2023 GRAND TETONS SPRING WILDFLOWERS ROAD SIDE ADVENTURE

June 10-14, 2023 | Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Grand Tetons National Park during spring flowers can be a magical time in the park.
'Touch of Color' | Springtime Grand Teton National Park

2023 Grand Teton National Park Roadside Adventure & Tour | Yellowstone National Park Workshop

A classic view of the Grand Tetons from Schwabacher Landing. This very popular location casts a stunning reflection of the Tetons in front of you.
'Purple Haze' | Schwabacher Landing | Grand Teton National Park

Driving out of Jackson Hole Wyoming and seeing the snowcapped Grand Tetons in front of you is awe inspiring no matter how many times you see it. It truly begs to be photographed and added to your photo library. Our Grand Tetons Flower Road Side Adventure will take you to some of the most epic locations in the park. From the spring flowers to where Ansel Adams stood and photographed his famous "Tetons and Snake River" photography piece, our Grand Tetons Road Side Adventure has it all. Additionally, wildlife is common where we can often see and photograph moose, buffalo, grizzly bears, elk, and more. We will also explore and photograph the still waters of Schwabacher landing and the famous barns of the "Mormon Row". Throughout the entire trip we will make sure that you will be in the prime spot to capture the majestic beauty the Grand Tetons has to offer.


Additionally, during our visit at the Grand Tetons we will also explore the first National park in the United States, the Yellowstone National Park that was established in 1872. Yellowstone provides beautiful landscapes along with its abundant wildlife throughout the park which will provide an incredible photography experience. From grizzly bears that roam thru the park to the Grand Prismatic there will be photo opportunities around every corner.


Workshop Information

Purple Lupine wildflowers fill meadow along a old wooden fence in Grand Tetons. Different hues of brightly colored Lupins is the first signs of spring.
'Lupine Lover' | Grand Teton National Park Photos

Group Size: Limited to 10 people

Cost: $1,595

Deposit: 50% deposit due at the time of registration which can be completed at the bottom of this page.

Included: Permits, Guiding, and as much laughter as possible, and our wealth of photography knowledge making sure we put everyone in the best possible locations for light and compositions to capture their own stunning images.

Hotel: We have reserved a group of rooms at the The 49'er Inn and Suites 330 W Pearl Ave, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, 83001. When calling to make your reservations, 307-733-7550, please inform them that you are with Light Chasing Photo Tours. This will insure a guarantee room for your trip.

Not Included: Lodging, airfare, meals.

Booking: The workshop will need to be paid in full 90 days prior to the day the workshop begins. Refunds are not available after the 90 day mark unless we can find another person to fill your spot.


Workshop Instructors

Led by Joe Garza and Nick Selway, this incredible Light Chasing Photo Tours Workshop is one you don't want to miss. Both Joe and Nick are professional landscape and nature photographers with years of experience leading workshops and helping individuals at all levels enhance their photography skills. (See bios below)

Joe and Nick create a relaxed, fun environment where you feel comfortable asking questions about your camera gear, settings, techniques, and composition so you can bring your photography skills to the next level. Workshops are a great opportunity to learn as the guided photography tour will bring you right to the best locations and sites so you can focus on your photography and taking in the breathtaking views that will surround you. We hope you'll sign up so we can hit the ground with you in one of our upcoming workshops! Feel free to contact Joe directly with any questions.

Grand Teton mountains covered in snow with large fluffy clouds pass around them. Jagged peaks poke thru the clouds making this a dramatic scene.
'Mighty Kings' | Grand Teton National Park

Photography Adventure Schedule

The adventure will begin on June 10th and we will be meeting at "The 49'er Inn Suites Hotel" by 3pm. From there we will be checking in to our rooms and getting our camera gear ready so we can quickly head out and shoot our first sunset of the trip. However, before we take off for the first time, we will have a meeting downstairs in the lobby at 4:45pm to introduce ourselves to everyone and answer any questions before heading out.

