Overview
2027 Southern Utah Aerial & Autumn Colors
Benton Downs Photography LLC
Sep 27 - Oct 3, 2027
Group size: 3 - 6
2027 Southern Utah Aerial & Autumn Colors
Hanksville & Moab Deserts
Sep 27 - Oct 3, 2027
Group size: 3 - 6
Benton Downs Photography LLC
$4,250
Deposit: $500
About this trip
Experience the raw beauty of Southern Utah on a photography workshop that spans iconic landscapes and hidden gems.
Experience the raw beauty of Southern Utah. From the red rock arches of Moab to the sweeping vistas of Canyonlands, the winding Colorado River, and the surreal textures near Hanksville, every stop offers striking contrast and unforgettable color. Capture dramatic scenes with a drone or simply revel in the rich palette of sandstone, volcanic rock, and lush river valleys—this is the Southwest at its most beautiful!
Field Instructional Goals
- Efficient Drone Photography
- Composition From The Air
- Auto Panorama Capture & Composition
- Video Settings and ND Filters
- IR Composition & Wavelink Consideration
Beyond The Lens Instructional Goals
- Planning Drone Photography & Videography
- Editing Drone Images
- Creating Color Profiles for IR Edits
- Practice instructions/sessions
Accommodations/Lodging
Provided during workshop: Muddy Creek Mining Company, Moab Hotel
Nearest Airport
Grand Junction Regional / Moab / Salt Lake City (GJT or CNY or SLC)
Local 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
Day 1
Arrival & First Evening
Arrive in Hanksville no later than 2:00 PM. We’ll get checked in, gather as a group, grab something to eat, and talk through the week ahead. That evening, we’ll head out for our first sunset photography session in the surrounding desert landscape.
Day 2-6
Desert, Aerial & Autumn Photography
Over the next several days, we’ll explore a wide range of locations throughout Southern Utah, photographing from both the ground and the air. We’ll look for dramatic desert formations, bold color, intimate details, sweeping landscapes, and opportunities for fall color at higher elevations.
As the workshop progresses, we’ll transition farther east, where we’ll photograph from elevated viewpoints, explore river corridors and distinctive desert terrain, and take advantage of opportunities for sunset, night-sky photography, and additional fall color when conditions cooperate.
As the workshop progresses, we’ll transition farther east, where we’ll photograph from elevated viewpoints, explore river corridors and distinctive desert terrain, and take advantage of opportunities for sunset, night-sky photography, and additional fall color when conditions cooperate.
Day 7
Final Sunrise & Departure
We’ll wrap up the workshop with one final sunrise session in a unique location before saying our goodbyes and departing for home.
A. Hanksville & Moab Deserts
Hanksville & Moab DesertsAbout your organizer
Benton Downs Photography is a creative
community of like-minded photographers who
love to travel, enjoy learning, and grow together
through education and competition.
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