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Visual Storytelling Workshops Connecting to the Land.

Our Nature Photography & Videography Workshops/Retreats

Join us for a nature photography/videography workshop as your creative escape. Your day with us will be a gateway to mental clarity, physical health, and emotional balance. These mini photography/video retreats represent a perfect blend of adventure, introspect and creative storytelling, offering you a chance to explore the land and wildlife while reconnecting with your own creativity.

Your own nature artwork will follow you home and transport you back to the tranquility and the undisturbed serenity of the natural elements that surround you while outside.

Full Day East Glacier

This photography retreat is near East Glacier, Montana on private lands.

Bring camera and/or phone to capture your own connection and story to the land. Full day photo retreat $500. See itinerary for details.

Full Day Glacier National Park (coming soon in 2025!)

This photography retreat is at the Eastside of Glacier National Park, Montana.

Bring camera and/or phone to capture your own connection and story to the land. Full day photo retreat $500. You will need your tickets in GNP. See itinerary for details.

Public Lands Montana

This photography retreat is offered on special dates across Montana. We will come to you for group bookings. Or visit our events page or Instagram.

Bring camera and/or phone to capture your own connection and story to the land. Full day photo retreat $500. See itinerary for details.

Itinerary

Photography General Agenda

Sessions available:

Early Bird Sunrise: 5:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Sunset Early Summer: 1:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Sunset Late Summer: 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Bring your lunch and plenty of water. Bear spray (we have some to loan if you don’t have), good walking shoes, layers, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, phone, and if you don’t have a camera we have some to rent $75/day while on workshop: Sony and Canon (bring SD card).

  • Introduction: open invocation in our tribal traditional way, story guides and guests swap greetings and backgrounds

  • Our “why’s” in visual storytelling

  • Discussion how landscape & wildlife photography tells a story

  • Cover the basic photography elements

  • Cover the art of lenses and lighting

  • Group starts the hike in solitude, time for meditation, and reflection to photograph or capture vide0

  • Regroup to share and give creative critique and reflect on the story behind the image or video

  • Restart hike: reconnect to nature and self-expression

  • Return our hike toward vehicles with an additional stop for traditional stories and interchange reflection (Q and A)

  • A “Visual Storytelling” wrap up.

Our Indigenous approach as stewards of the land, water, and non-human relatives is for our guests to develop a deeper connection with the natural world. Our aim that you feel an appreciation for biodiversity and the interconnectedness of all living things. Through this photography/videography workshop your own art will inspire sustainable living practices and foster a sense of environmental stewardship.

Benefits for the soul and body.

Soul Benefits of Nature Photography:

  1. Stress Reduction
    Engaging with nature lowers cortisol levels, the hormone associated with stress. The act of focusing on capturing a beautiful scene can shift attention away from everyday worries and promote relaxation.

  2. Enhanced Mindfulness
    Photography requires concentration and attention to detail, encouraging participants to be fully present in the moment. This mindful practice can reduce anxiety and improve overall mental clarity.

  3. Boosted Creativity
    Observing and framing scenes fosters creative thinking. This creative process can serve as an emotional outlet, helping individuals express feelings they might not easily articulate in words.

  4. Improved Mood and Resilience
    Immersion in nature, combined with the rewarding experience of capturing stunning images, releases dopamine, the brain’s “feel-good” neurotransmitter. This can boost mood and resilience to life’s challenges.

Physical Benefits of Nature Photography

While the mental and emotional (soul) benefits of these retreats are profound, there are also notable physical benefits:

  • Increased Physical Activity
    Hiking to scenic spots or walking through forests to find the perfect shot increases physical activity, which is beneficial for cardiovascular health and overall fitness.

  • Enhanced Eye Health
    Spending time outdoors and focusing on distant objects can reduce digital eye strain, a common issue for those who spend long hours in front of screens.

  • Better Sleep Patterns
    Exposure to natural light helps regulate the circadian rhythm, improving sleep quality.