Washington Fall Photography Workshop: Larches and Fall Colors

4 Days, 3 Nights | Small Group | North Cascades | Physical Level : Intermediate | $2,495 | See Dates Below

October 2 - 5 | 2026 | 4 Days, 3 Nights

October 7 - 10 | 2026 | 4 Days, 3 Nights

Your Pacific Northwest fall color photography adventure starts here.

Master Landscape Photography Amid the Autumn Splendor of the Pacific Northwest

Join our professional Washington Fall Colors photography workshop for an immersive experience capturing the most spectacular autumn foliage and rugged alpine peaks in the United States. This field-based photography tour is designed for photographers looking to master golden hour composition, vibrant forest exposures, and advanced post-processing of dramatic Northwest landscapes.

Featured Photography Locations:

• The North Cascades Highway (SR-20): Capture the world’s most dramatic displays of golden alpine subalpine larches contrasting against jagged, snow-dusted granite peaks and deep turquoise reservoirs like Diablo Lake.

• Mount Baker & Artist Point: Explore high-alpine ridges, fiery red huckleberry meadows, and mirror-like mountain tarns reflecting towering glaciers.

• Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest: Photograph the unique transition zone of the Cascade Mountains, capturing fiery vine maples tucked into deep-green pine forests and golden cottonwoods lining rushing riverbanks.

Workshop Highlights & Logistics:

• Chasing the Golden Season: We coordinate our shooting schedule around peak larch transformation, including sunrise at Washington Pass to ensure participants capture the brilliant, backlit "glow" unique to these high-altitude golden conifers.

• Peak Alpine Accommodations: Participants will stay in two hand-picked mountain lodges, one featuring the rustic charm of the historic mountain town of Winthrop and a second situated deep in the forest for immediate, early-morning access to alpine trailheads.

• Post-Processing & Critique: Midday sessions focus on a professional digital workflow. We cover Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop techniques specifically tailored for autumn hues, dynamic range management in dark forests, and portfolio development.

Who This Landscape Photography Workshop Is Perfect For

• Beginner to pro photographers

• DSLR, mirrorless, compact, or iPhone shooters

• Travelers who want a safe, guided way to experience the Utah desert

What’s Included

• Transportation from Seatac airport and Seattle

• Double occupancy accommodation

• Desert photography instruction

• Professional photographer / photo workshop leader

• Post-processing lessons in Lightroom

• Private guide + private driver

• All breakfasts + snacks and coffee

• Park entry fees

• Photo walks + daily discussions

4-Day Washington Fall Photography Workshop Itinerary

Day 1 – Las Vegas → St George

Pickup in Las Vegas, I drive everyone to our first stop, St George. We will have a short introduction meeting, then sunset photography session at a nearby state park.

Day 2 – St George → Bryce Canyon

We drive to Bryce Canyon, with a sunset session in the park.

Day 3 – Bryce Canyon Sunrise

Sunrise photography session in Bryce Canyon, then editing session in the afternoon. Sunset photography session.

Day 4 – Bryce Canyon → Capitol Reef

Sunrise session, then drive to another hotel and park nearby. Editing session followed by a sunset session.

Day 5 – Travel back to Las Vegas

Travel back to Las Vegas, stopping at several photo spots along the way.

Tour ends at Las Vegas, schedule flights after 2 PM.

2027 Dates & Availability

• October 2 - 5 2026 | Spots Available

• October 7 - 10 2026 | Spots Available

Pricing

$2,495 USD per person (shared room)
+ $1000 single supplement

50% due to secure a spot in the workshop.

Remainder due 3 months before tour.

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel more than 6 months before the tour start date, we can refund 50% of the deposit.
Cancellations made within 2 months of departure are non-refundable.

Because our tours require advance bookings and limited group sizes, we strongly recommend purchasing trip cancellation insurance for added protection.