It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Springtime…in January? How Mild Winter Weather Affects Yellowstone
Blog by YW Photo Naturalist Rob Harwood Landscapes blanketed in a thick layer of white, red foxes diving face-first through the snow to capture rodents underneath, cottonwood trees along the Lamar River encased in glittering ice…these are some of the classic images that come to mind at the mention of winter in Yellowstone. But what…
January 29, 2026
How to Use the Exposure Triangle for Stunning Wildlife Photos
Blog and photos by Kyle Moon As a photo guide and instructor with Yellowstone Wild, I am often asked, “What setting should I be at?” The truth is, it simply depends on what you’re trying to accomplish. Let’s not forget that photography is a form of art, and you can manipulate your camera settings to…
September 29, 2025
Matriarch 907F: A Wolf To Remember
Written by Aleksa B. Forming emotional attachments to wild animals is usually a recipe for heartbreak. Unlike domesticated species (dogs, cats, other pets), the lives of animals in the wild are often fleeting and unforgiving. But when you work in Yellowstone, see these animals every day, and are fortunate enough to witness their entire lives…
August 2, 2025
Why Is Old Faithful So…Faithful?
By YW Naturalist Laura L. Old Faithful is not the tallest geyser in the world. It’s not the most frequent. It may not even be the most exciting. And yet, it’s undeniably the most famous. Why? The answer can be found in a combination of factors working in sync to create its signature “faithfulness”. For…
July 1, 2025
The Ultimate Yellowstone Experienced: A Week of Unforgettable Wildlife Encounters
TRIP REPORT: Wolves & Winter Wonders January 2025 Day 1: The guests arrived in Bozeman, where they had what I can only imagine was an exciting and memorable evening. I didn’t know this absolutely as I didn’t join the adventure until Day 2, but Bozeman is a great town, and the guests were about…
February 9, 2025
Photographing Wildlife Ethically
Emil McCain – Owner Yellowstone Wild photography instructor guides are leaders in the field of ethical wildlife photography. Deep understanding of wildlife biology and keen observational skills drive our guides’ uncanny ability to set our photography clients up for powerful images, while truly respecting the wildlife, without causing any undue stress, discomfort or harm. The…
March 23, 2023
2023 Winter Photography Workshop Trip Report
Rob Harwood – Workshop Instructor Day 1 Winter storms, howling wind, beautiful light, and snowy bison….this year’s multi-day winter photo workshop had it all! We set out from Bozeman on the first day with forecasts of heavy snow and wind in the coming week, which a normal person might be nervous about. But we’re not…
March 15, 2023