About the Trip

Enjoy the photogenic southwest with one of Arizona's top  traditional photographers, Shane Knight. Our trips take you to a spectacular array of photogenic destinations across Arizona at times carefully chosen for good light. Shane will teach the fundamentals of composition and light to teach you how his gorgeous images are made. Around the Bend Adventure will furnish delicious breakfasts and lunches on the road and will book your hotel and dinner reservations at local restaurants. This is a great opportunity to meet people with similar interests, explore a beautiful part of the country and learn from one of the West's most applauded landscape photographers.

3 Night 4 Day Trip Itinerary

• Thursday October 1st:
   Meet in Flagstaff at the Shane Knight gallery for orientation and hors d'œuvrs. Travel to capture the breathtaking sunset light at Grand Canyon for first photo session. Night and dinner at the Red Feather lodge in Tusyan.
  
  
• Friday October 2nd:
  Rise early to catch sunrise at Grand Canyon. After catching some incredible images, we'll hit the road and  travel north to the high deserts of Page, Arizona. Then it's time explore the enchanting light of Antelope canyon. This is a chance to get close to the sandstones that have made Arizona famous. Ascend out of the canyon as night falls. Night and dinner in Page, Az.
  
  
• Saturday October 3rd:
  Spend the morning shooting a classic Arizona sunrise around Page and Lake Powell and then hit the road to famous Monument valley. After lunch and check in, meet our Native american guide. Travel to the spires and back roads of Navajo land. Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon and evening, shooting an ancient landscape. Night and dinner in Kayenta, Az
  
  
• Monday October 4th:
  Ffinish the trip by one last morning shoot around Monument valley. Head back to Flagstaff for a final farewell. Arrival appox. 3:30-5 pm .

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4 night 5 Day Itinerary

• Thursday Oct 15th:
   Meet in Flagstaff at the Shane Knight gallery for orientation and hors d'œuvrs. Travel to capture the breathtaking sunset light at Grand Canyon for first photo session. Night and dinner at the Red Feather lodge.
  
  
• Friday Oct 16th:
  We'll be up early to catch sunrise at Grand Canyons Grand View point. We'll then travel north to the high deserts of Page, Arizona. You will then explore the enchanting light of Antelope canyon. Night and dinner in Page.
  
  
• Saturday Oct 17th:
  This morning takes on a 30 minute drive to catch sunrise at a shoot that Shane simply  calls the hoodoo spot. The light is beautiful as it warms the sandstone and the area comes to life through your lens. The afternoon is left to chance, possibly an exploratory drive  to Buckskin gulch  or an afternoon to catch up on all the photos that you've  already shot. Night and dinner in Page.
  
  
• Sunday Oct 18th:
  This will be the only morning with no early shoot. After breakfast we'll be on the road to famous Monument valley. We'll meet our local native guide, and then its off to explore the spires and back roads of Navajo land. You won't soon forget this experience in one of America's great landscapes. Night and dinner in Kayenta, Az.
  
  
• Monday Oct 19th:
  We will finish the trip by one last morning shoot around Monument valley, and then its back to Flagstaff for a final farewell. We'll be back in Flagstaff appox. 3:30-5 pm

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Meet Shane Knight

Meet Shane Knight. Born in Kansas, Shane has spent  his life in the West, chasing sunsets and chasing the shots that  made him a renown in the field of landscape photography. Shane loves to get out there and get dirty, really get a feel for the land he is shooting. Meet the locals and go to the spots that no else is going to. The schedule can be demanding, up early to catch a sunrise, and back late after an incredible rain storm sunset that moved across a valley. Great photos don't always come easy, there is a lot of time and effort put into each image. Not only on location, but also after the light has faded and your back to look at what you just captured. In these workshops Shane is going to show you how to become a better landscape photographer, and what better way to learn than beside someone who has proved himself. Visit Shane's Website

Meet Wes Neal

Meet Wes Neal. Owner and Operator or Around the Bend Adventures L.L.C. Wes has spent the last decade guiding people around Grand Canyon. On boats. In vehicles. On foot. He has an unquenchable thirst for the area and it's history and wild life. He has made it is his business to run a well oiled company that provides top-notch all-inclusive day tours and hikes. On the photo trips Wes's hospitality experience insures that you are comfortable and well-taken care of - that your euqipment is stored and adequately place for easy access and that your food and accommodations are seamlessly lined out and ready for you.

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Pricing

Four Day Trip: $1800.00 Per Person All Inclusive (Gratuities and Travel to Flagstaff Not Included)

Five Day Trip: $2250.00 Per Person All Inclusive (Gratuities and Travel to Flagstaff Not Included)

* All prices are based on two person room occupancy. You may pay extra if you wish to be accomodated in your own room. Dinners are included but not alcoholic beverages.

* Payment due in full at departure of trip. If bookings are made ahead of time 50% is collected ahead of time, and 50% before departure. Deposits are non refundable, unless cancellation is made 30 days prior to trip departure. Around the Bend Adventures L.L.C. reserves the right to cancel trips for emergency or logistical reasons such as low booking numbers. In this case your money would be returned to you in full. Itinerary changes are rare but may occasionally occur and we will do our best to accommodate you in these cases.

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Packing List

• Thin Cotton Collared Shirts and Pants Appropriate for Long Hours in Sun
• Hats
• Sunscreen
• Tripod (very important)
• Camera (SLR Digital or Film Camera - Any Brand)
• Lots of Extra Film, Batteries, or CF Cards
• Medications (We will not be near pharmacies so bring extra if necessary)
• Hiking Shoes and walking stick
• Backpack appropriate for Camera Equipment
• Please pack lightly as with 8 other passengers your consideration for space if very important. Thanks! Call us if you have any questions.

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Reserve Your Space

There are only 9 spots available on each trip so space will run out quickly. To book your spot please call as at 1-888-769-2269 or use one of the other methods of contact available on our contact page.

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