ALBUM: Evan Watts January 2025 9-Day Photo Workshop January 5th – January 13th, 2025
My clients were the best group of people I could ask for! Photo courtesy of Evan Watts
Our first species was one of my favorites: bighorn sheep. Photo by Evan Watts
Ice-encrusted bull bison walking right down the road at us. This was the dream photo of the entire trip for multiple of my clients.
A massive bull elk that posed for us in the last light of the day.
Upon finding moose early on the fourth day, we got ourselves into (position) that gave us an incredible, eye level perspective on the moose., always watching their behavior to ensure we they remain unbothered by our presence.
The photo you dream of when you imagine moose in a winter wonderland.
The photo you dream of when you imagine moose in a winter wonderland. Photo by Evan Watts
Bison on the move in Lamar Valley.
Golden eagle hunting ducks.
A river otter with an enormous trout in its mouth. Photo by Evan Watts
There’s just nothing like a big, antlered bull moose in a snowy forest. Photo by Evan Watts
Most of the rest of the day was spent on landscapes. The partly cloudy skies and constantly-shifting light created ideal conditions. Photo by Evan Watts
Most of the rest of the day was spent on landscapes. The partly cloudy skies and constantly-shifting light created ideal conditions. Photo by Evan Watts
Most of the rest of the day was spent on landscapes. The partly cloudy skies and constantly-shifting light created ideal conditions. Photo by Evan Watts
Day five together, It was time to explore Yellowstone in the most unique and exclusive way possible: via a privately-chartered snowcoach. Photo by Evan Watts
We began our day with a red fox eating a long-tailed weasel. My clients got some nice photos from this scene. Photo by Evan Watts
One of Yellowstone’s most iconic viewpoints: Artist Point (the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River). Photo by Evan Watts
We enjoyed a brief encounter with a coyote. Photo by Evan Watts
A red fox breaking trail through fresh, deep snow. Photo by Evan Watts
A red fox breaking trail through fresh, deep snow stops to look back at us. Photo by Evan Watts
The fox must have heard movement beneath the snow, because it suddenly doubled back and began listening intently, staring down at the snow beneath its feet. Photo by Evan Watts
The fox must have heard movement beneath the snow, because it suddenly doubled back and began listening intently, staring down at the snow beneath its feet. Photo by Evan Watts
The fox pounced a total of 4 times right in front of us, giving us some of the most incredible fox photos imaginable. For one of my clients, a pouncing fox was her number 1 dream shot for the entire trip. Photo by Evan Watts
The fox pounced a total of 4 times right in front of us, giving us some of the most incredible fox photos imaginable. Photo by Evan Watts
Bison stampede! Photo by Evan Watts
Over the course of 30 minutes, probably 400 bison ran by, the largest herd I had ever seen in the interior in winter. Photo by Evan Watts
Over the course of 30 minutes, probably 400 bison ran by, the largest herd I had ever seen in the interior in winter. This was taken from the safety of our snowcoach. Photo by Evan Watts
Landscape shot at thermal basin (Mud Volcano). Photo by Evan Watts
Beautiful trumpeter swans. Photo by Evan Watts
Bizarre and dramatic winter landscapes scenes found in the geyser basins along the Firehole River. Photo by Evan Watts
Bizarre and dramatic winter landscapes scenes found in the geyser basins along the Firehole River. Photo by Evan Watts
It had been a slower day than the past few, but still incredible… it’s hard to have a bad day in the interior! Photo by Evan Watts
A herd of bison travelling down the road towards us. Photo by Evan Watts
Here, I'm walking my clients through the settings and concepts to think through when shooting video. Photo by Evan Watts
North America’s only aquatic songbird: the American dipper. Photo by Evan Watts
A red fox hunting among a herd of bison. Photo by Evan Watts
A few interesting landscape scenes, using the harsh shadows the sun was creating to our advantage to make for more compelling images. Photo by Evan Watts
A few interesting landscape scenes, using the harsh shadows the sun was creating to our advantage to make for more compelling images. Photo by Evan Watts
A few interesting landscape scenes, using the harsh shadows the sun was creating to our advantage to make for more compelling images. Photo by Evan Watts
Enormous bull bison walking down the middle of the snow-covered roadway. Photo by Evan Watts
We ended our final day at Roaring Mountain, where with the last light of day, we made some landscape images. Photo by Evan Watts
To learn the story behind the photos, check out Evan’s full trip report HERE!All photos and text courtesy of Yellowstone Wild Photo Naturalist Evan Watts.
Due to high demand, Evan is offering 2 workshops in winter 2026. There are still a few spots left! Learn more and book your spot HERE.
To learn more about Evan, and the entire Yellowstone Wild Team check out our About Uspage.
We’re excited to be offering three immersive Yellowstone Photography Workshops for Winter 2026. Each workshop will focus on encouraging all levels of photographers to hone their visual storytelling skills through one-on-one instruction with a local professional photographer.
2026 Yellowstone Photography Workshops
9-Day Workshops led by local photographer Evan Watts:
Workshop #1: Jan. 4, 2026 – Jan. 12, 2026
Workshop #3: Feb. 15, 2026 – Feb. 23, 2026 –FULL
7-Day Workshop led by local photographer Rob Harwood:
Have you ever wanted to spend a day in Yellowstone with a local professional wildlife photographer? Our private photo tours are the best way to capture powerful images of Yellowstone’s iconic wildlife.
Have you ever wanted to spend a day in Yellowstone with a local professional wildlife photographer? Our private photo tours are the best way to capture powerful images of Yellowstone’s iconic wildlife.
