Tour Description

Experience the thrill of wildlife photography against the backdrop of the unparalleled natural beauty of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. Our tour is your ticket to capturing iconic creatures like bears, bison, elk, deer, pronghorn, sheep, and more as they roam freely in their natural habitat.

Highlights

Dive into the world of wildlife photography by mastering the essentials of camera gear, settings, and techniques necessary for capturing animals in their natural environment. Learn about the behavior and habits of Yellowstone's diverse wildlife, enabling you to anticipate and capture their natural actions and interactions. Explore the ideal camera equipment, lenses, and accessories for wildlife photography, and discover the best practices for maintaining and using your gear in the field. Study the art of composition in wildlife photography, focusing on framing, perspective, and how to seamlessly incorporate stunning landscapes into your shots. Gain hands-on experience in the field with guided wildlife photography excursions, learning to position yourself, remain inconspicuous, and adapt to changing conditions to capture remarkable shots. Master the manipulation of natural light for enhanced wildlife photography, including techniques for working in different lighting conditions and understanding animal subjects' exposure needs. Learn the importance of ethical wildlife photography practices, including safety measures and respecting animals' natural behaviors and habitats. Discover essential post-processing techniques for enhancing your wildlife photographs, including color correction, noise reduction, and retouching to make your images stand out. Understand the role of wildlife photography in conservation efforts and how to create visually compelling narratives that raise awareness of Yellowstone's unique and delicate ecosystem. Finally, participate in group critiques to receive constructive feedback on your work, helping you refine your skills and develop your unique style.

A Typical Tour Itinerary

A typical wildlife tour in Yellowstone begins 45 minutes before sunrise in Gardiner, MT. We will pick you up at your lodging or desired location and head into the park with the goal of reaching Lamar Valley at first light. This timing provides the best opportunity to view a variety of Yellowstone's animals, including grizzly and black bears, wolves, elk, bison, moose, pronghorn, and more. We will spend the morning scouting for wildlife until the activity begins to wane, usually around noon. As the herds settle down for the afternoon, we will visit Cooke City for a lunch break. Following lunch, we will continue our afternoon scouting, seeking additional wildlife opportunities until sunset. Once the light is too low for capturing wildlife, we will return to Gardiner and drop you off at your lodging destination.

Prerequisites: This workshop is suitable for photographers of all levels, from beginners to advanced, with a passion for wildlife photography. Participants should have a basic familiarity with their camera equipment.