2026 Photo Tours and Workshops

Join us for photography tours and workshops set in some of North America’s most remarkable landscapes. From geysers and wildlife in Yellowstone to the wide-open spaces of Alaska, each trip is built around time in the field, strong light, and real photographic opportunities. In 2026, we’ll be offering two Alaska photography trips, along with returns to the Southwest and the Canadian Rockies.

Our tours are designed for photographers at all levels. Instruction is hands-on and personal, with small groups and a 4:1 participant-to-instructor ratio, so there is time for questions, guidance, and individual support in the field.

You will spend your days photographing alongside others who share your interest in nature and photography, learning new techniques while coming home with images and experiences that stay with you.

Space is limited, and many tours have filled year after year, so early registration is strongly recommended.

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2026

Yellowstone Winter Photo Tour:
Wildlife and Landscapes

Instructional Photo Tour and Workshop

January 4-13, 2026 (SOLD OUT)
January 15-23, 2026 (2 spaces left)
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Experience a memorable winter adventure in one of nature’s most impressive ecosystems. Capture stunning wildlife and landscapes amid Yellowstone’s striking winter scenery. Traveling by private van and snow coach, the tour covers key spots inside and around the park. Winter brings a quiet beauty to Yellowstone, with fewer visitors and plenty of wildlife activity. More Information

Florida Wildlife:
East Coast, West Coast, and Central

Instructional Photo Tour and Workshop

February 9-15, 2026 (SOLD OUT)
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Join us in a bird photography paradise as we explore some of our favorite locations, including greater Sarasota, Cape Canaveral, Fort Desoto, Lakeland, and Orlando. This tour covers several all-star spots not featured in our previous tour. Expect to photograph a wide variety of birds, such as nesting spoonbills, eagles, ospreys, hawks, owls, pelicans, and herons, along with manatees, alligators, and many more species of wildlife. We will venture through stunning coastlines, swamps, boardwalks, and a few secret locations. More information

Northern Lights (Aurora): Alaska

Instructional Photo Tour and Workshop

March 20-26, 2026 (SOLD OUT)
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The Northern Lights stand as an awe-inspiring marvel of nature, captivating spectators with their breathtaking display. The years 2024-2026 are the peak range of the 11-year solar cycle, so this will be a great time to view the lights. We like to be near the new moon to get the darkest nights and those great silhouettes, but we also love moonlight! We pick the dates so you get a little bit of both. John Chumack, a globally acclaimed professional Astro-photographer, will be a co-leader. More information

Great Smoky Mountains Spring

Instructional Photo Tour and Workshop

April 20-24, 2026 (2 spaces left)

Spring reshapes the Great Smoky Mountains in subtle and dramatic ways. Mountain rivers run high and fast, winding through mossy forests and over weathered stone, while waterfalls surge with snowmelt and spring rain. Fresh green leaves soften the hillsides, wildflowers line trails and riverbanks, and layered ridgelines fade into the distance beneath shifting clouds. Wildlife activity picks up as the season changes, with opportunities to photograph black bears, elk, deer, and wild turkeys moving through these river corridors and forested slopes. With fewer visitors around, there’s time to slow down, follow the light, and focus on the connection between water, landscape, and wildlife. More information

Cape Cod Photo Tour

Instructional Photo Tour and Workshop

May 16-19, 2026 (SOLD OUT)

This photography tour explores the diverse landscapes and wildlife of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Each day offers a range of subjects, including pine forests, windswept dunes, freshwater ponds, salt marshes, and ocean beaches. Marine life is a major highlight, with two boat trips planned to photograph whales, seals, and other wildlife we may encounter. There is also an option for night photography. The area includes New England's only national marine sanctuary, which is now considered one of the top whale watching locations on the East Coast. More information

