Capitol Reef & Utah Badlands Photo Workshop
DATES
Nov 1-5, 2026
STILL & DRONE PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP SIZE
6 Participants
INSTRUCTOR
Jennifer King / Randy Wilson
COST
$2800 USD
EXPERIENCE
Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
FITNESS LEVEL
Moderate
2025 Utah Badlands & Capitol Reef Video
Workshop Description
The Utah Badlands & Capitol Reef National Park are home to some of the most raw, rugged and unique landscapes in our country. This is also a location that currently allows drones in certain areas. We will combine still photography and drone photography for different locations throughout the workshop. New to drones? Randy Wilson is a drone photographer and can help you learn your equipment and get the perfect aerial photos! Not interested in drone photography, Jennifer will be there to help you create the most beautiful landscape and abstract photos!
Factory Butte, Moon Overlook, The Dark Spires and The Temple of the Sun & Moon are just a few of our photo locations. Capitol Reef NP is just down the road, and is colorful this time of year. Cottonwoods and tall grasses have warm autumn tones and offer many photo opportunities. We will have sunrise and sunset sessions, still and drone photo sessions, plus creative and abstract sessions. We will also explore and photograph a nearby slot canyon plus create landscapes and abstracts at Goblin Valley State Park.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Nov 1
7:00pm Meet & Greet in Hanksville, UT
DAY 2-4 Nov 2-4
We will photograph sunrises and sunsets, autumn color, intriguing landscapes, capture autumn color and create abstract photography.
DAY 5 Nov 5
We will have our final sunrise photo session of the trip. Workshop concludes 11:00am
We like to dine together for breakfast and dinner.
AUTUMN COLOR
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TEMPLE OF THE SUN & MOON
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DRONE & STILL PHOTOGRAPHY
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SLOT CANYON
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UNBELIEVABLE LANDSCAPES
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AUTUMN COLOR • TEMPLE OF THE SUN & MOON • DRONE & STILL PHOTOGRAPHY • SLOT CANYON • UNBELIEVABLE LANDSCAPES •
Includes
Meet & Greet
Field sessions with professional guiding for sunrise, sunset and other photo sessions
Instruction for still & drone photography
Admission to state parks
Creative Challenges
Water & snacks on hand during field sessions
Processing class during the workshop or after via Zoom
Fun, Adventure & Friendship is built into every workshop between instructors and participants
JKPW is an Authorized Permittee of the National Park Service, Utah State Parks and BLM properties.
Not Included
Airfare & travel expenses to workshop
Lodging is not included - group booking code is provided after registration for discounted lodging
A National Park Pass is required and can be obtained upon entry
Transportation is not included in the workshop fee - most photographers ride-share to photo locations
A 4x4 or High Clearance SUV is required
Meals are not included in the workshop fee - we like to dine as a group to discuss the day’s events and be on hand for any questions
Drone - please let us know if you need assistance in renting or buying a drone
Trip insurance - please read our full Cancellation and Refund Policy prior to registration
Gratuity for guides
Incidentals
Travel
Airports closest to our workshop location. This area is drivable from many areas on the west coast and southwest.
AIRPORT
SLC - 4 hours
GJT - 2.5 hours
MOAB - 90 minutes
FITNESS LEVEL EASY>MODERATE
You must be in general good health to successfully participate in this workshop. The locations we will explore during the workshop are rated moderate, and you should expect to walk up to 2 miles in rocky or sandy terrain. You must be capable of carrying your own equipment while we are out in the field.