Death Valley Photography Workshop
Death Valley is the lowest, driest, and hottest place in North America. Its extreme geology provides otherworldly photography opportunities that are unique unto themselves. Its salt pans, sand dunes, and cracked earth textures are a feast for the eyes and the camera. Join this multi-day workshop to explore, shoot, and enjoy this fascinating and beautiful desert landscape. This multi-day Death Valley photography workshop will help photographers create memorable photos of the fascinating and beautiful features of Death Valley National Park. For beginners, this workshop focuses on understanding your camera’s settings in order to expand your knowledge and break into more creative realms. For those more comfortable with their gear, we will place a strong emphasis on producing striking and powerful compositions, as well as telling a story with your photos. Depending on conditions, the workshop will introduce participants to aspects of night photography and light-painting.
Session 1: Jan 29 – Feb 1, 2026 Winter Highlights
Session 2: Feb 5-8, 2026 Winter Highlights
Session 3: Mar 19-22, 2026 Milky Way Sessions
Early Bird Special Through April 30th – Save $150
Death Valley Highlights
Amazing Landscapes
The variety and stunning landscapes of Death Valley are unrivaled.
Small Group Size
Our low participant to instructor ratio ensures plenty of 1-on-1 instruction.
Night Photography
We typically spend one to two evenings photographing under the stars with an emphasis on light painting and static stars during the Winter Highlights Sessions. The Milky Way Sessions will have early morning outings to catch the rising galactic core before the sunrise.
Death Valley Photography Workshop Information
Testimonials
Your Instructor
Hi, I’m Jim Patterson and I live in the Seattle area of the Pacific Northwest, but I spent the majority of my life in California. Through a combination of theory, philosophy, examples, and on-the-spot feedback, I will help students reach those “a-ha!” moments that take their photography to the next level. I have explored and photographed Death Valley’s wonders since 2009 with annual visits every year since, and my knowledge of where and when to take advantage of the best light will insure the group is in the right place at the right time.