The lofty overlooks along park’s South Rim provide spectacular photographic opportunities, especially as summer crests and the scenery is augmented by sensational cloud buildups. Late afternoon storms are the norm, bringing with them dramatic skies, lightning, and the occasional rainbow. The challenge is to turn great views into great images. During this workshop, participants will learn how to compose scenes for the "wow" effect and to work with varied natural light to create vibrant images.

Classroom lectures on composition, lighting, manual camera settings, and other pertinent topics will be punctuated with numerous shoots at a variety of stellar locations. 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 game as the workshop progresses. Note: Participants provide their own camera equipment, and will carpool to the various shooting locations on paved roads.