Hunt’s Photo Adventure: Navajo Nation- Arizona and Utah
March 27, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Class Summary
March 27, 2025 - April 1, 2025
- Camera, memory cards, batteries
- Wide angle, standard, telephoto and super-telephoto lenses (If you are looking for a lens to rent, you can rent it from us at rentals.huntsphoto.com!)
- Tripod
- Cable release
- Polarizers and Neutral Density filters if you have them
Travel information
We recommend flying into Las Vegas (Harry Reid airport, formerly McCarran) (LAS). We will be making a bulk pickup of attendees at the airport at noon. It is a 6-hour drive from LAS to Mexican Hat, UT. If you choose to arrive a day early, you will need to rent a vehicle.
Hotel information
We will be staying at the San Juan Inn in Mexican Hat, 435-683-2220. Please note: Your rooms are NOT included in the cost of your ticket, but we have rooms set aside. After booking with us, make sure to call to put your name on one of those rooms. We are listed as the “Hunt’s Photo Group”.
Refund Policy – Adventures
For most Photo Adventures, a deposit of 25% of the total cost of the workshop is required to hold a spot. Please note: Deposits are non-refundable, but you can receive a 50% credit toward a future adventure. Within 45-days, the deposit is non-transferable.
For Photo Adventures under $1,000, we may only have the total cost payment option. In this case, 25% is non-refundable.
For national adventures (excluding Alaska), final payments are due one month prior to the start of the workshop.
For international adventures (and Alaska), final payments are due 90-days prior to the start of the workshop. We strongly encourage travel insurance!
For all cancellations, you must contact classes@huntsphoto.com
Workshop Description
The Navajo Nation is an Indian Reservation of the Navajo people encompassing parts of Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico. The reservation is the largest in the United States and (for our benefit) is home to over 27,000 square miles of beautifully photogenic land, consisting of weathered red rocks and unique rock formations.
On this workshop, we will emphasize photographing the red rock landscapes of the Navajo Nation lands, including Monument Valley, Valley of the Gods, the Mittens, and more! There is much to see along the Valley Drive, with many different angles of the same formations. This part of Monument Valley is one of the most impressive large-scale landscapes anywhere in the Southwest, rivaling places like the Grand Canyon or Yosemite for the variety of scenes to photograph! For landscape photography, the land of the Navajo Nation is outstanding!
We will photograph in the following locations:
- Gooseneck State Park
- Valley of the Gods
- Forrest Gump Point
- Monument Valley
- The Mittens (East & West)
- Merrick Butte
- Elephant Butte
- The Three Sisters
- John Ford’s Point
- Artist’s Point
What’s included:
- Airport P/U & return, ground transportation in the field
- In-field photography and instruction
- Experienced workshop leaders
- Image Discussion and Review Sessions
- Post-production sessions
What’s not included:
- Air fare or baggage fees to and from Las Vegas, NV (LAS)
- Lodging (We will be staying at the San Juan Inn in Mexican Hat- 435-683-2220)
- Meals
- Any activities outside the tour itinerary
- Travel insurance (which is highly recommended for all travelers)
Skill Sets: All Levels of Photographers are Welcome
Physical Activity: Low
In this workshop we will cover:
Exposure
Composition
Metering
Use of Lenses
Subject Development
Creative Thinking
Shooting in Low Light
Long Exposures
Use of Filters (polarizers and ND)
Image Processing
Image Review
Image Critiquing
Lodging is not included in the cost of this Adventure. We will be staying at the San Juan Inn (435-683-2220).
Recommended gear:
Camera, memory cards, batteries
Wide angle, standard, telephoto and super-telephoto lenses (If you are looking for a lens to rent, you can rent it from us at rentals.huntsphoto.com!)
Tripod
Cable release
Polarizers and Neutral Density filters if you have them
Travel information
We recommend flying into Las Vegas (Harry Reid airport, formerly McCarran) (LAS). We will be making a bulk pickup of attendees at the airport at noon. It is a 6-hour drive from LAS to Mexican Hat, UT. If you choose to arrive a day early, you will need to rent a vehicle.
Hotel information
We will be staying at the San Juan Inn in Mexican Hat, 435-683-2220. Please note: Your rooms are NOT included in the cost of your ticket, but we have rooms set aside. After booking with us, make sure to call to put your name on one of those rooms. We are listed as the “Hunt’s Photo Group”.
About Weather
Weather can range from a low of 45° at night to a high of 70° F during the day. There will be a slight chance of rain during our workshop.
Important things to keep in mind:
•Bring clothing suited for a variety of temperatures, from cold mornings to warm afternoons. Also be prepared for potential rain and for changing weather.
Payments
A deposit of 25% of the total cost of the trip is required upon sign-up to secure a spot. The remaining balance is due 45-days prior to the workshop. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance.
