Sunrise Workshop (One-to-One)

Enjoy the magic of a Joshua Tree sunrise. After breakfast, we’ll explore, hike, and photograph some of the fantastic geologic features and diverse range of fauna and flora the park offers.

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 3-4 hours and will include a break for a snack/drink.

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 Visitors Center (6554 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252) - see ///salons.blame.universally for location. We’ll meet in the visitor center parking lot about 30 minutes before the start of civil twilight so that we can be on location in the park before sunrise (timing varies depending on sunrise time). The start time for your chosen workshop date is displayed in the workshop calendar and will be detailed in your confirmation email. NOTE: This is the visitor center in downtown Joshua Tree. 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.

  • Sunrise photo settings and photography session.

  • Breakfast/Coffee break.

  • Morning field class and photo hike.

  • Lunch/Coffee break.

  • Afternoon field class.

  • Drop participants 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).