Joshua Tree Night Photography Weekend Workshops (Group)
Join our exclusive Joshua Tree Night 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 great reasons to reserve your spot on a Joshua Tree Night Photography Weekend:
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.
Price
$495 per photographer
The price does not include airfare and/or ground transportation to the workshop meeting point, transportation during the workshop, accommodation before or after the trip dates, snacks, food, and beverages.
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.
Workshop Duration
NOTE: This workshop is scheduled over two days. Weekend Dark Sky workshops start at 1 p.m. on Saturday and run until 3 p.m. on Sunday (except the May 25/26 weekend, which begins at 1 p.m. on Sunday and runs until 3 p.m. on Monday). You will receive a detailed itinerary before the workshop.
Activity Levels
I know that everyone’s pace may vary from day to day. For weekend workshops, we’ll discuss the possible routes/trails and photography locations (at different activity levels) each day and adjust based on the group’s preferences.
Recommended Camera Equipment and Hiking/Personal Equipment and Clothing
Workshop participants typically bring DSLR or mirrorless digital cameras. Click here to see the recommended packing list (including camera equipment) to help prepare yourself for the workshop.
Accommodation
Click here for details and suggestions on where to stay (campsites, hotels, motels) near Joshua Tree National Park.