Experience the magic of Joshua Tree’s starlit landscapes with my One-to-One Dark Sky Photography Workshop, designed to take your night photography skills to the next level. This personalized field class is all about hands-on practice under the breathtakingly clear desert skies - pure, practical learning in the great outdoors.
You’ll work one-on-one with an experienced guide and photographer, focusing on mastering the essentials of nighttime landscape photography. Learn to set up long exposures, adjust ISO for low light, and compose striking images of the Milky Way, star trails, and dramatic desert silhouettes. With the rugged beauty of Joshua Tree National Park as your backdrop, every shot is an opportunity to capture something extraordinary.
Ready to capture the night sky like never before? Here are five reasons to reserve your spot:
1. One-to-One Guidance: Personalized instruction tailored to your skill level and creative goals.
2. Hands-On Practice: Learn practical techniques for long exposures, focus stacking, and composition as you shoot.
3. Incredible Locations: Photograph Joshua Tree’s iconic landscapes, from boulder-strewn valleys to towering Joshua trees, all under starry skies.
4. Real-World Techniques: Explore manual mode, ISO adjustments, exposure bracketing, and white balance—all in the field.
5. An Unforgettable Night: Immerse yourself in the serenity and magic of the desert after dark.
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 an evening of inspiration, learning, and unforgettable nightscapes.
Meeting Point and Park Entry
The workshop starts at the Joshua Tree National Park Headquarters (74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277) - see ///dance.rainbow.grafting for location. We’ll meet in the headquarters parking lot - timing varies depending on sunset time. The start time for your chosen workshop date is displayed in the workshop calendar and will be detailed in your confirmation email. NOTE: Headquarters is located just outside downtown Twentynine Palms. Please use the address given above when navigating with your GPS.
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.
Before heading into the park, we’ll review the itinerary and answer any questions you may have.
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.
Topics covered will include 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.
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.