Lace up your desert boots and let's chase some textures under the stars. If you haven't experienced the desert after dark and want to elevate your photography AND Timelapse game - THIS IS THE WORKSHOP FOR YOU! We've put together a group of high level creative instructors to teach you everything you need to know about timelapsing at night.  Join us for 5 days and 4 nights of not only adventures but hands on instruction and our deep dive into editing workflows so you'll have all the tools to work your images and timelapses from A-Z.

• Expert guidance from top-tier photographers with years of experience capturing the untamed beauty of our stars and landscapes via photographs and timelapses.
• Hands-on instruction tailored to all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned pros.
• Access to exclusive shooting locations along some of our favorite Utah landscapes.
• Learn advanced techniques for capturing stars, harnessing natural light, anticipating the moving night sky and composing striking images that tell a story.
• Understanding the night time capability of your camera and how to take pro level photos and timelapses of landscapes under the stars.
• Choosing your composition for a timelapse and understanding intervals, exposure and the post production that goes along with timelapses.
• You will learn how layers work in PhotoShop and how to apply that knowledge to your creative editing flow.

• The alignment of our Milky Way is perfect to compliment a lot of the desert landscapes you will visit.
• This is the optimal time to capture some very illusive and unique desert wildflowers.
• The temperatures aren't frying your skin off! 

Don't miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable photography adventure! Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today and prepare to unleash your creativity amidst the beauty of our wild wild west!

📸Secure Your Seat Now! 📸

BEGINNER - ADVANCED

*DISCLAIMER: HIKING DIFFICULTY LEVEL IS INTERMEDIATE. WHILE SOME HIKES CAN BE up to 4 miles roundtrip - others are likely to be a few hundred feet.

• Scouting and evaluating conditions

• Composing an image to grab the viewer’s attention

• Timelapsing the night sky and other scenes

• Composing an image with a person in frame to show scale and tell a story

• Utilizing apps, such as PhotoPills and Planit Pro for more efficient planning

• Choosing the right lens and filters

• How to shoot with a plan and vision for editing your image

• Histogram - how to read for perfectly exposed images

• Exposure control - how to use ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed in different scenarios

• Bracketing, Perspective Blending and Focus Stacking

• Long Exposure - how to capture the milky way

• Stacking Stars for Noise Reduction - how to shoot the proper frames to stack  

• Lightroom and Photoshop - learn our post-processing workflow

• Luminosity Masks

• Dodging and Burning

• Understanding layers and masks

• Finishing touches using clone stamp and removing distractions

• Creating Orton glows and painting with light 

• Build Social Media Presence - how to maximize engagement

Our goal is to leave you feeling confident, motivated and passionate about your photography with a new set of ideas, perspectives and skills! We will teach simple and actionable techniques to scout out incredible compositions and the process of how to approach and execute unique photos in any environment or conditions. The classroom portion of this adventure will teach you a combination of Lightroom, Photoshop and LR Timelapse workflows and methods that will allow you to create some powerful imagery and timelapses. We decided to keep the group small and intimate, thus allowing us to focus and give you much more access to the instructors and 1-on-1 attention. We will always be with the group providing thoughts and real time critique as the light changes from sunset to the enchanting night skies.