We will be shooting sunrise and sunset daily and if the weather is in our favor we can also shoot later into each morning. Then, after each morning, we can head back to the hotel to rest and grab some breakfast.

Every day we will be shooting different locations in Grand Tetons and Yellowstone depending on weather conditions and what areas look the best for spring flowers. Specifically, the Grand Tetons are known for an abundance of wildlife, so we will have great opportunities to photograph Moose, Bears, Bison, Foxes, Elk, and Owls throughout the trip.

Photography Tour will end on June 14th after we shoot sunrise.


Lodging Information

We have reserved a group of rooms at the The 49'er Inn and Suites 330 W Pearl Ave, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, 83001. When calling to make your reservations, 307-733-7550, please inform them that you are with Light Chasing Photo Tours. This will insure a guarantee room for your trip.

Amenities: Brand New Indoor Pool and Hot tub, Complimentary breakfast, free high speed internet, free parking.


Travel & Transportation

The nearest airport is in Jackson Hole Airport which is a 10 min drive to the hotel. For transportation from airport to hotel and back you can easily use a cab or ride share/Uber.

We will have SUVs to take everyone from the hotel to our shooting locations each day. You do not need to rent a car unless you plan on going out and about outside of workshop hours.


Recommended Camera Gear

Brightly colored stones sparkle in crystal clear waters in Jackson Lake in the Grand Tetons. Water reflections bounce off the rocks creating abstract views.
'Fruity Pebbles' | Jackson Lake | Grand Teton National Park

Camera gear recommended but not limited to:

  • DSLR or mirrorless camera
  • Recommended lens 16-35mm, 24-70mm,70-200mm,100-400mm, macro lens, if desired
  • Solid tripod with ballhead
  • Remote shutter release
  • Filters (Circular Polarizing Filter, Graduated ND Filters and Solid ND filters for long exposures)
  • Memory Cards
  • Extra camera batteries
  • Lens cloths, rocket blower, etc.


Instruction Provided During the Workshop Includes:

  • A spring photography tour and Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
  • Shooting in manual mode (Shutter speed, aperture, ISO, depth of field)
  • Lens selection for composition and lighting
  • Creating stunning compositions (rule of thirds and simplicity)
  • Finding foreground elements
  • Creating intimate, abstract images
  • Capturing grand landscape photos
  • Creating panoramic images
  • Filters - how and when to use them
  • Technical tools (e.g. bracketing, focus stacking, histogram usage)



2023 GRAND TETONS SPRING WILDFLOWERS ROAD SIDE ADVENTURE



Cancellation Policy

We reserve the right to cancel the workshop if minimum participants are not met or in the event of an emergency. If a cancellation does occur, participants me either use the fee towards a future workshop or receive a full refund. We are not responsible for travel expenses and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance to cover such costs.



THE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP INSTRUCTORS

JOE GARZA

Born and raised in Westland, Michigan, Joe has always had a passion for photography. It started while serving in the United States Navy in the early 90's when his travels brought him all over the world. He was able to turn his passion into his profession and continues to focus on bringing you amazing images through his collection of images from National Parks, Hawaii, and the U.S. from the east coast lighthouses, Colorado mountains, and canyons and deserts across the southwest. Joe resides in Madison, Wisconsin with with his 3 children.






NICK SELWAY

Born and raised in Lake Stevens, Washington along the Northern Cascade Mountains, he grew a profound appreciation for the natural world at a young age. He spent his childhood traveling and exploring the Pacific Northwest with his family as his love for mother nature grew. He has been photographing for the last 18 years. He'd lived in Kailua Kona, Big Island of Hawaii for the last 14 years where he ran 2 photography galleries "Lava Light Galleries" and did photo tours to the volcano and around the island. In 2018 Nick moved with his beautiful wife Sarah Buzzetti and embarked on a new journey his lifelong dream by opening his very own photography gallery on June 1st, 2018 located on main street in Breckenridge, Colorado. He currently travels up to 150 days a year photographing mother nature’s beauty and teaching a variety of photography workshops.