Yosemite in winter is one of the most dramatic and rewarding landscape photography experiences in the American West. Snow, mist, waterfalls, granite cliffs, bare trees, reflections, and changing light create endless opportunities for powerful images throughout Yosemite Valley. This special scouting edition of our Yosemite Winter and Firefall Photography Workshop is timed for the annual Horsetail Fall “Firefall” phenomenon, when the setting sun can illuminate the waterfall in a brilliant orange glow. While Firefall conditions are never guaranteed, we will give ourselves multiple sunset opportunities while also photographing Yosemite’s classic winter landscapes, waterfalls, reflections, intimate scenes, and grand views. As a scouting workshop, this experience is offered at a reduced price for photographers who are comfortable with flexibility, patience, and discovery. Barry and DeLania will have a clear plan, strong location research, and a thoughtful daily structure, but part of the purpose of this workshop is to refine the best timing, locations, logistics, and teaching flow for future Yosemite workshops. Some ideas may work beautifully, some may shift because of weather, access, crowds, or light, and we will make those decisions together in the field. Based at Yosemite Valley Lodge, this small-group workshop is designed for photographers who want thoughtful in-field instruction, flexible planning, and a supportive community experience. Each day will be shaped by weather, light, water flow, park access, and participant safety. When conditions allow, we will position the group for Firefall; when they do not, we will shift to Yosemite’s other winter subjects, including waterfalls, granite walls, reflections, meadows, moonlight, and dramatic valley light. With lodging and local workshop transportation included, this experience is designed to help you focus on photography, learning, and making the strongest images possible during one of Yosemite’s most memorable seasons.