2025 Photo Adventures Customer Testimonials

australia

 

A timelapse taken along the Great Southern Road of South Australia; Showcasing the Magellanic Clouds, Southern Cross, colorful airglow, and mild bioluminesence! Theses are the darkest skies in the world with no light pollution.

 
 
 

when & where?

South Australia, Australia. We will be embarking and ending our trip in Adelaide, South Australia.

April 11 - 20, 2026

We begin Saturday April 11th in Adelaide and finish Monday April 20th in Adelaide at noon.

shooting locations:

  1. Flinders Range

  2. Lake Gardnier

  3. Gawlers Range

  4. Streaky Bay/Yanarbie

  5. Murphy’s Haystack

  6. Coffin Bay

acommodations

Hotels

logistics

We drive you

workshop cost & payment t7erms

The tuition for this workshop is $7,500 with a non-refundable deposit of $1,500 to secure one of the limited spots on this small group photo adventure tour. The remaining total balance of the workshop is due 60 days before the workshop begins but you can pay the remaining balance any time. Alumni, veterans, and public servants (police & fire) please reach out for discount.

The Milky Way steps from our Glamping Domes at the Summit Big Bend! We definitely love adventuring and exploring, but it is nice to have Bortle 1 skies right outside the door!

difficulty

This astro + photography workshop is great for all levels of photographers and adventurers; it is great for both beginners and more advanced photographers looking to learn night photography. We will be covering all the fundamentals of night photography; planning your shot, single exposure settings, light painting, etc. as we build into more advanced concepts like tracking, timelapses, and combining images. This workshop requires decent mobility and at times requires under a mile of hiking with your camera gear on uneven surfaces.

what you will learn

Everything photography! We specialize in long exposure night photography shooting and editing techniques, however we have tons of opportunities to do landscape photography. We teach blue hour blending, star tracking, panoramas, timelapses, color theory, advanced noise and star reduction, and much more. We do edit sessions at our hotels/in restaurants and follow up the workshop with a custom editing video using the images we took.

Our Big Bend workshop is perfect for beginner to intermediate photographers looking to learn fundamentals of single exposures, timelapses, tracking, image blending, panoramas, and even widefield astrophotography techniques.

group size

This workshop is limited to 7 participants with 2-3 instructor guides. We like to keep our group sizes small (some workshops say 10:2 student to teacher ratio is “small”, which is ridiculous!) so we can give you lots of one-on-one instruction and tailor our lessons to your individual goals and needs. These trips are astro + photography learning based but we keep our learning environment relaxed, jovial, and full of personable people ready to make awesome memories together!

overview

Join several world class astro + photographers as we tour and teach you the art of night photography at some of the most stunning canyon vistas and darkest skies in the world! Big Bend is an astrophotography paradise with the darkest skies in the US, clear desert climate, and lower latitude allowing for fantastic views and photo opportunities of the night sky. February you can shoot the Winter Milky Way and early Spring Milky Way at the beginning and end of the night allowing for shots of Orion and the Milky Way core, and more opportunities for unique compositions. Even our glamping accommodations are perfectly situated under Bortle 1 dark skies surrounded by fun astro-photography shooting locations and the amazing town of Terlingua.

big bend gallery

 
 

Death Valley

 

High up in the mountains of Death Valley you can find an ancient dried lake bed with “Sailing Stones” that slide across during rare icy cyclonic wind storms! One of my favorite areas to photograph at night.

 
 
 

when & where?

Death Valley National Park, Nevada.

