Winter is a special time at Grand Canyon National Park. The summer crowds are long gone, leaving the South Rim to the hardy few willing to brave the chilly temperatures. The rewards for those willing to make the effort are many, especially for photographers in pursuit of dramatic compositions. The winter snowpack is exceptionally dazzling against the canyons red cliffs and azure sky. With the sun low in the southern sky the angled rays often make for an amazing spotlight effect on the frozen stone giants that populate the canyon.

During this skills-based workshop, participants will learn techniques to capture such moments on film or memory card. Classroom lectures on composition, lighting, manual camera settings and other pertinent topics will be punctuated with sunset and sunrise shoots at a variety of locations along the lofty South Rim. A tour of historic Kolb Studio to ponder the legacy of the Grand Canyon’s most famous resident photographers will provide a historical backdrop to the proceedings. Daily critique sessions will allow participants to improve their skills as the workshop progresses.

Participants provide their own camera equipment and will carpool to the various shooting locations on paved roads.