Join award-winning photographer, Paul Dileanis, for a 5-day workshop in Death Valley National Park. The workshop will concentrate on developing techniques for visualizing, capturing, and processing landscape photography images. This workshop is open to all skill levels and is designed to help you expand your creative eye.
Paul D Photography takes pride in conducting workshops that not only provide quality photographic instruction, but also comply with all State and National Park regulations including obtaining proper permits, insurance, first-aid certifications and adhering to leave no trace principles.
Sample Itinerary (A detailed itinerary will be handed out at the orientation)
Day One: 4:00 PM Orientation – Meet and greet, go over the itinerary and informal instructional session. Sunset Photography at Mesquite Flat Dunes
Days 2 through 4: A typical day will begin before sunrise with a short drive/walk. We will start by photographing the sunrise and then visit several locations throughout the day ending with a sunset location. After dinner, if the weather permits, we will go out to experiment with photographing by moonlight, star trails or painting with light. If conditions are not conducive to night photography we will stay in and talk about photographic technique and post-processing.
During the workshop we will be photographing in as many locations as possible. These will likely include Mesquite Flat Dunes, Zabriskie Point, Badwater Basin, the ghost town of Rhyolite and the Devil’s Golf Course. Locations we photograph will be dependent on light and weather. Other possible locations include Augerberry Point, Mosaic Canyon and the Amargosa Opera House. I am planning on arriving in Death Valley a day or two in advance to scout access to some of my favorite and less visited photographic locations.
Travel times in Death Valley can be deceiving. Keeping this in mind we will want to allow adequate time at each location in order to focus on getting the best images possible. If time allows we will stop along the way to take additional photographs. It is the goal of this workshop for participants to come away with a better knowledge of photography as well as more than just a few excellent photographs.
Day 5 : Final Day – One more sunrise to photograph and then hit the road for the drive home.
Processing and Critique Sessions
The goal of this workshop is to get out and photograph. Processing and critique sessions will be tailored to the group and scheduled as time permits. This flexibility will allow us to accommodate changes in the weather or lighting conditions and maximizes field time.
Fitness Level
Most of the locations we photograph will be close to parking. However, be prepared to walk up to 2 miles daily carrying your equipment on moderate rolling terrain. This workshop is not physically demanding, but your fitness ensures a more rewarding photographic experience. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Getting to the workshop
Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the workshop. Students need to provide their own transportation during the workshop. We will be carpooling whenever possible.
Lodging and meals
Lodging and meals are not included in the workshop fee. Lodging information will be provided upon registration.
Have questions about this incredible workshop? Email the instructor: paul@sanjosecamera.com
