Winter in Grand Teton National Park

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Join us for a photo tour or workshop to Grand Teton National Park. This park is renowned for its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife, making it a prime destination for photographers year-round. However, capturing the park's beauty in winter adds a unique and captivating dimension to your photography. Grand Teton National Park is much quieter in the winter compared to the peak summer season. With fewer visitors, we can explore and photograph the park's iconic locations allowing for a more intimate and personal photography experience.

GRAND TETON

Landscapes
The Teton Range becomes a winter wonderland when blanketed in snow. The snow-covered peaks and forests create a serene and magical atmosphere, providing a pristine canvas to work with. The contrast between the white snow and the rugged mountains makes for striking compositions. The park's pristine lakes and rivers freeze during the winter, offering unique opportunities for capturing reflections, ice formations, and the interplay between water and ice. The frozen landscape can create stunning textures and patterns that add depth to your photographs.

Wildlife
While many animals hibernate or migrate during the winter months, Grand Teton is still home to a variety of wildlife, including bison, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, and coyotes. You will have the opportunity to capture these animals in their winter habitats, often against the backdrop of snow-covered landscapes, creating powerful and memorable wildlife shots.

When:

December 1-5, 2025 (Sign up to be notified when registration is available)

The group will meet in Jackson Hole, WY. There is no need to rent a car.

Note: This tour involves both wildlife and landscape photography. Participants should have a strong interest in both.

Itinerary:

Day 1: 11:30 am: We will meet in Jackson and go over safety issues, recent wildlife sightings and behavior. We also will discuss plans for the upcoming week.

After check-in we will head out to the park to photograph followed by dinner.

Day 2-4: We will photograph the incredible wildlife and landscapes of Grand Teton National Park and the surrounding area.

Day 5: Sunrise shoot then return to the hotel before 10 am in time for check out. We can easily drop people off at the airport. If that time is not convenient, let me know as there are other options.

Skill and Fitness Level Requirements:
Anyone with an interest in photography from beginner to professional.

The participants should have a love of nature and enjoy the company of other people in a small group setting. Participants should be interested in both wildlife and landscape photography.

This trip will involve some short hikes from 1 to 3 miles. Some hikes may have slippery or uneven terrain.

Participants should be in good health and self-sufficient.

Group Size:
Our group size is limited to a small group which is substantially smaller than other tour companies. This will maximize learning and allow us to get closer to wildlife.

Airports:
Jackson, Wyoming Airport (JAC)

If you want to stay longer, please contact us and we will give you ideas on where to stay and visit.

What's Included:
Lodging (4-night stay starting December 1). The rooms are double occupancy. If you prefer your own room (single occupancy) it is an additional $300. Please select the Single Room option on the shopping cart.

Gates fees and permits

Professional Instruction on photography and wildlife identification and behavior

Not Included:
Food and drinks. We will visit various restaurants in and out of the park. Each participant will be responsible for their own food tab.

Air travel is not included.

Price: $4995
Deposit: $500
Balance Due: 6 months before start date of trip

Payment:
Payment can be made by check to Slonina Photography. We also accept credit cards through our online shopping cart.

Cancellation Policy:

Testimonials:

About Us:
John Slonina (leader), Jenny Bowlden (co-leader)

Two professional nature photographers who have been photographing in greater Yellowstone for several decades. During the workshop, you will receive information on photography techniques and the natural world. Understanding nature not only increases your appreciation of it but also helps you become a better nature photographer.

We hope you can join us at this incredible place! If you have any questions, please contact us.