Wildlife Photography Workshops & Tours
If you wish to reserve a space, or be placed on the waitlist, please Contact Cindy
Join Cindy for an Unforgettable Wildlife Photography Workshop.
2024
Ultimate Okavango Delta, Botswana & South Africa Safari Details Sold Out
Dates: January 4-21, 2024 (18 days/17 nights)
Tour size: Cindy plus 7 photographers
Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands - Winter 2024 Details Sold Out
Dates: October 23 - November 13, 2024
Tour size: Cindy plus 7 photographers
2025
Ultimate Botswana & South Africa Safari - Winter 2025 Details Sold Out
Dates: January 3- 19, 2025 (17 days/16 nights)
Tour size: Cindy plus 7 photographers
Ultimate Colombia Birding Photography Tour - Spring 2025 Details 2 Spots Remain
Dates: February 18, 2025- March 6, 2025 (17 days)
Tour size: Cindy plus 6 photographers
Spectacular Borwn Bears of the Katmai Coast - Summer 2025 Details Sold Out
Dates: July 21, 2025- July 28, 2025 (8 days)
Tour size: Cindy plus 8 photographers
Dry Season, South Africa, Botswana & Zimbabwe - Fall 2025 Details Sold Out
Dates: October 6 - 18, 2025 (12 days/13 nights)
Tour size: Cindy plus 5 photographers
Why Not Your Very Own Photography Workshop?
Why not talk to Cindy about putting together a Group Workshop for 4-6 people?
- Form your own group of like-minded colleagues who want to improve their photography skills & explore the wildlife of Yellowstone, Alaska, Africa, or ?
What People Have Said So Far:
Of South Africa Photo Safari:
Words are inadequate to describe Cindy’s photo tour in Africa. How can you express that everything was perfect and exceeded expectations beyond imagination? To experience Africa is amazing in every way, but to do it with a world class photographer that maximised every moment and during a pandemic to boot was incredible. I am so grateful that I had this once in a lifetime photo journey….now I’m trying to figure out how to make it more than once.
Kim Gall, Charlottesville Virginia
Kristen and I traveled with Cindy on Safari in South Africa and Botswana in February 2022 and we truly had a trip of a lifetime. All aspects of the trip exceeded our expectations. The photographic opportunities were amazing! Cindy limits numbers in each vehicle which allows each photographer to photograph from both sides of the vehicle, super important for a great experience. The lodges and camps were first-class, and the trip went off like a fine oiled machine. Cindy puts a tremendous amount of work and care in designing a world class experience for her clients. Every aspect of the trip is carefully thought out and planned. If you have ever contemplated taking a photographic safari to Africa, reserve a spot with Cindy now, you will not regret your decision.
Tim & Kristen Micklos, Salt Lake City, Utah
Of the Yellowstone Spring Babies & Bears No1:
This was the BEST photography tour I have ever taken in Yellowstone. The variety of wildlife we viewed was amazing from grizzlies chasing wolves off a carcass, a baby bison being born, a drumming ruffed grouse, black bear sow with 3 cubs, peregrine falcon, raven and ospreys on their nests, great gray owls, harlequin ducks swimming in the rapids, grizzly bear sow with coy, the list goes on and on. Cindy Goeddel is absolutely fantastic! Her passion for wildlife photography and the wildlife of Yellowstone is unsurpassed. She knows all the great spots for wildlife and will get you into the right place at the right time to get the best shots. I HIGHLY recommend her tours!
Virginia Huang. Woodland, Washington.
Of the Yellowstone Winter Wonderland Workshop 2019 No3:
I have just returned from the February 2019 Winter Tour. It was amazing! I learned so much about photography and was able to capture hundreds of excellent images. The trip was packed with education, unbelievable photo opportunities and lots of fun and laughs. Cindy could not have been better, she was there for you when you needed help, and I know everyone in the group left a much better photographer than when they arrived. I will be booking the 2020 Spring trip. Cindy, keep doing what you are doing, don’t change a thing the workshops are perfect!!
