Fall Colors in the Canyons of Escalante


Tranquility Desert Falls

A panoramic image of Calf Creek Falls with a dollop of fall colors.


Fall Colors in the Canyons of Escalante (October 24-26th 2025)

Cost: $1200 (Does not include lodging)*

To reserve your spot- $600 down payment**

Group Size: 10 Photographers

Come and explore fall colors across the monument!

Workshop Goals:

  • Capture the beauty of fall colors in the Escalante
  • Composition and capture technique.
  • Creativity.
  • Ecology and Biology of the Grand Staircase.
  • Improve your outdoor skills and experience.
  • Photo editing improvement

This workshop is designed primarily for beginning and intermediate photographers. The hope is that this is an intense three day workshop that will shape you into a better photographer and make you more connected to the landscape around you.

*To reserve your position purchase a spot on the workshop. Full payment will be collected just before the beginning of the work shop.

**Down payment is fully refundable up to 2 weeks before trip date. After that, you will be refunded $300 dollars of your initial down payment.

$600.00




Meet Your Instructors

Nathan St. Andre

Nathan St. Andre is a photographer based in the American Southwest who has specialized in photographing the canyons of Utah for over a decade. His work has been featured on Improve Photography, Utah Life Magazine, and has been collected by individuals around the world. In addition he is an instructor of Photography where he teaches classes on Photoshop and Lightroom and Biology at Utah Tech University where he teaches undergraduates about the natural world.

Of all the places in Utah that Nathan loves photographing the canyons of the Escalante are some of his favorite. Many months of his life have been dedicated to walking and photographing the canyons of this region.

Michael Rung

"Michael Rung is a photographer based out of north Texas, but the canyons and surrounding areas of southern Utah have a hold on him after several trips to the region over the past few years. Although he is known for his more intimate tree and woodland photography, Michael also appreciates capturing the grander vistas of the rugged Utah landscape. In short, he believes in working with what nature provides, regardless of the time of day or conditions.

After close to three decades working for the same company, where he was largely responsible for the coaching and development of others, Michael stepped away from his corporate career in early 2022 to pursue his passion for nature and landscape photography, and teaching, full-time."

Other Information

What Gear Should You Bring

Camera Gear

Tripod
DSLR or Mirrorless Camera
16-35mm (or equivalent) and a 70-200 (or equivalent)
Any other lens you would like to bring
Backpack to carry equipment and gear
laptop for photo editing
Chargers
Clothing

Clothing and Gear

  • Warm Clothing
  • Hiking shoes and appropriate footwear
  • 2L+ of reusable water bottles (bring 2)
  • Hat
  • Light baggy clothing (hiking pants and long sleeve shirt)
  • Neoprene socks
  • In general bring the things you need. There are all the basic amenities in the town, but if you need something specific bring it!

Lodging

Lodging is not provided but the best housing in Escalante is the Canyon Country Lodge. If participants want to camp, we can arrange that and we can camp as a group. I encourage camping for multiple reasons, including quick access to location and appreciation of the landscape; but I understand the call of a soft bed and a warm place to sleep.

Food

Food must be provided by the attendee due to health code laws in the state of Utah. We will have access to some restaurant, but food will have to be provided by the customers. I will have a cooler to pack meals but guests will have to provide their meals. We will have a meal as a group on the final day as a send off and thankyou for coming on our workshop.

Images to Expect

Three main cottonwood trees dance through a canyon in Escalante utah in their finest golden-leaf attire.


Rocks and leaves create a golden trail all the way to A large waterfall in a red rock canyon.


A concert of color of fall leaves, cold branches and the balance of nature.


fall trees that are back lit by reflected light in a colorful canyon.