West Yellowstone - MONTANA / Workshop
Experience Yellowstone National Park in a completely different light. Geysers, geological mysteries and the wildlife of Yellowstone are waiting to be photographed in this winter wonderland. Explore the heart of Yellowstone on a snow coach or bomber and see what you've been missing.
NEW THIS YEAR - 3 Days in the PARK
The focus of this workshop will be winter landscapes and how to compose and expose them correctly. Although, we will be looking for Bison, Fox, Coyotes, Wolves and especially our friends the Bobcats throughout the workshop. So bring a big lens or rent one from our store here in West Yellowstone.
Immerse yourself into the landscapes of Yellowstone National Park in the magical time of the winter months. The experience alone is worth the journey.
The massive strength and endurance of the American Bison is apparent in his stride along with his ever watchful eyes.
Wonder. The only way to describe what you will encounter in Yellowstone in winter. Climb aboard as you are carried into the heart of the park to photograph the unique vistas and wildlife that populate America's first national park. Both pristine and rugged at the same time - you'll see Yellowstone unlike you've ever seen it before.
“Oversnow transportation in Yellowstone National Park described on this website conducted by See Yellowstone Alpen Guides. See Yellowstone Alpen Guides is an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service.”
*Perfect Light Camera and The Yellowstone Camera Store is an authorized permittee of the National Park Service..
Dates
February 14 - 18, 2023 - NOW BOOKING!!
NOW! THREE Days in the PARK!!!
Tuesday thru Saturday
$1,895 per person
Payment in Full at Registration
Balances please pay in cash or check.
CC will incur a 3.5% merchant processing fee.
February 8 - 11, 2022 - SOLD OUT
Tuesday thru Friday
February 11 - 14, 2022 - SOLD OUT
Friday thru Monday
February 10 - 13, 2021 - SOLD OUT
Tuesday thru Saturday
February 16 - 19, 2021 - SOLD OUT Saturday thru Wednesday
SCHEDULE FOR THE WORKSHOP
February 14th-18th, 2023 Schedule
February 14th, 2023
Check in at Three Bear Lodge in West Yellowstone, MT
Classroom and Meet and Greet (3pm-5pm)
with Practical Shooting Skills
February 15th, 2023
Breakfast - 6:30am Three Bear Lodge Restaurant Departing - 7:00am We will depart Three Bear Lodge early on our own private snow coaches and spend the day in the Park.
That evening we will spend an hour reviewing the day, assisting with settings, and covering photographic skills to prepare for the next day.
February 16th, 2023
Breakfast - 6:30am Three Bear Lodge Restaurant Departing - 7:00am We will depart Three Bear Lodge early on our own private snow coaches and spend the day in the Park.
That evening we will spend an hour reviewing the day, assisting with settings, and covering questions and skills to prepare for the next day.
February 17th, 2023
Breakfast - 6:30am Three Bear Lodge Restaurant Departing - 7:00am We will depart Three Bear Lodge early on our own private snow coaches and spend one last great day in the Park.
Photographic Skills class covering any remaining areas as needed.
Evening dinner together.
February 18th, 2023
Breakfast & Check Out
Details
Skill Level
Beginner to Pro
Great Trip for Non-Photographers
Your Photographer / Guides
Christopher Balmer
Harold Klein
Kevin Odette
What's Included
Lodging
All in-park entrance fees
Transportation while at the workshop
What's Not Included
Flights or transportation to West Yellowstone, Montana.
Meals (with exception of those noted above)
Suggested Gratuities are: $20 / Day per Person for Guide
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)
Snow Boots (taller waterproof boot preferred, but not necessary)
Snow Pants
Warm Coat and Layers
Hat
Gloves
Did I say layers - you'll want to plan on this as sometimes it warms up during the day.
Suggested Photo Gear
Wide Angle Lenses - for Landscapes
(11-20mm for Crop Sensor Cameras / 17-35mm for Full Frame Sensors)
Telephoto for Wildlife
(150-600mm or 200-500mm or even an 18-400mm)
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 (we prefer the Moose filters)
Tripod - yes, you're doing landscapes - bring it!
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.
Shoe spikes/traction cleats
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?
Winter wonderland – it can snow quite a bit. Plan on layering as it can warm up in the day or be snowy and cold.
