WHITE POCKET & BEYOND
ICONS OF THE SOUTHWEST PHOTO WORKSHOP
Monsoon & Night-Skies
Aug 30th - Sept 2nd , 2024
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Join us for an unforgettable experience capturing several of the most unique and photogenic formations in the entire American Southwest during the best time of the year! White Pocket is in the Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, and features incredible and photogenic sandstone formations created by thousands of years of erosion. The dramatic landscapes and remote location during this special time of the year makes this a perfect time and place to photograph this incredible landascape.
Venture out with confidence as you'll enjoy time with Top Rated Photo Workshop Guide Ryan Smith & Shelly Wayne with the one and only "KANAB TOUR COMPANY" which is Kanab's TOP RATED Tour Company, owned by Cory and Tiffany Unsworth
Recipient of 2023 Trip Advisor Traveler's Choice Winner!
We'll be taking full advantage of the elements during monsoon season where dramatic skies can often ignite into amazing scenes making an incredible backdrops to one of the most incredible and unique terrains in the World. Chasing light during the Monsoon season can mean possible puddles, reflections, and oftentimes clearing for capturing dark skies and Milky Way shots!
Highlights
WHITE POCKET OVERNIGHT
Fully Outfitted Experience at White Pocket
plus
2 Nights Lodging in Kanab included!
4 x 4 Transportation included!
Taking full advantage of our time at White Pocket and staying overnight is the best way to photograph White Pocket. Allowing an opportunity for a Sunset Photo Shoot, Night-Sky Shoot and Sunrise Photo Shoot you'll have the ability to capture many unique compositions and be able to fully enjoy having more time on location than what other workshops and White Pocket Tours offer.
As opposed to other photo tour options, we cater to each photographer, experience level, and adapt instruction based on each attendee's needs. We have our photos, it's time to help you get yours!
We will enjoy an Afternoon/ Evening, Sunset, Milky Way Shoot, and Sunrise at White Pocket * weather dependent
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS BEYOND WHITE POCKET INCLUDED!
Beyond White Pocket we have permits to
guide the group to these other possible sites!
We will visit a number of these unique locations
- Peekaboo Slot Canyon
- Toadstools
- Inchworm Arch
- The Great Chamber
- South Coyote Buttes
- Lake Powell / Alstrom Point
- Zion National Park
- Grand Canyon National Park
- Bryce Canyon
The Photographic opportunities are endless and oftentimes locations will be decided impromptu depending where we'll have the best weather conditions. All transportation to these remote locations is included and will be provided upon arrival in Kanab Utah.
Highlights
WHITE POCKET OVERNIGHT
Fully Outfitted Experience at White Pocket
plus
2 Nights Lodging in Kanab included!
Taking full advantage of our time at White Pocket and staying overnight is the best way to photograph White Pocket. Allowing an opportunity for a Sunset Photo Shoot, Night-Sky Shoot and Sunrise Photo Shoot you'll have the ability to capture many unique compositions and be able to fully enjoy having more time on location than what other workshops and White Pocket Tours offer.
As opposed to other photo tour options, we cater to each photographer, experience level, and adapt instruction based on each attendee's needs.We have our photos, it's time to help you get yours!
We will enjoy an Afternoon/ Evening, Sunset,
Milky Way Shoot, and Sunrise at White Pocket
* weather dependent
Chasing the best conditions, pointing out the best compositions, and sharing camera settings for each opportunity, this is a workshop not to miss! You'll be guided by a highly experienced team who has years of experience in the locations we will see and the added Astro-photography experience they have in this very area will add to the experience in getting your shot.
Leave the difficult 4x4 driving and route finding to us and maximize your photography time. It's a quick 5-10 min walk from where we park. We'll walk around the brain-rock and show you some of our favorite compositions.
Our expertise in night photography comes as a great advantage and we'll go out with you to do night photography if skies are clear. We provide and set up low level lighting allowing for foreground visibility
This is a fully outfitted camping adventure. All you need to bring is your camera gear and we'll take care of the rest. If the skies cooperate well have time to shoot multiple compositions at White Pocket during the night.
AT White Pocket, you'll get sunset, sunrise, and night photos (conditions dependent) on this trip!
Our group size is set to ensure personalized instruction and individualized attention. Monsoon season is one of the best times tophotograph White Pocket. This is when we have best chances for big clouds, lightning, storms, and water puddles. Camping overnight allows you to photograph sunset, the Milky Way, and sunrise!
Itinerary & Logistics
What's Included
4 Incredible Days of Photo Adventures
3 nights lodging ( 2 Nights in Kanab plus 1 night in White Pocket )
Dinner at White Pocket
All transportation is provided during the workshop.