March 21 - 25, 2026

We begin Saturday March 21st in Furnace Creek (1.5 hours from Las Vegas) and finish Wednesday March 25th at 9am in Furnace Creek, Death Valley.

main shooting locations:

  1. Badwater Basin

  2. Zabriske Point

  3. Mesquite Sand Dunes

  4. Racetrack Playa

  5. Artist’s Palette

  6. Natural Bridge

acommodations

We will be doing a mix of camping and staying at hotels! Three nights in hotels, one night camping next to our shooting location with everything provided for you included dinner and breakfast. We will be eating at the restaurants in the park and at our hotel, where we will also do our editing sessions.

logistics

You are responsible for getting to and from Death Valley. Once at the workshop it’s easy to arrange carpools to all our shooting adventures! No 4x4 required. Las Vegas International Airport is the closest airport, with tons of flights and rental options. We offer transportation to/from the workshop for a fee. Please inquire if you need assistance with logistics!

workshop cost & payment terms

The tuition for this workshop is $3,800 with a non-refundable deposit of $1,000 to secure one of the limited spots on this small group photo adventure tour. The total is $4,500 for single occupancy rooming. The remaining total balance of the workshop is due 60 days before the workshop begins but you can pay the remaining balance any time. Alumni, veterans, and public servants (police & fire) please reach out for discount.

Vibrant colors captured during twilight and night at the Artist’s Palette

difficulty

This astro + photography workshop is great for all levels of photographers and adventurers; it is great for both beginners and more advanced photographers looking to learn night photography. We will be covering all the fundamentals of night photography; planning your shot, single exposure settings, light painting, etc. as we build into more advanced concepts like tracking, timelapses, and combining images. This workshop requires decent mobility and at times requires under a mile of hiking with your camera gear on uneven surfaces.

what you will learn

Everything photography! We specialize in long exposure night photography shooting and editing techniques, however we have tons of opportunities to do landscape photography. We teach blue hour blending, star tracking, panoramas, timelapses, color theory, advanced noise and star reduction, and much more. We do edit sessions at our hotels/in restaurants and follow up the workshop with a custom editing video using the images we took.

The Milky Way galactic core looming over the desert badlands near Zabriskie Point.

group size

This workshop is limited to 6 participants with 2 instructor guides. We like to keep our group sizes small (some workshops say 10:2 student to teacher ratio is “small”, which is ridiculous!) so we can give you lots of one-on-one instruction and tailor our lessons to your individual goals and needs. These trips are astro + photography learning based but we keep our learning environment relaxed, jovial, and full of personable people ready to make awesome memories together!

overview

Join several world class astro + photographers as we tour and teach you the art of night photography immersed in the geologic wonders of Death Valley and dark starry skies of the Mojave Desert. The clear desert climate, otherworldly geology, and lower latitude blesses us with a fantastic potion of night photography fun that will get you addicted!

Death Valley Gallery

 
 

big bend

 

Stellar view from the Lost Mine trail in the Chisos Mountains. One of our favorite hikes to do for astro and sunrise!

 
 
 

when & where?

Big Bend National Park, Texas!

February 17 - 22, 2026

We begin Tuesday February 17th in Terlingua at 4pm and finish Terlingua at 10am on Sunday February 22nd.

shooting locations:

  1. Chisos Mountains

  2. Santa Elena Canyon

  3. Balanced Rock

  4. Abandoned Homesteads

  5. Right from our accommodations at The Summit, Big Bend

  6. More to list but people keep comp stomping me!

acommodations

We will be staying at our “Billion Star” glamping accommodations, The Summit at Big Bend, right outside the town of Terlingua under Bortle 1 dark skies! Single occupancy rooms/domes. This will be headquarters for the week, Terlingua has amazing food which is surprising for such a remote town!

logistics

You are responsible for getting to and from Terlingua/Big Bend National Park. Once at the workshop it’s easy to arrange carpools to all our shooting adventures. Midland/Odessa is the closest airport, El Paso has more flights and rentals and is a 4 hour drive.

workshop cost & payment terms

The tuition for this workshop is $4,200 with a non-refundable deposit of $1,000 to secure one of the limited spots on this small group photo adventure tour. The remaining total balance of the workshop is due 60 days before the workshop begins but you can pay the remaining balance any time. Alumni, veterans, and public servants (police & fire) please reach out for discount.

