Desert Southwest Photo Expedition

What happens when an Australian naturalist guide sets off to capture the wild beauty of the American West? Join Expedition Leader Matt Cornish for a photographic journey through Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho and Utah. From snow-covered wildlife in Yellowstone to towering red rock formations in Bryce Canyon and Arches, Matt shares photographic highlights from the trip, along with a few wild stories from the road! Learn about the gear he uses, his favorite shooting and editing techniques, and how he tackles conditions like harsh lighting and snow.

From the mile-deep chasm of the Grand Canyon to Bryce Canyon’s pink sandstone hoodoos, the landscapes of the American Southwest captivate photographers. Photo Expedition Leader Arthur Kampmann offers a virtual preview of our Desert Southwest Photo Expedition, which includes the remote (read: fewer tourists!) North Rim of the Grand Canyon, a helicopter flight over Zion National Park, opportunities to photograph desert wildlife like bighorn sheep and golden eagles, and astrophotography sessions under some of the country’s darkest night skies.

Whether you're taking the trip of a lifetime or just heading out for a long weekend in nature, you may be keen to capture memorable images of the landscapes and wildlife around you. Photo Expedition Leader Richard de Gouveia shares his tips for creating nature images that captivate and impress. He'll delve into techniques like adjusting shutter speed and mastering aperture, as well as cover composition rules and the significance of eye contact, using photos from his own portfolio of African wildlife like lions, leopards, elephants, gorillas and chimps.