Monsoons of the Grand Canyon State

August 12-15, 2024
$3200 per person

Celebrate our 10 year anniversary while chasing
dramatic skies in the Grand Canyon State!

You may think of Arizona as just a vast, dry desert, but every summer, monsoons bring much-needed rain to the region, nourishing the landscape and carving out the formations that make this state so picturesque. Dramatic conditions are the hallmark of great nature photography, and the stormy clouds and lightning that accompany the monsoons will ensure that the top half of your landscape photo is never dull! Join us on this four day tour as we “chase” the monsoons from the Grand Canyon to Petrified Forest. And yes - that’s right - BlueHour is 10!!! Celebrate with us on this unique and special tour in Paul Nguyen’s new home base of Flagstaff, Arizona.

What You’ll Learn

Composition
Landscape settings
Proper tripod use
Importance of lighting & timing
Reading the weather
Intensifying Rainbows
Lightning Photography

Recommended Equipment

D-SLR or Mirrorless camera
A tripod with ball-head
An ultra wide angle lens
Polarizer
A mid-range zoom lens
Comfortable shoes / Hiking Boots
Extra memory cards, batteries and charger
Proper rain & wind clothing

Physical Difficulty

This tour is easy to moderate. Most shoot locations are accessible from paved paths, or involve short hikes under a mile. There is some walking on dirt paths, and some trails include inclines. Shooting will often take place in inclement weather.

Itinerary & Information

We will be in touch with flight information and meeting details in the months leading up to the tour. The entry point for flights will be Phoenix Airport.

Tour Includes: Hotel Accommodations, Ground transport, Admissions & fees, breakfast at the hotel, photo guidance.

Photo Stops include (and more):