Utah Drone, IR & Photography Workshop
Utah Drone, IR & Photography Workshop
Experience the raw beauty of Southern Utah on a photography workshop that spans iconic landscapes and hidden gems.
Quick Facts
Skill Level i
Intermediate , Advanced
Fitness Level i
Easy , Moderate
Terrain
Uneven Terrain , Flat Walkways , Temperature Extremes
Location
Central & Southeast Utah
Tuition
$3,450
The Experience
Experience the raw beauty of Southern Utah on a workshop designed for photographers who want more than scenic overlooks. From the red rock arches near Moab to the sweeping vistas of Canyonlands, the Colorado River corridor, and the surreal textures near Hanksville, every stop offers bold color, dramatic contrast, and fresh creative possibilities. This small-group experience blends hands-on field instruction with personalized support as you photograph expansive desert scenes, intimate landscapes, and striking geological formations. Along the way, you’ll explore drone photography techniques, panoramas, video capture, and the unique visual potential of infrared imagery. Pre-workshop Zoom sessions help you arrive prepared, and a post-workshop session extends the learning through image sharing, editing ideas, and continued guidance. Southern Utah becomes both classroom and inspiration.
What You Will Learn
In the Field
- Efficient Drone Photography
- Composition From The Air
- Auto Panorama Capture & Composition
- Video Settings and ND Filters
- IR Composition & Wavelink Consideration
Beyond the Capture
- Planning Drone Photography & Videography
- Editing Drone Images
- Creating Color Profiles for IR Edits
- Practice instructions/sessions
Through The Lens
Planning Your Trip
Nearest Airport
Durango (Closest), Salt Lake City (Largest)
Lodging Suggestions
Provided during workshop: Muddy Creek Mining Company, Moab Hotel
Transportation
Provided during workshop: 4 Wheel Drive High Clearance Vehicles
What's Included:
- Five nights of lodging
- Workshop ground transportation included
- First and last dinners
- Admission to all parks
- Three pre-workshop Zoom meetings
- One post-workshop Zoom meeting
What's Not Included:
- Airfare to Salt Lake City
- Most meals and drinks
- Alcoholic beverages not included
- Personal expenses and incidentals
- Self-planned additional excursions
- Travel Insurance
Itinerary
Day 1 - July 15, 2026
Arrival Day & Sunset Shoot
Arrive at Salt Lake City International Airport by 10:30 AM or in Hanksville by 4:00 PM. We will get checked into our rooms, grab some dinner and head out for drone and night sky photography.
Day 2-3
From sunrise to sunset & beyond, our group will enjoy some of the most beautiful landscapes you’ve ever seen and capture them by drone, IR and standard photography methods. We will be focused primarily in the Hanksville/Factory Butte area and will visit sites like Bentonite Hills, Goblin Valley, Little Wild Horse Canyon & more.
Day 4-5
We broaden the workshop from the sculpted terrain around Hanksville into some of southern Utah’s most varied and rewarding photographic country. We’ll begin with sunrise in the Factory Butte region, then follow the Capitol Reef corridor, stopping for a mix of grand vistas, layered formations, desert textures, and pockets of green that may lend themselves beautifully to infrared work. By evening, we’ll aim for a sunset location that offers a different look from the badlands, potentially among the sculpted forms of Goblin Valley or another strong overlook within reach of Hanksville. On Day 5, we’ll depart for the Canyonlands and Moab region, exploring select stops along the southern approach before finishing with canyon views, dramatic roadside terrain, and a Milky Way session near Dead Horse Point.
Day 6
On our final morning, we’ll head out before dawn to capture one last sunrise, most likely at Mesa Arch or possibly at Dead Horse Point, depending on conditions and the group’s preference. After breakfast and gathering our gear, we may enjoy a final scenic outing along Potash Road if we have not yet explored it, or perhaps make a short visit into Arches National Park. It’s a relaxed closing to the workshop, giving us one more opportunity to photograph the beauty of the area before beginning the trip home.
