Lamar Valley Yellowstone Photo Workshop
Professional nature and travel photographer with over 25 years of experience guiding photo workshops in Yellowstone and National Parks.
Photographer Randy Wilson will guide you through the isolated and minimalistic Lamar Valley in Yellowstone. Winter is an incredible time for wildlife in the park and is home to wolves, bison, moose, elk, fox, coyote and more! Includes lodging in Gardiner, transportation throughout Lamar Valley, round-trip transfer Bozeman Airport and adventure!
OVERVIEW
DATES: January 18-23, 2026
INSTRUCTOR: Randy Wilson
COST: $4500 USD
(lodging included - see details below)
GROUP SIZE: 5 Participants
EXPERIENCE: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced*
FITNESS LEVEL: Moderate
(see details below)
*Beginners should have a good working knowledge of their camera & settings
WINTERSCAPES
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ELK
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WOLF SEARCHING
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SNOW COVERED BISON
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WINTERSCAPES 〰️ ELK 〰️ WOLF SEARCHING 〰️ SNOW COVERED BISON 〰️
Prepare For Your Photo Workshop!
ITINERARY
DAY 1 : JAN 18
Arrive in BZN by 1:00pm
2:00pm group transport from Bozeman to Gardiner, MT
7:00pm Meet & Greet with Welcome Dinner
DAYS 2 - 5 : JAN 19-22
We will explore and capture the wildlife of Lamar Valley. We depart early each morning for our best opportunity to photograph wildlife as they awaken for the winter days. Since days during the winter are short, we will stay out most of the days to photograph. We do plan for coffee breaks, restroom breaks and lunch breaks during the day
Once we return for the evening to Gardiner, we like to dine as a group at local restaurants
DAY 6 : JAN 23
Transportation to BZN departs our lodging at 10am
Return flights should be scheduled after 3:00pm
INCLUDES
LODGING (5-NIGHTS) in Gardiner, MT
TRANSPORTATION to locations throughout the Lamar Valley
GROUP TRANSPORTATION roundtrip from BZN (Bozeman Airport)
ALL FIELD INSTRUCTION including photographing wildlife techniques and photographing winter conditions
PROCESSING class during the workshop or via Zoom at a later date
JKPW is an Authorized Permittee of the National Park Service
NOT INCLUDED
AIRFARE to BZN Bozeman, MT
MEALS - While 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
PARK PASS is required to enter Yellowstone
TRIP INSURANCE - Please read our full Cancellation and Refund Policy prior to registration
GRATUITY - You are responsible for gratuity for housekeeping, guides, and drivers
INCIDENTALS
BZN - Bozeman, MT
Transfer to Gardiner, MT is from BZN. We strongly encourage you to arrive 1 day early to account for winter weather.
Transportation
Private transportation is scheduled for 2:00p to take you from BZN - Bozeman Airport (or the Holiday Inn Belgrade) to Gardiner, MT. If you miss the private transport, you will be required to taxi or drive to the hotel in Gardiner, MT.
FITNESS LEVEL - MODERATE
You must be able to walk in the snow with your gear and carry your own equipment. You should be in general good health, and expect to walk on snowy and slick surfaces.
Yellowstone Cancellation Policy
Please review specific to Yellowstone prior to registration as there are non-refundable and non-transferrable fees associated with each workshop.