Under the Desert Sky: An Escalante Photography Workshop
Escalante, UT
Upcoming Workshop:
July 13-16th, 2026
Small Group: Limited to 3 people
Trip Leader
Nathan St. Andre
Price
$2,400
Highlights:
- Photograph the dramatic desert landscapes of the Grand Staircase–Escalante region
- Capture the Milky Way rising above iconic sandstone formations
- Chase summer monsoon light, dramatic skies, and changing desert conditions
- Explore slot canyons, hidden washes, and backcountry landscapes
- Photograph golden hour, blue hour, and night skies in some of Utah’s darkest locations
- Experience a small-group, immersive overlanding adventure
- Camp beneath the stars and spend four days fully immersed in the landscape
Details:
Come join Nathan St. Andre for a 4 day adventure photographing the wild landscapes of Escalante, Utah. July brings a unique combination of opportunities: the Milky Way shining over desert formations, dramatic monsoon clouds building across the horizon, and ever-changing light throughout the day.
This workshop is designed for photographers who want to slow down, explore, and embrace the unpredictability of the desert. We’ll travel by 4x4 through remote landscapes, camp under incredible night skies, and adjust our plans based on weather and photographic opportunities.
Our days will include sunrise hikes, canyon exploration, afternoon shade breaks, sunset compositions, and late-night Milky Way photography. Expect a balance of adventure, creativity, and time spent immersed in one of Utah’s most inspiring regions.
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Trip Type: |
Difficulty Level: Moderate |
| Solitude Level: 1/5 | Group Size: 3 Guests |
| Trip Length: 4 Days |
Nearest Airport: Las Vegas or St. George Regional Airport |
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Live Preparation Zoom Call
Meet with your instructor before the workshop. Receive personalized instruction and have a chance to have your questions answered.
Live Editing Zoom Call
Upon returning home from your workshop, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate remotely with your instructor on photo editing techniques.
Meet Your Instructor
Nathan St. Andre
Nathan St. Andre is a fine art landscape photographer and biology professor based in Southern Utah. Specializing in capturing the dramatic beauty of the desert Southwest, his work focuses on a mixture of remote and iconic landscapes. Nathan's dual passion for wildlife and photography informs his distinctive perspective, allowing him to showcase the natural world with both scientific insight and artistic vision. His work is displayed and sold at fine art festivals across the region and has images in homes and offices across the world. He has made appearances in Utah Life Magazine and Improve Photography. He has also been interviewed on a hand full of podcasts including F-Stop Collaborate and Listen. Beyond photography, Nathan is dedicated to conservation efforts, aiming to raise awareness about the delicate ecosystems of the Colorado River system.
Nathan is the permit holder.