The Milky Way steps from our Glamping Domes at the Summit Big Bend! We definitely love adventuring and exploring, but it is nice to have Bortle 1 skies right outside the door!

difficulty

This astro + photography workshop is great for all levels of photographers and adventurers; it is great for both beginners and more advanced photographers looking to learn night photography. We will be covering all the fundamentals of night photography; planning your shot, single exposure settings, light painting, etc. as we build into more advanced concepts like tracking, timelapses, and combining images. This workshop requires decent mobility and at times requires under a mile of hiking with your camera gear on uneven surfaces.

what you will learn

Everything photography! We specialize in long exposure night photography shooting and editing techniques, however we have tons of opportunities to do landscape photography. We teach blue hour blending, star tracking, panoramas, timelapses, color theory, advanced noise and star reduction, and much more. We do edit sessions at our hotels/in restaurants and follow up the workshop with a custom editing video using the images we took.

Our Big Bend workshop is perfect for beginner to intermediate photographers looking to learn fundamentals of single exposures, timelapses, tracking, image blending, panoramas, and even widefield astrophotography techniques.

Abandoned homestead in Big Bend! Amazing History with some of the darkest skies in the United States. The low latitude makes the Milky Way core and other objects higher off the horizon, which is great for photos.

group size

This workshop is limited to 7 participants with 2-3 instructor guides. We like to keep our group sizes small (some workshops say 10:2 student to teacher ratio is “small”, which is ridiculous!) so we can give you lots of one-on-one instruction and tailor our lessons to your individual goals and needs. These trips are astro + photography learning based but we keep our learning environment relaxed, jovial, and full of personable people ready to make awesome memories together!

overview

Join several world class astro + photographers as we tour and teach you the art of night photography at some of the most stunning canyon vistas and darkest skies in the world! Big Bend is an astrophotography paradise with the darkest skies in the US, clear desert climate, and lower latitude allowing for fantastic views and photo opportunities of the night sky. February you can shoot the Winter Milky Way and early Spring Milky Way at the beginning and end of the night allowing for shots of Orion and the Milky Way core, and more opportunities for unique compositions. Even our glamping accommodations are perfectly situated under Bortle 1 dark skies surrounded by fun astro-photography shooting locations and the amazing town of Terlingua.

big bend gallery

 
 

New Zealand

 
 
 
 

when & where?

South Island of New Zealand. We will be embarking and ending our trip in Christchurch.

March 13 - 21, 2026

We begin Wednesday March 11th in Adelaide and finish Monday April 20th in Adelaide at noon.

shooting locations:

  1. Mt Cook

  2. Lake Tekapo

  3. Lake Pukaki

  4. Queenstown

  5. Lake Hawea

  6. Castle Hill

acommodations

Large houses and hotels with single occupancy rooms.

logistics

We drive you! Pick up/drop off at airport along with driving for the duration of the trip. You are welcome to rent your own car for more freedom/flexibility.

You are responsible for all flights to and from New Zealand, we will coordinate with you pick up times at the airport.

workshop cost & payment t7erms

The tuition for this workshop is $7,500 with a non-refundable deposit of $1,500 to secure one of the limited spots on this small group photo adventure tour. The remaining total balance of the workshop is due 60 days before the workshop begins but you can pay the remaining balance any time. Alumni, veterans, and public servants (police & fire) please reach out for discount.

The Southern Milky Way over Mt Cook

difficulty

This astro + photography workshop is great for advanced beginners and all levels above! We will be covering the fundamentals of night photography; planning your shot, single exposure settings, light painting, etc. as we build into more advanced concepts like tracking, panoramas, and image blending! This workshop requires decent mobility and at times requires 2-3 miles of hiking with your camera gear on uneven surfaces.

what you will learn

Everything photography! We specialize in long exposure night photography shooting and editing techniques, however we have tons of opportunities to do landscape photography. We teach blue hour blending, star tracking, panoramas, timelapses, color theory, advanced noise and star reduction, and much more. We do edit sessions at our hotels/in restaurants and follow up the workshop with a custom editing video using the images we took.

