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Sunset and Night Photography in Arches National Park

Sunset and Night Photography in Arches National Park

Overview

We will visit at least four locations for photography in iconic Arches National Park for the afternoon golden hour and sunset. I have traveled extensively in search of amazing photographic locations, and it is hard to beat Arches National Park for the wide variety of photographic locations, and it is an official international Dark Skies park. During the busy season, I will lead the tour to locations that are less well known but still spectacular.

I will show you great locations, and make suggestions on composition and subject matter. I can even help you with your camera settings if you are a beginner. After sunset. we will take a brief break for a picnic and go over camera settings for night photography while we wait for the Milky Way to emerge. (Note: in April & May, the Milky Way does not appear until after midnight, so we will return to Moab after sunset, and head back out late at night. A wee hours tour is available as a standalone tour during this time).

City: Moab

Sun 04 May

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Starting at $395.00

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Sun 04 May

Starting at $395.00

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What's Included

Timed Entry Permit

Snack bars and trail mix

I provide a cooler full of ice water to refill your refillable water bottles.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Some moderate hiking (less than 1 mile round trip) may be required, some on uneven ground.

What To Expect

Arches National Park

We will visit at least three world class locations for photography in iconic Arches National Park in the afternoon into sunset. I have traveled extensively in search of amazing photographic locations, and it is hard to beat Arches National Park for the variety of locations. I will show you great locations, and make suggestions on composition and subject matter. I can even help you with your camera settings if you are a beginner. We will take a brief break for a snack (not included) between sunset and full dark when the Milky Way emerges.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (18)

D7075UNjimc

Nov 2023

Colin was not only an excellent teacher, knowledgeable of the best locations in Arches for both sunset and night photography, but an excellent communicator from my initial contact to set up the tour all the way through our return to the hotel. We both learned a great deal and took some very nice images. Prior to our departure, he provided guidance as to what equipment would be best to bring. The one thing that I wish he had mentioned (particularly as we already owned them) was a headlamp with a red light. We did bring red flashlights, but it would have been nice at times to be able to operate hands free (only an issue for a night photo shoot). We have done a number of photo tours (both single- and multi-day), both domestically and overseas, and this was one of the best. Thank you for a very memorable experience.

rxlaw

May 2023

The national parks in Utah are a sight to see, but stargazing in the parks is another experience altogether, and having Colin to guide us made all the difference. He knew where to go, and provided tips on framing the shot. He’ll sit back and let you do your thing or help you with camera settings (including the phone). His expertise and patience really shines when it comes to trying to capture the stars and Milky Way. In fact, he was willing to wait and wait and wait (you get my drift) in the hopes that the clouds would clear up so we could capture the Milky Way, It never cleared up completely, but we still had an incredible night time sky for a beautiful shot of Arches park at night time. Thanks for checking this off my kids’ bucket list, Colin! Tips: Bring dinner (sandwich/picnic meal - it’s a 6 hr+ event starting at ~ 5 pm). Most importantly, make sure to bring your tripod. Capturing the stars is impossible without one. Colin had a tripod to spare for the other group that was with us. I brought one but my son used mine.

Jen H

Apr 2023

Really enjoyed the information Colin shared about Arches and the geology of the area. He took us to several great photography spots throughout the park. He was a huge help in explaining how to set our cameras to shoot the Milky Way. Fun experience!