Badlands National Park – Women’s Photography Retreat
May 15th – 19th, 2024 – 5 days
Tuition $2000
Badlands is known for its towering badland formations and abundant wildlife, including bison and bighorn sheep. The park is also a designated dark sky park, making it ideal for capturing stunning night photography. With storm season approaching, the retreat will offer the opportunity to capture lightning strikes and dramatic storm clouds over the unique landscape. Come see why this is my favorite National Park to photograph!
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Calling All Creative Souls
Who is this for?
This photography retreat is perfect for anyone with a love for travel, a sense of adventure, and a creative soul. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned photographer, this retreat is designed to help you improve your skills and capture stunning images in some of the world’s most beautiful locations. It’s also a great opportunity for women who are looking to connect with like-minded individuals and explore new places in a supportive and inspiring environment. So if you’re ready to take your photography to the next level and embark on an unforgettable journey, this retreat is for you!
Capture jaw-dropping landscapes
What to Expect
Students can expect to shoot sunrises and sunsets every day. We will spend one night photographing the stars. We will work with filters, long exposures, ICM, compositions, self-portraits, and more. Editing videos will be made available after the retreat along with image feedback.
A photographers Paradise
Where Will We Go?
We will see all the famous sites in the park like Big Badlands Overlook, Yellow Mounds, Conata Basin, Panorama Point, Pinnacles, and more. We will visit the area of the park where the wildlife roams. You can expect to see bison, prairie dogs, and big-horn sheep. You may also see burrowing owls, deer, and pronghorn. Day trips may include a ghost town, prairie dog town, and 1880 town.
Lodging
Working Ranch
Please note lodging is not included in the price of this retreat. You will book your lodging separately through the ranch. They have several rooms at different price points.
We will stay at Circle View Guest Ranch in Interior, South Dakota. The ranch sits right outside the park overlooking the White River. The ranch is home to many fun farm animals like cows, donkeys, chickens, and even peacocks. We are served the most amazing home-cooked breakfasts you will ever eat!
FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions.
What is Included in the price?
Photography education, and continental breakfasts. Complimentary canvas from our sponsor Pro Prints.
What is not included?
Transportation to the retreat (we will carpool during the retreat), airfare, lodging (must book through the ranch), trip insurance, other meals and beverages, and admission to any other places we may visit.
What gear do I need?
Please view my recommended gear list here: https://intothewildwego.photography/photography-gear-reccomendations/
What is your cancellation policy?
You can view all my Terms and Conditions here: https://intothewildwego.photography/terms-and-conditions/
What is the nearest major airport?
The nearest major airport is in Rapid City, South Dakota From there it is about an hour drive from the ranch.
Instructor
Beth Mancuso
Beth is a Minnesota-based nature photographer. Her work has been featured by National Geographic, Huff Post, ABC News, Midwest Living, Sony, Tamron, Outdoor Photographer and more.
She was the winner of Sony’s female landscape photography contest and placed second in the Great American Landscape contest by Outdoor Photographer. Beth is an official Nat Geo Yourshot photographer and was featured on the Nat Geo Channel on the TV show Assignment Inspiration.
Beth is a permit carrier for National Parks and Forests. She is also CPR & Wilderness First Aid certified.
