The Mojave Desert: Wildflowers & Starry Nights

Joshua Tree & Anza Borrego
April 15-18, 2024
$3200 per person

Wildflower blooms and mild weather make spring the ideal time to see the desert in its full glory

This four-day tour features two of California’s most picturesque parks - Joshua Tree National Park, and Anza Borrego Desert State Park. During the day, we’ll be focusing our attention on the otherworldly landscapes, geology, and plant life of the desert. And as darkness falls, we’ll turn our lenses upward to capture the splendor of the starry night over these two designated Dark Sky parks.

What You’ll Learn

Composition
Creating Perspective
Lowlight & Night Shooting
Milky Way
Creating Star Trails
Proper Tripod & remote use
Macro photography
Fill flash
Sunstars

Recommended Equipment

D-SLR or Mirrorless camera
A tripod with ball-head
An ultra wide angle lens (opening to f/2.8 for night photos)
A mid-range zoom lens
Macro lens
Comfortable shoes
Extra memory cards, batteries and charger

Physical Difficulty

This tour is easy to moderate. Most shoot locations are accessible from paved paths, or involve short hikes under a mile. There is some walking on dirt paths, and some of the drives will be on four wheel drive roads that may have rough patches.

Itinerary & Information

We will be in touch with flight information and meeting details in the months leading up to the tour. The entry point for flights will be San Diego Airport.

Tour Includes: Hotel Accommodations, Ground transport, Admissions & fees, breakfast at the hotel, photo guidance.

Photo Stops include (and more):