Weekend Dark Sky Workshops
Join our exclusive Dark Sky Landscape Photography Weekend, designed for just six photographers! This intimate workshop offers the perfect blend of hands-on classroom instruction and immersive fieldwork under the star-studded skies of Joshua Tree National Park. You’ll explore the fundamentals of nighttime landscape photography, mastering everything from long-exposure settings to framing the perfect composition in low light.
After capturing stunning nightscapes, we’ll dive into engaging editing sessions, showing you how to bring out the best in your photos using Adobe Lightroom. Whether you're a beginner or looking to take your skills to the next level, this workshop is a creative space where you can thrive, learn, and make new friends.
Ready to capture the night sky like never before? Here are five reasons to reserve your spot:
1. Personalized Instruction: Our small group size means you get tailored guidance to master nighttime photography techniques, no matter your experience level.
2. Classroom Teaching: Dive deep into the specifics of dark sky photography, with classroom sessions covering everything from long exposures to ISO settings for night shooting.
3. Editing Mastery: Learn how to enhance your dark sky images with practical Lightroom editing tips to make your stars pop and your landscapes shine.
4. Breathtaking Locations: Joshua Tree's iconic landscapes provide the ultimate backdrop for your night photography, offering endless opportunities for stunning compositions.
5. Community Connection: Join fellow photography enthusiasts, share tips, and forge lasting friendships in a supportive, creative environment.
You’ll cover essential topics like manual mode, exposure bracketing, RAW shooting, the exposure triangle, white balance, and advanced composition techniques. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your dark sky photography game!
Reserve your spot today for a weekend of inspiration, learning, and unforgettable nightscapes.
Meeting Point and Park Entry
The workshop starts at the Fairfield Inn & Suites (6333 Encelia Ave, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277). See///tailoring.thinks.stealthy for location. We’ll meet in the hotel’s meeting room, which is on the right as you walk past the reception counter.
NOTE: Joshua Tree National Park charges a $15.00 per person entry fee. Clients may use their park pass (if they have one) or pay by credit card. Please purchase your entry passes before arriving at the park through recreation.gov to speed up the entry process.
Itinerary
NOTE: The itinerary is subject to change if required based on weather and lighting conditions or unforeseen circumstances, including floods, fires, national park closures, road closures, etc.
Day 1 (Saturday)
1 pm - Workshop starts (Fairfield Inn & Suites)
1 to 4 pm - Dark Sky landscape photography class covering how to shoot the Milky Way and Star Trails, shooting in manual mode, the exposure triangle, using the histogram to ensure optimum exposure, exposure bracketing, shooting in RAW, white balance and color temperature, understanding focus and depth of field, composition techniques, and more.
4 to 5:30 pm - Dinner / free-time
6 pm to 2 am - Sunset to nighttime field class at two to three locations within the park (locations may vary based on weather and lighting conditions). NOTE: timing will vary depending on the time of year and Milky Way core visibility.
Day 2 (Sunday)
10 am to 12 pm - Editing class (Fairfield Inn & Suites)
12 to 1 pm - Lunch / free-time
1 to 3 pm - Editing class (Fairfield Inn & Suites)
3 pm - Workshop ends
Why me?
My workshops are not just about photography; they're about connecting with nature and inspiring creativity. With its unique rock formations and striking desert landscapes, Joshua Tree National Park is the perfect backdrop for learning and exploration. With my expert guidance, you'll leave with a camera full of incredible photos and newfound confidence and skills to capture the beauty around you.