Though we're in peak summer in Yellowstone, we can’t help but plan for the myriad of wildlife viewing and photography opportunities offered by Fall. That’s why this year we’re teaming up with Sony Alpha Photographer Nate Leubbe @Nateinthewild for a Fall Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park Photography Workshop. Are you a photographer who wants to make the most of your time in Yellowstone this fall? Here’s why you should join our workshop this October 2nd-10th 2020!
Bears!
That’s right, Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks can offer great bear photography opportunities in the fall. Both Grizzly and Black Bears enter “Hyperphagia” (over-eating) during this time of year, and are constantly on the move trying to eat upwards of 20,000 calories daily! Fall is an ideal time to find these charismatic bruins before they disappear for the winter.
Fall Foliage
As the days grow colder, the leaves of aspen and cottonwood trees begin to senese, exposing brilliant golden pigments. Other shrubs such as hawthorn bushes turn a brilliant red, adding dramatic color to the scene. Visiting Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks during late September and early October maximizes your chances of hitting peak foliage beneath the stunning Teton Range.
Optimal Light Conditions
As we pass the fall equinox in late September the sun continues to drop lower in the sky, enhancing our light conditions for fall photography. Add that to the already beautiful landscapes of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks and the opportunity for fantastic shots dramatically increases.
Avoid the Crowds
Though fall is becoming more known as a peak photography period in Yellowstone, it is the beginning of a more quiet time of year for the area, meaning fewer crowds to compete with for those great shots of our iconic parks. In addition to visiting some of the iconic photo locations of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks we’ll be shooting ‘off the beaten path’ visiting lesser known locations to capture unique photos.
Bugling Elk!
Fall is one of our favorite times of year for many reasons but the chance to photograph and hear bugling elk is certainly a highlight. September and October is the peak mating season for elk. During this time bulls make a loud bugle to intimidate other males and attract females. They fight and chase each other in stunning locations beneath the Tetons or along the Madison River in Yellowstone. This once a year event is a required addition to any photographer’s shot list.
Professional Photography Instruction from Nate Luebbe and Sony Alpha Demo Camera Gear!
This year’s Grand Teton and Yellowstone Photography Tour features Sony Alpha Photographer Nate Luebbe, who will be offering professional photography instruction throughout the trip. Nate’s photography assignments have taken him across the globe, including polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba, Landscapes and Wildlife of Alaska, and Machu Picchu in Peru. We’ll be bringing along a case of Sony Alpha cameras and lenses to demo during the tour as an added benefit of the trip!
Expert Naturalist Guides from EcoTour Adventures
Lining up that perfect shot means having experienced guides on the ground keeping track of all the activity! Our guides have years of experience in the National Parks and will be in communication with other guides in the park to maximize photography opportunities. This photography workshop is limited to 10 participants with a minimum of two guides to maximize your experience.
Dramatic Landscapes of Yellowstone and Grand Teton
Fall offers additional opportunities to capture the dramatic mountain ranges, stunning thermal features and cascading waterfalls of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Early snowfall may blanket the mountains in white and cold mornings create rising fog over the Snake River. Each day of the photography workshop offers new and different conditions to capture. (check out our 2019 Trip Report here)
Abundant and Diverse Wildlife Make Yellowstone in Fall a Photographers Paradise
We’re fortunate to have the highest diversity and abundance of wildlife today in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem than any other time in the last 150 years. Bugling elk and foraging bears are just two highlights of a fall wildlife safari in Jackson Hole. During the photography workshop, we’ll also encounter the largest remaining wild bison herd left on earth, the fastest land animal in North America (pronghorn antelope), bull moose courting females, and other charismatic megafauna including wolves! For bird enthusiasts fall is a period of migrations where we may encounter massive flocks of ducks pursued by eagles on Jackson Lake, or the ghost of the forest, a great gray owl hunting in Yellowstone.
The dramatic and stunning thermal features, rugged mountains and diverse megafauna of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks await this fall. We hope you can join us on this trip of a lifetime, October 4th-9th 2019. For more information visit the tour page here or contact us directly: 307-690-9533 or info@jhecotouradventures.com
Now in our 11th year of operation, Jackson Hole Ecotour Adventures leads half day, full day, and multi day wildlife, cross country ski, and snowshoe tours in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks 365 days a year. Let us help maximize your Jackson Hole Experience Today! 307-690-9533 or info@jhecotouradventures.com
Josh Metten is a Senior Naturalist with Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures with nearly a decade of experience guiding and sharing stories about the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
Though we're in peak summer in Yellowstone, we can’t help but plan for the myriad of wildlife viewing and photography opportunities offered by Fall. That’s why this year we’re teaming up with Sony Alpha Photographer Nate Leubbe @Nateinthewild for a Fall Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park Photography Workshop.
