5 Day Eastern Sierra Photography Workshop
📅 Dates: June 16th – 20th | 5 Days of Epic Landscapes & Timeless Scenes
Join us for an unforgettable five-day photography adventure through the breathtaking landscapes of the Eastern Sierra, beginning with a stunning drive through Yosemite National Park. From iconic granite peaks and ancient forests to dramatic desert landscapes and ghost towns frozen in time, this workshop is designed for photographers seeking inspiration, adventure, and hands-on learning in spectacular locations.
📷 Workshop Highlights:
🌿 Yosemite National Park (Day 1) – We’ll travel over Tioga Pass, stopping to photograph Tuolumne Meadows, Tenaya Lake, and Olmsted Point, where sweeping mountain vistas and pristine alpine landscapes await before we descend into the Eastern Sierra.
🏚 Bodie Ghost Town – Step back in time in this remarkably preserved gold rush town, where abandoned buildings and rusting relics create hauntingly beautiful compositions.
🌊 Mono Lake – Capture sunrise and sunset at this surreal lake, where otherworldly tufa formations rise from the reflective water, offering perfect conditions for long exposures and dynamic skies.
🪨 Devil’s Postpile & Rainbow Falls – Explore this rare geological wonder, featuring striking basalt columns and a powerful waterfall, ideal for practicing composition and motion techniques.
🌲 Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest – Walk among the world’s oldest living trees, their gnarled, wind-sculpted forms creating dramatic high-altitude landscapes. At night, we may capture the Milky Way above this ancient forest in a dedicated astro photography session.
🏞 Convict Lake & June Lake Loop – Discover mirror-like reflections of rugged peaks, where the golden hour lightturns these alpine lakes into pure magic.
🌸 McGee Creek – A hidden gem bursting with wildflowers, rushing creeks, and jagged mountain backdrops, perfect for mastering light and movement in your compositions.
⛰ Alabama Hills – Experience a sunrise photography session among these iconic high-desert rock formations, set against the towering peaks of the Sierra Nevada. The interplay of light and shadow makes this a dream location for photographers.
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📷 What You’ll Gain:
✅ Expert guidance on composition, exposure, and creative techniques
✅ Hands-on instruction tailored to your experience level
✅ Techniques for long-exposure, night photography, and storytelling
✅ Small group setting for personalized feedback
✅ Flexible itinerary to adapt to weather and lighting conditions
✅ Post-workshop image critique to refine your skills
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🎨 Gear & Creative Support:
📷 Gear Guidance
• Maximize the potential of your DSLR, mirrorless, or smartphone camera.
• Get expert recommendations on the best lenses and accessories for landscape photography.
🎨 Creative Development
• Develop your unique photographic style with professional feedback.
• Explore new creative approaches to capturing landscapes.
🎤 Post-Workshop Image Critique
A few weeks after the workshop, you'll have the opportunity to participate in an optional image critique session to further refine your skills and receive feedback on your best shots.
📍 Bonus: After the workshop, you'll receive a detailed map of all the locations we photographed, so you can revisit them anytime!
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📌 Workshop Details
💰 Cost: $795 (Tuition Only)
📅 Dates: Monday – Friday, June 16th – 20th
🚶♂️ Fitness Level: Easy to moderate – most locations are close to parking areas with minimal hiking.
✅ What’s Included:
✔ Expert photography instruction tailored to your level
✔ A detailed location map after the workshop
✔ Carpooling options from Petaluma
❌ Not Included:
🚗 Transportation (aside from carpooling options)
🏡 Lodging (suggested lodging options provided upon registration)
🎟 Park entrance fees
🍽 Meals
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🔗 Reserve Your Spot!
📢 Early Bird Discounts!
• Sign up by June 2nd and get a 15% discount!
• Sign up by June 9th and get a 10% discount!
Join us for an inspiring, hands-on photography experience that will challenge you to see the landscape in new ways and bring home your most breathtaking images yet.
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