winter in yellowstone 2027

BEGINNERS WORKSHOPS

Get To Know Your Camera
$1500 for 2 days
Friday July 21, 2023 – Saturday July 22, 2023
Timeline:

SATURDAY
Start in classroom at 12pm to discuss cameras and editing Dinner Break 4-6pm
Second session from 6-9pm
9pm sunset

SUNDAY
Meet at 6am in Jackson for a 6am sunrise Lunch break from 12-5pm
Shoot from 5-9pm
Get to Know Your Camera Summary Points:
- in-class and outdoors
- learning manual mode settings: shutter speed, aperture, ISO) - f-stops and depth of field definitions
- post-processing, Lightroom/Photoshop basics
Prerequisite Knowledge:
- none

REQUIRED CAMERA GEAR:
- Digital SLR camera & manual
- telephoto and/or wide angle lens
Highly Recommended Gear:
- wide angle lens
- telephoto lens
- tripod (for those interested in landscape photography)
- polarizer filter (for those interested in landscape photography) - computer & editing software at home (Photoshop/Lightroom)

ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO BRING:
- hat & sunglasses
- warm, weather-proof layers
- sturdy footwear & warm socks - rain jacket
- sunblock & insect repellant - small towel/rag

WINTER LANDSCAPE & WILDLIFE WORKSHOP
$5800 for 4 days
Saturday February 6th, 2027 – Friday February 12th, 2027
Arrive Feb.6th, workshop 7th-11th, depart Feb. 12th

TIMELINE:
February 6th arrive in West Yellowstone
February 7th & 8th Snow Coach out of West
February 9th travel day to Gardiner
February 10 & 11 Northern Range
February 12th depart Bozeman

PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATION:
Yellowstone National Park

DETAILS:
3 nights lodging in West Yellowstone
3 nights lodging in Gardiner Montana
Breakfast and Lunch included on Snow Coach 
Workshop limited to 4 clients with Tristen & Neil as guides and instructors

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED GEAR:
- tripod or monopod for wildlife
- wide angle lens in the 24-70mm range for landscapes
- 400mm or longer lens for wildlife
- extra batteries and charger for in the car
- rain cover/snow cover  (Lenscoat Brand)

ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO BRING:
- heated gloves
- beanie,base layers,fleece lined or snow pants
- snow boots & warm socks - down coat

Flights and tips not included 
Air travel should be booked in and out of Bozeman, Montana
Travel from Bozeman Airport to West Yellowstone should be booked with
Karst Stage 
Travel from Gardiner back to Bozeman airport will be provided by Roam Wild Photo Tours
Travel Insurance (recommended)
A deposit of $2900 will hold your place in the workshop. The remaining balance is due 60 days prior to the workshop. Deposit is non refundable unless your spot is filled, in which case it will be refunded. This same policy applies to the full tuition after it is paid. 


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Winter is one of the most powerful and visually striking seasons to photograph Yellowstone. Snow transforms the landscape into a clean, luminous canvas, simplifying compositions and highlighting wildlife in dramatic contrast.
Led by local guides Tristen and Neil, this immersive workshop combines two days exploring the interior of the park by snow coach and two dedicated days photographing wildlife by vehicle through the legendary Lamar Valley. This balanced approach gives you access to Yellowstone’s geothermal features and snowy interiors, while maximizing prime wildlife opportunities in one of the best predator-prey ecosystems in North America.
You’ll photograph bison covered in frost, wolves moving across open valleys, foxes hunting in fresh powder, along with bighorn sheep, ermine, river otters, and bald eagles. With our hands-on, small-group format, you’ll receive real-time instruction in exposure, composition, and working efficiently in winter conditions.
Whether you’re refining technical skills or building a portfolio of dramatic winter wildlife images, this workshop is designed to position you in the right place, at the right time, with expert guidance every step of the way.
Join us for an unforgettable week capturing the quiet intensity and raw beauty of winter in Yellowstone.

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