Join Adrian Klein and Zack Schnepf in Stanley, Idaho where we will be photographing forests, mountains, and lakes as fall colors come out with chilly mornings in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. From the wonderful forest floor finds to the jagged Sawtooth mountain range, and even a grove of aspens if fall color timing is on our side. In the past we have been fortunate to photograph birds which has included woodpeckers and bald eagles. While the focus is on nature we also plan to visit a ghost town with old preserved buildings on one of the field outings.
It's worth noting that the Sawtooth National Forest did experience large impactful fires in 2024. At least one location we plan to visit did get partially burned. Despite this, I am bringing a group back to this wonderful region because I changed my mindset years ago. Wildfire, for good and for bad, is a more regular occurrence across the West. Even though the land or forest takes time to recover, and in some cases may never look the same, there is beauty in the destruction and resulting rebirth. I even showcase these photos in their own gallery on my site. As much as I would prefer these fires never happen, I know they can be an important part of the natural cycle of our forest ecosystems. Not to mention I have an interest in seeing impacted areas and the possible photos awaiting in the changing landscape. See at least a couple of photos from burned forests in the area on this page. Lastly, there are beautiful spots we will visit that haven't been impacted by past fires.
Status: Available
Dates: September 24-27, 2027
Location: Stanley, Idaho
Instructors: Adrian Klein and Zack Schnepf
Price: $875
Group Size: 10
 | The physical activity required will include some hiking, mostly over short distances of 1 to 2 miles per outing, ranging from flat to moderate incline. You should be comfortable walking over varying terrain, including rocky trails, carrying your own gear. Not all field sessions will require hiking. |
 | Participants are responsible for transportation. Car-pooling encouraged, and possibly required in a few spots with limited parking. All paved or well-maintained gravel roads. |
 | Participants are responsible for meals. We will have optional meal gatherings scheduled for the group throughout the workshop. This is a great way to interact with fellow participants. |
 | This workshop covers a mix of field sessions and classroom time including presentations, image reviews, and processing. |
 | Itineraries are not shared in advance. Full schedule is handed out at the start of the workshop. |
 | A minimum deposit is required to hold your spot. The final balance is due 60 days in advance of the workshop. Please see our terms and conditions, which includes our cancellation policy, for more detailed information. Lodging is not included. We will provide suggested lodging that we use and where we will meet to start field sessions. |
