Advice on trip planning

I am toying with the idea of a trip this summer or fall to visit Glacier, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons or Banff areas. I will probably have only a week to spend and I will be on a tight budget.

If you have been to these areas, what would you suggest as an itinerary to see the best locations and maximize my photo opportunities. I am primarily interested in landscape images.

Is it feasible to visit, say Glacier and Banff/Lake Louise in such a short time?

Thanks for any guidance you can offer!

Well, I'll jump in and say that you have way too little time for any of these areas! Darn it! But given the circumstances and your landscape focus, I don't think you can beat Yellowstone/Grand Tetons. If you hustle, you can get to the best places in both parks, as they are contiguous. Yellowstone: Mammoth Hot Springs and Geyser Basin are always tops on my list. Good luck, and which ever trip you take, you're in for an eyeful of amazing sights! Safe travels.

I hope others will comment for you on Banff/Lake Louise. I haven't been there, though it's high on my to do list.

I would say spend more good time in one national park rather than spend a lot of time in travel. A park ranger in Yosemite National park was asked "What would you do if you only had one day to visit?" After some thinking he responded "I would cry."
Have a great time in whatever you do!

I've been to all 3 of the areas you've mentioned. I agree with the others that you should concentrate in 1 of the 3 areas. I've spent a week in each area, listed in order of my preference:

1. Banff/Lake Louise/Icefields Parkway
2. Glacier NP
3. Yellowstone/Teton

I felt I saw a lot in each area but I could have easily spent more time in each. I think you could visit Glacier and Banff in the same trip but you will be rushing around and you won't be satisfied with just a taste of either area. Better to separate the 2 trips and see each area more thoroughly.