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Peekaboo Slot Canyon
Kanab, Utah · Approx. 2 hrs from trailhead
Venture deep into one of the Southwest's most photogenic slot canyons. 4x4 transport included from the trailhead.
$75 per personBook Now
Shoot the Southwest Like You Know It
Small-group guided photography tours through Southern Utah's canyon country and Northern Arizona's red rock wilderness — built for beginners who want to come home with real shots.
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Elephant Butte
Near Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Utah · 4 hours
Hoodoos, red rock, and sweeping overlooks of Zion and Coral Pink Sand Dunes. Less-visited vantage points most visitors never find.
$150 per personBook Now
Moderate hike
The Wave
Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness Area · 8–10 hours
One of the most coveted photography destinations on earth. Swirling Navajo sandstone formations unlike anything else in the Southwest.
$325 per personBook Now
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White Pocket
Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness Area · 8 hours
Surreal brain rock, swirling color, and otherworldly formations. Sunset timing recommended for extraordinary light.
$325 per personBook Now
Why Guide with Us
I started Trail Photo Tours because I kept meeting people who had great cameras and no idea how to use them in the field. Southern Utah and Northern Arizona are two of the most photogenic places on earth — but only if you know where to stand and when to show up. Every tour I lead is small on purpose. You get real attention, real feedback, and real shots — not just a walk with a guide who points at things.
6Max group size
100%Skill-building focus
20+Years in canyon country
Astrophotography Night Tours
The Southwest Has Some of the Darkest Skies on Earth
No experience needed. I'll walk you through long exposure settings from scratch — by the end of the night, you'll have Milky Way shots you actually took yourself.
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"I came in knowing nothing about manual mode. By day two I was shooting the Milky Way on my own. Best photography experience I've ever had."
"The sunrise session in Sedona was worth every penny. The guide knew exactly where to be and when. My shots look like they belong in a magazine."
"Small group, real teaching, incredible locations. I've done photography workshops before — this is the one I'll actually recommend."
Ready to Shoot Something Real?
Pick a tour, pick a date, and I'll take care of the rest. Every tour includes location scouting, in-field coaching, and a post-tour image review.
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