Death Valley & Alabama Hills

Join us in January for an unforgettable photography adventure exploring the dramatic landscapes of Death Valley and the Alabama Hills. During the cooler winter season, we’ll take advantage of comfortable conditions and exceptional light to photograph some of the region’s most iconic scenery. 

In Death Valley, we’ll explore and capture the ever-changing textures of the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, the colorful formations of Zabriskie Point, the rugged badlands, and the expansive salt formations of Badwater Basin. 

As the sun moves across the desert landscape, we’ll work on composition, light, and storytelling while creating compelling images of this unique environment. 

Our journey continues to the Alabama Hills, where massive granite formations contrast beautifully with the snow-covered Sierra Nevada peaks. Sunrise sessions will provide opportunities to photograph dramatic rock formations, sweeping vistas, and the towering presence of Mount Whitney. 

With diverse landscapes, intimate field instruction, and some of the best winter conditions for desert photography, this adventure offers an inspiring opportunity to refine your skills while exploring two of California’s most iconic photographic destinations.

Some of the locations we will shoot include:

• Zabriskie Point
• Artist's Palette
• Devil's Golf Course
• Dante's Peak
• Twenty Mule-Team Canyon
• Badwater Basin (Almost 300 feet below sea level)
• Harmony Borax Works Ghost Town
• Rhyolite Ghost Town
• Maverick Sand Dunes
• Grapevine Mountains
• Big Sand Dunes Wilderness

‍Workshop Details

What's Included

• Transportation during the workshop
• All park entry fees
• Lodging in Beatty, Nevada (gateway town to Death Valley National Park)
• Small student-to-instructor ratio
• In-field, one-on-one instruction

What's Not Included

• Transportation to and from workshop
• Meals
• Lodging
• Travel insurance

Group Size

This workshop is limited to 9 students.

Experience Level

This workshop is for beginning, intermediate, and advanced photographers.

Easy-to-Moderate Difficulty

May require hikes from 100 yards to as much as a mile or so from where we park the vehicle. Terrain is typically level and smooth but can be uneven in some areas and the walks, up or downhill, have minimal elevation change.

Location and Airports

The workshop will take place Death Valley National Park. The closest airport is Las Vegas International.

Plus, Camera Company customers receive a 10% discount on their first Four Elements Workshop! Just use CouponCode CCNEW2023 when checking out!