ARCHES NATIONAL PARK


ARCHES & CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK PHOTOXPERIENCE


Private PhotoXperiences Available Upon Request


Capture the Iconic Red Rock Landscapes of the American Southwest


Discover one of the most extraordinary photographic destinations on Earth during this immersive PhotoXperience through the breathtaking landscapes of Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park in southeastern Utah. 


Designed specifically for photographers, this adventure combines world-famous natural arches, dramatic desert vistas, spectacular night skies, and unforgettable golden light.

The American Southwest is a paradise for landscape photography. Towering sandstone formations, sculpted arches, winding canyons, vibrant red cliffs, emerald desert vegetation, and ever-changing skies create an endless canvas for powerful imagery. Every sunrise, sunset, and storm transforms the landscape into something unique.


Our journey focuses on two of Utah's most iconic national parks, where we'll photograph both celebrated landmarks and lesser-known viewpoints selected for their exceptional photographic potential.


Arches National Park


Home to more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches, Arches National Park offers some of the most recognizable and photogenic landscapes in North America. Every formation presents its own creative challenge, encouraging photographers to explore composition, perspective, texture, and light.


We photograph many of the park's legendary locations, including Mesa Arch, Turret Arch, Skyline Arch, and other spectacular formations, carefully timing each visit to take advantage of the best natural light.

As darkness falls, the desert reveals another masterpiece. Under Utah's internationally recognized dark skies, we'll pursue dramatic Milky Way photography, experiment with light painting, and capture the excitement of summer thunderstorms, creating images that showcase the magic of the desert after sunset.


Canyonlands National Park


Canyonlands is a land of immense scale where the Colorado and Green Rivers have carved a labyrinth of mesas, buttes, and deep canyons over millions of years.


This incredible landscape is ideal for photographers who love expansive vistas and panoramic compositions. From dramatic overlooks to intimate desert details, every viewpoint reveals layer upon layer of colourful rock formations illuminated by the warm tones of sunrise and sunset.


One of the highlights is the spectacular drive along Potash Road, where towering sandstone cliffs, ancient petroglyphs, and surreal geological formations create an unforgettable photographic experience unlike anywhere else in the American Southwest.

One of the highlights is the spectacular drive along Potash Road, where towering sandstone cliffs, ancient petroglyphs, and surreal geological formations create an unforgettable photographic experience unlike anywhere else in the American Southwest.

A PhotoXperience Designed for Photographers

This PhotoXperience is carefully planned around the best available light rather than sightseeing schedules. Each location is visited at the optimal time to maximize photographic opportunities while providing personalized instruction suited to every participant's experience level.


Whether your passion is:


  • Landscape Photography
  • Milky Way & Astrophotography
  • Panoramic Photography
  • Long Exposure Photography
  • Storm & Dramatic Weather Photography
  • Desert Landscapes
  • Fine Art Nature Photography


You'll return home with a remarkable portfolio showcasing some of the most iconic scenery in the American Southwest.


Join us for an unforgettable photographic adventure through Utah's magnificent red rock country, where every sunrise, every storm, and every star-filled night offers the opportunity to create extraordinary images.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS


  • HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR 6 NIGHTS

MEALS


  • NO MEALS OTHER THAN BREAKFAST PROVIDED BY THE HOTEL

TRANSPORTATION


  • ALL TRANSPORTATION WITHIN THE PARKS 
  • TUITION

*Price is per person, single occupancy. 


Airfare from/to your home cities, airport transfers, meals not listed above, alcohol, personal expenses, visas if required are not included.


A deposit of $ 500 is required to reserve your space.


Maximum: 8 participants


Small groups ensure a relaxed atmosphere, personalized attention, and ample photographic opportunities throughout the journey.

ITINERARY

DAY 1


Arrive in Salt Lake City, take a shuttle to the hotel and get a good night's rest before we start our adventure.


DAY 2


We depart for Moab, the home of Arches National Park. Once we arrive at the park, you will discover a landscape of contrasting colors, landforms and textures unlike any other in the world. The park has over 2,000 natural stone arches, in addition to hundreds of soaring pinnacles, massive fins and giant balanced rocks. 


This red rock wonderland will amaze you with its formations, refresh you with its trails, and inspire you with its sunsets. We will have the opportunity to have a night shoot at the Double Arch and Balanced Rock.



DAY 3


After breakfast, you will have the opportunity to edit and rest so you are ready for the one-on-one sessions. In the early afternoon, we explore Route 128, which runs parallel to the Colorado River. This road hosts magnificent vistas, including towering buttes. Right after we travel to Canyonlands to photograph the sandstone-carved landscape, a product of millennia of the Colorado and Green River flows. We shoot sunset at the magnificent Green River Overview.


DAY 4


Early morning departure for Canyonlands National Park. You will see a colourful landscape eroded into countless canyons, mesas, and buttes by the Colorado River, the Green River, and their respective tributaries. At this park, we will photograph Mesa Arch right at sunrise, as well as Buck and Grand View. We drive down into the canyon via the magnificent Shafer Trail.


 We reach Moab by lunchtime. In the afternoon, you will have time to edit/rest and be ready for your second photo critique. Right after the critique, we will depart to photograph the Arches National Park. On this shoot, you will photograph the Park Avenue and Courthouse Towers areas, Balanced Rock at sunset and Turret Arch at night.


DAY 5


We depart before dawn to photograph Windows and Turret Arch for amazing sunrise shots
. You will then have the opportunity to edit and rest to be ready for the afternoon one-on-one session. In the afternoon, we photograph at the Fins area of the park and sunset at Skyline arch.


DAY 6


Early morning departure to capture sunrise at Death Horse Point overlooking the whole canyon with the Colorado River as a background. After the shoot we travel to Salt Lake City where we spend the night.


DAY 7


Departures