DAYS 1, 2 + 3  |  CANYONLANDS and ARCHES National Parks
I'll meet your midday flight into Grand Junction, Colorado, and following lunch and a 'digital orientation' we'll head for Moab via the Colorado National Monument. We'll then shoot along the Colorado River and detour into Castle Valley for 'Monument Valleyesque' mesas. Onto Moab for a late light visit to Arches National Park if time permits.
At dawn on Day 2  we'll be in Arches National Park, then for two days we’ll photo-explore the highlights of both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Early and late light is essential, and the short hike for the last light on Delicate Arch will be most worthwhile. Dawn at Mesa Arch in Canyonlands is also outstanding and you'll shoot the classic sunrise image there too.
MOAB, 3 nights

DAYS 4 + 5  |  MONUMENT VALLEY
We’ll ‘mop-up’ around Moab photographically speaking this morning, and then depart toward Monument Valley. On south via Wilson Arch, and the 'Goosenecks' of San Juan State Park, and lastly, the classic highway and Monument Valley scene as the light fades.
On Day 5 our photography will commence at dawn with the classic Mittens view. For the remainder of the day you will be guided around Monument Valley by a local Navajo and myself, and record many classic scenes taking our time get the very best from each situation.
Near MONUMENT VALLEY, 2 nights

DAY 6  |  ANTELOPE CANYON and LAKE POWELL
We'll be at the Mittens once more as they are touched by the first light, then following breakfast we'll make our way to Page via Antelope Canyon. We'll take a short 4-wheel-drive to the legendary canyon, and once there, and armed with a tripod, you'll enjoy creating some classic ‘rippling rock’ compositions. Throughout our time in the colorful canyon the light and soft shadows will caress the walls and create ever-changing photo challenges. On to Page, and the late light on Lake Powell, and Lone Rock.
PAGE, 1 night

DAY 7  |  BRYCE CANYON National Park
On Day 7 we'll frame the classic Horseshoe Bend image at dawn, and shoot around Wahweap Bay on Lake Powell as we head for Bryce Canyon. Red Canyon is very photogenic, and erm, red! We'll be on the Bryce Canyon rim at sunset for side lighting on the colorful pinnacles.
Near BRYCE NATIONAL PARK, 1 night

DAYS 8 + 9  |  ZION National Park
On Day 3 we'll start the day back at the canyon rim, then following breakfast we'll venture into the canyon, snow and ice permitting, for slow ambles among the pinnacles and many, many absorbing images. We'll then set off in the direction of Zion National Park and shoot in Red Canyon once more. Then as we descend Zion Park Boulevard Checkerboard Mesa plus a variety of 'swirling rock' patterns will be among our photography subjects . . this a great opportunity for some creative macro shots.
On Day 9 we'll capture the first light on peaks such as Towers of the Virgin, East and West temples, plus Bridge Mountain and more before returning to Springdale for breakfast. We'll then spend much of the day in Zion canyon utilizing the shuttle service along the Floor Of The Valley Road to access the Court of the Patriarchs, the Virgin River, the Temple of Sinawava, Emerald Pools, Weeping Wall, and much, much more. There are several trails that 'anyone' can do, and others that go to 'great heights' should you wish to break off from the group for a while. being winter, access to the trails will be dependent upon the amount of snowfall the canyon has had. Sunset will be the last light on Watchman Peak.
SPRINGDALE, 2 nights

DAY 10  |  Flights Home
After early light photography and breakfast, you'll be at the St. George airport in good time for your flight. Please arrange your departing flight for 12:30 pm onwards.