Capture Iconic Vistas & Sublime Light in America's Canyon Country
The striking desert landscapes of the American Southwest have long captivated photographers who have sought to arrest its drama in images. Standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon's mile-high precipice, pondering layers of color and shadow carved over millennia; marveling at pink spires of Bryce Canyon's sandstone hoodoos; witnessing plumes of water pouring off the vertical cliffs at Zion...Such classic vistas offer thrilling opportunities for photographers. Capture these coveted scenes and more on our intimate photo expedition, including dramatic aerial shots over Bryce Canyon from a helicopter. With our expert photographer guides, find exciting subjects and unexpected surprises in lesser-known corners of all three renowned Southwest national parks. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a novice photographer with a passion for adventure, these mighty monuments promise inspiring encounters that will send you home with a trove of images you'll be proud of.
Trip Highlights
Photograph the Grand Canyon from the Less-Visited North Rim
Just 10% of visitors get to the Grand Canyon's more remote North Rim—promising a chance for distinctive images of the world’s most famous chasm.
Shoot the Intricacies of Bryce Canyon from a Helicopter
Get rare aerial shots of Bryce’s sandstone "forest" of colorful hoodoos and the surrounding Colorado Plateau on a 30-minute helicopter flight
Get Expert Guidance from Our Talented Expedition Leaders
Desert photography can be tricky, with the sun’s glare and deep contrasts in shadowy canyons—our guides are pros in helping you navigate challenging light
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No Better Context for Canyon Photography
While most people are familiar with the sweeping panoramas and fantastic formations of Bryce, Zion and the Grand Canyon, few manage to obtain outstanding photos of these iconic national treasures. Relegated to bus tours and heavily traveled trails, or going it on their own with little local intel, most visitors miss the best context in which to photograph these magnificent monuments. Our expert guides get you off the standard track to find rare compositions in these classic natinonal parks, revealing lesser-known locations and dramatic perspectives. Here's why our approach stands out:
- Capture All the Wonder Without All the Planning
Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon are among America’s most popular national parks, with accommodations filling months in advance and crowds competing for the perfect shot at every viewpoint. When you travel with Nat Hab, you’ll worry about none of those concerns: We arrange the most desirable lodging, navigate park roads, provide exceptional interpretation, and reveal hidden photo spots and subjects others miss. - Small Groups Led by Two Photo Expedition Leaders
Our group is capped at just 10 photographers—and we divide you between two vehicles, ensuring plenty of room for all your equipment and the ability to reach prime photography spots that larger tour buses can't access. In a small group, we enjoy the utmost in flexibility, comfort and personal interaction with two Nat Hab Photo Expedition Leaders—you won't find a better guide-to-guest ratio! - Our Expedition Leaders are Both Naturalists and Professional Photographers
Our expert guides know Canyon Country like none other, intimately versed in its millennia of natural history, ecology, wildlife and cultural heritage. And they possess equally impressive photography expertise, able to offer photographers of all ability levels a host of tips, tricks and tactics for capturing superlative images in light conditions that can be both tricky and pure magic. You'll get all the personalized coaching you want in our small-group context. - Chase the Best Light for Photography
Our small group is nimble enough to move when the light is best, and to move on when it isn't. We rise early to catch the first rays of dawn reflected off the rock formations, bathing them in a vermilion glow. As the sun climbs, it reveals a shifting palette that transforms the natural bridges, cliffs and canyon walls. And we’ll linger at sunset, watching the colors glow, deepen and fade. - Get Aerial Shots by Private Helicopter over Bryce Canyon
Take to the skies on an exhilarating 30-minute helicopter flight over the "forests" of pink sandstone hoodoos Bryce Canyon is renowned for. Our aircraft is able to fly low and slow, allowing you to get exciting angles on famous formations and the broader canyon landscape. - Focus on the Grand Canyon’s Quieter North Rim
Ninety percent of visitors to the Grand Canyon concentrate on the South Rim, which is far more touristed and heavily paved than its counterpart across the chasm. More remote and less accessible, the North Rim evokes an experience of the Grand Canyon as it was decades ago, when the predominant sound waswind in the pines and you could wander trails on the rim in relative solitude. This quiet atmosphere provides ample opportunities for shooting fantastic, unobstructed photos. - Enjoy Stays at Coveted Accommodations
Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim is a quintessential part of U.S. national park heritage, and staying here enhances your experience with its ambience and proximity for big views right outside the door. We likewise use other in-demand accommodations in key locations, ensuring you're close to nature, not towns and strip malls. Plus, you won't have to struggle for almost-impossible-to-get reservations: we've already secured them. (While all departures include Grand Canyon Lodge, other hotels may vary based on your departure date; please inquire for details.) - With Decades of Experience, Your Guide Knows Every Trail
Our expert guides' depth in the American Southwest is second to none. They know where the best “paths less traveled” are located, for wildlife watching and breathtaking landscape shots. They know how to avoid the biggest swarms of tourists. With lots of special stops and surprises up their sleeves, our Expedition Leaders share a side of Canyon Country with you that most visitors never see. See Expedition Leader bios with traveler comments regarding the quality of our leaders. - Our Quality-Value Guarantee Ensures Your Exceptional Canyons Photography Experience
With Natural Habitat Adventures, you receive our exclusive guarantee that clearly states that we will meet the high expectations we set forth in our promotional materials. To our knowledge, this is the most ambitious guarantee made by any adventure travel company. Read our important promise. - Feel Good About Your Carbon-Neutral Journey
We care deeply about our planet, as we know you do. When you travel with us, the carbon emissions from your trip are 100% offset—including your round-trip flights from home. Natural Habitat Adventures has been the world’s first carbon-neutral travel company since 2007. - Natural Habitat Adventures Is World Wildlife Fund’s Travel Partner
Because of our commitment to environmentally friendly travel, as well as the exceptional quality of our small-group nature adventures, World Wildlife Fund, the world’s leading environmental conservation organization, has named Natural Habitat Adventures its worldwide travel partner — a designation that makes us exceedingly proud!
