Yellowstone Winter Photo Expeditions
hosted at Skyline Guest Ranch
Venture into Yellowstone’s Northern Range in the depths of winter for an all inclusive wildlife and nature photography with Julia hosted at Skyline Guest Ranch. We will spend our time looking for wildlife while also photographing the many landscapes of Yellowstone. All level of photographers are welcome as we will cover photography principles including composition, technical settings, and storytelling through images, though you should have a basic understanding of your personal camera. Join us for either our December or February workshop. For more information including a detailed itinerary, lodging accommodations, and booking details, visit Skyline Guest Ranch via the link below. Feel free to reach out to Julia with any questions you may have.
Wildlife Activity
Winter in Yellowstone is a great time to see a variety of wildlife and presents unique photographic opportunities with snowy backgrounds and frozen landscapes. The most commonly seen species are bison, elk, big horn sheep, pronghorn, moose, coyote, red fox, grey wolves, and bald eagles. Yellowstone changes every month, even in the depths of winter, so if you can’t decide between the two offered workshop dates, you can read below about the main differences in wildlife activity in December and February; outside of the mentioned differences, wildlife activity is mostly the same during both offered workshop dates. While wildlife is unpredictable and we cannot promise any encounters, we will do everything we can to maximize our chances of success over the course of the workshop.
December 8-13
December is one of the best times to photograph big horn sheep in Yellowstone as their rut is in full swing, when rams can be seen fighting for mating rights. They also congregate in lower elevation areas, making them more visible and easier to photograph.
February 9-14
February is one of the best months to see wolves. Deep snow in the mountains pushes elk into valleys, and the wolves follow. It is also their breeding season, causing an increase in wolf activity and movement as some wolves disperse from their packs to find a mate.
Skyline Guest Ranch
Nestled in the rugged Beartooth Mountains three miles outside Cooke City, Skyline Guest Ranch offers a secluded base for our winter workshop. Snow-locked in the winter by a section of unplowed road, getting to and from the lodge from Cooke City will serve as part of the adventures as we travel in a snowcat. Surrounded by snowcapped peaks and frosted evergreens, Skyline will set the scene for both creativity and exploration. After long days in the field, Skyline will be a warm and cozy place to unwind and enjoy the peaceful seclusion that comes with winter in the mountains.
How to Book
Through my partnership with Skyline, all booking can be made through their site via the links above corresponding with your desired dates. Feel free to reach out to me directly with any specific questions regarding any aspect of the photography workshop. Sharing Yellowstone and its wildlife with others is my passion so I am incredibly excited about this experience and hope to see you in Yellowstone!
-Julia