Explore Spring in Grand Teton: A Wildlife Photography Adventure
Spring is one of the best times of the year to visit Grand Teton National Park. It is a magical time when the landscape transitions from the quiet of winter to the vibrant awakening of nature. This is the time of year that bears emerge from hibernation (often with cubs!) elk and moose begin dropping their calves, and bison graze in the valleys.
As the snow melts, the landscape bursts into life with colorful wildflowers carpeting the meadows and hillsides. Arrowleaf balsamroot, Lupine, and glacier lilies add splashes of color to the scenery. While the brightly colored songbirds, such as the mountain bluebird return for the summer and begin to nest.
Join award winning wildlife photographer Jennifer Leigh Warner on this photographic journey through the iconic Grand Teton National Park. Jennifer has been photographing in this area for nearly 20 years and eager to share with you some of her favorite locations to walk away with exceptional photographs. Additionally you will visit famous locations such as Moulton Barn and Schwabacher Landing as well as off-the-beaten-path areas in search of many wildlife species that inhabit the park.
Wildlife often seen includes.
Grizzly Bear, Black Bear, Bison, Elk, Pronghorn, Mule Deer, Moose, Red Fox, Coyote, Least Chipmunk, Unita Ground Squirrel, Beaver, Mountain Bluebird, Ruffed Grouse, Osprey, Goldeneye, Bald Eagle, Ravens, Yellow Warbler and Sandhill Cranes.
This time of year the majestic Grand Teton mountains will typically be capped with snow making for a beautiful backdrop for photography. This workshop is perfect for photographers of all levels and mobility. We will be photographing road-side and only taking small walks to scenic locations. Don’t forget your tripods for sunrise and sunset landscape photos, as the views in this park are considered some of the best views in the world to photograph.
We will be staying near the historic town of Jackson Hole, which is conveniently located on the edge of the National Park. to get here, you can fly directly into the Jackson Hole airport, which is the only commercial airport in the United States located directly in a National Park.
About Your Leader….
Jennifer Leigh Warner is a fine art conservation wildlife photographer, writer, public speaker and workshop leader, living in Central Texas and specializes in creating meaningful images that conveys a message of hope for the natural world. Jennifer feels strongly that by sharing these images of beautiful animals in their natural environment, she can inspire those around her to preserve the world that we share with all living creatures.
Jennifer is a Certified Texas Master Naturalist, an Ambassador for Nature First and is on the Board of Directors for the North American Nature Photographers Association as well as serves as their chair of the Ethics Committee.
Jennifer works closely with conservation organizations to help support their missions to protect wildlife and the world around us. She believes that photography is a powerful tool to share these stories, educate photo viewers on important topics and inspire change.
Jennifer’s work has been published in Outdoor California, Gizmodo, the NANPA Expressions Magazine, Outdoor Photographer Magazine, WIRED, The New Yorker, National Geographic Online and Wild Planet Photo Magazine among others.
You can learn more about Jennifer and the conservation work that she does by visiting her website at www.experiencewildlife.com
5 Participants
$3,900
$750 Single Supplement
If you would like a roommate we will make every effort to find one for you, however if we cannot match you with anyone the single supplement will apply.
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MAY 31ST – JUNE 5TH, 2025
Day 1 (May 31st)
Meet at Jackson Hole Airport (JAC). You will be picked up by your leader and driven to your hotel a short distance away. Plan to arrive at any time on the 31st, this is set aside as arrival day and there most likely will not be any photography sessions.
Day 2-5 (June 1st-June 4th)
Each day we will begin bright and early to catch the sunrise at one of Grand Teton’s iconic locations, such as Schwabacher Landing, Moulton Barn, Oxbow Bend and more. After a sunrise shoot we’ll stop for coffee and bagel or danish to go. Then it’s off to find and photograph the abundance of wildlife in the park. Be prepared for “Bear Jams” as bears and their cubs will be active this time of year. We’ll also be on the look out for Moose, Deer, Elk, Fox, Coyote, Bison and many bird species. We’ll stop mid-day for lunch before heading out again in search of wildlife and scenic wildflower vistas. Dinner will be together as a group. or if the group decides, take-out will also be option before heading back to your hotel.
Day 6 (June 5th)
Depending on what time everyone is leaving, there may be time for a sunrise shoot before packing up and heading to the airport for flights home.
- Accommodations for the duration of the tour
- All ground transportation
- Pick up and drop off at airport (JAC)
- Photography mentoring from your leader
- Expert guiding service
- Meals (you will be eating together as a group)
- Flights to and from Jackson Hole
- Gratuity for your leader/guide
- Trip insurance (recommended)
Easy, you will be traveling in a vehicle and getting out to take photos.
CameraTelephoto lens, at least 400mmWide angle lens, 24-70 mm or similarMemory cardsExtra batteriesTripodRain coverLens clothLaptopExternal hard driveCard readerBattery chargersHiking bootsRain jacketInsect repellant, not deetSunscreenHatCell phone
Winter Coat