Three Brand New Departures Take You Deep Into Storm Season In The Desert, Offering Opportunities To
Capture Awe-Striking Storms Set Against The Beauty Of America's Southwest.
Capture Awe-Striking Storms Set Against The Beauty Of America's Southwest.
This Monsoon Season Could Be Legendary—The Question Is, Will You Be There?
This Monsoon Season Could Be Legendary—The Question Is, Will You Be There?
Experience The Storm
Event of The Season.
Experience The Storm
Event of The Season.
Event of The Season.
Three Itineraries Crafted For The
Thrill-Seeking Landscape Photographer.
Three Itineraries Crafted For The
Thrill-Seeking Landscape Photographer.
Thrill-Seeking Landscape Photographer.
Lightning, Storm Clouds, and Golden Light—Three New Photography Adventures Into the Wild Southwest.
Lightning, Storm Clouds, and Golden Light—Three New Photography Adventures Into the Wild Southwest.
With unusual weather patterns this winter, the 2025 monsoon season could bring some of the most dynamic conditions we’ve seen in years. If it does, you’ll want to be there, camera in hand.
Our three Monsoon Season photo adventures sell out fast—and once they’re gone, they’re gone. Don’t miss your chance to capture these powerful, rare moments.
With unusual weather patterns this winter, the 2025 monsoon season could bring some of the most dynamic conditions we’ve seen in years. If it does, you’ll want to be there, camera in hand.
Our three Monsoon Season photo adventures sell out fast—and once they’re gone, they’re gone. Don’t miss your chance to capture these powerful, rare moments.
Dramatic Skies & Lightning Photography
The Southwest Monsoon transforms the desert into a dynamic, ever-changing landscape. Towering storm clouds, lightning strikes, and sunbursts through the rain create once-in-a-lifetime photography moments. Every storm is unique, and every shot is different—this is nature at its most dramatic.
Three Unique Adventures, One Epic Season
Lightning over the Grand Canyon, storms rolling through Arches & Canyonlands, and monsoon clouds over the Sonoran Desert, each of these trips offers a distinct, world-class photography experience. Choose your adventure—or do them all!
2025 Could Be Legendary
With wild weather patterns this year, we could be in for one of the most intense and photogenic monsoon seasons in years. Rainbows, lightning, and moody skies—you never know what you'll capture, but you know it will be unforgettable.
Storms Are Building—Will You Be There?
Monsoon season delivers some of the most spectacular photography conditions. And every year, these trips sell out before the storms even arrive.
With one Grand Canyon trip already full and the others booking fast, this is your chance to capture nature at its most powerful. If this monsoon season delivers on its wild potential, you’ll want to be out there—not stuck wishing you had booked.
With one Grand Canyon trip already full and the others booking fast, this is your chance to capture nature at its most powerful. If this monsoon season delivers on its wild potential, you’ll want to be out there—not stuck wishing you had booked.
A Photographer's Perfect Storm.
The Southwest Monsoon is one of nature’s most electrifying shows—towering storm clouds, dramatic lightning, rainbows, and golden light illuminating the desert landscape. It’s unpredictable, fleeting, and absolutely spectacular for photography. And this year? Who knows—it could be one for the books.
Group Size
Up To 7 Guests
Start/End Location
Moab, Utah
Fitness Level
Level 2 - What's This?
Up To 7 Guests
Start/End Location
Moab, Utah
Fitness Level
Level 2 - What's This?
Group Size
Up To 7 Guests
Start/End Location
Flagstaff, AZ
Fitness Level
Level 1 - What's This?
Up To 7 Guests
Start/End Location
Flagstaff, AZ
Fitness Level
Level 1 - What's This?
Group Size
Up To 7 Guests
Start/End Location
Phoenix, AZ
Fitness Level
Level 1 - What's This?
Up To 7 Guests
Start/End Location
Phoenix, AZ
Fitness Level
Level 1 - What's This?
Book Your Adventure Today.
The Monsoon Awaits: Three New All-Inclusive Departures to Capture Nature’s Most Electrifying Show.
Storms Are Brewing, Spots Are Vanishing —Will You Be There to Capture Them?
Storms Are Brewing, Spots Are Vanishing —Will You Be There to Capture Them?
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What's Included
- All listed meals and non-alcoholic beverages during the workshop
- All transportation during the workshop
- All lodging during the workshop
- All activities during the workshop
- All permits and park fees
- Professional photography guiding and
- instruction
- Gratuity for service staff
What's Not Included
- Transportation to and from Starting Location
- Meals not listed as included on the itinerary
- Lodging outside workshop dates
- Alcoholic beverages
- Souvenirs and personal items
- Gratuity for photography guide(s). Please refer to our FAQ section for more details about gratuities
- Trip Insurance & Medical Evacuation Insurance - see plans here.
Why Choose Backcountry Journeys?
Our world-class tours & workshops are carefully crafted & led by photographers, for photographers. Awarded Travelers' Choice by TripAdvisor, our proven process ensures that your trip's logistics are thoughtfully planned out, and supported by a team of dedicated office staff always ready to give a helping hand. Learn more about why we're the best choice for your photography travels.
UNPARALLELED PHOTOGRAPHY TRIPS
UNPARALLELED PHOTOGRAPHY TRIPS
UNMATCHED SUPPORT & EXPERT GUIDES
UNMATCHED SUPPORT & EXPERT GUIDES
WORLD-CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY COMMUNITY
WORLD-CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY COMMUNITY
Don't Just Take It From Us
Don't Just Take It From Us
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We offer one of the most rock solid guarantees in the travel industry - our worry free travel, peace of mind guarantee to you!We’re so confident that the Photography Trips we offer will not only meet but exceed the lofty expectations set forth on our website – if your trip experience does not 100% match the promises laid forth on our website we will gladly give you a credit toward a future trip.
Natural events such as wildlife & weather are certainly out of our control but every aspect of the trip including logistics, accommodations, vehicles, itinerary & your expert trip leaders will match the lofty promises we’ve made on the site – we guarantee it!
