DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK
OCTOBER 27 - NOVEMBER 1, 2024
There is no place on earth quite like Death Valley. Always wonderfully surreal, it is a landscape alive with light, color, shape, and texture. We’ll spend the week exploring and photographing the raw beauty of this unique national park as Doug shares his favorite Death Valley locations.
We’ll visit the incredible mosaic-patterned salt flats of Badwater at 280 feet below sea level, and the sensuous beauty of the dunes at Mesquite Flats. High in the mountain ranges from Aguereberry Point and Dantes View at sunset, we’ll capture the grandeur of Death Valley below us – from both sides. We will also travel to the eastern Sierra Mountains to capture stunning sunrise light in Alabama Hills with Lone Pine Peak and Mt. Whitney towering above at 14,505 ft. elevation.
The area is also rich in human history and we’ll visit the ghost town of Rhyolite, a former mining town that was settled during the gold rush. Death Valley is a designated International Dark Sky Park and provides the perfect backdrop to photograph stars and sky over the ghost town.
Join DJP for an amazing Death Valley adventure that will build your skills and your collection of stunning photographs!
Overview
October 27 - November 1, 2024
Our workshop begins with a welcome orientation on Sunday at 9:00 am and concludes after our group slideshow on Thursday at 6:00 pm.
Each day will include field sessions led by Doug at the best times for shooting, daily lectures to improve your photographic skills, and constructive critiques of your images. Classroom sessions are tailored to each workshop and are based on participants’ interests and goals for the workshop. Additional topics are designed to enhance participants’ skills for the type of shooting the location emphasizes.
Location Highlights: Badwater, Artists Palette, Mesquite Dunes, Cow Creek, Dantes View, Golden Canyon, Hubehebe Crater and Darwin, CA
REGISTRATION
Early Bird: $2295 by April 30, 2024 ($200 discount!)
After April 30, 2024: $2495
Deposit: $495 due with Registration (after the Early Bird deadline, the deposit will be $695)
Balance: $1800 due Jully 27, 2024
Workshop Details
LODGING
We suggest booking a room at the Stovepipe Wells Village Hotel.
Stovepipe Wells Hotel
51880 Highway190 Death Valley, CA 92328 Website
Rates Room choices are based on a first-come, first-served basis. A 6-night room block is set up for October 26 - 31, departing on November 1, 2024 for workshop participants.
To reserve your room please call the Stovepipe Wells Hotel at 1(760) 786-7090 and reference the DJP Workshops room block to secure the group rate. The room block will be released 30 days prior to the start of the workshop. After the release date, reservations will be based on availability. Check with the hotel regarding their hotel cancelation policies.
TRAVEL
Doug Johnson Photography is not responsible for cancellations due to medical or other emergencies or reimbursement of non-refundable airline tickets, or hotel rooms in the event of a course cancellation. Please consider the purchase of travel insurance.
The nearest international airport for this workshop is McCarran Airport Las Vegas (LAS) - 148 miles.
You are responsible for your own transportation during the workshop. You will find that most major car rental companies have office locations on-site at the airport. An all-wheel drive SUV is recommended for this workshop.
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Easy to Moderate, up to 3 miles on paved, unpaved trails and sand dunes. Elevation: -282ft - 5575ft
“Death Valley is an incredible location for this amazing workshop. Doug is a very supportive, flexible and competent instructor. He is always available if you need him. The group critiques were thoughtful and informative. Put this workshop on your bucket list!”
EQUIPMENT & ATTIRE
We want your experience on a Doug Johnson Photography workshop to be extraordinary and recognize that preparation is one important key to success. Should you have any questions about what you should bring with you to a workshop, please feel free to contact us.
For a list of recommended gear and attire, download our Gear & Packing List.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please visit FAQs about Location Workshops.
You can review our Cancellation Policy here.
We are always happy to talk with you about our workshops and what makes a good match for your goals. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Doug at 303-829-2215 or contact us via our online form.