Are you a photographer who wants to make the most of your time in Yellowstone this fall? Here’s why you should join our workshop this October 2nd-10th 2020!
Bears!
That’s right, Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks can offer great bear photography opportunities in the fall. Both Grizzly and Black Bears enter “Hyperphagia” (over-eating) during this time of year, and are constantly on the move trying to eat upwards of 20,000 calories daily! Fall is an ideal time to find these charismatic bruins before they disappear for the winter.
Fall Foliage
As the days grow colder, the leaves of aspen and cottonwood trees begin to senese, exposing brilliant golden pigments. Other shrubs such as hawthorn bushes turn a brilliant red, adding dramatic color to the scene. Visiting Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks during late September and early October maximizes your chances of hitting peak foliage beneath the stunning Teton Range.
Optimal Light Conditions
As we pass the fall equinox in late September the sun continues to drop lower in the sky, enhancing our light conditions for fall photography. Add that to the already beautiful landscapes of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks and the opportunity for fantastic shots dramatically increases.
Avoid the Crowds
Though fall is becoming more known as a peak photography period in Yellowstone, it is the beginning of a more quiet time of year for the area, meaning fewer crowds to compete with for those great shots of our iconic parks. In addition to visiting some of the iconic photo locations of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks we’ll be shooting ‘off the beaten path’ visiting lesser known locations to capture unique photos.
Bugling Elk!
Fall is one of our favorite times of year for many reasons but the chance to photograph and hear bugling elk is certainly a highlight. September and October is the peak mating season for elk. During this time bulls make a loud bugle to intimidate other males and attract females. They fight and chase each other in stunning locations beneath the Tetons or along the Madison River in Yellowstone. This once a year event is a required addition to any photographer’s shot list.
Professional Photography Instruction from Nate Luebbe and Sony Alpha Demo Camera Gear!
This year’s Grand Teton and Yellowstone Photography Tour features Sony Alpha Photographer Nate Luebbe, who will be offering professional photography instruction throughout the trip. Nate’s photography assignments have taken him across the globe, including polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba, Landscapes and Wildlife of Alaska, and Machu Picchu in Peru. We’ll be bringing along a case of Sony Alpha cameras and lenses to demo during the tour as an added benefit of the trip!
Expert Naturalist Guides from EcoTour Adventures
Lining up that perfect shot means having experienced guides on the ground keeping track of all the activity! Our guides have years of experience in the National Parks and will be in communication with other guides in the park to maximize photography opportunities. This photography workshop is limited to 10 participants with a minimum of two guides to maximize your experience.
Dramatic Landscapes of Yellowstone and Grand Teton
Fall offers additional opportunities to capture the dramatic mountain ranges, stunning thermal features and cascading waterfalls of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Early snowfall may blanket the mountains in white and cold mornings create rising fog over the Snake River. Each day of the photography workshop offers new and different conditions to capture. (check out our 2019 Trip Report here)
Abundant and Diverse Wildlife Make Yellowstone in Fall a Photographers Paradise
We’re fortunate to have the highest diversity and abundance of wildlife today in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem than any other time in the last 150 years. Bugling elk and foraging bears are just two highlights of a fall wildlife safari in Jackson Hole. During the photography workshop, we’ll also encounter the largest remaining wild bison herd left on earth, the fastest land animal in North America (pronghorn antelope), bull moose courting females, and other charismatic megafauna including wolves! For bird enthusiasts fall is a period of migrations where we may encounter massive flocks of ducks pursued by eagles on Jackson Lake, or the ghost of the forest, a great gray owl hunting in Yellowstone.
The dramatic and stunning thermal features, rugged mountains and diverse megafauna of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks await this fall. We hope you can join us on this trip of a lifetime, October 4th-9th 2019. For more information visit the tour page here or contact us directly: 307-690-9533 or info@jhecotouradventures.com
Now in our 11th year of operation, Jackson Hole Ecotour Adventures leads half day, full day, and multi day wildlife, cross country ski, and snowshoe tours in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks 365 days a year. Let us help maximize your Jackson Hole Experience Today! 307-690-9533 or info@jhecotouradventures.com
Josh Metten is a Senior Naturalist with Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures with nearly a decade of experience guiding and sharing stories about the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
