Venuses of the Red Rock
Model Residency
May 2024
An entire month of Private Tours...
Just for you!
In May 2024, The Venuses will be holding their annual artist residency, only this time their headquarters will be just outside Kanab, UT.
During this month, you will have the ability to book one or more of our incredible artists and receive support in designing the tour that is just right FOR YOU!
We are collaborating with a seasoned local landscape photography guide, Ingrid Schneller, and we will be obtaining several permits with access to some of the rarest natural wonders in the area such as White Pocket, South Coyote Butte, and The Wave.
Private Tours will be available in a variety of formats including: half-day, full-day, multi-day, multi-day-camping, or 4WD access only (with guide+driver).
We have designed this format in order to allow photographers maximum creativity and choice while selecting from the list of potential locations options, models, and available dates.
Start designing your Private Tour now!
STEP 1: Download our brochure
STEP 2: Fill out our form
STEP 3: The Venus Coordinators will then design your customized private tour based on compatibility with other photographers and model availability.
STEP 4: The Venus Coordinators will send an email to each photographer to present several creative options and then confirm the dates, locations, and models for your private Red Rock Venus Tour in January.
2024 Triple V Tours
Venuses of the Ice
Iceland
July 7-14
This photographic journey offers the opportunity to explore some of the most unusual and unique terrain in the world on this private eco-art tour. We will be working with a seasoned local guide and art model, who has designed a route especially for the Venus Tours. This journey will differ in length and price from the standard tours above as we will be handling both transport and lodging for this unique 7-day-creative-journey.
Locations include:
• Diamond Beach
• Basalt Columns
• Epic Waterfalls
• Black Sand Beach
• Volcanic Hot Spring
• Glacial Lagoon
• Lupin Wildflower Fields
Cost: $5,500
Questions? Email Svala at booking.icelandicselkie@gmail.com
Venuses of the Valley
SOLD OUT
Death Valley
April 18-22
This photographic journey offers the opportunity to shoot in some of the most geologically diverse terrain in the world. We will be highlighting some of Death Valley’s iconic vistas as well as exploring a variety of off-the-beaten-path locations, scouted especially for this tour. Each day will involve low-moderate hiking (> 2 miles, low elevation, warm-hot temperatures) with one extended hike day of (4miles over 6 hours).
Locations include:
• Sand Dunes
• Classic Vistas
• Salt Flats
• Volcanic Craters
• Golden Canyon
• Zabrinksie Point
• Desert Home with Art Instillations
Cost: $3,000
Questions? Email Vivian at viviancovemodel@gmail.com
Venuses of Red Rock
SOLD OUT
Kanab, UT
May 16-20
Campout Tour
This tour will include unique, hard-to-reach 4wd locations, and will require 2 nights of tent/car camping. It will include the famous White Pocket location as well as a variety of remote locations that will not be featured on any other Venus Tour in May.
Locations include (and are subject to change):
• White Pocket
• Alstrom Point
• The Great Cavern
• Remote Badlands
• Remote Hoodoos
Cost: $3,300
Questions? Email Vivian at viviancovemodel@gmail.com
Venuses of the Coast
1 SPOT LEFT
Santa Cruz, CA
September 19-23
This tour highlights the majestic beauty of the California coastline. This experience is ideal for creatives who feel comfortable traversing steeper coastal terrain and maneuvering over sandstone rocks and tide pools. Just outside of Santa Cruz, CA We will also be shooting in groves of ancient redwoods.
Locations include:
• Pitcheresque Arches
• Private Redwood Forest
• Tafoni Formations
• Colorful Coastal Walls
• Remote Misty Beaches
• Scenic Tide pools
• Secret Coves
Cost: $3,000
Questions? Email Vivian at viviancovemodel@gmail.com
Venuses of Fire
SOLD OUT
Valley of Fire, NV
April 25-29
Campout Tour
This experience was designed for creatives who are passionate about venturing deeper into the wild in order to get access to the most incredible landscapes. We will be highlighting a variety of red rock and desert micro-climates that require more time/effort to get to (but are SO worth it). Hiking to locations will be minimal: low-elevation, warm temperatures, but this photographic journey will entail 4wd transportation and 2+ nights camping.
Locations include:
• Coral Sand Dunes
• Little Finland
• Abandoned Cement Factory
• Whitney Pocket
• Unique Geology & Arches
• Delicate Red Rock Formations
• Hidden Valley of Fire Treasures
Cost: $3,000
Questions? Email Vivian at viviancovemodel@gmail.com
Venuses of the Canyon
SOLD OUT
Kanab, UT
May 23-27
On this tour, we will be working with a seasoned local landscape photography guide who has scouted a variety of locations that highlight the natural geologic beauty of Southern Utah/Northern Arizona. The locations on this tour will require minimal hiking at low-elevation and warm temperatures. We will also be booking privates/doubles and acquiring permits for various rare natural wonders in the area; such as White Pocket, and South Coyote Butte (see Red Rock Residency section for more info.)
Locations include:
• Iconic Red Arches
• Tree Cave
• Alstrom Point
• Mesa Hoodoos
• Red Sand Dunes
• Buckskin Gulch
• Paria Townsite
• Badlands
• Willis Canyon
Cost: $3,000
Questions? Email Vivian at viviancovemodel@gmail.com
Register for a 2024 tour now!
Email Vivian to get your registration form
Solo + Double V Tours
Not super keen on the group tour format?
No worries! We offer Solo + Double V Tours at all of our destinations.
Tell us what you are envisioning and we will help curate your ideal photographic excursion.
Please provide the following information:
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Where you would like to shoot
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Which Venus(es) you would like to work with
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Preference on half-day(s) or full day(s)
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