Secure Your Spot on any Future CTA Photo Tour

priority Access Before Public Launch – Risk-Free Early Reservations Now Open

Over the years, we’ve seen many of our tours sell out within hours of being announced. Some have waiting lists with over 50 people, and we’ve had photographers try to join a specific workshop for multiple years without success.

We know how frustrating it can be to miss out on a spot you’ve been dreaming about. That’s why we’re now offering a priority reservation option for our most loyal travelers.

Whether you’re hoping to photograph the Northern Lights in Iceland, the Milky Way in the Atacama Desert, or a solar eclipse with us, this is your chance to secure your place early, even if we haven’t announced the full itinerary or final price yet.

How Priority Reservations Work

We’re opening a limited number of early-access seats on each upcoming tour, before final details are announced.

Here’s what you get:

Reserve your spot on any future Capture the Atlas photo tour with a $1,500 deposit*
Indicate your date/guides preferences (if the tour has multiple)**
Get early access to the full itinerary and final price (usually more than 8 months before the tour starts)
Confirm or cancel within 10 days of receiving full tour details

It’s that simple.

*We will hold your early-access spot for 48 hours after sending you the payment instructions to complete the $1,500 deposit. If the deadline passes, please contact us before submitting your payment, as we cannot guarantee that your spot will still be available.

**Please note that while we will do our best to accommodate your preferences, we cannot confirm specific dates or guides until the full itinerary is finalized. Final assignments will be based on availability, scheduling, and the order in which early reservation deposits are received.

Why Reserve Early?

Skip the waiting list – Get ahead of dozens of people waiting to join
Guarantee your seat before tours are announced to the public
Select your ideal dates before they fill up
Receive exclusive early updates on our most anticipated tours
Enjoy flexible, no-risk booking when paid by Zelle or Venmo

Deposit Terms & Flexibility

We understand travel plans can change, and we’ve built flexibility into this process to give you peace of mind:

The $1,500 deposit is fully refundable if you pay using Zelle or Venmo.
If you pay by credit card or PayPal, you can receive a refund minus any applicable processing/bank fees, or use the full deposit as credit toward any future tour – no expiration.

This system helps us plan better, offer more date options, and give you the best possible experience from the moment you book.

Who Is This For?

This priority reservation option is ideal for you if:

You’ve tried to join one of our tours in the past but couldn’t get a spot
You’re planning a trip around one of our photo workshops and need early clarity
You’ve followed Capture the Atlas for a while and know you want to join us—it’s just a matter of when
You want to photograph a specific destination, season, or astronomical event with us and don’t want to miss your window

What Happens Next?

After you make an early reservation:

1. You’ll receive a confirmation that your spot is secured.
2. When the full itinerary and price are available (usually more than 8 months before departure), you’ll be the first to receive the details.
3. You’ll have 10 days to confirm or cancel.

If we don’t hear from you within 10 days, we’ll reach out by email, text, and phone before offering your spot to someone on the waiting list. Even if we release your seat, you won’t lose your deposit — your $1,500 will remain as credit you can apply to any future tour, with no expiration.

Reserve your spot now

We’re only opening a very limited number of early reservation spots per tour. If you’re serious about joining a future Capture the Atlas adventure, this is your best opportunity to guarantee your seat and start planning early.

Choose Your Photography Adventure

January (around the new moon):

Finnish Lapland Photo Tour
- Northern Lights
- Frozen landscapes of the Arctic Circle

Deep Sky Astrophotography Workshop
- Galaxies, nebulae, and stars in Joshua Tree, California
- Deep-sky imaging at Sky’s the Limit Observatory
- Post-processing & editing sessions

February (around the new moon):

Winter Death Valley Astro Workshop
- Winter Milky Way Arch
- Post-processing & editing sessions

Lofoten Photo Tour
- Northern Lights
- Fjords, beaches, and mountains

March (around the new moon):

Death Valley & Alabama Hills Photography Workshop
- Milky Way photography
- Death Valley landscapes and Alabama Hills rock formations

Atacama & Uyuni Photo Tour
- Atacama & Altiplano landscapes
- Uyuni Salt Flats
- Southern Hemisphere Milky Way

April:

Patagonia Fall Colors & Hiking Photo Tour
- Chilean & Argentine Patagonia forest & fall foliage
- Los Glaciares & Torres del Paine National Parks
- Photographing wild pumas

Patagonia Non-Hiking Photo Tour
- Chilean & Argentine Patagonia forest & fall foliage
- Los Glaciares & Torres del Paine National Parks
- Photographing wild pumas

Utah Astrophotography Workshop (around the new moon)
- Arches & Canyonlands National Parks
- Milky Way over the Utah High Desert

May (around the new moon):

Monument Valley Photo Tour
- Milky Way photography
- Sunset photography in Monument Valley
- Astrophotography over Hunts Mesa

La Palma Astrophotography Tour
- Milky Way photography
- Volcanic landscapes & coastlines
- Roque de los Muchachos Observatory

June:

Monument Valley Photo Tour (around the new moon)
- Milky Way photography
- Sunset photography in Monument Valley
- Astrophotography over Hunts Mesa

July:

Madeira Photo Tour
- Forests, coastal cliffs & waterfalls
- Lush greenery and flora

Peruvian Andes Photo Tour (around the new moon)
- Southern Hemisphere Milky Way
- Valleys, lakes & peaks of the Andes Mountains

Iceland Summer Photo Tour
- Mountains, glaciers, waterfalls & volcanic beaches
- Colorful wildflowers
- Wildlife photography

August:

Total Solar Eclipse Photo Summit in Spain
- Total Solar Eclipse photography
- Sunset photography over Spain’s Duero wine region
- Astrophotography workshops, lectures & post-processing