So much gratitude. The scholarship applications we’ve been receiving over these last few days are some of the most heartfelt, open, honest, beautiful words. It’s been such a delight to read. We are still accepting applications so feel free to send your reasons-why-you’d-like-to-come-to-Field Trip to sayhello@yeahfieldtrip.com to be considered. A small handful of applicants will be granted with a special, all-inclusive $650 ticket to Field Trip (passes, lodging, food). This photo was taken by a scholarship recipient @erin_meadows_ at #yeahfieldtrip 2017 #mountainedition during @kat_borchart fashion photography class + liveshoot with @bhphoto , styled by @jardizzled .

Last year’s #yeahfieldtrip was a ride to remember. We laughed, we huddled together, we tried not to slip on the ice, we danced together in solidarity until we got booted out and moved into a potentially haunted lodge where we continued to dance until sleep won. There was a lot happening but the community of YFT felt stronger than ever. Probably a few reasons why, but I think anyone who went to see @wearetheparsons can agree that their class was a huge contributor. Not a dry eye in the room. We don’t want to spoil this for anyone who hasn’t experienced it yet, but we will say that this one— you don’t want to miss. We can’t wait to welcome back The Parsons to YFT 2018!

This 👏 will 👏 be 👏 you 👏 in 👏 6 👏 weeks 👏 our friends @vervecoffee are coming back to #yeahfieldtrip again with an endless supply of caffeine goods for all of your addiction needs! You guys... YOU GUYS!!! Ugh. 6 weeks, countdown. Cannot wait. Photo by @tristan.newton2

Re-gram from our guy @petehalvorsen , making the most stunning images on a PHONE?! Pete... tell us how we can get on your level, please....

Curious Critter? Prying Puppy? There’s a community of knowledge available internationally called @creativelive where you’re able to access teachings from vast minds through their website and they’re COMING TO FIELD TRIP this year. By joining together with these brilliant minds they provide what we dream of (year round, insane, beautiful expansion) and are offering 20% off any class with the code ‘YFT20’ in honor of our pairing. Our teachers @cristinamittermeier + @jeremycowart are two of many impeccable minds whose teachings are on their site. The link to learn more is in our story- this partnership has blown open the doors of expansion and were ecstatic that we can share that with you now and through the year.. and as for that charming dog, doggie face- you have cristina to thank for that (seriously, thanks) and @sonyalpha for sending her to share about it (seriously seriously, thanks).

We're doing something a little different than what we've done in years past. A lot of people do well in our expansive, multi-topic "school" but some people do much better with more direct single-topic programs. Our teachers are normally professionals in their field and teach long workshops outside of FT. You can take a track from their albums while at YFT, but there is more to learn from them after YFT is over. This year, we have a two day, ten hour workshop within Field Trip that will leave those of you who want that deep-dive class looking forward to the future. If you're not coming this year because you feel like you've done it before, trust me, this is different. There is really too much to say, so check out the link below and get excited! @profg.co

My dearest friends, This letter comes from the deepest part of myself. The sweetest place. This is not an attempt to sell you a field trip ticket. Well, it is. But not for myself. This ones for you.  Odds are, if you know me you also know my beautiful best friend @yanpalmer. It seems that at every step of field trip she has been by my side, lighting up every room we have entered together with her sparkling wit and fiery energy. Now if you know Yan, you know that for years she has brought this same energy as well as her massive, beautiful, heart to every corner of her photography. Some how she manages every time, to capture the most authentic moments, the heart and soul of her subjects, with a truly unique vulnerability that in 13 years of photography I have rarely encountered. Though I don’t have to tell you this, because you’ve seen it. Its an emotional light that shines through every photo she develops. One you can’t teach in even the best lighting class. It comes from her unflinching ability to get naked with her clients. Haha not in the most literal sense but in the way that REALLY strips them bare, clean of judgement and insecurity. Sure, I’m a little biased, but I really do believe that Yan Palmer is a legend in her own time.  And so I’m sad/happy to inform you that this, field trip 2018, is her final bow. Sad, because her genius will be missed. Happy because we get to share one last beautiful experience with her at field trip this year and because I believe this is a renaissance of sorts for Yan. An opportunity to seek and find love in new avenues in her life. If you want to read more about Yan’s decision to leave photography I encourage you to visit her blog post on yanpalmer.com. In the mean time, I also encourage you to do something for yourself today and get a ticket to this years field trip. I really believe there is no one way to change your photography forever. No one tip I can give you to make you wildly successful. But if anyone can give you, just a little bit of fairy dust, if anyone can give you wings, it’s @yanpalmer. #itsakissontheteethgoodbye #butseriouslybuyteethkiss

Can you tell the difference between studio light and natural light? Experiment + Play at #yeahfieldtrip // photos by @jacobboll

PSA-Here are some brothers and sisters that will be with us this year!!! Show them some love! Jamie and Jesse are a rad married couple traveling and shooting elopements//Seth makes amazing films// Design, painting, dancing and cool art is Boos thing//Have you met Dave? He’ll take your photo, become your friend and make you a reclaimed wood table in an afternoon// Carrie lives out of her van full time, traveling and photographing people//Hasselblad is the camera of choice for Summers while she photographs dogs//David is a stylish dresser who loves weddings//Samantha digs tacos and dogs//Sarah has a new music project happening now// (photos are tagged, check them out)❤️❤️❤️

Our hearts are full. This community is so amazing. We love you so much. Video by @halfsharkhalfpig

Guys, we can’t wait for #yeahfieldtrip . This year, we’ve been burning the candle at both ends to make sure that YFT 5 is the best yet. If you are unsure what to expect, take a few minutes to tap through our Insta Story and check out the lineup. We still have tickets left but they are selling fast so don’t wait too long... we can’t wait to see you in the canyon!