Dark Sky Workshop (One-to-One)

Explore the park and the night sky in Joshua Tree during this evening workshop. Enjoy exploring the park to find your composition(s), and learn how to photograph the Milky Way and Star Trails.

Workshops are relaxed, fun, and based on a series of practical lessons out in the field using your own camera equipment, with you setting the pace to ensure you get the guidance and encouragement you're looking for. Workshops are a great place to refine your photographic skills in terms of technique, composition, and lighting or to work on a new skill that you would like to develop.

I will help you discover new places and improve your photography at the same time and make sure you're in the best place to take advantage of the light and weather conditions.

The duration of a typical workshop will be approximately 7-8 hours and will include a break halfway through the evening for a picnic dinner.

Itinerary

NOTE: The itinerary is subject to change if required based on weather and lighting conditions or due to unforeseen circumstances, including floods, forest fires, national park closures, road closures, etc.

  • The workshop starts at the Joshua Tree National Park Headquarters (74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277) - see ///dance.rainbow.grafting for location. Timing varies depending on sunset time. We’ll meet in the headquarters parking lot. 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.

  • A quick workshop orientation session to review camera gear and itinerary and answer any questions.

  • Early evening/sunset composition scouting.

  • Night / Star Trails / Milky Way photography session (timing varies based on visibility/time of year).

  • Drop participant back at the Joshua Tree National Park Visitors Center.

Why me?

I have a passion for the outdoors, hiking, and photography. For me, photography is about the overall experience and isn't just about the gear or capturing the image. My approach is to explore, experience, and create. I will help you discover new places and improve your photography at the same time.

(15-minute complimentary video call so you can ask questions and see whether the workshop is right for you).