MAY 18-22, 2026 & MAY 28-31, 2026
SPRING in YELLOWSTONE
A wobbly, newborn bison calf pushes with all its strength, standing and taking its first steps. A sleepy black bear grazes on lush grasses, her cubs of the year wide-eyed and curious as they discover the big new world they just emerged from hibernation into. An osprey rigorously hunts for fish, its mate sitting on a nest full of tiny chicks to feed. Small pops of pink, purple, blue, and yellow begin to dot the landscape as the first wildflowers of the season bloom and add color to the greening mountain slopes of Lamar Valley.
This awakening is what makes spring in Yellowstone my very favorite time of year. And it’s at this exact moment - when the park is most alive - that we will explore it on this photography tour.
With the baby boom is in full swing, animals are at their most active, working overtime to feed and protect their young. Bear cubs, coyote pups, fox kits, bison and elk calves, bighorn sheep lambs, badger cubs, eagle hatchlings… the list of species we might get to see and photograph goes on and on. In addition to wildlife photography, the spring landscape is incredibly vibrant, with dramatic and unpredictable weather regularly moving through it, making this a fantastic time to shoot the iconic landscapes of Yellowstone.
Long hours of daylight means long hours in the field, maximizing our time to shoot. By the end of this workshop, you will have a portfolio of photos that showcase the magic of Yellowstone’s spring, a time when the park is waking up, bursting at the seams with new life and energy.
You don’t want to miss it.
Quick Details
Dates
Session 1: May 18-22, 2026
Session 2: May 28-31, 2026
Cost
Session 1: $3,879 USD
Session 2: $3,249 USD
Prices are for double occupancy, inquire with Focus Photo Tours for single occupancy
Service & credit/debit card fees may apply
Group Size
5-6 participants (5 minimum for the trip to run)
What’s included:
All lodging for the duration of the workshop once you get to Bozeman, MT
Transportation for the duration of the workshop
All photography instruction
Park passes
What’s not included:
Airfare to and from Bozeman
Meals
Basic Itinerary
Session 1: May 18-22, 2026
Day 1: Your adventure will begin in Bozeman, Montana, where I will be picking you up for transfer to a hotel in Gardiner, MT, just outside Yellowstone’s northern border. We will enjoy a group dinner and Welcome Orientation this evening, and if time permits, may even make a short trip into the park.
Days 2-4: We will depart Gardiner before sunrise and go into the park for a sunrise photography session. Depending on group interest, wildlife activity, and lighting conditions, we will either take a midday break and return to the park in the afternoon, or stay out shooting for the majority of the day. Wildlife will be plentiful, and if the weather is right, active all day, so expect these field days to be long, but very rewarding. In the evening, we will share a sit-down group dinner. Location and timing of dinner will depend on our location (in the park or in Gardiner) and current wildlife activity.
Day 5: After a final morning photography session, we will have a group breakfast in Gardiner before departing back to Bozeman for drop-off, leaving with memory cards full of baby animals and lush landscapes.
*Guests should plan to bring their own breakfasts/lunches for in the field. Yellowstone’s size and unpredictable wildlife make traditional sit-down meals unlikely. A small market in Gardiner is available for supplies on Day 1.*
Session 2: May 28-31, 2026
Day 1: Your adventure will begin in Bozeman, Montana, where I will be picking you up for transfer to a hotel in Gardiner, MT, just outside Yellowstone’s northern border. We will enjoy a group dinner and Welcome Orientation this evening, and if time permits, may even make a short trip into the park.
Days 2 & 3: We will depart Gardiner before sunrise and go into the park for a sunrise photography session. Depending on group interest, wildlife activity, and lighting conditions, we will either take a midday break and return to the park in the afternoon, or stay out shooting for the majority of the day. Wildlife will be plentiful, and if the weather is right, active all day, so expect these field days to be long, but very rewarding. In the evening, we will share a sit-down group dinner. Location and timing of dinner will depend on our location (in the park or in Gardiner) and current wildlife activity.
Day 4: After a final morning photography session, we will have a group breakfast in Gardiner before departing back to Bozeman for drop-off, leaving with memory cards full of baby animals and lush landscapes.
*Guests should plan to bring their own breakfasts/lunches for in the field. Yellowstone’s size and unpredictable wildlife make traditional sit-down meals unlikely. A small market in Gardiner is available for supplies on Day 1.*
These tours are being organized and hosted by Focus Photo Tours and instructed and led by me. For more information, to see booking and cancellation policies, or to reserve your spot on one of these adventures, click the Book Now button below to be take to the official trip webpage.