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Eligible for 8th grade*
*These programs are typically for students in grades 9–12, however motivated rising 9th graders will be considered
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Yellowstone

Photography Workshop in America's First National Park

June 30 — July 8
July 11 — July 19
$ + airfare

Yellowstone

Photography Workshop in America's First National Park

June 30 — July 8
July 11 — July 19
$ + airfare

With erupting geysers, endless grasslands teeming with wildlife, and gem-colored geothermal pools, Yellowstone National Park is the perfect place to explore the field of photography. This summer, venture into this geological wonderland with a team of talented photography instructors and your program expert to document bears and bison, pronghorns, wolves, elk, bald eagles, and more. Explore different photography techniques and styles through daily interactive lessons, take compelling landscape photos that capture the magic of this national park, and document its unique geologic phenomena through your camera’s lens.

• Practice landscape photography in the United States’s first national park
• Explore Yellowstone’s Geyser Basin and photograph Old Faithful
• Head out on a sunset shoot to document bison and elk at dusk
• Whitewater raft down the Yellowstone River with experienced guides
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Expert

An Expert joins each Career program for a portion of the itinerary, lending their insights and perspectives to the experience.

Itinerary

This itinerary represents our best projection of the group’s schedule. However, we may implement changes designed to improve the quality of the program.

Itinerary

This itinerary represents our best projection of the group’s schedule. However, we may implement changes designed to improve the quality of the program.

Featured

Leaders

Meet some of our featured leaders. Please note that these may not be your leaders for the program. 

Featured

Leaders

Meet some of our featured leaders. Please note that these may not be your leaders for the program. 

What to Expect

Review specific program expectations here. For more general information:

What to Expect

Review specific program expectations here. For more general information:

A Day in the Life: Yellowstone​

Due to the dynamic nature of this summer program, each day is different and the group remains flexible throughout the program to take advantage of photo opportunities as they arise. Here is a sample day in Yellowstone:

A Day in the Life:
Yellowstone​

Due to the dynamic nature of this summer program, each day is different and the group remains flexible throughout the program to take advantage of photo opportunities as they arise. Here is a sample day in Yellowstone:
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This Program is Directed by

Portia Watson

If you have questions or would like to talk further about this program, please get in touch!

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This Program is Directed by

Portia Watson

If you have questions or would like to talk further about this program, please get in touch!

Enroll in two programs & save $1,000!

$800 tuition discount + no application fee

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Eligible for 8th grade*​
*These programs are typically for students in grades 9–12, however motivated rising 9th graders will be considered
Grades 7&8​
Grades 7&8​
Grades 6–8
Grades 7&8​
Yellowstone
Photography Workshop in America's First National Park

2024 Dates
June 30 — July 8
July 11 — July 19

Duration
9 days

Tuition
$ + airfare

Eligibility
Currently* in grades 9–12
*Your grade as of the day you apply

Typical Group
18–24 students; 2–3 leaders

Group Flight
Meets in Bozeman, Montana


 

Additional Info

Questions? Visit our FAQ or call us at (802) 387-5000

 

2024 Dates
June 30 — July 8
July 11 — July 19

Duration
9 days

Tuition
$ + airfare


 

Eligibility
Currently* in grades 9–12
*Your grade as of the day you apply

Typical Group
18–24 students; 2–3 leaders

Group Flight
Meets in Bozeman, Montana

 

Questions? Visit our FAQ or call us at (802) 387-5000

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