245 - single ; $2,795 - per person (sharing a room)

Where dramatic waterfalls meet world-class Pinot Noir.

This photography adventure is designed for photographers who love spectacular landscapes, flowing water, lush forests, vineyards, and unforgettable sunsets. Each morning is dedicated to photographing Oregon's legendary waterfalls in the soft light of dawn, while afternoons transition into the rolling vineyards of the Willamette Valley and Columbia Gorge for wine tasting, vineyard photography, and golden-hour landscapes.

The itinerary remains flexible to accommodate weather, lighting conditions, and seasonal changes—allowing us to maximize photographic opportunities. Waterfalls & Wine was also designed with couples in mind. You don't need to be a serious photographer to enjoy this trip. Bring your DSLR or mirrorless camera, bring your iPhone, or simply come along to experience the scenery, food and wine.

iPhone photography is absolutely encouraged.

YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A PHOTOGRAPHER

Waterfalls & Wine was specifically designed to be enjoyed by photographers and non-photographers alike.

If your spouse, partner or friend loves great wine, beautiful scenery, good food and exploring new places, they'll have just as much to look forward to as the photographer in the family.

And don't leave that iPhone in your pocket.

Smartphone photography is absolutely encouraged. We'll happily share tips for creating better compositions, photographing waterfalls, capturing vineyards and making memorable travel photographs using the camera you already carry everywhere.

Bring a professional camera. Bring an iPhone. Or don't bring a camera at all.

This adventure is about experiencing Oregon together.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Long exposure waterfalls

• Polarizer techniques

• ND filter workflow

• Forest composition

• Macro photography

• Landscape storytelling

• Golden-hour vineyard photography

• Travel photography techniques

• Creative compositions

• Lightroom workflow in the field

PHOTOGRAPHY SUBJECTS

• Columbia River Gorge

• Historic Columbia River Highway

• Towering waterfalls

• Ancient forests

• Vineyards

• Wine country landscapes

• Mountain vistas

• Historic bridges

• Vineyards at sunset

• Pacific Northwest scenery

INCLUDES

• Four nights in carefully selected local hotels

• Professional photography instruction

• Luxury transportation throughout the tour

• All winery tasting fees

• Continental breakfasts supplied by hotel

• Four lunches

• Welcome dinner

• Farewell dinner

• National and state park entrance fees

• Photography instruction in the field

• Water and snacks while traveling

EXCLUDES

• Airfare to Portland

• Alcohol purchases beyond tastings

• Travel insurance

• Personal expenses

• Gratuities