Don Christian. Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
Cindy’s winter tour into the Yellowstone Interior and the Northern Range was everything as promised. It started with an introduction and a morning meeting with the other participants, along with handouts that proved invaluable to shooting Yellowstone wildlife and landscapes. I have taken other classes with Cindy and, with her encouragement to shoot “Manual”, have been motivated to utilize this mode in all my photos. With the insight and knowledge that Cindy shares, I felt I made considerable strides on this trip. She was there to help with settings, checking exposures and showing us how the histogram can ensure a perfect shot in this Winter Wonderland. We spent 4 days on 2 snow coaches exploring the Hayden Valley and the West Side, with a bench seat for each of us! With the beautiful landscape, photo opportunities and a great group of fellow photographers, it was the perfect trip to explore this beautiful region!
Karin Occhialini. Northern California.
Of the Yellowstone Winter Wonderland Workshop 2019 No2:
I have been doing digital photography for about five years, but had never taken a class or workshop before. I had progressed to a certain point, but felt it would be helpful to do something to improve and get more proficient with my camera equipment and settings. I was a bit intimidated, as my equipment is not at the professional level. I just happened upon Cindy’s Yellowstone Winter Workshop flyer - reached out to her to see what she thought about my gear, and heard back from her almost immediately with a resounding “yes"! I learned so much in the week I was in Yellowstone - about my camera gear as well as how to “look” at a location, see the best photo, and then take a good photo. Not only was Cindy helpful in setting up the equipment, getting the best settings, learning about the subject(s) of the photograph, and giving guidance as much or little as you wanted, the workshop was filled with knowledgeable and helpful people, passionate about photography, nature and helping everyone get their “best shot”! I had a great time, learned so much and got some nice photos to prove it!
Sara Simmons. Clifton, Virginia.
Of the Yellowstone Winter Wonderland Workshop 2019 No1:
Great workshop! Winter in Yellowstone is a very special environment to shoot wild animals in a beautiful natural setting. Cindy’s local knowledge, contacts and extensive experience photographing in the Park resulted in multiple opportunities to capture the many animals and beautiful landscapes of Yellowstone. The workshop was extremely well organized with comfortable accommodations, food and transportation. Cindy’s expert guidance on how to shoot in the challenging winter environment ensured that everyone was able to capture beautiful images. My images from this workshop are posted at www.jcmfoto.com/Yellowstone-Winter-2019. I highly recommend this workshop and I expect to do it again.
John Morrison. San Diego, California.
What People Said in 2018:
Of the Yellowstone Winter Wonderland Workshop 2018 No2:
Thank you so much for one of the best photo tours I have ever been on. This trip exceeded my wildest expectations! Can't believe we had 3 days with wolves!! Your skills as a naturalist and photography instructor are unsurpassed. I love your energy and enthusiasm and passion. Your Lightroom Course was exactly what I needed to learn to edit and organize my photos. Hoping to travel with you again.
Virginia Huang. Woodland, Washington.
Of the Yellowstone Winter Wonderland Workshop 2018 No1:
I want to thank you for a well-organized and thoughtful trip. I realize, and appreciate, how much time, effort and PASSION you put into your work; believe me, it truly shows. Some photographers over-charge for trips, then just set their clients free without much guidance - you are quite the opposite and that’s simply wonderful for your clients. I mean, breakfast burritos, snack bags, home-made dinners at your friend’s house … Wow! Then there’s the actual photography part. You put all of us in the position to capture lifetime images and gave consistent support, criticism and guidance which, coming from such an accomplished photographer, added tremendous value to the trip. I got so much out of the critique sessions, way more than I ever anticipated. Being surrounded by such experienced photographers and genuinely nice people was a joy, and deconstructing our photos took it to another level. I’ve always paid attention to composition, but for some reason your concept of “border patrol” really resonated with me and I found myself consciously thinking about this while photographing and while editing. As a result, my photographs from the trip reflect this, much to my pleasure.
Thanks again for a fantastic trip. You are a hard-working person with a love of photography that simply radiates from you. Doesn’t get much better in my book!
