Desert Southwest Photo Expedition

Night skies offer some of the most spectacular—and challenging—photo opportunities in nature. Join Photo Expedition Leader Court Whelan as he shares expert techniques for capturing the beauty of the aurora borealis, starlit skies, moonlight and more. From the best night photography gear and camera settings to using long exposures and crafting creative compositions, you’ll learn how to make the most of dark conditions, whether you're shooting the northern lights in Churchill, stars over desert canyons, or the Milky Way above Madagascar.

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.