
2024
MUSES OF THE WEST
Muses of the West retreats consist of a scenic fine art photography tour that takes place in carefully scouted locations in the western US. These intimate small-group adventures are meant to be enjoyed with like-minded individuals who share a love of photographing artistic nudes in unique outdoor and indoor locations. All of our events are built on the model of a 1-1 model-to-photographer ratio and are all-inclusive packages so that all you have to do is get to us and we take care of the rest!
New Mexico Landscape Tour
June 9-15, 2024 – SOLD OUT –
1:1 Model to Photographer Ratio
4.5 days shooting & 6 nights Lodging
$4800 All-inclusive tour package
Exploration of New Mexico from north to south starting with hoodoo formations, cracked eggs, boulder fields, lava flows, & ending at the extraordinarily beautiful White Sands NP. (Permits are acquired for locations where it is required).
Difficulty: Easy to moderate (Customized to fit the needs of the group)
*Photo of Gazelle Powers, Velveteen Serpent Queen & Jessa Ray Muse Taken by Mark Harris during the 2023 New Mexico Landscape Tour
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West Elk Tour
July 22-26, 2024
1:1 Model to Photographer Ratio
3.5 days shooting & 4 nights lodging
$4500 All-inclusive tour package
Exploration of Colorado’s West Elk Loop Features Wild Flower Meadows, Aspen Tree Groves, Mountain Landscapes, Gnarled cedar trees, Pothole formations, Red Rock Canyon walls, Boulder fields, and the Famous Black Canyon. (Permits acquired for locations where it is required.)
Difficulty: Easy to moderate, includes elevations at 5500-10,000ft high (All tour locations are customized to fit the needs of the group)
*Photo of Her Stillness Dances, Marie Brooks & Jessa Ray Muse Taken by Andy Yeung on the First Muses of the West 2022 West Elk Tour
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Great Basin Tour
August 26-30, 2024
1:1 Model to Photographer Ratio
3.5 days shooting & 4 nights lodging
$4500 All-inclusive tour package
Exploration of the West Utah Great Basin Desert features Lava Flows, Lava Tubes, Extinct Volcanic Domes with 360 views, Hollowed volcanic formations, cracked Earth, the Sevier Dry Lake Bed, Sand Dunes, Hot Springs, and more! (Permits are acquired for all locations where it is required).
Difficulty: Easy to moderate (Customized to fit the needs of the group)
*Photo of Kristy Jessica Taken by David Keith Skuse on the 2023 Great Basin Tour
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Southwest Desert Tour
September 8-12, 2024 – SOLD OUT –
1:1 Model to Photographer Ratio
3.5 days shooting & 4 nights lodging
$4500 All-inclusive tour package
Join us for an adventure around the border of southern Utah and northern Arizona! We will enjoy sandstone hoodoo formations, colorful hills, slot canyons, ending with a finale of petrified sand dunes, and swirled red rock formations! (Permits acquired for all locations where it is required).
Difficulty: Easy to moderate (Customized to fit the needs of the group)
*Photo of Jessa Ray Muse Taken by Robert Wolff on a Scouting Expedition for the Southwest tour in 2023
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Custom Private Tour
Not a group tour kind of person? We understand, and even though all our events are a much smaller size than the usual tour we know they aren’t for everyone. This is why we are here to curate private tours for you. We have many models from our previous tours and current 2024 schedule that may be booked for private tours with enough notice.
Price:
- $550 half-day(minimum) – $1,000 USD per full-day, per model. Customized multi-day, multi-model packages are available.
Included:
- Jessa Ray or Greg as a skilled offroad driver/tour guide(s).
- Gas expenses in our Subaru Forester Wilderness within 30 minutes travel.
- Filtered Water(please bring a refillable water bottle).
- Basic first aid skills, and first aid kit.
Not Included:
- Food(meals provided for an extra fee). Greg can be hired to cook for $50 per meal, plus the cost of food.
- Transportation costs(local airport pickup can be arranged).
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Lodging costs are to be covered by the photographer. Local recommendations are available upon request.
*Photo of Organizers Greg & Jessa Ray Muse Taken by Stephen Podrasky on a Custom Private Tour in Western Colorado in July 2023
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