Post Processing Session
A great time, good memories, and a lot of laughs!
What's Not Included
Meals, snacks and beverages
Transportation to and from your home
Park entrance fees
In-Field Instruction
In-Field Instruction
Camera setting considerations for changing conditions
Astro Photography Settings
Technical Tricks: Bracketing, Focus Stacking, Perspective Blending
Creating compelling and creative compositions
Maximizing your camera in manual mode
Step by step instruction on shooting & stitching panoramic images
Understanding and using the Histogram
Filter utilization
Camera settings for maximizing depth of field
Tips and tricks ensuring proper focus for the scene
Understanding and using light.
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Post-Processing Instruction
Lightroom and Photoshop Techniques
Astro Photography Edit Flow
Starry Landscape Stacker Tutorial
Focus Stacking / Blending
Importing and organizing
Using the clone tool, warping, stretching
Blending images in Photoshop
Using layers and masks
Image critique
Recommended Camera Gear
DSLR or mirrorless camera (full-frame preferable)
Lenses ranging from wide angle (12-24 or 16-35 f2.8),
mid-range (24-105), and a long telephoto (100-400).
Memory cards
Sturdy tripod & ballhead (strong winds are a possibility)
Circular polarizer
Lens cloths
Extra batteries, and memory cards
Cleaning supplies
Rocket blower
Laptop with Adobe Lightroom CC and Photoshop
Protection for your camera gear & backpack
Recommended Personal Gear/Clothing
Quick dry, lightweight long pants and shirts
Warm/water resistant hiking boots/shoes
Warm jacket
Fleece underlayers
Rain coat and/or wind shell
Headlamp
Refillable water bottle
Hat, gloves
Sunglasses
Insect repellent
Sunblock
Umbrella
*If you have severe allergies or restrictive dietary needs, it may be best that you bring
your own food to the white Pocket Overnight Portion
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REVIEW FROM THE WHITE POCKET PHOTO WORKSHOP
DCYE - Concord, California
August 28, 2019 - Spectacular Experience in a World-Class Location
On a just completed trek through the otherworldly landscapes of the Southwest, I had the benefit of learning from not one but two outstanding and supremely talented professionals: They not only took me
to exotic places off the beaten path, which would be extremely difficult for me to find or reach on my own, but they took my vision for photography to a different level. Our night photography session were especially rewarding as we had clear skies for three straight nights, rare during the summer monsoon season....
They know the meaning of customer focus. Contrary to my other experiences with photo tours, David and Ryan dedicated their time to making sure the group was learning and having fun, and of course, positioned to take those “fist bumping” photos that we would be proud to share. They showed more interest in my success than in their own photography, pointing out how my images could be improved, and allowing me to try out different lenses I didn’t have in my arsenal to expand my perspectives.
They showed me there’s so much to learn to be an outstanding photographer, which was super motivational. The tour was well executed and paced. I’m already looking forward to my next adventure to take what goes on in those “twelve inches behind the lens” up another notch.
Ryan Smith
Ryan Smith developed a love and passion for the outdoors early on in life, which fueled an obsession for landscape photography. Growing up in the beautifully diverse state of Utah, Ryan has consistently traveled through the west and beyond capturing iconic views, which spark emotion and tell a story. Ryan's artistic style is unique and unmistakable which has led to prestigious awards and work featured within publications. His work is also found within various high end galleries throughout the west including Jackson Hole, Wyoming; Park City, Utah; Telluride, Colorado; Aspen, Colorado & Sedona, Arizona.
Combining his professional experience as a corporate trainer with his passion for photography, Ryan has a knack for sharing the technical aspects of photography in an easy to understand way through various workshops, tours, and events through the west and the Hawaiian Islands. He enjoys adapting to the various needs of his attendees whether it's in the field learning the technical side and composition techniques, or if its in the classroom focusing on perfecting post editing techniques and helping achieve a print ready image.
Shelly Wayne
Shelly is a self-taught, award winning photographer born and raised in northern Wyoming. She is a full-time back-country photography guide in southern Utah and northern Arizona; spending all her spare time backpacking and photographing in remote areas of the Grand Canyon, Grand-staircase Escalante, Vermillion Cliffs, Lake Powell and Bears Ears. You can find her any day of the week guiding in remote desert areas and local National Parks for Kanab Tour Company. She also spends part of the year showing her work in Telluride, Sedona & Jackson Hole. Shelly brings with her unique perspective and extensive knowledge and passion of the area. Shelly is a Wilderness Emergency certified (WFR) Guide