Hoodoos and Monsoons

Three Hoodoos bathed in warm redish orange glow of light cast from a colorful sunset.

I have tried for years to get a sunset like this at this location in Escalante. In 2023 it finally happened. These three hoodoos have been long standing subjects of mine and have been called Guardians of the Galaxy, Three Wise Men, but now they have returned to be the Guardians of Blood.

Hoodoos and Monsoons August 21st-23rd 2025

Cost: $1200 (Does not include lodging)*

To reserve your spot- $600 down payment**

Group Size: 4 Photographers

Monsoons are in high gear come August across much of the southwest. The goal of this workshop is to take advantage of this and photograph across Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. We will chase great conditions, photograph hoodoo's and other epic structures under monsoon conditions. In addition, if the monsoons don't arrive, we will shift our focus to night photography and photograph under some of the darkest skies in the country.

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

Your Instructor

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 nature and landscape photography, introduction to photography and Introduction to Biology at Utah Tech University where he teaches undergraduates about the natural world


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 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.

Expected Images