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Out of Yosemite 2027

Out of Photo Conferences

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Yosemite 2027

Landscape Photography Conference

January 18–22, 2027

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Image by William Neill

Immerse yourself in Yosemite’s winter magic while learning, shooting, and exploring alongside the world’s leading landscape photographers.

From El Capitan and Half Dome to Bridalveil Fall, frozen streams, misty mornings, and dramatic winter waterfalls, spend five immersive hands-on days photographing Yosemite’s most iconic terrain, all just steps from our home base at Yosemite Valley Lodge, with the full moon adding another dimension to your images.

Instructors

Michael E Gordon

Michael E Gordon

Franka Gabler

Franka Gabler

Jerry Dodrill

Jerry Dodrill

William Neill

William Neill

Beth Young

Beth Young

Chuck Kimmerle

Chuck Kimmerle

Colleen Miniuk

Colleen Miniuk

Jennifer King

Jennifer King

Huibo Hou

Huibo Hou

Michael Frye

Michael Frye

Charlotte Gibb

Charlotte Gibb

Albert Dros

Albert Dros

Alex Noriega

Alex Noriega

Colleen Miniuk

Colleen Miniuk

Legends

Four former assistants to Ansel Adams join us in Yosemite to share stories, insight, history, and inspiration from a remarkable era of photography. Their evening presentations and presence throughout the week add a rare and unforgettable dimension to the experience.
Alan Ross

Alan Ross

Ted Orland

Ted Orland

John Sexton

John Sexton

Chris Rainier

Chris Rainier

Frosted leaves on the ground with a close-up view
Chuck Kimmerle
Close-up of ice crystals on a surface with a blue and gray color scheme by Franka Gabler
Franka Gabler
Snow-covered trees and mountains reflected in a calm lake by Franka Gabler
Franka Gabler
Jerry Dodrill
Misty forest with bare trees and soft light filtering through the fog, artist's signature visible.
Michael Frye
Jerry Dodrill
Jerry Dodrill
Michael Frye
Snowy mountain landscape with trees and a cloudy sky Beth Young
Beth Young
Trees with autumn foliage in a foggy forest
Alex Noriega

Yosemite Valley Lodge | Yosemite National Park

Our home base for the week is Yosemite Valley Lodge, located in the very heart of Yosemite Valley and just minutes from some of the most iconic photographic locations in the world. From El Capitan and Yosemite Falls to mist-filled meadows and frozen riverbanks, many of the images you will create are only steps from your room. We will stay, learn, and gather entirely at the lodge, creating a focused and immersive experience. All meals are catered through Yosemite Valley Lodge and enjoyed together, providing time to connect, share ideas, and reflect on the day’s work.

Classes, presentations, and evening gatherings all take place onsite, allowing you to move seamlessly between learning, shooting, and rest without leaving the valley floor. With everything centered in one place, Yosemite Valley Lodge becomes more than a hotel. It becomes a shared creative base camp for five unforgettable winter days in Yosemite.

Trees with autumn foliage in a foggy forest
Snow-covered trees and mountains reflected in a calm lake by Franka Gabler
Misty forest with bare trees and soft light filtering through the fog, artist's signature visible.
The location was out of this world, the instructors were world class and the organization was well done and the food was great.
Tod, Out of Yosemite 2020

Registration

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If you'd like to pay for two conference attendees, you can do so. Information for a non-attendee guest will come before the conference.

What’s Included

  • Seven hands-on field sessions led by our instructor team
  • In-field instruction from every instructor throughout the conference
  • Recorded presentations from each instructor
  • Four evening keynote presentations from our photography Legends
  • Pre-conference instructional recordings from each instructor so you arrive prepared and focused
  • Post-conference image reviews to continue your growth after the event
  • Full access to all recorded sessions for 12 months following the conference
  • Private online communityconnecting attendees and instructors before and after the conference
  • Four nights of single-occupancy lodgingatYosemite Valley LodgeOpening receptionon Monday evening
  • Four catered brunchesFour catered group dinnersAfternoon snackseach full conference day

Travel & Additional Expenses

  • Transportation to and from Yosemite Valley Lodge and all conference field sessions. We will help coordinate group carpools for field sessions in the park.
  • Snow chains are required in your vehicle to enter the park during winter conditions, as mandated by the National Park Service
  • National Park Service entrance passTravel insurance, which we strongly recommend to cover unexpected delays or cancellations due to winter weather
If you want an exceptional photography experience with some of the most talented and creative photographers around, you will truly enjoy a well organized, well planned OOC workshop at one of their chosen locations. If your photography feels a little stagnant or uninspiring, do one of these workshops and it will reignite that spark within you that gets you looking at things in a new way while growing as a photographer.
Annie, Out of Grand Teton
Frosted leaves on the ground with a close-up view
Chuck Kimmerle
Close-up of ice crystals on a surface with a blue and gray color scheme by Franka Gabler
Franka Gabler
Snow-covered trees and mountains reflected in a calm lake by Franka Gabler
Franka Gabler
Jerry Dodrill
Misty forest with bare trees and soft light filtering through the fog, artist's signature visible.
Michael Frye
Jerry Dodrill
Jerry Dodrill
Michael Frye
Snowy mountain landscape with trees and a cloudy sky Beth Young
Beth Young
Trees with autumn foliage in a foggy forest
Alex Noriega

Schedule Overview

The conference begins on Monday, January 18, with hotel check-in available at 5:00 pm. We will gather for an opening reception from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, followed by a group welcome dinner and an evening keynote presentation by John Sexton.