Maine Coast with the Puffins

Instructional Photo Tour and Workshop

June 22-28, 2026 (SOLD OUT)
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Head to the Maine Coast for a photography tour focused on wildlife and coastal landscapes, both on land and at sea. The itinerary includes four boat excursions to photograph puffins, seals, whales, eagles, and several lighthouses. The tour also includes time in Acadia National Park, Campobello Island in Canada, the Schoodic Peninsula, and the easternmost point in the United States. This is an excellent chance to capture the region’s natural beauty and rich wildlife. More information

River of Bears Alaska Photo Tour

Instructional Photo Tour

July 19-26, 2026 (1 space left)

Join us for a focused bear photography tour along a wild Alaskan river, timed for peak salmon season. This is one of the best times of year to photograph a wide range of bear activity, including mothers with cubs and bears fishing for salmon. You will have the opportunity to capture thousands of images in a variety of settings and behaviors. We had an incredible trip in 2024, where we saw 20 to 30 bears daily, with one day featuring over 50 sightings. This place is truly remarkable. Accommodations are at a comfortable lodge set right on a scenic river, with small boat excursions that allow close access to bears both in the water and along the shoreline. More Information

Alaska Inside Passage Private Yacht Tour
(Whales, Bears, Eagles, Glaciers & more)

Instructional Photo Tour

July 29 - August 6, 2026 (2 spaces left)

Join this photography adventure to Alaska's Inside Passage, designed for capturing its most iconic wildlife. Our private yacht provides exclusive access to prime bear and whale habitats, combining comfortable travel with strategic land excursions to reach remote, wildlife-rich areas. You'll have incredible opportunities to photograph brown and black bears feeding on salmon, set against backdrops of fjords, glaciers, rainforests, and rugged coastlines. We focus on locations rich in wildlife to give you the best possible photographic opportunities in the heart of wild Alaska. More Information

Canadian Rockies (Fall)

Instructional Photo Tour and Workshop

September 18-25, 2026 (SOLD OUT)

The Canadian Rockies provide an outstanding setting for photographing dramatic landscapes and wildlife. We will explore and photograph iconic locations, including Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Jasper National Park, and the Icefields Parkway. Autumn brings excellent conditions for photography, with wildlife active during the rut, vibrant fall colors, striking mountain scenery, waterfalls, glaciers, and a wide range of compelling subjects. More Information

Vermont Peak Fall Foliage

Instructional Photo Tour and Workshop

October 2-6, 2026 (2 spaces left)

Get ready to photograph the enchanting landscapes of Vermont. We will capture the splendor of majestic waterfalls, meandering streams, charming covered bridges, wildflowers, mountain ranges, rustic red barns, and picturesque villages nestled like scenes from a postcard. During the autumn season, nature paints a vivid tapestry of red, orange, and gold, offering an opportunity for capturing stunning photographs. More Information

Greater Moab, Arches, Canyonlands & More

Instructional Photo Tour and Workshop

November 2-7, 2026 (3 spaces left)

Join us as we tour the incredible Moab area, one of the true gems of the region. We will explore Arches, Canyonlands, Dead Horse Point State Park, Goblin Valley, and more. Get ready to photograph dramatic canyons, towering arches, wide-open plateaus, otherworldly hoodoos, winding rivers, night photography and ancient petroglyphs. It’s going to be an incredible adventure. More Information

Bosque del Apache & White Sands: New Mexico

Instructional Photo Tour and Workshop

December 4-9, 2026 (SOLD OUT)

World-famous Bosque del Apache offers unique bird and wildlife photography opportunities. Photograph thousands of sandhill cranes and snow geese as they flock to the fields and marshes. Add to that an impressive tally of 70,000 snow geese, 40,000-plus ducks (at least 14 species), Canada geese, Gambel's quail, roadrunners, bald eagles, and more than 300 other winged species. We will also visit White Sands National Park, where you will experience the photogenic white dunes, an incredible petroglyph site, and the stunning Organ Mountains in Las Cruces. More Information

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