The Large Magellanic Cloud. One of the jewels targets to capture in the Southern Hemisphere!

group size

This workshop is limited to 6 participants with 3 instructor guides: Derek Culver, Tom Rae, and Chris Terstegge. We like to keep our group sizes small (some workshops say 10:2 student to teacher ratio is “small”, which is ridiculous!) so we can give you lots of one-on-one instruction and tailor our lessons to your individual goals and needs. These trips are astro + photography learning based but we keep our learning environment relaxed, jovial, and full of personable people ready to make awesome memories together!

overview

Join several world class astro + photographers as we tour and teach you the art of night photography in one of the best world class locations in the Southern Hemisphere.

big bend gallery

 
 

hanksville

 

The Milky Way arching over the colorful “mars” like bentonite badlands of Hanksville- crazy dark skies and colorful landscapes make for unbelievable compositions.

 
 
 

when & where?

Hanksville, Utah

April 12 - 17, 2026

We begin Sunday April 12th around 4pm in Hanksville, Utah and finish Friday April 17th at 9am in Hanksville, Utah.

main shooting locations:

  1. Moonscape Overlook

  2. Factory Butte

  3. Bentonite Hills

  4. Goblin Valley

  5. Long Dong Silver

  6. Leprechaun Canyon

acommodations

We will be doing a mix of camping and staying at hotels (single occupancy) for a balance between an immersive astro experience and comfort. Camping allows us easier access to shooting astro at places like Moonscape Overlook, although camping isn’t required and we can help you book hotels for the camping nights if you desire more comfort- you will have to commute and drive at night though. Three nights in hotels, one night camping next to our shooting location with everything provided for you included dinner and breakfast. We will be eating at the restaurants in the park and at our hotel, where we will also do our editing sessions.

logistics

You are responsible for getting to and from Hanksville Once at the workshop it’s easy to arrange carpools to all our shooting adventures! No 4x4 required. Salt Lake City Airport is the closest main airport, with tons of flights and rental options with a beautiful drive down to Hanksville- Grand Junction and Moab are also great option that are a bit closer but more expensive. Often we can help arrange carpools between workshop guests. Please inquire if you need assistance with logistics!

workshop cost & payment terms

The tuition for this workshop is $4,200 with a non-refundable deposit of $1,000 to secure one of the limited spots on this small group photo adventure tour. The total is $4,500 for single occupancy rooming. The remaining total balance of the workshop is due 60 days before the workshop begins but you can pay the remaining balance any time. Alumni, veterans, and public servants (police & fire) please reach out for discount.

Vibrant colors captured during twilight and night at the Artist’s Palette

difficulty

This astro + photography workshop is great for all levels of photographers and adventurers; it is great for both beginners and more advanced photographers looking to learn night photography. We will be covering all the fundamentals of night photography; planning your shot, single exposure settings, light painting, etc. as we build into more advanced concepts like tracking, timelapses, and combining images. This workshop requires decent mobility and at times requires under a mile of hiking with your camera gear on uneven surfaces.

what you will learn

Everything photography! We specialize in long exposure night photography shooting and editing techniques, however we have tons of opportunities to do landscape photography. We teach blue hour blending, star tracking, panoramas, timelapses, color theory, advanced noise and star reduction, and much more. We do edit sessions at our hotels/in restaurants and follow up the workshop with a custom editing video using the images we took.

The Milky Way galactic core looming over the desert badlands near Zabriskie Point.

group size

This workshop is limited to 6 participants with 2 instructor guides. We like to keep our group sizes small (some workshops say 10:2 student to teacher ratio is “small”, which is ridiculous!) so we can give you lots of one-on-one instruction and tailor our lessons to your individual goals and needs. These trips are astro + photography learning based but we keep our learning environment relaxed, jovial, and full of personable people ready to make awesome memories together!

overview

Join several world class astro + photographers as we tour and teach you the art of night photography immersed in the geologic wonders of Death Valley and dark starry skies of the Mojave Desert. The clear desert climate, otherworldly geology, and lower latitude blesses us with a fantastic potion of night photography fun that will get you addicted!

