REDFISH LAKE - IDAHO

Feb 1
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Updated: Feb 12

Redfish Lake / Stanley - IDAHO / Workshop

September 30 - October 4, 2026

NOW BOOKING!

Experience the dark skies reserve of Central Idaho, capturing the depth of the Milky Way through astrophotography at night. During the day, the Sawtooth range provides a multitude of possibilities for memorable landscapes. Redfish Lake and Stanley, Idaho provide the setting for this photographic journey.

Enter into a vast playground where mornings refresh and welcome you with a crisp autumn breath of mountain air. Rising from the valley floor, the Sawtooth range scrapes the sky with its craggy, jagged peaks. Here you will rediscover the artist, the poet, and perhaps the adventurer within you that finds oneself beckoned to grasp the indescribable majestic presence of a land full of memory.

Immerse yourself into the landscapes of the Sawtooth range in Central Idaho. Here, you'll find an adventure worth the journey!

Exploring the surrounding landscapes held together by mountain, rivers and lakes – you’ll come to see why we never tire of returning to Redfish Lake, Stanley, Idaho, the Sawtooth range and the Salmon River that winds through these canyon walls.

Meander down a creek side stream, swollen with brisk mountain water, capturing moment after moment of a beauty that reminds us to slow down and treasure what is right before our eyes. Stop in for breakfast at one of the best bakeries you’ll ever enjoy. Gather around the table with others who cherish capturing moments in time, learning from one another as well as our dedicated instructors. This photo tour is filled with beautiful mountain vistas, capturing the Sawtooths, Stanley Lake, Redfish Lake and Little Redfish.

Join us this Fall as we transport you through the very best landscape, macro and astro photographic opportunities in the Northwest at Redfish Lake Lodge, Redfish, Idaho on a photo tour you will never forget.

Highlights

Beautiful landscapes amongst the Sawtooth Region of Idaho.
Night skies shoots and turtorials - utilizing the Sawtooths as a foreground for astro photography. Redfish and Stanley Lakes are the United States first Dark Skies Reserve.
Amazing night skies photography!
Sunrise and sunsets along the shores of Redfish and Stanley Lakes, Idado.
Stay in beautiful cabins in the heart of the Sawtooth basin overlooking Stanley, Idaho.

Itinerary: SEPT 30 - OCT 4, 2026

DAY 1: 30 Sept- ARRIVAL IN STANLEY, IDAHO

4:00pm Check in at Triangle C Cabins in Stanley. Check in and Get situated.

5:00pm Meet and Greet at Triangle C Cabin. Main meeting room.

Go over the weeks plans.

6:00pm Dinner in Stanley

DAY 2: 1 Oct - LITTLE REDFISH

6:00am Rise & Shine

6:45am - 7:45am Little Redfish - Using Foreground in Landscape

8:00am-9:00am Breakfast in Stanley / Stanley Baking Company

11:00am-1:00pm Cabins: Instruction - Metering / Histograms

2:00pm-3:30pm Shooting in Mid Day Light

5:00pm-6:15pm Dinner in Stanley

8:30pm-10:30pm Nightskies Shoot: Hands on Instruction

DAY 3: 2 Oct - STANLEY LAKE

6:00am Rise & Shine

6:30am - 9:00am Morning Shoot at Stanley Lake

9:00am-10:00am Breakfast in Stanley / Stanley Baking Company

11:00am-12:00pm Cabins: Instruction - Class

3:00pm-4:30pm TBD

5:00pm-6:00pm Pizza in Stanley

6:30pm-8:30pm Sunset at Redfish Lake

DAY 4: 3 Oct - FISHHOOK

6:00am Rise & Shine

7:00am-8:00am Breakfast in Stanley / Stanley Baking Company

8:30am-10:00am Fishhook Creek: Hands on Instruction

12:30pm-2:30pm Macro Discussion / or Downtime

3:00pm-4:30pm TBD

5:00pm-9:00pm Sunset in Redfish / Astro Shoot at Stanley Lake

DAY 5: 4 Oct - REFLECTIONS

7:30am Photographing around Redfish Lake

10:00am Check out and Good bye!

Logistics

Please arrive in Stanley, Idaho and find us at the Triangle C Cabins at the end of town.

Check in is at 4pm on Monday

September 30, 2026.

We will have a meet and greet following check in.

Lodging is included in the workshop fee.

Meals are not included.

You may bring your own food, if necessary, as there are refrigerators and appliances for cooking in both of the lodge buildings.

However, we will be going out to eat breakfasts at Stanley Baking Company most mornings.

We will also have dinner in Stanley most evenings.

Most of our photography locations are just off of the road or with short walks down by the creeks or around the beach areas of the lakes.

The above itinerary may change due to weather or as conditions render one location to be better for shooting at any given time, so please be flexible with our locations as we adapt to the lighting conditions available.

Additional Notes

Participants Need to be able to hike at least a 1/2 mile in dirt or sand.

Though not difficult, participants will need to be able to walk along creekside trails and carry their own gear.

Pricing

$2,495 Per Guest

(Cost is based on Cabin Choice: See Below)

September 30 - Oct 4, 2026 - NOW BOOKING!!

NEW LODGING - Triangle C Cabins in Stanley, Idaho

Wednesday - Sunday

Cost: See Below

Rates this year are $2,495/guest + Upgrades to Cabin

Below are the available cabins and the additional rate/room.

Triangle A Lodge

King Size Bed - 2 Paying Guests OPEN

(Ground Floor / Shared Bathroom) - Triangle A Cabin

King Size Bed - 2 Paying Guests OPEN

(Ground Floor / Shared Bathroom) - Triangle A Cabin

Queen Bedroom - 1 Guest OPEN

(Upper Floor / Shared Bathroom) - Triangle A Cabin

Queen Bedroom - 1 Guest OPEN

(Upper Floor / Shared Bathroom) - Triangle A Cabin

Triangle C Lodge

Two Queen Bedroom: + $450 - Great for 2 Guests /

2+ Paying Guests: Big Room - Private Bathroom! - - ROOM SOLD

(Private Bathroom / Great for 2 or more Friends to Share)

Master Suite #1: + $1,000 - ROOM SOLD

2 Paying Guests: Mstr Suite

(Private Bathroom / Walk-In Shower) - Triangle C Lodge

Master Suite #2: + $1,000 - ROOM SOLD

2 Paying Guests: Mstr Suite

(Private Bathroom / Walk-In Shower) - Triangle C Lodge

Queen Bedroom: + $250 - ROOM SOLD

(Private Bathroom) - Triangle C Lodge

$1,000 Deposit

Balance Due June 21, 2026

Deposits and Balances please pay in cash or check.

Deposit is non-refundable.

CC will incur a 3.5% merchant processing fee.

Checks can be written to: "Perfect Light LLC"

Trip Includes:

Lodging throughout the workshops as outlined above. If you arrive early you may be able to stay earlier or later but your package only includes the nights for the workshop.
4 nights lodging in Private Cabin rooms
Daily classes and hands on instruction

Trip Does NOT Include:

Flights or transportation to Stanley, Idaho - Triangle C Cabins.
Meals, drinks, and snacks.
Alcoholic beverages
Airline Fees / Insurance / Passports / Personal Expenses
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
Any emergency services, if necessary.