FALL IN YELLOWSTONE & TETONS
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YELLOWSTONE & TETONS PHOTO WORKSHOP
October 25-30, 2026
NOW BOOKING FOR THIS FALL
Experience both Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Teton range in the course of a week to capture both wildlife and stunning landscapes. We will also be exploring black and white photography - in-camera, to capture timeless landscapes in these two incredibly beautiful playgrounds.
Explore the heart of Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons range aboard our private 15-passenger vans with plenty of room to spread out in this brand new workshop this Fall.
Two National Parks: Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Park & All Meals Included!
The focus of this workshop will be wildlife and fall landscapes with attention to shooting Black & White. We will especially be looking for active wildlife in the parks as well as photographing timeless black & white landscapes. So bring a big lens for wildlife (400-600mm range) and a mid-range lens (24-105/24-120) for landscapes, or rent one from our store here in West Yellowstone.
Join Christopher Balmer as he hosts this workshop and takes you on a photographic journey through Yellowstone. Christopher will also be instructing on how to master your camera throughout the workshop.
Highlights
Travel in our private 15-Passenger Vans - thru Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks.
Fall active wildlife & landscapes in Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Park.
Photographic specialized training to capture wildlife and landscapes with a special focus on timeless black and white photography in-camera.
All Meals Included!
Staying in West Yellowstone at Three Bear Lodge and in Jackson, WY at The Rockwell Inn!
Itinerary
SCHEDULE FOR THE WORKSHOP
October 25th-30th, 2026 Schedule
DAY 1 - October 25th, 2026 - Sunday
Check In: 4:00pm
Check in at Three Bear Lodge in West Yellowstone, MT – All rooms are Lodge Rooms
Classroom and Meet and Greet (5pm-6:30pm)
Class will include settings and techniques for shooting in-camera
Dinner - 6:30pm
Dinner downtown West Yellowstone
DAY 2 – October 26th, 2026 – Monday (Yellowstone)
Breakfast - 6:00/6:30am
Bfast in West Yellowstone
Park Tour #1 - Hayden Valley / Canyon* (Dependent upon Wildlife sightings)
Sunrise: 7:51am
Departing - 7:00 am We will depart Three Bear Lodge early in our own private vans and spend the day in the Park.
Class: Metering / Photographing in any Lighting Situation - (5pm - 6pm)
Reviewing the day, assisting with settings, and covering photographic skills to prepare for the next day.
Dinner - 6:30pm
Dinner downtown West Yellowstone
DAY 3 - October 27th, 2026 – Tuesday (Yellowstone)
Breakfast - 6:00/6:30am
Bfast in West Yellowstone
Park Tour #2 – Fishing Bridge / Yellowstone Lake Overlook * (Dependent upon Wildlife sightings)
Sunrise: 7:53am
Departing - 7:00 am We will depart Three Bear Lodge early in our own private vans and spend the day in the Park.
Class: Black and White Photography - (5 pm - 6:00 pm)
Focus on Black & White in-camera settings. Reviewing the day, assisting with settings, and covering photographic skills to prepare for the next day.
Dinner - 6:30pm
Dinner downtown West Yellowstone
DAY 4 - October 28th, 2026 – Wednesday (Yellowstone to Jackson)
Breakfast - 6:00/6:30am
Bfast in West Yellowstone
Park Tour #3 - Geyser Basins / Old Faithful * / South Entrance to Jackson
Sunrise: 7:54am
Departing / Check Out AFTER BREAKFAST – 7:30:ish am
We will depart Three Bear Lodge early in our own private vans and spend the day in the Park heading to South Entrance – then to Jackson.
Stopping in Geyser Basins and onward to Jackson through South Entrance – stopping at a few key spots along the way in the Tetons.
Check In: 4:00pm
Check in at The Rockwell Inn in Jackson, WY.
Downtime (4pm-5:30pm)
Get Settled In – Dinner Meet Time – 5:30pm
Dinner - 5:30pm
Dinner: Walking Distance to Hand Fired Pizza, Jackson, WY
DAY 5 – October 29th, 2026 – Thursday (Tetons)
Quick Breakfast - 6:00am
The Rockwell Inn – 2nd Floor Breakfast
Departing for Early Morning Shoot by 6:45am (at the latest)
Sunrise On The Tetons
Sunrise: 7:55am in Tetons
Wildlife: Early Morning
After Sunrise head to Gros Ventre / Star / Looking for local sightings.
Brunch in Jackson
Upon return to Jackson – stopping into the Bunnery for Brunch (between 11am-12pm)
Downtime (1pm-3:30pm)
Spend time in Jackson / Downtime
Afternoon Shoot (4 or 4:30pm)
Photography Shoot / Then to Sunset
Sunset On The Tetons
Sunset: 6:18pm in Tetons
Dinner - 7:30pm
Dinner: Walking Distance to The Bistro, Jackson, WY
Enjoy a great dining option on our last full day together.
