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Join renowned photographer Cody York and two expert guides at the captivating White Pocket, a remarkable photographic destination. Immerse yourself in the stunning sandstone landscapes and marvel at the unparalleled night skies. Capture the perfect shot while enjoying short hikes and learning about the geologic history. This all-inclusive trip from Kanab provides transportation, comfortable camping, and delicious home-cooked meals. Enhance your skills with an editing clinic and conclude the adventure with a delightful dinner at one of Kanab's top restaurants. Embark on this unforgettable journey of photography and exploration.
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Join your photography instructor Cody York and other guides at Dreamland Safari Tours, located at 406 E 300 S, Kanab, UT 84741 at 10:00am. This is where you’ll also have your gear checked before you grab something for lunch. Around noon, you’ll get a ride to White Pocket. At 2.45pm, it’s time for a 1-hour hiking tour to explore various points of interest. During the afternoon, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss your workshop goals and shooting plan with Cody York, as well as enjoy some free time to explore the area. Dinner will be provided before sunset and Milky Way times, to ensure ample opportunities for golden hour, blue hour, and astrophotography. For fall workshops, shooting typically wraps up before midnight, while for spring workshops, shooting usually starts around 2-3am and seamlessly transitions into sunrise and breakfast.
Meals: Dinner
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Begin your day with a wake-up call at 5am, accompanied by coffee and muffins to energize you for the sunrise photography session. At 8am, indulge in a hearty full cowboy breakfast to fuel your day. You’ll then have free time to engage in photography discussions, enjoy lunch, and explore the surroundings while planning your next shoot. As the day progresses, capture the mesmerizing sunset through your lens. A delicious dinner will be served before your group prepares you for another night of enchanting astrophotography, just like on day 1.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
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Experience the magic of early mornings with the last sunrise photography session, starting at 5am. Fuel up with coffee and muffins before capturing the mesmerizing sights. Indulge in a full cowboy breakfast at 8am. As your guides prepare for departure at 8:30am, you’ll have an extra hour to shoot or relax. Leave White Pocket at 9:30am and arrive in Kanab by noon. After checking into your lodging, enjoy free time for a shower and lunch. From 3pm to 7pm, join Cody York for an editing clinic. Finally, gather at 8pm for a closing dinner at one of Kanab’s finest restaurants.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
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What you get on this adventure:
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- 1:1 teaching by your guide and photographer Cody York
- An assistant instructor (based on group size)
- Two guides from Dreamland Safari Tours to ensure your comfort at camp
- 3-day guided White Pocket photography tour
- Photography lessons — optimal photographic timing to capture sunset, sunrise, and some of the best night skies in the continental U.S.
- All meals once tour departs — excellent camp-cooked meals and a goodbye dinner
- Accommodation in a comfortable camp
- Transportation during the tour — safe, comfortable 4×4 transport on rough dirt roads
- 4-hour post-processing session in Kanab
- Wilderness First Responder Guide and satellite messenger in case of emergency
What’s not included:
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- Transportation to Kanab
- Accommodations before and after the tour
- Canyons Boutique or Canyons Lodge are recommended for the quality of their accommodations and proximity to the editing clinic and final dinner
- Any meal not listed in the itinerary
- Guide gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
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There are no special skills needed for this guided White Pocket Tour. Though the focus of this trip is on photography, there’s still some hiking featuring uneven footing and optional mild scrambling. The area is very close to the camp so it’s up to you how much you want to hike and explore—there will be lots of free time to discover the spectacular landscape.
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Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
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- Backpack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 55-65L bag)
- Camera and any relevant photography gear
- Water bottles or hydration bladders (3L capacity)
- Quality, durable hiking boots
- Hiking attire
- Spare clothes for layering
- Waterproof rain jacket
- Sunhat
- Headlamp or flashlight
- Sunglasses
- Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season.
Your guide will secure sleeping bags for every participant.
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Group sizes and prices:
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- For this photography White Pocket tour, the maximum group size is set at 8. There will be two experienced guides as well as a photographer Cody York and his assistant.
- The cost does not decrease as the group grows.
Photography trip at White Pocket can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
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- If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
- Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
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There are multiple options to reach Kanab, the starting point of your tour. Most people fly into one of these three major airports: Harry Read International Airport (LAS) near Las Vegas, Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). From there, the best option would be renting a car—depending on the chosen airport, it will take you anywhere between 3 and 5.5 hours to get to Kanab.
Meet your White Pocket photography instructor and other guides and go through your gear check at 10am on Day 1 at 406 E 300 S, Kanab, UT 84741, next door to the Travelodge. Guests may leave cars or extra bags here. Arrange your travel accordingly.
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57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.
We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, their guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Arizona, please refer to COVID-19 travel info.
Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
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