A Unique Photography Experience at The Hideout
Hidden at the foot of the Big Horn Mountains, near the historic town of Shell,Wyoming, is one of the most picturesque areas in the western United States.  Both The Hideout at Flitner Ranch and Trapper Creek Lodge (www.trapper-creek-guest-ranch.com) offer a unique and beautiful setting for both professional and amateur photographers.
Why do Photographers Choose The Hideout?

• Nearly 365 days of clear blue skies provide year round photography opportunities including: white winter backdrops, carpets of spring wildflowers, brilliant summer foliage and breathtaking fall colors.
• A unique diversity of topography and colors range from deserts of red sandstone and painted hills; sharp rocky canyons; golden prairies; high altitude alpine forests; lakes and creeks -- all are breathtaking, especially during our brilliant dusks & dawns.
• Our personable and authentic wranglers have experience and knowledge working with photographers. They are trained in organizing logistics and setting up photo shoots. They have an "eye" for what photographers are looking for.
• Taking part in our authentic round-ups and rides offers photographers the opportunity to photograph a variety of colorful horses: paints, appaloosas, palominos, duns, sorrels, roans and grays.
• After your shoot, we provide the opportunity to review your pictures on an I-Mac 24 inch Apple flat screen.
• Our professional management and office staff understand each photographer’s needs and offer years of experience in quality and personal hospitality services. With their multilingual skills, we are able to cater to guests from around the world.
• Upscale and comfortable lodging are available with both single and double occupancy options.  Cabins are equipped with wireless connections, phones and television. 
• Our flexible kitchen staff works around photographers’ hours to provide memorable gourmet cuisine.

The Hideout Photographers

• We pride ourselves in going the "extra mile" by helping photographers market their photographs that are taken on site through our web site (see: The Hideout Photographers).
• Chosen site for Joseph Van O's Photo Safaris Horses and Icons of the Wild West (www.photosafaris.com) for summer, fall and winter seasons.
• Clinic center for Bobbie Goodrich's western photography workshop (see: Western Winter Photography Workshop with Bobbie Goodrich - February 1-8, 2009).

Daisy Gilardini (www.daisygilardini.com), residential photographer and friend of The Hideout.