Paradise in The Palouse

June 18-22, 2025
$3600 per person

From hill to dale, summit to swale, the Palouse region of southeastern Washington and western Idaho is a photographer's dream come true

The fertile soil and mild summers create perfect conditions for the agriculture of an enormous variety of crops - which in turn produce an unparalleled color palette and geometry for photographers to appreciate. Endless rolling hills of wheat, barley, and legumes bring countless shades of green, while blooming canola brings striking expanses of yellow that gleam on a sunny day. This tour is for the photographer who enjoys peering deep into the landscape to find unique compositions, pulling in details from miles around, and strolling through areas steeped in agricultural history.

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What You’ll Learn

  • Landscape settings

  • Using tripods properly

  • Composition

  • White Balance, Color

  • Importance of Lighting & Timing

  • Using ND filters & waterfall photography

  • Depth, Compression of Perspective & Scale

  • Drone & Aerial Photography

Recommended Equipment

  • D-SLR or Mirrorless camera

  • A tripod with ball-head

  • A mid-range zoom lens

  • Telephoto lens (at least to 200mm; there are some perspectives where 100-400 lens would be beneficial)

  • Wide Angle Lens (For waterfall shooting only)

  • Neutral density filter(s)

  • Extra memory cards, batteries and charger

  • A Drone (if you have one)

Physical Difficulty

This tour is easy. Just hop out of the car, walk around and shoot. Some strolling around paved streets. Maybe an optional hike in the woods of Kamiak Butte, which would have some elevation gain.

Please refer to our fitness guide for more detail about physical requirements.

Itinerary & Information

An itinerary will be sent to you via email some time before the tour, but be assured, we are focused on making the best images in the best light. We will be spending each night in Moscow, ID, which is the most central for all of our shooting. The airport of arrival and departure will be Spokane, WA.

What’s Included:

  • Overnight Accommodation each night in Moscow, ID

  • Ground transport

  • Breakfast at the hotel

  • Photo guidance

What’s Not included:

  • Any Flights needed

  • Alcohol, Lunches, Dinners

  • Any tips or gratuities

At a Glance

Destination

The Palouse
Moscow, ID & Washington State

Dates

June 18-22, 2025

No. of Photographers

Up to 6

Fitness Level

Easy

Cost

$3600

Your Tour Guides

Paul Nguyen

Co-Owner & Founder

Paul Nguyen has lived and worked from coast to coast across the U.S., and has over 35 years of experience in film and digital photography. He specializes in digital photography of natural landscapes and wildlife, and capturing the authentic experience of outdoor adventure and exploration through his video series.

In April 2017, he served in the prestigious National Park Artist in Residence program at Petrified Forest, Arizona, and continues to create programs for the National Park Service. His accomplishments also include an exclusive assignment as a photographer for the Boston Museum of Science, and a position as a program guide and brand ambassador for Swedish outfitter Fjällräven.

His noteworthy image-making and teaching in the realm of photography have gained him sponsorships from Tamron USA and Sun Surveyor, and his acclaimed adventure and overlanding videos have led to numerous outdoor equipment sponsorships.

Hailing from Massachusetts and now based out of Flagstaff, AZ, Paul spends most of the year exploring the western U.S. to research photo tour destinations and create video content. You may run into him, his Jeep, his trailer, and his cat somewhere along your own travels. Despite the distance, he maintains an active connection to New England camera clubs, and continues to serve as a remote lecturer and competition judge. See his work at  www.paulnguyenphoto.com

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