Welcome to Yellowstone!
This isn't just any Wildlife photography workshop—it's a cozy gathering of like-minded women who share your passion for Wildlife and photography. Join us for the experience of a lifetime!
This experience is designed exclusively for women who want to embrace their wild side, rest and recharge in Nature, and create some truly awe-inspiring images. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, you’ll leave with a new level of confidence, both in your photography and in your connection to the natural world.
Imagine yourself surrounded by the magic of a Snow-covered Yellowstone, where every breath of frosty air is an invitation to adventure, every moment a chance to recharge, and every encounter an opportunity to create once-in-a-lifetime images!
Are you ready?
Dates: February 24 - 28, 2025
Price: $5250 $4250
Availability: only 5 seats left!
Included in Your Adventure:
2 full days on a private tour in the Northern Range with an expert guide & naturalist - $2000 value
1 full day on a private snow coach in Yellowstone's interior with an expert guide & naturalist - $1500 value
Hands-on learning and discussion with a professional Wildlife photographer - $1000 value
4 nights lodging in your own cozy private room - $500 value
Breakfast, lunch, snacks, & hot drinks on tour days - $100 value
Private catered orientation dinner - $50 value
Private catered editing session dinner - $50 value
Comprehensive packing list for a safe & warm trip - $25 value
Gear recommendations to make the most of every photo opportunity - $25 value
A safe space to learn, grow, and ask questions - PRICELESS!
Doing something for YOU for a change - PRICELESS!
*What's not included: travel to & from Gardiner, MT; dinner on the 2nd and 4th nights; park entrance fees, and driver /guide /coach gratuities
Explore & Photograph Winter Wildlife in Yellowstone
This isn't just another Winter Wildlife photography workshop that's focused solely on gear, scenario-specific settings, and getting "the shot". Oh, we'll cover that and you'll come away with awesome images, too, but this trip is different!
You'll learn:
>>> What makes the Wildlife and Landscape of this unique ecosystem so special
>>> Ethical Wildlife photography guidelines & how to put them into practice in real-time
>>> Settings, composition, and editing to create awe-inspiring images
>>> How to develop more meaningful connections with Nature and yourself
And all while being part of a sisterhood with a passion for Wildlife and Nature, just like you!
What's the itinerary?
Day 1, February 24th
Guests arrive in Gardiner, check into lodging, and attend the private catered welcome and orientation dinner.
Day 2 , February 25th
Our guide picks us up at 6:00 am and we spend the day in the Northern Range photographing Wildlife. Picnic breakfast, lunch, snacks, and hot drinks are provided. Dinner is on your own.
Day 3, February 26th
Our guide picks us up at 6:00 am and we spend the day in the Northern Range photographing Wildlife. Picnic breakfast, lunch, snacks, and hot drinks are provided. Dinner will be a private catered dinner where we'll discuss techniques and edit images. Bring your laptops, memory cards, and creativity.
Day 4, February 27th
Our guide picks us up at 6:00 am and we board a private snow coach. We spend the day exploring and photographing Wildlife in the interior of the park. Picnic breakfast, lunch, snacks, and hot drinks are provided. Dinner is on your own.
Day 5, February 28th
Guests check out of lodging and we say see you next time!
What all is included?
>>> 2 full days on a private tour in the Northern Range with an expert guide & naturalist
>>> 1 full day on a private snow coach in Yellowstone's interior with an expert guide & naturalist >>> Hands-on learning and discussion with a professional Wildlife photographer
>>> 4 nights lodging in your own private room
>>> Breakfast, lunch, snacks, & hot drinks on tour days
>>> Private catered orientation dinner
>>> Private catered editing session dinner
>>> Comprehensive packing list for a safe & warm trip
>>> Gear recommendations to make the most of every photo opportunity
>>> A safe space to learn, grow, and ask questions
>>> Amazing images, friendships, laughs, memories, and stories to share
What's not included?
>>> Flights, car rentals, and any travel getting to and from Gardiner, MT.
>>> Breakfast on days 1 and 5, dinners on days 2 and 4.
>>> Travel insurance
>>> Park entrance fees
>>> Gratuity for guide, snow coach driver, and coach
What's the payment and cancellation policy?
The full amount of $4250.00 USD is due at time of sign up.
All payments are non-refundable unless the tour is cancelled due to under-enrollment, in which case you will receive a full refund.
There will be no refunds if you need to cancel your trip for any reason.
In the event that the tour is cancelled due to natural disaster, pandemic, labor strikes, or any other circumstance beyond our control, there will be no refunds.
It is strongly recommended that you purchase trip insurance as soon as you book your trip. In most cases, this will be your only recourse for a refund.
What's the activity level?
This will be easy to moderate activity. We'll be in our private tour vehicle in between getting out to photograph Wildlife. There may be some opportunities to walk through deep Snow, but you'll have an option to stay with the vehicle. The vehicles will have steps. If you have mobility limitations let us know at booking and we'll do our best to accommodate.
Why You'll Love This Adventure
The Wildlife
Yellowstone in Winter is a wonderland for Wildlife lovers. Picture Snow-dusted Bison, Wolves against a snowy landscape, and Elk standing majestically atop the Mountains. Photograph Bison, Moose, Wolves, Elk, Coyotes, Owls, Foxes, Bighorn Sheep, Eagles, Owls, and more!
*While no specific Wildlife is ever guaranteed, our expert guide will give us the best chances of seeing them
The Tour
Experience all that Yellowstone has to offer, all from the warmth & comfort of our very own private tour vehicle! We'll explore both the Northern Range of Yellowstone and the interior (not publicly accessible during the Winter), stop to photograph amazing Wildlife, and warm up with hot coffee, tea, and cocoa in between our incredible encounters! Healthy breakfasts, lunches, and snacks included. If you have dietary restrictions, let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate.
Rest & Recharge
As women, we're often so busy taking care of others we don't take care of ourselves. In the stillness of Winter, there’s a chance to slow down, breathe deeply, and truly connect with yourself as you connect with Nature. There will be plenty of moments to practice mindfulness to help you tap into the tranquility of the landscape, so your photography becomes not just an art, but a meditative practice. It’s a chance to take a deep breath, rest, and recharge your soul while you fill your memory card.
About your coach
Aela is an ethical Wildlife and Nature photographer and the founder of the first women's only Wildlife photography education program, the Intuitive Wildlife Photography Method. Her approach to Wildlife photography centers around respect for the Wild spaces and species we're fortunate to share space with and how every individual is connected with everyone else in one big beautiful web of life.
It's her mission to help others realize the ways in which all species are similar and to encourage others to foster their own connections with Nature. She believes that women have a vital role to play in telling the stories and protecting the Wild species and spaces of our planet. In a traditionally male-dominated space, she provides a safe space and community for women to learn, grow, ask questions, and to thrive.
Aela is based in the foothills of the Colorado Rocky Mountains is the proud thumb-slave of 4 Cats.