Death Valley Gallery

 
 

Into the labyrinth

 

Ever been "cowboy camping”? One of the perks is waking up to this view at sunrise after shooting the Milky Way rising over Reflection Canyon! Yes we have the option of tents…

 
 
 

when & where?

Page, Arizona! On Lake Powell and around Page.

April 17 - 21, 2026

We begin Friday April 17th in Page, Arizona at 4pm and finish in Page, Arizona at 9am on Tuesday April 21st.

shooting locations:

  1. Alstrom Point

  2. Reflection Canyon

  3. Antelope Canyon

  4. Horseshoe Bend

  5. Emerald Sanctuary

  6. Several backcountry arches and beaches

acommodations

We will be camping in the backcountry on Lake Powell for two nights, with all gear and food provided. We will then be in a hotel and do our photo tours of antelope canyon and horseshoe bend, then we will camp again up at Alstrom Point with amazing views!

logistics

We handle all boating and 4x4 logistics during the trip and make accessing these incredible backcountry spots (well, Horseshoe bend is easy!) simple so you can focus your energy on enjoying the immense beauty and photography lessons. You are responsible for getting to and from Page, Arizona; if you fly into Page we are happy to pick up and drop you off at the Page Airport.

workshop cost & payment terms

The tuition for this workshop is $4,800 with a non-refundable deposit of $1,500 to secure one of the limited spots on this small group photo adventure tour. The remaining total balance of the workshop is due 60 days before the workshop begins but you can pay the remaining balance any time. Alumni, veterans, and public servants (police & fire) please reach out for discount.

The Milky Way galactic band rising over Lake Powell. This is steps away from our camp spot at Alstrom Point! We have easy access to shoot all phases of light and night time here. Sunrise is my favorite!

difficulty

This astro + photography workshop geared towards intermediate adventurers and photographers who seek an adventure photo trip immersed in stunning desert canyon backcountry, and are okay with forgoing comforts in exchange for a rewarding experience in nautre. This trip requires decent mobility and at times requires you to carry your camera gear 1.2 miles with 600 feet of elevation gain. You must be free of mobility issues and comfortable being in moderate proximity to heights and canyon overlooks.

what you will learn

Everything photography! We specialize in long exposure night photography shooting and editing techniques, however we have tons of opportunities to do landscape photography. We teach blue hour blending, star tracking, panoramas, color theory, advanced noise and star reduction, and much more. We do edit sessions at our hotels/in restaurants and follow up the workshop with a custom editing video using the images we took.

Emerald Sanctuary in the Back Country of Lake Powell. My favorite place to hang out during the day, eat lunch, and enjoy the emerald water and lurid orange sandstone canyon light up with warm light!

group size

This workshop is limited to 4 participants with 2 instructor guides. We like to keep our group sizes small (some workshops say 10:2 student to teacher ratio is “small”, which is ridiculous!) so we can give you lots of one-on-one instruction and tailor our lessons to your individual goals and needs. These trips are astro + photography learning based but we keep our learning environment relaxed, jovial, and full of personable people ready to make awesome memories together!

overview

Join several world class astro + photographers and our Navajo guides as we tour and teach you the art of night photography at some of the most stunning canyon vistas in the world! We take care of all the complex logistics so you may focus your energy on enjoying our immersive trip into the labyrinth of Lake Powell full of vibrant sandstone canyons, emerald, green waters, and the darkest night skies in Arizona.

