Hunt’s Photo Adventure: Joshua Tree National Park

Workshop Description
Joshua Tree National Park is a vast area (roughly 800,000 acres, larger than the entire state of Rhode Island) in Southern California characterized by rugged rock formations and stark desert landscapes. Named for the region?s twisted and bristled Joshua Trees, the park straddles the Colorado Desert and the Mojave Desert. Quiet and surreal at sunrise and sunset, this National Park is one of the most magical places in the United States.
A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds and occasional torrents of rain. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the wonder of this vast wilderness in southern California.
Recently, Joshua Tree National Park has been designated as an ?International Dark Sky Park? by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). It is an ideal location for photographing the Night Sky and the Milky Way.
We will maximize our time in the field shooting a multitude of subjects as well as incorporating classroom instruction, critiques, and photographic assignments each day.
What?s included:
? Five days of in-field photography and instruction
? Ground transportation, including airport pickup, during the 5 days in the field
? Lunch while in the field (Please advise us of any food restrictions or food allergies)
? Photo workshop permits
? Experienced workshop leaders
? Image Discussion and Review Sessions
What?s?not?included:
? Transportation to 29 Palms, CA
? Cost of hotel (We will be staying at the Best Western in 29 Palms, Joshua Tree 760-367-9141)
? Cost of food (with the exception of lunch in the field)
? Any activities outside the tour itinerary
? Travel insurance (which is highly recommended for all travelers)
Skill Sets:?All Levels of Photographers are Welcome
Physical Activity:?Low
In this workshop we will cover:
Exposure
Composition
Metering
Use of Lenses
Subject Development
Creative Thinking
Shooting in Low Light
Long Exposures
Use of Filters (polarizers and ND)
Image Processing
Image Review
Image Critiquing
Lodging is?not?included in the cost of this Adventure. We will be staying at the Best Western in 29 Palms, Joshua Tree 760-367-9141.
Recommended gear:
Camera, memory cards, batteries
Wide angle, standard, telephoto and super-telephoto lenses (If you are looking for a lens to rent, you can rent it from us at?rentals.huntsphoto.com!)
Tripod
Cable release
Polarizers and Neutral Density filters if you have them
Travel information
We recommend flying into Ontario International Airport (ONT) in Southern California. We will be making a bulk pickup of attendees at the airport at noon. If you choose to arrive a day early, you will need to either rent a vehicle or take a taxi/Uber/Lyft to 29 Palms, which is about a 2-hour drive away.
Alternatively, you can fly into Los Angeles Airport (LAX) which will be less expensive, but an hour further and with traffic. If you choose that option, you will need to rent a car.
Hotel information
We will be staying at the Best Western in 29 Palms, Joshua Tree 760-367-9141. Please note: Your rooms are NOT included in the cost of your ticket, but we have rooms set aside. After booking with us, make sure to call to put your name on one of those rooms. We are listed as the ?Hunt’s Photo Group?.
A deposit is required to secure your spot on this workshop. All payments are due 30 days prior to the workshop.