Day 1: West Glacier + Lake McDonald Valley

Morning (9:00 AM Pick-Up – flexible)

• Pickup at your lodging (within 25 miles of GNP or Kalispell)
   
• Sunrise shoot at Blankenship Bridge or Apgar Lookout
   
• Light breakfast and coffee provided
   
• Wildlife spotting and photography near the Middle Fork of the Flathead River
   

Late Morning

• Educational session: Intro to Light, Composition & Camera Settings
  (Tailored to your experience level)
   
• Explore & photograph Hungry Horse Dam and Forest Service roads for perspective and landscape practice
   

Lunch

• Locally prepared sack lunch at Lake McDonald picnic area
   

Afternoon

• Optional hike to Avalanche Gorge for waterfall and forest shots
   
• Midday critique & photo review with your guide
   
• Wildlife scouting with binoculars
   

Evening

• Golden hour shoot at Lake McDonald or Apgar Lookout
   
• Sunset instruction: Metering, Manual Settings & Long Exposures
   
• Drop-off at lodging ~9:30 PM (after dark)
   

Day 2: East Side Adventure – St. Mary, Two Medicine, or Many Glacier

Morning (6:30 AM Pick-Up – East Side Journey)

• Scenic drive with wildlife stops (Goat Lick, Marias Pass, etc.)
   
• Sunrise shoot at Two Medicine Lake or Wild Goose Island
   
• Hot drinks + pastries en route
   

Late Morning

• Educational focus: Wildlife Photography, Depth of Field, & Using a Tripod
   
• Short hike to waterfall or alpine lake for hands-on practice
   
• Discussion on Storytelling through Images
   

Lunch

• Scenic outdoor meal near St. Mary Lake or Two Medicine
   

Afternoon

• Composition-focused shoot at historic lodges, alpine viewpoints, or lakes
   
• Portable power stations available to recharge gear
   
• Optional chair setup for slow-paced, timed landscape photography
   

Evening

• Final golden hour session on the return route
  (locations selected based on current lighting and weather)
   
• Drop-off around 8:30 PM with final review + take-home learning guide
   

Included:

• Binoculars, tripod, chairs, snacks, drinks, transportation, and a knowledgeable photography guide
   
• Gear power stations & custom instruction
   
• All park entrance and permit fees
   
• Optional camera or e-bike rentals (by request)