Navajo Nights Gallery

 
 

navajo nights

 

The Milky Way galactic band rising over Coal Mine Canyon! We are the only photo tour authorized to camp on the rim here where we can shoot sunset, twilight, then wake up and shoot the Milky Way, sunrise, and twilight. The phases of light here are phenomenal!

 
 
 

when & where?

Navajo Nation, Arizona! Fly into Page then drive to Tuba City where we start and finish this workshop.

May 10 - 15, 2026.

We start at 5pm in Tuba City and end at 9am in Tuba City, Arizona.

shooting locations:

  1. Coal Mine Canyon

  2. Monument Valley

  3. Hunt’s Mesa

  4. Blue Canyon

acommodations

We do a mix of camping and hotels for an immersive yet comfortable experience. Exclusive camping with everything provided for you on the rim of Coal Mine Canyon, backcountry Navajo camp guides in Monument Valley, and hotels in Monument Valley and Page! There are hotel alternatives for our camping nights for those who prefer a bit more comfort, but you may have to bring your own car and commute to our shooting locations (as we camp right by them), please inquire!

logistics

We recommend flying into Page and renting a car, there are multiple daily flights between Phoenix and Page! We can provide all transportation for this workshop for a fee if you fly in/out of Page, please inquire!

The Milky Way galactic band rising over Coal Mine Canyon! We are the only photo tour authorized to camp on the rim here where we can shoot sunset, twilight, then wake up and shoot the Milky Way, sunrise, and twilight. The phases of light here are phenomenal!

difficulty

This astro + photography workshop is great for all levels of photographers and adventurers. It requires sensible mobility and at times requires a mile of hiking on uneven terrain with your camera gear. There are hotel accommodations for the 2 camping nights for those who prefer more comfort, please inquire.

what you will learn

Everything photography! We specialize in long exposure night photography shooting and editing techniques. We teach blue hour blending, star tracking, panoramas, color theory, advanced noise and star reduction, and much more! We do editing sessions at our hotels/in restaurants and follow up the workshop with a custom editing video using the images we took. These trips are astro + photography learning based but we keep our learning environment relaxed, jovial, and full of personable people ready to make awesome memories together!

overview

Join several world class astrophotographers and Navajo and Hopi guides as we tour you around and teach you how to capture to world class desert canyons with extremely dark skies on the Navajo and Hopi lands! We have exclusive access to camp right on the rim of Coal Mine Canyon, one of the most vibrantly colorful canyons in the world along with Navajo and Hopi guided tours to other locations. This tour covers the best and most iconic spots on the Navajo reservation as well as lesser-known gems that will leave an impression on your soul.

workshop cost & payment terms

The tuition for this workshop is $5,200 with a non-refundable deposit of $1,000 to secure one of the limited spots on this small group photo adventure tour. The remaining total balance of the workshop is due 60 days before the workshop begins. All payments are final and non-refundable to reserve your spot. Alunni disconuted cost is $4,500.

 
 

 

the jewels of kanab

an astrophotograophy adventure saga in Utah

Stargazing and learning astrophotography under the Milky Way, in the belly of a gigantic sand filled cave!

When and where?

June 6 - 11th Vermillion Cliffs and Escalante Wilderness, based out of an Airbnb in Kanab, Utah.

overview

Spend 5 nights with astrophotography experts Derek Culver and Andrew Imhoff exploring and capturing the backcountry geologic beauty and incredibly dark skies of the Vermillion Cliffs and Escalante Wilderness! We will be touring you around to the best spots around Kanab, at the best times, while teaching you the photography techniques and philosophies we use to capture detailed and colorful night scenes, and creating amazing memories with a group of like-minded photographers!

Otherworldly rock formations, sandstone cathedrals, vibrant bentonite badlands, and warm desert nights under the cosmos. Based out of a large house in Kanab, we’ll do a mix of editing sessions from our home base and camping out under the stars (everything provided for you) for a comfortable yet immersive photography experience. This workshop includes all 4x4 transportation required and accommodations as we will have one foot in comfort and one foot immersed in adventures exploring, capturing, and camping surrounded by the world’s best geology and dark skies!