Tuesday through Thursday each begin with a morning field session, followed by group breakfast, classroom instruction, and afternoon classes. In the late afternoon and evening, we return to the field to photograph Yosemite in changing light. After each evening field session, we reconvene for a group dinner and an evening keynote presentation.

We conclude on Friday, January 22, with a final morning field session, followed by hotel checkout and a group closing breakfast. Final remarks and farewells wrap up the conference by 12:15 pm.

Frosted leaves on the ground with a close-up view
Chuck Kimmerle
Close-up of ice crystals on a surface with a blue and gray color scheme by Franka Gabler
Franka Gabler
Snow-covered trees and mountains reflected in a calm lake by Franka Gabler
Franka Gabler
Jerry Dodrill
Misty forest with bare trees and soft light filtering through the fog, artist's signature visible.
Michael Frye
Jerry Dodrill
Jerry Dodrill
Michael Frye
Snowy mountain landscape with trees and a cloudy sky Beth Young
Beth Young
Trees with autumn foliage in a foggy forest
Alex Noriega

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I confirm I am registered for the event?

You can view all of the events you’re registered for by logging into your Out of Chicago account. In the upper right corner of the website, go to “my account” and “my conferences”. You should see your conference listed there. If it is not, please email us at support@outofchicago.com.

 

What should I expect after I register?

After registering, you will receive an email with details about the conference, including key dates, hotel information, and additional information. Be sure to stay connected via email to receive crucial event communication, including surveys about your preferences and updates as needed.

 

How do I book my accommodations?

Your single-accommodation rooming is included in your conference registration. This will be handled for you.

 

How do I get to the hotel from the airport?

Attendees will be responsible for getting themselves to Jackson Lake Lodge.

You can fly direct to Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) which is only 40 minutes from the Lodge or Bozeman (BZN), which is a four hour drive.

Attendees can coordinate carpooling with other attendees before the conference begins through our private online community.

 

When do I need to arrive for the conference and when will the conference end?

Plan to arrive for hotel check-in at 4 PM MT on Sunday, September 27th. The conference will conclude around 1 PM MT on October 1st. Hotel check-out is 11 AM MT on October 1st.

 

Do I need a park pass?

Yes. Anyone driving into Grand Teton National Park will need a National Park Service Pass, including to get to Jackson Lake Lodge, which is inside the park.

 

How are we getting to and from the field sessions?

Attendees will be responsible for getting to and from the field sessions. Carpooling is required to reach locations that have limited parking available.

 

What fitness level is required for this conference?

This conference will include walking to access photography locations, carrying your gear, and being on your feet for extended periods. Most photography locations are accessible on paved paths with a short walk.

You will be grouped with attendees of similar hiking ability.

 

What will the weather be like in the Tetons in autumn? What if the weather is challenging (raining, etc)?

September and October are fall in the Tetons. Daytime temperatures will likely be in the 60s with nighttime lows in the 30s.

It’s always a good idea to pack some layers and rain gear, just in case. An early snow shower cannot be ruled out, so pack some cold-weather gear in case of snow.

Many field sessions will still go out to photograph in the rain, and proper rain gear will be discussed during the pre-conference online orientation.

 

What photography equipment do I need to participate?

You’ll want a DSLR or mirrorless camera and a tripod. We’ll share a detailed recommended gear list before the event. A laptop is suggested so you can work on your images during the post-processing and critique sessions.

 

When do I select my field session focus?

You will select your field session focus (track) when you make your deposit. This saves your space in the conference and in that track.

 

Can I change my field session focus?

You can email us to change your focus up to two weeks before the conference. If we have room in that track, we will move you.

 

How do I make sure I’ll be in the same field session group as my friend or partner?

Make sure you select the same track as the other attendee when you register and about three weeks before the conference, you will fill out a survey to let us know who you want in your group.

 

How will I get my individual conference schedule?

Your schedule will be available in the weeks leading up to the conference. You will be assigned to a group that you will stay with all week for the field excursions, and your group will rotate through each team of instructors. Additionally, all of our midday sessions give you the opportunity to pick and choose exactly the topics you want to learn about.

 

Will I be sitting in classes all day?

No, the most important part of this conference is the ample time you will have working with instructors in the field twice a day.

 

Who is this event for?

Photography enthusiasts and pros. All levels of passionate photographers are welcome. Just be ready to eat, sleep and drink landscape and wildlife photography for five days.

 

Can I bring a non-photographer friend or family member with me?

Of course! A guest ticket will be available for an additional charge. The cost includes the welcome reception and dinner, three brunches and a closing breakfast. A non-attendee guest is welcome to join us for the group presentations; however, the field session excursions are reserved for conference attendees only.

 

What is the refund policy?

You can read the refund policy here.

Join Us in Yosemite Valley

Photograph Yosemite in winter alongside an incredible community of photographers, instructors, and friends. From sunrise field sessions beneath El Capitan to evenings filled with conversation, inspiration, and shared meals, Out of Yosemite is designed to help you slow down, connect, and create meaningful work in one of the most extraordinary landscapes in the world.

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