Utah Red Rock Canyon Photo Workshop

Brett Wood is an Australian landscape photographer with a passion for capturing the natural beauty of Australia, New Zealand, and destinations around the world. His work is driven by a lifelong love of nature, adventure, and the outdoors.

Originally from Wagga Wagga in New South Wales, Brett now lives on the NSW South Coast with his partner Lisa and their dog, Twizel. Lisa works alongside him, and together they lead landscape photography workshops across Australia and New Zealand.

Brett divides his time between Australia and New Zealand’s South Island. Having lived in New Zealand and spent more than 20 years exploring and photographing its landscapes, he often refers to it as his “spiritual home.” New Zealand photography workshops have become one of his specialties.

Known for his relaxed and approachable teaching style, Brett enjoys helping photographers develop their skills and create images they are proud of. His photographic philosophy focuses on authenticity, aiming to capture landscapes as they appeared in the moment.

Brett is available worldwide for photography-related projects and is a proud ambassador for NiSi Filters Australia & New Zealand, Summit Creative Camera Backpacks, and LeoFoto Tripods.

His work has earned numerous awards in major international photography competitions.

At the 2025 New York Photography Awards (Professional Categories), Brett received a total of 11 Gold Awards and 13 Silver Awards. His success continued at the 2026 Muse Photography Awards (Professional Categories), where he earned 11 Platinum Awards and 2 Gold Awards.

Among his award-winning photographs is Rupini Dawn, which was recognized with 3 Platinum Awards at the 2026 Muse Photography Awards.

Utah Photo Tour

Explore the remarkable desert landscapes of Utah on this seven-day landscape photography tour through the red rock regions surrounding Hanksville and Moab. Known for its dramatic geological formations and vast open spaces, Utah’s canyon country offers an extraordinary variety of photographic subjects shaped by millions of years of erosion.

The workshop covers a diverse range of locations, from the distinctive badlands and ridges of the Hanksville area to the famous rock formations of Arches National Park and the expansive canyon systems of Canyonlands National Park. Participants will photograph sweeping desert vistas, sandstone cliffs, mesas, buttes, natural arches, spires, and other geological features that make this region one of the most iconic landscape photography destinations in the United States.

Arches National Park is home to more than 2,000 natural stone arches, while Canyonlands presents an immense network of canyons carved by the Colorado and Green Rivers. The itinerary also includes visits to locations such as Goblin Valley, along with selected viewpoints and lesser-known areas chosen for their photographic potential.

Having photographed the region on multiple occasions, Brett and Lisa guide participants to a combination of well-known landmarks and quieter locations that offer different perspectives and creative opportunities. Throughout the workshop, photographers are encouraged to explore both grand landscapes and smaller details, including textures, patterns, and abstract compositions created by the desert environment.

The tour combines comfortable travel, quality accommodation, and a small-group atmosphere that allows plenty of time for photography and personalised instruction. With hands-on guidance in the field, participants can develop their skills while building a portfolio of striking desert landscapes and unique images that reflect the character of the American Southwest.