Death Valley, California October 20 - 26, 2024
DEPOSIT $1500 (balance of $4380 due March 20, 2024) TOTAL trip fee $5880
Join me in one of our most spectacular and amazing National Parks, DEATH VALLEY. This incredible location is filled with superlatives like
soaring sand dunes
huge mountains over 11.000 feet
the lowest point in North America, at 282 feet below sea level
star-gazing and Milky Way viewing in one of the darkest “dark sky” locations in the world
and much more!
It is a photographer’s paradise and we will see it all.
AND I’m adding a special treat! Because it is one of the world’s highest rated dark sky locations, I have invited my good friend and astrophotography expert Temu Nana of Open Sky Expeditions to be our visiting expert on night sky photography. Temu’s knowledge and experience are world-class, and he will guide us through all the steps needed to create stunning star and Milky Way photography.
And another special option (for an additional fee of $995) is a post-trip extension to the nearby Alabama Hills, October 26-28, 2024. This area is famous for photogenic rock arches, high mountains all around surrounding Mt. Whitney, the highest mountain in the continental US. So adding this post-trip extension means you will be photographing at the lowest and highest points in our country. It is rare to capture those two extremes in one trip!
WHERE: Death Valley, California (nearest major airport is Las Vegas, about a 2-hour drive)
WHEN: October 20 - 26, 2024
FEE: $5880. Deposit of $1500 reserves your spot. Balance of $4380 due March 20, 2024. Fee includes all park entry fees, personalized instruction, daily teaching sessions and Lightroom tips and tricks, guide service, image critiques, night sky photography instruction, and a fun time! NOT included are meals, lodging, airfare, ground transportation, personal incidentals, and items of a personal nature.
DETAILS:
Plan to arrive at the airport of your choice no later than October 19. Las Vegas is closest with about a 2-hour drive, or fly to Los Angeles for about a 5-hour drive.
If you would like to share the cost of a rental vehicle with other participants let me know and I can put you in touch with others.
You will receive hotel reservation information after your Registration has been received.
Each day will be a combination of photo sessions morning and late afternoon / evening, with mid-day instructional and critique sessions, plus personal time to edit images / rest / relax.
Activity level is easy, with some short walks, and standing for varying periods of time. For those who wish more strenuous levels of activity (like climbing sand dunes), there will be time to do that.
POST-TRIP EXTENSION: An optional add-on is photographing in the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area, October 26 - 28, 2024. It is located about an hour’s drive from Death Valley. This area is known for
its spectacular arches,
inspiring views of Mt. Whitney (the highest peak in the continental US)
rugged terrain
classic Western movie territory with an exciting history
We will stay in a historic hotel in the town of Lone Pine with lots of movie and old west history. The fee for this extension is only $995 for Death Valley participants. Payment in full of $995 will reserve your spot (a special payment link will be sent upon request). Fee includes park entry fees, personalized instruction, teaching sessions, guide service, and image critiques. NOT included are meals, lodging, transportation, personal incidentals, and items of a personal nature.