DAY 6 – October 30th, 2026 – Friday (Tetons to West Yellowstone)
Breakfast - 6:00am
The Rockwell Inn – 2nd Floor Breakfast
Departing for Early Morning Shoot by 7:00am (at the latest)
Sunrise On The Tetons
Sunrise: 7:56am in Tetons
Wildlife: Early Morning
After Sunrise Looking for local sightings.
Back to Rockwell: Pack Up 10am
Check out by 11am
Check out 11am
Start Heading back to West Yellowstone
Dropping off guests back in West Yellowstone.
*Park Tour locations subject to change dependent upon inclement weather or preferred wildlife availability.
Logistics
Please arrive in West Yellowstone, Montana on October 25th. Check in at Three Bear Lodge in West Yellowstone, Montana.
We will have a meet and greet at 5pm in the conference room at Three Bear Lodge.
Guests will be transported back to West Yellowstone to retrieve their vehicles at end of workshop.
Additional Notes
Participants Need to be able to walk for short distances. Most stops will be a simple short walk from our vans.
Pricing
$4,295 PER PERSON
Based on Double Occupancy
October 25-30, 2026 - NOW BOOKING!
$4,295 per person
Based on Double Occupancy
Single Supplement +$300
(Single Traveler add $300)
Non-Photographer Guest -$250 Regular Rate
(Non Photographer Guest less $250 when attending with a regular paying guest)
$1,500 Non-Refundable Deposit
Balance Due July 25, 2026
Deposits and Balances please pay in cash or check.
CC will incur a 3.5% merchant processing fee.
Trip Includes:
Lodging throughout the photo tour workshop as outlined in Schedule - 5 nights of lodging
Meals included throughout workshop
Staying in West Yellowstone at Three Bear Lodge
Staying in Jackson, WY at The Rockwell Inn
If you arrive early you may be able to stay earlier or later but your package only includes the nights for the workshop.
Exclusive and private travel itinerary for Photo Adventure Workshops
Educational breakout sessions
Special Focus on Black & White In-Camera settings.
Trip Does NOT Include:
Travel to West Yellowstone
Any additional tours, activities etc. not expressly mentioned in the workshop.
Any additional nights accommodations that take place beyond the time frame of the workshop dates
Travel Insurance & Medical Insurance not included
Alcoholic beverages
Laundry / Hotel Services (laundry, room service, etc.)
Gratuities
October 25-30, 2026 - NOW BOOKING!!!
Two National Parks: Yellowstone National Park / Grand Teton National Park
Sunday thru Friday
$1,500 Non-Refundable Deposit
Balance Due July 25, 2026
Balances please pay in cash or check.
CC will incur a 3.5% merchant processing fee.
Join us for this Brand New Workshop - taking place in Fall of 2026!
Immerse yourself into the landscapes of Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park during a prime time for wildlife and landscapes captured through the beauty of timeless black & white.
Details
Skill Level
Beginner to Pro
Great Trip for Non-Photographers
Your Photographer / Guides
Christopher Balmer
Kevin Odette
What's Included
Lodging
Meals during workshop
All in-park entrance fees
Transportation while at the workshop
What's Not Included
Flights or transportation to West Yellowstone, Montana.
Any additional nights accommodations that take place beyond the time frame of the workshop dates
Alcoholic beverages
Any emergency services, if necessary.
What Should I Wear?
Warm clothes (think layers)
Layer: think about cooler temps in late Fall. Plan on this as tempertures are cool/cold in mornings and warm up during the day.
Hiking Boots or Trail Shoes (although, we won't be doing much hiking - temperatures can vary at this time of the year)
Warm Coat and Layers (mornings can be colder, warming up in the afternoon).
Hat
Gloves
Suggested Photo Gear
Wide Angle or Mid-range Lenses - for Landscapes
11-20mm / 18-55mm for Crop Sensor Cameras
14-30, 17-35mm 24-120, 24-105 for Full Frame Sensors
Telephoto for Wildlife
100-400, 150-600mm or 200-500mm (plan on a lens reaching to 400-600mm range)
Chargers and Batteries for Camera
(preferably extra batteries as they will become exhausted in the cold - just like we do)
Memory Cards, Memory Cards - yes - bring more than 1
Polarizer for the widest angle lens (Circular Polarize or Moose filters)
Rain Sleeve for your lenses.
Suggested Non-Photography Gear
Hot Hands (recommended by Katie) - these are hand warmers that you can put in your pockets and/or gloves. This may or may not be necessary for Fall, however, it's nice to have on cold mornings.
A computer to download your images at the end of the day (not necessary if you have a bazillion memory cards)
What is the Weather Like?
Lows overnight and in the morning can be 20°F.
Daytime averages in the Tetons range from mid 40°F to low 50°F.
Early mornings can range from 20°F to mid 30°F
Mornings can be cold in the park - sometimes 20° Fahrenheit range and then warming as the day progresses.
*Perfect Light Camera and The Yellowstone Camera Store is an authorized permittee of the National Park Service.
