I chose this week-long Grand Canyon trip after I visited Willie Holdman’s photography gallery in Park City and learned of his workshops. It turns out Willie is as masterful a teacher as he is a landscape photographer. Throughout our wilderness week, Willie was equally supportive of experienced photographers toting zillion dollar camera bags as he was of more novice photographers like me armed with the latest iPhone camera. He bustled with energy, leading sunrise photo sessions, mid-morning hikes to hidden waterfalls, and midnight searches for Milky Way images. He generously shared fresh techniques for framing shots, for finding clarity simultaneously at varying depths of field, for creating uniquely beautiful images. Sadly, my husband, who is the real photographer in our family, had to miss this Grand Canyon photo trip due to an unexpected surgery, but Willie Holdman welcomed me nonetheless, and I am a better photographer, dare I say, a better human being for it. I cannot recommend this Western River rafting and Willie Holdman photo workshop highly enough. Drop everything; get on the wait list so you, too, can enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Had no idea what to expect going into the day, but it was a terrific experience! Willie is super patient and very “chill”. He never made me feel like the amateur that I am. We had some laughs and I picked up a lot of great tips and ideas and a slightly different perspective on looking at landscapes (large and small). I would highly recommend spending a day with Willie if you have the opportunity!