Death Valley Landscape Photography Workshop 2025

Stovepipe Wells, CA 92328, USA

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Michael Shainblum
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6 reviews
Jan 28 - Feb 1, 2025
Group size: 10 - 10
Death Valley Landscape Photography Workshop 2025
Stovepipe Wells, CA 92328, USA

Michael Shainblum
  • Email address verified
6 reviews

$2,750
Deposit: $750
Jan 28 - Feb 1, 2025
Group size: 10 - 10

About this trip

This workshops takes us to one of my favorite places on planet earth to photograph, Death Valley National Park. Join talented photographer Eric Bennett and myself on an epic adventure exploring dunes, badlands and striking desert textures! This workshop is all about self expression and learning to see far beyond the obvious compositions.

Information

This Death Valley Workshop is self-driving. However, we will condense vehicles during our trip to make it easier to get around. We will start at our meeting point on the first day, which will be provided after signing up. On the first day, we will meet and greet and then set out for our first sunset. Days 2-5 will have us photographing both sunrise and sunset, with some time during the day to refresh and recharge. We will also be doing some afternoon post-processing sessions. On day number 5, we will capture our final sunset, have a goodbye dinner, and wrap the workshop.

We have our favorite locations and spots dialed in. However, we keep it spontaneous to check the weather and conditions to put us in the best possible places at the right time. Hiking to most locations is required.


Sometimes, we will do 4-5 miles daily with some hills, especially on the dunes. If you have any medical conditions or mobility issues, please contact us before signing up! This will not be a get-out-of-the-car and pull-out-the-camera type of workshop.


Any skill level works for this trip, whether you are just getting started with photography or have been shooting for a long time. We are well experienced in teaching basic photo theory and camera settings. But really, our passion for this workshop will be teaching our photo philosophy, which will allow you to really think outside of the box to capture unique images under any conditions. Death Valley is one of the best photographic backdrops to explore our creativity!

PHYSICAL DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM

Most of the photography spots we will visit require hiking and walking on uneven ground. Especially on the dunes, which can be very strenuous. Please let us know if you have any medical conditions before signing up.

TRAVEL & INSURANCE:

For traveling to Death Valley National Park, we recommend flying into Las Vegas International Airport (LAS) and renting a car. It is just a ~2-hour drive from the airport to the visitor center.

We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment in expenses such as flights and lodging. Travel insurance is affordable and readily available; a list of providers can be found here.

LODGING:

While the price of lodging is not included with the workshop, we have already reserved rooms in the Stovepipe Wells Village Hotel for all of our clients and will coordinate the booking process directly with you. Please do not book a room at this hotel on your own. This will also be our post-processing location and meet-up spot. Of course, if you would prefer to find other accommodations, such as one of the campgrounds or another hotel, that is perfectly fine as well. Just let us know.

What’s included

  • Location Guiding
  • Photo Planning /Scouting
  • Photo Instruction
  • Photo Critiquing
  • Post Processing

What’s not included

  • Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Rental Car
  • Lodging
  • Meals
  • Park Entrance Fee

Available Packages

Payment
$2,750
Deposit:$750
$2,750
Deposit: $750


Your Organizer


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Michael Shainblum
6 reviews
Landscape photography and filmmaker based in California.

Reviews

This was a really fun and productive workshop. When I think of a trip like this, I'm looking for a few elements: the quality of the instruction, the location, and "vibe" that the leads give to the group. Michael and Eric were top-notch as instructors, planning wonderful experiences and adjusting plans depending on weather and opportunities, giving hands-on direct coaching in the moment and debriefing after each outing, and customizing their approach for the personality, experience, and hopes of each client. Death Valley was terrific as a location, and we had a great mixture of the popular spots (Mesquite Flats, Dante's Peak, etc.) and some more out-of-the-way spots (e.g., an epic trip out to the Ibex dunes). The experience was overall great, and I came away from it with some fantastic photos and memories.
By Steve G for Death Valley Landscape Photography Workshop 2025 on Feb 13, 2025
The Death Valley workshop led by Michael Shainblum and Eric Bennett was inspiring, creatively invigorating and filled with stunning viewpoints that were off the beaten path. With Michael and Eric’s guidance, we adjusted with the weather each session of each day to pick the best locations. Their in the field instruction helped me correct settings quickly so I could focus on the art of composition. Mixed with the classroom post processing, I quickly got more comfortable with advanced techniques and applied them to images captured that day. Thank you Michael & Eric for sharing your knowledge of the area, the collaboration and shared experience with likeminded people!
By Michael T for Death Valley Landscape Photography Workshop 2025 on Feb 10, 2025
The workshop was great. Learned some new editing techniques. Discovered Death Valley locations. The workshop venue was perfect, under the circumstances, in the middle of nowhere. Michael and Eric were friendly and provided great insights when it came to location ideas or editing of photos.
By Nick M for Death Valley Landscape Photography Workshop 2025 on Feb 10, 2025
Micheal Shainblum and Eric Bennett were very personable, friendly, and helpful instructors! They knew the area well and showed us some really great locations. I had a really great time on this photography adventure!
By Ginette M for Death Valley Landscape Photography Workshop 2025 on Feb 10, 2025
The best workshop! Michael and Eric are an amazing duo, their planning, knowledge and field experience is top notch. I'll definitely attend more of their workshops!
By Cindy C for Death Valley Landscape Photography Workshop 2025 on Feb 04, 2025
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