Big Sky Photography

Picture this: Paws Up’s resident bald eagle is making a breathtaking appearance above the Montana landscape, and, this time, you have all the skills you need to capture the scene with justice. In this family-friendly workshop, Resort Photographer and Filmmaker Stuart Thurlkill teaches how best to photograph landscapes, wildlife and other features of the great outdoors. You and your kids will learn expert tips and techniques in a brief tutorial, then venture out with Thurlkill into the field to take photos from a panoramic viewpoint. Bring your camera, or feel free to use the one on your phone.

Award-winning Resort Photographer and Filmmaker Stuart Thurlkill excels at providing a visual window into the hearts and minds of his subjects while creating a sense of place from their surroundings. Recognized for his exceptional documentary photographs, he’s also established a reputation for advertising, commercial and wedding photography and filmmaking. As an artist, he believes his most important challenge is to see community, neighbors and work with a fresh, new understanding. Thurlkill’s versatility allows him to tell the story of a special occasion, capture a family portrait or freeze the decisive moment during an exhilarating outdoor adventure.