ULTIMATE YELLOWSTONE WINTER PHOTO EXPEDITION
Yellowstone National Park, USA
Winter in Yellowstone National Park offers a more intimate and immersive experience, showcasing captivating snow-covered landscapes and frost laden wildlife. The geyser basins take on a truly magical quality in the cold, creating unique and dramatic scenes for photographers.
Join me as I co-host this experience in partnership with Yellowstone Wildlife Company for an unforgettable winter photography expedition in the extreme conditions of Yellowstone. With fewer visitors during the season, the park provides a rare opportunity to photograph frosty bison, coyotes, red foxes, wolves, elk, bighorn sheep, and other wildlife set against a pristine, snow covered backdrop making it ideal for both landscape and wildlife photography.
Itinerary:
- Arrive in Bozeman January 08, 2027
- Pre-night hotel in Bozeman January 08-09 (not included in price)
- Pick up everyone on January 09 morning and drive to Gardiner to start the workshop
- Check-in to our hotel on January 09 in Gardiner, then go take some pictures of wildlife
- We will be rotating 1 day northern range and 1 day snow coach in the next coming days to maximize our chances for wildlife.
- January 14 we drive back to Bozeman, Workshop ends. You can either fly back home that afternoon or the next morning.
Tour Info:
- Pre-night hotel in Bozeman, Montana (January 08-09)
- Dinner in Gardiner Restaurant
- Gratuity for local guide & snowcoach driver, $100/day (We will split it so $25 per person)
- Travel or Health Insurance
- 5 nights hotels in Gardiner, Montana
- 4 ½ days photography in the park
- 2 days 10hr charter snowcoach days w/ local guide
- Hot drinks/ breakfast/ snacks on all tour/coach days
- Bozeman to Gardiner transportation & return
- Full-frame camera
- Telephoto lens 100-500mm OR 200-600mm OR 600mm prime F4. If you don't own any good ones you can rent online or any camera store
- Sturdy tripod
- Wide angle lens 16-35mm OR 24-105mm OR mid-range 70-200mm
- 3-5 batteries
- Extra memory cards
- External hard drive to backup images each day, wifi might be slow in hotel for cloud storage
- Camera settings and techniques for capturing sharp wildlife images in snowy and low-light conditions
- Composition
- Autofocus strategies for tracking moving wildlife in challenging winter conditions
- Learning where to position yourself for the best light and backgrounds
Layering System (Critical for Comfort & Safety)
Base Layer (Moisture-Wicking)
Merino wool or high-quality synthetic thermal top and bottom
Avoid cotton, as it retains moisture and reduces insulation
Mid Layer (Insulation)
Fleece jacket or wool sweater
Insulated pants or fleece-lined mid layer
Outer Layer (Protection from Wind & Snow)
Expedition-weight down or synthetic insulated parka (rated for sub-zero temperatures) Windproof and waterproof insulated snow pants
Footwear
Insulated winter boots rated to at least –20°F
Thick wool socks (bring an extra pair)
Standing on snow or frozen ground for extended periods will quickly draw heat from your body, so high-quality boots are critical.
Head & Face Protection
Insulated winter hat (covering ears)
Windproof face covering for extreme cold nights
- Winter weather in Yellowstone can take unexpected turns. But temperatures typically range from zero to 20°F during the day and often drop to sub-zero at night. Factor in the wind chill and nighttime in the park can indeed be brutal. Record lows of minus 66°F have occurred!
Why join my workshop?
Peak Winter Photography Conditions
Small Group Experience
Hands-On Instruction in the Field
Expert Guidance from Yellowstone Wildlife Company and Marc Bouldoukian
IMPORTANT LEGAL INFORMATION
By attending this workshop, you agree to hold Marc Bouldoukian of Marc bouldoukian photography harmless for all personal injury or loss that may occur during or in connection with this trip.
Do not push your physical abilities past what you are healthy enough to do. You are in charge of deciding if a location is safe for you to travel to.
Travel insurance as well as insurance for your photo gear are both highly recommended. Marc Bouldoukian of Marc Bouldoukian Photography’s role in this workshop is to teach photography and guide you to great locations.
You are responsible for your safety as you travel. Marc Bouldoukian of Marc Bouldoukian Photography makes no effort to vet the other attendees of the trip and you need to make sure you are safe in their companionship. In the event of extraordinary events, governmental instability, extreme weather, pandemic, or other condition, Marc Bouldoukian reserves the right to reschedule or cancel this trip and either return all workshop fees or apply paid fees toward a future workshop.