David Reeves has lived in the Yellowstone area for since 1999, and has been a professional photographer in Yellowstone since 2007. Dave has a degree in biology, and has a huge respect for the park and its wildlife. Dave believes the clients come first, and will always help his clients get set up for the best photos before himself.
The workshops do not include lodging, as the lodging rates vary greatly depending on occupancy. Park entrance fees and guide’s gratuities are not included. All workshops include a box lunch.
Spring Wildlife Workshops:
Spring is the best time for wildlife. The animals are down near the roads, the young are starting to appear, and the park comes alive. The spring trips in March & April will be based in Gardiner. The spring trips in May and June will be based in West Yellowstone. Each trip is 3 full days, and you will want to arrive the day before. You may add a bonus day after the workshop for a one on one day with Dave for $1500 per day for 1 to 4 people.
03/15/24 through 03/17/24, Gardiner: $1600 per person, maximum of 4 people
On 03/14/24, you may add on a day on the snowcoach for $4000 for 1 to 4 people for a day with Dave before the workshop begins.
04/19/24 through 04/21/24, Gardiner: $1600 per person, maximum of 4 people
05/24/24 through 05/26/24, West Yellowstone: $1600 per person, maximum of 4 people
06/07/24 through 06/09/24, West Yellowstone: $1600 per person, maximum of 4 people
Fall Photo Workshop
The fall is a great time for good colors and the elk rut. These trips are based in West Yellowstone. Each trip is 3 full days, and you will want to arrive the day before. You may add a bonus day after the workshop for $1500 for 1 to 4 people.
10/06/23 through 10/08/23, West Yellowstone: $1600 per person, maximum of 4 people
10/11/24 through 10/13/24, West Yellowstone: $1600 per person, maximum of 4 people
Winter Wildlife Workshop
The trips are solely based in the Northern Range, where the action is, and are all based out of Gardiner. 70% of the park’s wildlife will spend their winters in the Northern Range, giving us access to most of the species found in the park. The workshops themselves are 3 full days and do not include a snowcoach trip, but can be added on the day after after the workshop.
01/12/24 through 01/14/24, Gardiner: $1600 per person, maximum of 8 people
02/23/24 through 02/25/24, Gardiner: $1600 per person, maximum of 8 people
Add on a day of snowcoach before or after the workshop: $4000 for 1 to 8 people