2023 Photography Workshops

Colin D. Young Photography 2023 Landscape and Nature Photography Workshops

I will be leading five photography workshops in 2023.  Each will have a different focus and location, but they will all be intimate affairs, limited to only 6-8 participants each.  Photographers of all skill levels are welcome.  Whether you are a beginner just getting to know your new DSLR or mirrorless camera, an amateur looking to elevate your craft, or a seasoned photographer who just wants to explore the secrets of the Colorado Rockies or the red rock canyons of Utah, you will get something out each of these photo workshops.

  • Arches & Canyonlands Winter/Spring Workshop March 2-6, 2023 Moab, UT
  • Bryce Canyon Magic Light   May 11-15, 2023   Tropic, UT
  • Arches at Night Workshop   June 12-16, 2023   Moab, UT
  • Autumn Color in Rocky Mountain National Park Sept 24-28, 2023 Estes Park, CO
  • San Juan Mountains Fall Color Workshop   Oct 2-6, 2023  Ouray, CO

Arches & Canyonlands Winter/Spring Photography Workshop

March 2-6, 2023 – Moab, Utah

Spend a fantastic weekend exploring Arches, canyons, ancient rock art, the Colorado River, iconic movie and TV locations, and some of the best light for landscape photography in the world. The weather is cool and lovely in early March, with the snow-capped LaSal mountain peaks making a great background.We will visit a wide variety of great locations in Arches National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park, plus locations in both the Island in the Sky and Needles districts of Canyonlands National Park.

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Bryce Canyon Magical Light

May 11-15, 2023 – Tropic, Utah

Explore the wondrous hoodoos of Bryce Canyon and the unique slot canyons of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument on a 5-day photo workshop is Southern Utah, home to some of the best light for landscape photography in the world.  This workshop sold out in 2022, so book your space soon!

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Arches at Night Photo Workshop

Arches at Night Photo Workshop

June 12-16, 2023 – Moab, Utah

Arches National Park has been designated as an official International Dark Sky Park.  Spend 4 nights learning techniques to photograph the Milky Way against a wide variety of fascinating rock formations, including the largest collection of natural arches in the world. This workshop always sells out, so book soon!

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Sept 24-28, 2023 – Estes Park, Colorado

Spend 5 days exploring glacier-fed waterfalls, alpine lakes and night skies from 12,000′ in rugged Rocky Mountain National Park. We will explore the Wild Basin, Glacier Gorge, Dream and Emerald Lakes, Trail Ridge Road, and other lovely locations inside and outside the park, high in the Rocky Mountains.

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San Juan Mountains Fall Color Workshop

October 2-6, 2023 – Ouray, Colorado – New Workshop! 

Based in picturesque Ouray, Colorado, we will visit a variety of great locations in the San Juan mountains for fall foliage, combined with classroom work to better your photographic craft. Locations will include, but not limited to: scenic highways, forest streams, aspen groves, mountain lakes and epic mountain overlooks, in areas near Silverton, Ouray, Ridgeway & Telluride, Colorado.

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Bryce Canyon Magical Light Paricipants – 2022

All of these photography workshops are designed for photographers of all levels and skills, whether you are a newbie with a new DSLR or mirrorless lens, or an experienced pro that wants to get great advice on locations when visiting a bucket list national park or two. Please be sure to Contact Me if you have any questions regarding any of these workshops.

Rock Light Photo Tours

Rock Light Photo Tours – Moab, Utah

Big news!  My new website is live, so I can now officially announce Rock Light Photo Tours! I now offer customizable half-day, full day or multi-day private photo tours in Moab, Utah for individuals or small groups.  Excursions are designed to match your experience level, physical abilities, and interests. With input from you we can create a tour that suits your needs to get the shots you want!

Rock Light Photo Tours - Balanced Rock Milky WayI am a fully licensed and insured tour guide in Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Other locations can include Dead Horse Point, Fisher Towers, Castle Valley, rock art sites, cottonwood canyons, and many other hidden gems in the area.  Utah’s Canyon Country has some of the best light for landscape photography in the world, and the area is also famous for its dark night skies!

On the tours, I offer hands-on instruction on how to read and shoot the light to make your red rock images pop, and get the most of your Moab photo tour experience.

Tour Options

Rock Light Photo Tours: Soda Springs Basin in Canyonlands National Park
Soda Springs Basin in Canyonlands National Park, Utah

Full day tours include sunrise/morning and afternoon/sunset sessions totaling 8-10 hours with a mid-day break.  1/2 day  tours include either sunrise or sunset.  Any of the following can be included in your tour options.  Assume 1-2 locations for a half day tour, and 2-4 for a full day tour.  Have specific destinations in mind not shown here?  Please let me know!  Once you have dates and some itinerary ideas in mind, fill out the contact form to Book a Tour, and I will get back to you ASAP with some possibilities.

Suggested options to include in your photo itinerary

  • Icons of Arches National Park (great introduction to the area)
  • Epic Canyon views from Canyonlands Island in the Sky & Dead Horse Point
  • White Rim Colorado River views in Canyonlands
  • Dead Horse Point – you simply have to see this!
  • Castle Valley, Fisher Towers, and the Colorado River (any West World fans out there?)
  • La Sal Mountains (good for a hot summer day or fall Aspen color)
  • Ancient Rock Art & Ruins in and around Moab
  • Bears Ears & Cedar Mesa ruins (full day – hiking required)
  • Night Photography

Explore the tour options, and send us the contact form to book a tour with your favorite dates and tour site requests, and we will endeavor to put together a unique Rock Light Photo Tour that will have you coming back for more!  Bring along a friend to make your tour more affordable!

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