


I am an authorized CUA permit holder of the National Park Service and conduct my workshops based on the permit’s guidelines.












We will be at our locations photographing just before sunrise and ending our day just after sunset. During our travel days between parks, we will do that mid-day.
During mid-day when we are not traveling and when the light isn’t great we will be taking a break for a few hours to recharge batteries, download images, and rest up for the evening sessions.
However we are ultimately at the mercy of Mother Nature and I will be diligently studying weather forecasts during our time together with the numerous weather resources I always use when planning for the best light.
So our day-to-day schedule is absolutely always subject to change immensely based on the light/photography potential on any given day, thus this itinerary is intentionally planned to be extremely loose and variable during our time together.
There have been numerous times on my workshops where we ended up not taking the scheduled mid-day break to instead chase the light. And our efforts were always rewarded with amazing photographs...
So in other words, be prepared for the unexpected!
We will meet at 4pm then head out into the park to photograph though sunset which is at approx. 8:28pm.
We will head out for our morning shoot and arrive to our location before sunrise which is at approx. 6:15am and stay out photographing till around 10am or so. We will then take a break and meet up again at approx. 4pm for our sunset shoot. Sunset is at approx. 8:28pm.
We will head out for our morning shoot and arrive to our location before sunrise which is at approx. 6:15am and stay out photographing till around 9am or so. Following our morning shoot we'll leave our hotel in Capitol Reef and head out to Bryce Canyon.
We will meet at 4pm then head out into the park to photograph though sunset which is at approx. 8:28pm.
We will be at our sunrise location before sunrise which is at approx. 6:19am and photograph till approx. 10am. From 10am to approx 4pm we will take a break, meeting back up around 4pm for sunset shoot. Sunset is at approx. 8:29pm
We will head out for our sunrise shoot and end morning session around 9am. We will then check out of our hotels and make our way to Moab.
We will meet at xxxxx4pm then head out into the park to photograph though sunset which is at approx. 8:27pm
We will be at our sunrise location before sunrise which is at approx. 6:19am and photograph till approx. 10am. From 10am to approx 4pm we will take a break, meeting back up around 4pm for sunset shoot. Sunset is at approx. 8:27pm
Workshop ends Saturday evening, allowing you to schedule flights anytime on Sunday May 21.

Here is the best airport option:
Salt Lake City Airport in Utah: This is a 3.5hr drive to Capitol Reef where we will be starting the workshop and a 4.5hr drive back from Zion where we end the workshop.
Schedule your flights accordingly so you arrive in Torrey, Utah in time for the start of the workshop at 4pm on Sunday, May 14th.
These are the hotels that are HIGHLY SUGGESTED you make your reservations for to keep everyone together. There are no group rates, so be sure to use your AAA card for discounts.
Nights of May 14 & 15 in Capitol Reef: Red Sands Hotel & Spa.
Nights of May 16 & 17, Bryce Canyon: Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn
Nights of May 18, 19, 20, Arches & Canyonlands: La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham
A complete list of What to Bring will be provided. This list will mention required and suggested items regarding camera equipment and clothing.
Weather: These are the average high and low temps in mid-May during the workshop.
Capitol Reef: 74F and 48F
Bryce Canyon: 64F and 37F
Arches & Canyonlands: 77F and 47F
You'll need your own car during the workshop to drive between parks, but we will carpool once we are at the parks to make it easier for us for parking.
It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to purchase quality travel insurance.
Some companies allow for the purchase of Cancel for Any Reason Coverage that expands the list of reasons for your canceling to include things such as sudden work or family obligation and even a simple change of mind.
















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Photography has always been a huge part of my life starting at the age of 12 when I had my own black & white chemical darkroom. That early interest launched a full-time professional photography career that began in 1990 and continues today.
For the first 17 years of my career I was a photojournalist based in New England. I am a digital photography pioneer and began teaching digital photography to photojournalists in the late 90’s, helping bring digital cameras to two different newspapers. I was awarded the 2003 New England Press Associations Photographer of the Year award for my work at the Cape Cod Times. During my time as a photojournalist, I also photographed weddings & portraits, as well as corporate & commercial assignments.
In 2006 I decided to leave all of that behind and move West, where I am now a fine art landscape & nature photographer, educator, and publisher. In addition, I also accept select luxury resort & architectural photography assignments.
I teach numerous field & classroom workshops throughout the year as well as online courses and I provide occasional free online webinars. You may have already seen my videos for software companies such as Skylum and ON1. My passion for sharing and teaching what I have learned during my long career is evident in my down-to-earth and encouraging approach with my clients.
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