The Art of Photography
Private Instruction & Photo Safaris — Park City & Surrounding Areas
Each client receives a custom-built lesson plan tailored to their skill level, goals, and style of learning. Instruction is available in your home, at the Park City Library (private conference room), or out in the field.
Option 1 — Standard Hourly Instruction
$100 per hour (2-hour minimum)
One-on-one instruction at the Park City Library or nearby outdoor locations (within ~10 minutes of Park City).
Includes custom lessons, handouts, assignments, and free pre- and post-session support.
Option 2 — Auto Photo Safari (Wildlife & Wilderness)
$135 per hour with all the items below included (4-hour minimum)
Experience a guided off-road photography adventure through the surrounding wilderness, thoughtfully designed to maximize opportunities for capturing wildlife and compelling landscapes.
Each excursion is carefully prepared in advance, including custom itinerary design and pre-trip location scouting—whether identifying wildlife or crafting a plan around your specific shot list and creative vision.Wildlife sightings can’t be guaranteed, if one subject isn’t found, we’ll focus on other great opportunities.
Included:
Curated handouts and instructional guides specific to your skill level.
List of locations, timelines and topics that I will discuss with your input.
Notepad for client use in the field
Light snacks and refreshments
Meals (sandwiches, chips, etc.) on excursions exceeding four hours.
Outdoor Experience - Learn a little fieldcraft and some outdoor skills while your learning photography.
Former outdoor professional guide for Jans Mountain Outfitters, Royal Wulff and Local Waters Flyfishing
U.S. Air Force veteran; graduate of the Air Force Survival, Evasion & Escape (SERE) program
Educational Presentations (2024–2026)
Nightscape Photography – November 2024
Single, stacked, and tracked exposures, Milky Way and planetary techniques, light painting, focus, checklists, and night fieldcraft.
Outdoor Photography – Bears – June 2025
Safety, fieldcraft, optics, camera settings, plus bear behavior and viewing locations in Utah, the Tetons, and Yellowstone.
Wildlife Photography – October 2025
Behavior, ethics, lighting, gear prep, focus techniques, and wildlife subjects including moose, elk, birds, ospreys, bears, and more.
Winter Photography – November 2025
Snow exposure, histograms, white balance, cold-weather gear, winter wildlife, and winter landscape strategy.
MOAB: From Vision to Print — March 23–25, 2026 | Save the Date
The IPPA Moab Photography Retreat is a landscape photography educational event developed by David Winegar for the Intermountain Professional Photographers Association. David will present a 75-minute lecture focused on intentional landscape photography, creating repeatable habits and systems, pre-visualization, planning workflows, and core technical foundations including focus techniques, exposure control, composition, and understanding light. Bruce Hucko, a nationally recognized photographer, will also present a 75-minute lecture centered on working meaningfully in iconic locations, developing a personal visual voice, editing with intent, and carrying a photograph through to a finished print. The group will travel to selected locations for self-guided photography, or participants may choose to photograph independently. On Day 2 (March 24), an optional afternoon Edit and Print session with Bruce Hucko is available for an additional $40 and includes one fully resolved image and a finished print to take home. Registration through IPPA is $250 for IPPA members and $350 for non-members. (Link coming soon) The Moab Valley Inn is offering IPPA a reduced group rate of $160 per night, plus taxes and fees. For details and registration information, contact David Winegar at Photomojo@comcast.net; questions may also be answered by David at the January 5th IPPA Photo Meeting at the Park City Library.
Let’s Connect
📧 Photomojo@comcast.net
📞 435-640-5123
I’d be happy to design a customized, enjoyable photography experience for you.
Customer Reviews
February 29th 2024
Hi David,
I had a great time exploring the Park City vicinity with you to get some photos of the local predatory birds and to learn how I could improve my camera skills when taking wildlife photographs, especially when using the longer lenses (like my Canon 400mm lens). The tips I learned from you in our half day session regarding the camera settings, use of the histogram, note taking and accessories to enhance the photos were invaluable. The only thing I regret is that I used your Nikon mirrorless camera and 800mm lens – now I’m spoiled and looking to upgrade my gear!
Attached is a photo of a spot breasted oriole that I took this weekend in my South Florida neighborhood close to sunset using the 400mm lens and utilizing your instruction. When I saw the result, I definitely improved using this lens – thank you, David, for the education and wonderful experience!
Best regards,
Cathy XXXXXXX
Pompano Beach, Florida
Lisa XXXX, Park City, Utah
March 16th, 2024
I spent the most amazing day yesterday with David Winegar, our local award-winning photographer. Found a deal on Nextdoor for an old (2016) Nikon D7200 camera and bought it. As a novice, and this being a very complicated camera, I contacted David to see if he would offer a one-on-one session in order to learn it. He was extremely responsive, on time, and prepared with an individual tutorial for me.
We covered photography in general and nearly all functions and capabilities of my new (old) camera. Our session ended with a drive to shoot both landscape and wildlife photographs.
David is kind, passionate, professional, and experienced. The knowledge I gained over the 5+ hours has jumpstarted me into a new retirement hobby. I look forward to testing out my newly found skills next month in both England and Norway.
Five+ Stars for David! Highly recommend you connect with him for any class, from novice to advanced. He literally knows it all! Price was fair, and he offered discounts along with great tips for local framing, equipment, and such. I even learned some of his “secret” places for viewing/photographing wildlife :)
Search for David's photos on ND and DM him if interested. Big art show at the Yarrow Hotel next week, 22 - 23 March. See you there, neighbors!
https://www.parkcityphotography.net/
June 13th 2024
Park City Library and afield.
March 19th 2025
Diana XXXXX. March 19th, 2025
(From Tampa, Florida)
Dianas, Photo Safari included
-Winterscapes Photography
-Wildlife Photography - Sage Grouse, Elk, Wild Turkeys
-Instructional course on all facets of Photography, Printing, and Competition
Melissa xxxx. December 11th 2026
REVIEW
I reached out to Dave for a photography lesson, and he went above and beyond. He created a fully custom lesson plan tailored to my specific camera and skill level, and even spent hours researching my camera beforehand so he knew it inside and out. He reviewed my photos with me, gave clear, actionable feedback, and then took everything into the field for hands-on guidance. He also helped me choose the right camera gear and accessories. Dave is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and generous with his time. I highly recommend hiring him if you want to improve your photography skills and confidence.
(Park City, Utah)
March 16th and 18th 2026
Credit: Diana Rao Photography
@dianarao.com
I had the pleasure of working with David Winegar as my photography guide during my recent visit to Park City, and I can’t recommend him highly enough. From the very beginning, David took the time to understand my goals and the types of photos I wanted to capture. He was incredibly attentive, making sure each of those goals was fully met throughout our time together.
David offered thoughtful, constructive suggestions on composition and camera settings, which made a noticeable difference in the quality of my shots. His guidance was both professional and approachable, making it easy to learn and improve without feeling overwhelmed.
Beyond his photography expertise, David went above and beyond to ensure the entire experience was enjoyable—he even provided snacks and drinks during our excursions, which was a really thoughtful touch.
I spent two delightful half-days exploring various locations in and around Park City that I never would have discovered on my own. His deep knowledge of the area truly enhanced the experience.
David even made a beautiful print of my Aspen photo, and it means so much to have such a high-quality piece to take home as a lasting memory of a truly special day.
If you’re visiting Park City and looking to elevate your photography, I highly recommend hiring David—not just for his expertise behind the camera, but also for his professionalism, attentiveness, and local insight. I’m so glad I did!