Discover your next photography workshop California adventure

Welcome to my Daily Feed, your go-to source for breathtaking landscape photography from Joshua Tree National Park and beyond! Dive into stunning images, expert tips, and insightful articles that celebrate the beauty of California’s national and state parks. Whether you're here for inspiration, technique insights, or to discover your next photography workshop California adventure, this is the perfect place to fuel your passion for outdoor photography.

article on photography book stills by snowdon

Feb 18th, 2025

Something a little different from me this week. A review of one of my first photo books and some parallels drawn between portraits and landscapes.

between every two pine trees there is a door leading to a new way of life - john muir

Feb 17th, 2025

how to use exposure bracketing article

Feb 11th, 2025

sunrise image of Joshua Trees

Feb 10th, 2025

When the scene’s highlights and shadows can’t fit in one shot, bracketing is your best friend. Merge the exposures later for a perfectly balanced image! 🌅📷

photograph: a picture painted by the sun without instruction in art - ambrose bierce

Jan 29th, 2025

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Jan 27th, 2025

Enjoying a 4-day weekend of workshops in Joshua Tree National Park. Last night’s sunset painted these clouds beautiful hues of orange and pink.

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Jan 16th, 2025

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Jan 12th, 2025

Many of us know people (or multiple people) who have lost their homes in the LA fires - it is heartbreaking 💔

One photographer who lost everything is Ibarionex Perello … host of the wonderful Candid Frame podcast.

Read and help if you can. Thank-you!

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Jan 10th, 2025

Sunset layers …

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Jan 9th, 2025

Little and Large. Standing proud with a beautiful sky behind them. Looking forward to my upcoming JT workshops.

great photography is about depth of feeling, not depth of field - peter adams

Jan 6th, 2025

every artist was first an amateur - ralph waldo emery

Jan 5th, 2025

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Jan 4th, 2025

black and white image of granite rock formation in Joshua Tree National Park

Feb 20th, 2025

Looking forward to a 4-day weekend in Joshua Tree: hiking, volunteering, and leading workshops.

cholla sunrise framed photograph

Feb 15th, 2025

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a pair of joshua trees at sunrise

Feb 10th, 2025

📷 Ready to elevate your landscape photography? Spend time in Joshua Tree National Park learning advanced techniques, refining your compositions, and mastering editing—all in a stunning outdoor classroom.

A snowy Ryan Mountain hides in the clouds as I look up from Ryan Ranch

Jan 29th, 2025

A snowy Ryan Mountain hides in the clouds as I look up from Ryan Ranch.

no place is boring, if you've had a good night's sleep and have a pocket full of unexposed film - robert adams

Jan 27th, 2025

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Jan 16th, 2025

🌵 Discover the Art of Light and Landscape

Joshua Tree’s dramatic desert vistas are calling your name! Join a weekend workshop and capture the golden hour like never before. From field classes to editing sessions, I’ve got you covered. 📸✨

photographers don't take pictures. They create images - mark denman

Jan 10th, 2025

once photography enters your bloodstream, it is like a disease - anonymous

Jan 9th, 2025

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Jan 8th, 2025

Twisted …

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Jan 5th, 2025

A landscape photographer’s playground. One of my favorite spots in Joshua Tree National Park … so many amazing rock formations of all shapes and sizes.

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Jan 2nd, 2025

black and white photo of joshua tree granite landscape

Jan 2nd, 2025

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sunrise image at cholla cactus garden joshua tree national park

Feb 16th, 2025

🌅 Rise and shine! Nothing beats shooting a desert sunrise in Joshua Tree. Join me for a weekend of creative growth, breathtaking views, and photography adventures. 🌵

january 2025 - one month one picture article

Feb 10th, 2025

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Jan 11th, 2025

The first light of the day crests the ridgeline in the background. This shot was taken just yards from my tent during the only trip (so far) that I've secured a place at Hidden Valley campground.

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Jan 9th, 2025

on-location workflow article

Jan 8th, 2025

another glorious day, the air as delicious to the lungs as nectar to the tongue - john muir

Jan 4th, 2025

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Jan 3rd, 2025

Late Afternoon Sun

above all, life for a photographer cannot be a matter of indifference - robert frank

Jan 2nd, 2025

photo of truck in front of one of the 4wd enrances to joshua tree national park

Feb 17th, 2025

As well as the three 'pavement' entrances into Joshua Tree National Park, there are also several 4WD entrances. This is my favorite way into the park- via Old Dale Road.

bright red flowers on a cactus

Feb 11th, 2025

I know I'm a bit early yet, but I'm looking forward to wildflower season, particularly the vibrant colors of the Mojave desert cacti.

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Feb 9th, 2025

I'm not in Joshua Tree this weekend, but when I am, I like to end my trip with a sunset shot. This rounds out my visit, and I leave on a high note, hoping I have some good images in 'the bag.' And what's not to like about a beautiful Joshua Tree silhouetted against a sunset sky?

one advantage of photography is that it's visual and can transcend language - lisa kristine

Jan 28th, 2025

photography is a means by which we learn to see the ordinary - david bailey

Jan 12th, 2025

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Jan 12th, 2025

Sunrise or Sunset? What’s your favorite? For me sunrise is where it’s at. More often than not it’s peaceful (little wind if any, and no people), the colors are subtle, and you get to enjoy a new day beginning.

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Jan 10th, 2025

Keys View

I love photography. I love the imagery. I love what I do - don mccullin

Jan 8th, 2025

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Jan 4th, 2025

The backlight ‘almost’ makes these Cholla (Teddy Bear) cactus cuddly, but don’t be fooled, those barbed spines hurt if they get you.

all photographs are accurate. None of them is the truth - richard avedon

Jan 3rd, 2025

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Jan 3rd, 2025

🌌 Starry nights, golden days.

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