Shooting Locations:

  1. Great Chamber,

  2. White Pocket

  3. Rainbow (Bentonite Hills)

  4. Toadstool Hoodoos

What you will learn:

We believe the best way to learn anything is to immerse yourself in it, and we’d like you to come join our world of astrophotography for a week of adventure, learning, and memories! We teach Astronomy basics, how the moon cycles work, how to plan your shots using apps & astronomy fundamentals, how to find compelling compositions, optimal camera settings, focusing your camera at night, light painting, star trackers, editing your night photos, Lightroom & Photoshop, how to capture timelapses (videos of the night sky!) and edit them together, and much more! This workshop is fantastic for all levels of astrophotographers and adventurers!

White Pocket is one of the most inspiring places on Earth! Massive and vibrant sandstone formations with unlimited compositions to shoot and the darkest skies imaginable! We will be camping right next to it with front row access during sunset, twilight, astro, and sunrise.

Itinerary

We meet in Kanab, Utah on Saturday June 6th at 4pm to begin our adventures and lessons and we end on the morning of Thursday June 11th at 9am in Kanab! We do a mix of camping and staying at the Airbnb (especially for cleaning up and our editing sessions) to stay fresh as well as immerse ourselves in the beauty.

what will you learn & difficulty

This workshop is great for beginner and experienced night photographers and adventurers alike! You must be able to hike on uneven surfaces for about 1-2 miles with some of your camera gear at night. We will be teaching fundamentals to night photography from planning your shot, focusing, and proper settings all the way to advanced techniques like blending images, using star trackers, and stacking images!

Lodging

We alternate between camping and our airbnb stay for a balanced experience of comfort and immersion! We have the Airbnb the whole week as a home base. Single occupancy rooms, and we use the Airbnb as a base for cleaning, resting, and our editing sessions and we 4x4 you out to all the incredible shooting and camping locations. We provide all the camping amenities you will need for the trip including comfortable and warm sleeping gear, starlink, charging station, water, and warm meals while out in remote areas.

Logistics

We provide all transportation once at the workshop, including navigating the tricky 4x4 roads to the amazing spots we will be photographing and camping at! Often times we can arrange carpool groups to and from the workshop that adds to the social dynamic of the workshop and saves on rental and gas costs. For this workshop we can actually arrange to shuttle you to and from the airport if you fly into Page for a transportation fee- Please reach out to us so we can assist you with logistics.

workshop cost & payment terms

The tuition for this workshop is $4,500 total, with a non-refundable deposit of $1,000 to reserve a spot. The remaining total balance of the workshop is due 2 months before the workshop starts. Alumni discounted cost is $3,750 total, with a $1,000 deposit to reserve a spot, but with the discount applied when the remaining workshop balance is collected! All payments are final and non-refundable to reserve your spot.

 

ITINERARY

Please email us with any questions- derek@blazingheavens.com

The workshop officially starts Saturday June 6th 4pm in Kanab and finishes on Thursday June 11th at 9am.

If you would like to see the full detailed itinerary you can email us. Once in Kanab, we’ve basically got you covered on everything :)

Saturday june 6th - Thursday June 11th

 

jewels of kanab

 

Chamber of Stars. The scale of this place will leave an impression on your soul! A sandy 4x4 road in the backcountry is well worth the journey.

 
 
 

when & where?

Kanab, Utah!

June 7 - 13, 2026.

