BEYOND THE CLASSROOM: Photowalks and Excursions
Master your camera in the field. From the architectural lines of Downtown Los Angeles to the desert vistas of Joshua Tree, our professional photowalks and excursions are designed for hands-on learning. Join our expert-led photography tours across Southern California to improve your composition, master manual mode, and capture professional-grade landscapes. Whether you're exploring night photography on an urban 'Night Crawl' or chasing the Milky Way in the desert, our expeditions bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world art.
DESCRIPTION
When the sun goes down, the cameras come out. Photograph the City of Angels in its night-time glory. Capture Disney Concert Hall, Grand Park Fountains, The Financial District, and more. You will be directed to the best camera locations along the way. There will be a fair amount of walking, so bring comfortable shoes.
LOCATION
Downtown Los Angeles
MATERIALS
Camera with a wide-angle lens
Tripod
Optional: cable release
LEVEL
Beginner to Intermediate
INSTRUCTOR
Scott Crawford
Learn how to capture the night sky in one of California’s best dark sky locations! This work shop is held over several weekends during the summer Milky Way season.
DESCRIPTION:
Join us under the desert stars for a two-night Milky Way photography experience in beautiful Borrego Springs—one of Southern California’s designated Dark Sky Communities. Designed specifically for beginners, this immersive outing will guide you step-by-step through the fundamentals of capturing the night sky, from camera settings and focusing in the dark, to composition and post-processing tips.
You can join us for one night or stay for both to build your skills and explore multiple locations under different conditions. We’ll take advantage of the new moon and minimal light pollution for the best views of the Milky Way core as it arcs across the sky.
SCHEDULE:
Evening - meet & greet. Meet for dinner and discuss objectives and equipment.
Sunset and Blue Hour - Go out into the field to practice composition, bracket exposures, and capturing blue hour.
After Dark - Capture the stars and milky way!
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
DSLR or mirrorless camera with manual mode
Wide-angle lens (14-24MM or faster is recommended)
Tripod
Remote shutter
Extra batteries and memory cards
Red-light headlamp
NOT INCLUDED:
Lodging - we recommend checking out Borrego Springs Resort
Meals
Transportation to Borrego Springs
QUALIFICATIONS:
Beginner - Advanced