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Joshua Tree Photography

Joshua Tree Photography Course Overview

Join us for our three day photography school in the stark wonder of Joshua Tree National Park. You'll get to photograph wildlife, the desert flora, incredible rock formations, and of course, the stars.

Students are suggested to have a prior familiarity with their cameras and a good background in the basic concepts of photography.

Schedule and Bookings

The Joshua Tree Photography Course will cover the following topics:

Reciprocity
Light Painting
Strobe and Flash Photography
Bulb Setting and Proper Exposure
Reading the Histogram
Overcoming Film Grain and Noise
Color Balance
Star Trails
Macro Photography
Rules of Composition
Lens Choice
Aperture / Shutter Speed / ISO
Depth of Field

Camera Qualifications:
You must own a digital SLR and/or 35mm SLR film camera with a bulb setting along with a compatible tripod. On the registration form you will indicate your camera model. If you have a question regarding your camera please contact the instructor - nick@alpinets.com.

Course Tuition:
$495 per person. Group Minimum of 4. Private Dates available upon request.

Price Includes:
Professional instruction, campsites, camping gear (tents, bags, pads)

Not Included:
Transportation from your hometown to the group meeting point; camera (available for rent for an additional charge); lodging before/after; insurance of any kind; meals; gratuities and items of a personal nature.

Course Location, Meeting Spot, and Time:
This workshop will take place in Joshua Tree National Park, California. Typically, we will meet at 9AM on the first day at Indian Cove.

Weather:
Temperatures can range from 30 - 50° F at night and 60 - 90° F during the day depending on time of year. Upon registration, a seasonal and location specific gear recommendation list will be sent electronically.

To-Bring List:
Note: Items marked with an * are provided by ATS upon request

Sturdy closed toe shoes
Windbreaker
Fleece Top (mid-to-heavy weight) *
Fleece Pants (mid-to-heavy weight)
Insulating socks (wool)
Lightweight shorts / pants during the day
Beanie *
Backpack with waist strap (1500 cubic inches recommended) *
High caloric snack and energy drink / water
Headlamp
Prescriptions glasses, medications, etc...
Digital and/or Film Camera
Shutter release *
Extra Batteries
Tripod
Camping Gear *
Meals
2 liters of water per person per day (water fillup available at the park)

Basic Itinerary

Day One:
Introduction to Outdoor Photography
Shooting the Light and Dark
Hiking the Gear
Rocks and Roads
Sunsets
Shooting Stars

Day Two:
Climbers in Action
Getting the Flora (and Fauna)
A Macro World
Sunset part Deux
Constellations

Day Three:
Early Mornings
Canyons
Windmills
Mountains and Snow

Schedule and Bookings

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