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The incredible Moab area including two very different National Parks awaits your exploration in this workshop revolving mostly around night photography. Arches National Park is home to more than 2000 stone arches along with countless sandstone pinnacles and large balancing rocks. The often-overlooked Canyonlands National Park is filled with canyons torn into the earth’s crust by the Colorado and Green Rivers and their tributaries. Join me and up to 7 other photographers as you learn and develop your skills as a night photographer.
Three Evenings Shooting Landscapes at Night
Three nights in the Moab area go by so quickly! During this workshop, you will learn everything you need to know about night landscape photography in some of the country’s most amazing settings! On the first night, we will head just south of Moab to get down some of the basics along with doing a little painting with light. For the next two nights, we will venture into Canyonlands and Arches National Parks to capture their surreal beauty both by sunset and by moonlight.
The majority of our shooting locations are within 500ft of the car with the exception of Mesa Arch. This is a half-mile round trip from the parking lot on a mostly paved trail.
Two Daytime Editing & Critique Sessions
Brian Leary’s technique is centered around achieving the best in-camera results possible, but that doesn’t mean editing doesn’t take place. The real learning happens in the review process. The morning after our first night of shooting I will walk you through my process in Adobe Lightroom Classic from import to export-and we will have an initial critique of our first night’s images. The day after our second night of shooting each participant will have a one-on-one session in Lightroom Classic to answer any individual questions and see how you’re progressing so far. Before we part ways on the last day we will get together again to address editing questions you may have and we will have a slideshow and critique of images you created during our excursion.
What's Included:
- Water and snacks while in the field
- Peace of mind that your teacher and guide (Brian Leary) personally knows the areas we will be visiting. I am also first aid certified and carry a full first aid kit at all times. My workshops are all fully and properly permitted by the National Parks I operate them within.
What's not Included:
- Hotel or Camping
- Meals
- Park Entrance Fees
- Transportation
Arches, Canyonlands Night Workshop FAQs
Is there a lot of hiking in this workshop?
This workshop doesn’t have long hikes. Most of our tour locations are close to where we park
our vehicles. A 0.7-mile loop hike on an easy trail to Mesa Arch is the longest. Sturdy shoes are reccomended.
What about bathroom stops?
Where do we stay?
Moab has a lot of hotels and camping nearby. Accommodation is not included in this workshop
and you are welcome to stay wherever you like. Although it is not required, we will have a block of rooms set aside at a local hotel for those who would like to stay there.
What about food?
Although there will be water and snacks during our outings, meals are not included in this
workshop. We’ll have a list of excellent restaurants we can recommend.
What photography skills do I need?
This workshop is made for photographers of all skill levels. Everyone from beginners to
professionals will be able to learn something from this workshop. Please contact us with questions about your gear.
What is the best way to get to Moab?
The closest major airports are Salt Lake City (SLC) about 5 hours away and Las Vegas (LAS)
about 8 hours away. If you are looking to make your trip a longer adventure, flying into Salt Lake
City and out of Las Vegas will allow you to pass through all 5 of the national parks in Utah in
one trip. More information and ideas for your side trips after a deposit has been made.