Robert & Sharell Katibah. Fair Oaks, California.
What People Said in 2017:
Of the 2017 Yellowstone & Grand Teton Autumn Workshop:
You worked tirelessly to guide us through the workshop and shared a tremendous amount of knowledge along the way, not just limited to photography, though that was substantive. I am in awe of your expertise and your energy! Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Evie Ausen. Liberty, Missouri.
Of the 2017 Spring Babies and Bears Workshop:
Having just finished my fourth Photography Workshop with you, it’s obvious that I think you are the best! I’ve taken many other workshops and never learned nearly as much as I have from you; I finally really understand exposure and now take better pictures in Manual mode than my camera ever took in Program mode. You make it fun and challenging and do your best to ensure that we, your students, get as many opportunities as possible to photograph the amazing scenes and animals that make up Yellowstone.
Additionally, your Lightroom workflow is a fantastic process that has made it possible for me to cull and organize the thousands of photos that have been sitting on my computer. I finally feel like I have some control over the inventory, and am able to easily select photos for my new website.
Thank you for your generosity, passion and energy!
Windy Warner. Dallas, Texas.
Here are some thoughts on why Donna and I think your tours are incredible, we hope you never change.
First, your knowledge and respect for Yellowstone, whether it’s the history of a specific area or the respect shown for the animals and rangers, we soaked it all up. The animals are the reason we go to Yellowstone so to see them treated with respect and learn how to treat them is very fulfilling - positive skills that we’ll take back home.
Second, your desire to teach us to be better photographers is most rewarding. you push, pull, or carry us to better photography while teaching new ideas and techniques. Our photography skills have definitely increased and improved with your instruction.
Finally, the organized Lightroom skills we learned from you are a huge benefit, Cindy's system is world class. We learned how to address our files, label and produce the pictures with ease. We gained so much confidence, our thousands of photos are now literally at our fingertips. We save time, plus our pictures look great and continue to improve.
PS: The homemade granola and yogurt is awesome, but it’s not why we tour.
Gordon & Donna Bode. Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
I feel very fortunate to have gone on tours with Cindy for three years now. I had a dream of photographing wildlife, and I was blown away by how much I learned and enjoyed on the first trip with her. Three years later, I am still learning! Cindy has a way of teaching that is so inspiring! She really wants everyone in the group to “get it”, and is excited when we do! She has a huge amount of knowledge about the ecosystem in Yellowstone, and her knowledge and intuition about the potential places of where the wildlife may be is amazing! Her ethics on not disturbing the wildlife is of the upmost importance at all times, as is our safety. Along with all of that, she has a great sense of humor. Her tours are so much fun!!! I have met some wonderful people from many places around the country! I will continue to sign up for more, as I am a continuing “repeat offender”!
Lori Leaver. Nine Mile Falls, Washington.
Of Yellowstone Winter Wonderland 2017:
Three points: Cindy is a no-nonsense professional who will force you to become better at wildlife photography, whether you like it or not! If you want a once-in-a-lifetime photography experience, go with Cindy Goeddel into Yellowstone's valleys and bring your camera; you will never forget it. For you wildlife photography enthusiasts out there, Cindy Goeddel's Yellowstone experience is one you cannot miss.
Norm Woodworth. New York.
The 2017 Winter Yurt Group Tour was my second trip with Cindy. My husband and I did a private tour during the fall of 2012 in Yellowstone and the Grand Teton with her. As a beginner in using a DSLR camera, I learned so much about photography on that fall trip. When I did this winter trip with a group, I refreshed some of the skills I had learned in 2012, but learned even more about photographing Yellowstone in the winter white. What makes Cindy's photography tours so memorable is that she also teaches you about Yellowstone's natural history, from the animal behaviors to the different landscape formations in the park. She is respectful of the natural habitats of wildlife in Yellowstone and the Grand Teton, making it possible to photograph the flora and fauna without drastically disturbing their habitat. Her tours are well planned so that each day is filled with great opportunities to photograph one of our national treasures, Yellowstone National Park.
Mimi Valdecanas. Atlanta, GA.