We start at 5pm in Kanab, Utah on Sunday June 7th and end in Kanab at 9am on June 13th

acommodations

We do a mix of camping and hotels for an immersive yet comfortable experience. Exclusive camping with everything provided for you on the rim of Coal Mine Canyon, backcountry Navajo camp guides in Monument Valley, and hotels in Monument Valley and Page! There are hotel alternatives for our camping nights for those who prefer a bit more comfort, but you may have to bring your own car and commute to our shooting locations (as we camp right by them), please inquire!

logistics

We recommend flying into Page and renting a car, there are multiple daily flights between Phoenix and Page! We can provide all transportation for this workshop for a fee if you fly in/out of Page, please inquire!

shooting locations:

  1. Chamber of Stars

  2. White Pocket

  3. Toadstool Hoodoos

  4. Rainbow (Bentonite) Hills

The Galactic Core rising over the Rainbow Hills! Although enhanced with long exposure shots that were taken after a recent rainfall which also enhances the colors naturally, these hills are one of the most vibrant places in the Southwest and tucked away in an obvious but secret valley near Kanab.

difficulty

This astro + photography workshop is great for all levels of photographers and adventurers. It requires sensible mobility and at times requires a mile of hiking on uneven terrain with your camera gear. There are hotel accommodations for the 2 camping nights for those who prefer more comfort, please inquire.

what you will learn

Everything photography! We specialize in long exposure night photography shooting and editing techniques. We teach blue hour blending, star tracking, panoramas, color theory, advanced noise and star reduction, and much more! We do editing sessions at our hotels/in restaurants and follow up the workshop with a custom editing video using the images we took. These trips are astro + photography learning based but we keep our learning environment relaxed, jovial, and full of personable people ready to make awesome memories together!

overview

Join several world class astrophotographers and Navajo and Hopi guides as we tour you around and teach you how to capture to world class desert canyons with extremely dark skies on the Navajo and Hopi lands! We have exclusive access to camp right on the rim of Coal Mine Canyon, one of the most vibrantly colorful canyons in the world along with Navajo and Hopi guided tours to other locations. This tour covers the best and most iconic spots on the Navajo reservation as well as lesser-known gems that will leave an impression on your soul.

workshop cost & payment terms

The tuition for this workshop is $4,500 with a non-refundable deposit of $1,000 to secure one of the limited spots on this small group photo adventure tour. The Alumni price is $3,800 with a $1,000 deposit. The remaining total balance of the workshop is due 60 days before the workshop begins. All payments are final and non-refundable to reserve your spot.

 
 

weekend at white pocket

 
 
 
 

when & where?

Page, Arizona! We will be organizing out of Page.

May 15 - 17, 2026.

We start at 2pm in Page, Arizona on Friday May 15th and end on Sunday May 17th at noon.

shooting locations:

  1. White Pocket

  2. Rainbow Hills

acommodations

Camping with everything provided for you right at White Pocket.

logistics

We recommend flying or driving to Page as we can provide all transportation from there. Feel free to rent a 4x4 or bring your own and caravan out to White Pocket with us.

workshop cost & payment terms

The tuition for this workshop is $2,000 with a non-refundable deposit of $750to secure one of the limited spots on this small group photo adventure tour. The remaining total balance of the workshop is due 60 days before the workshop begins. Alunni, please reach out for a discount!

difficulty

This astro + photography workshop is great for all levels of photographers and adventurers. It requires decent mobility and at times requires under a mile of hiking with your camera gear. There are hotel accommodations for the 2 camping nights for those who prefer more comfort, please inquire.

what you will learn

Everything photography! We specialize in long exposure night photography shooting and editing techniques. We teach blue hour blending, star tracking, panoramas, color theory, advanced noise and star reduction, and much more! We do editing sessions at our hotels/in restaurants and follow up the workshop with a custom editing video using the images we took. These trips are astro + photography learning based but we keep our learning environment relaxed, jovial, and full of personable people ready to make awesome memories together!

overview

Join several world class astrophotographers and Navajo and Hopi guides as we tour you around and teach you how to capture to world class desert canyons with extremely dark skies on the Navajo Reservation! We have exclusive access to camp right on the rim of Coal Mine Canyon, one of the most vibrantly colorful canyons in the world. This tour covers the best and most iconic spots on the Navajo reservation as well as lesser known gems that will leave an impression on your soul.