Custom Adventures in the Lands of Enchantment

For those who want to experience the magic of the Four-Corners, with or without an emphasis on photography, there are numerous possibilities. These are exclusively custom trips which we will plan together to meet your specific interests and schedule. Besides the better known places such as Monument Valley, Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Dead Horse Point, and other locations in southeast Utah, there are many more options.

Accompanied by a native guide, you can explore some of the more isolated areas in the lands of the Ute and the Navajo. Or you can wander in secluded canyons which hide the villages of the ancient Anasazi. You can spend a day, or several, visiting rock art sites which are hundreds, and even thousands of years old, spend a night in the hogan of some Navajo friends in the depths of spectacular Canyon de Chelly, or hike with llamas through peaceful aspen groves below 14,000 foot peaks.

You'll learn about the area's natural and cultural history. You'll watch for eagles soaring in the incredible blue of the southwest skies, and for mountain lion tracks in the canyons. You'll learn about the Ute, Navajo, and Pueblo people who have called this land home for unknown centuries. You'll learn how to make arrowheads, start a fire with a bow and drill, and to identify pieces of ancient pottery, the remains of which are still found in incredible abundance throughout the deserts and canyons.

If you are a photographer, you'll be at the best locations at the right times to catch the incredible southwest light as it illuminates some of the world's most amazing landscapes. And regardless of your specific goals and interests, you'll return home with a deeper understanding of and connection to this enchanted land.

COST

LANDSCAPES
The cost of a tour where there emphasis is on landscape photography is $250/day for one person, and an additional $100/day for each additional person up to a maximum of six people. On custom trips the client is responsible for his own lodging, although I will be happy to make reservations. My van is also available for $50/day plus gas, or the client can provide his own transportation.

NATIVE AMERICANS
The cost of a trip where we will be using Native American models is the same as a landscape trip with the additional cost of modeling fees. This is negotiable, and I will work out the best possible arrangements between the client and the models.

FIGURE-IN-THE-LANDSCAPE
The cost of working approximately 5 hours with one model in the Durango area is $350/day for one person, and an additional $100/day for each additional person. It is an additional $150/day for an additional model. The client must cover lodging, transportation, and the models meals for out of town trips to locations such as southeast Utah.

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