2026 Alabama Hills Photography Workshops
Landscape and Night Photography
April 15-19, 2026
The Alabama Hills have long been a favorite of Photographers and the Motion Picture industry. Hundreds of movies and TV shows, beginning in the 1920s, have been filmed in and around the Alabama Hills.
During this workshop we will be photographing some of the iconic Alabama Hills locations both day and night. We will also have time to explore new photographic opportunities with the goal of creating images that express your own unique vision.
Workshop Fee $1095/Early Registration $975
Early Registration Ends March 4, 2026
In the April workshop the emphasis will be on learning techniques for landscape photography including the use of neutral density filters, high dynamic range (HDR) imaging, creating panoramic images and processing techniques. One-on-one mentoring along with image critiques will help you develop composition skills as well as gain confidence and insight into the creative process. If conditions allow we will venture out into the night to try our hand at capturing the Milky Way and Star Trail images.
Milky Way, Star Trails and Perseid Meteor Shower August 9 -13, 2026
2026 promises to be a great year for photographing the Perseid Meteor showers as the peak occurs during the workshop on August 11.
The dark skies of the Alabama Hills located near Lone Pine California provide the perfect venue to photograph the Night Sky. This workshop is scheduled during the new moon when the sky will be filled with brilliant stars.
Workshop Fee $1195/Early Registration $1050
Early Registration Ends June 25, 2026
Included in the August workshop are three nights of photography. In August the days are hot and the evenings warm. We will begin most days shooting at sunset and will be out late photographing the night sky. One sunrise session will be scheduled during the workshop. Other mornings we will sleep in and enjoy the air conditioned rooms at the hotel for classroom instruction, one on one mentoring and critique sessions. Learn how to process Milky Way images and star trails for spectacular nighttime photography.
More information about the Alabama Hills Workshops below
“Nestled beneath the dramatic eastern scarp of the Sierra Nevada the Alabama Hills are a wonderland of granite boulders and arches that provide a feast for the aspiring photographers lens. This rich landscape of sculpted rock creates a spectacular foreground for towering Lone Pine Peak and Mt. Whitney. In this other worldly landscape many unique photographs can be teased out of the countless variety of whimsical shapes and figures created by the weathered rock.” Paul Dileanis, Instructor
Information about Alabama Hills Workshops
The Alabama Hills have long been a favorite of Photographers and the Motion Picture industry. Hundreds of movies and TV shows, beginning in the 1920s, have been filmed in and around the Alabama Hills. The Lone Ranger TV series, Gunga Din and more recent movies such as Gladiator just to name a few.
During the workshop we will have plenty of time to photograph some of the iconic Alabama Hills locations by both day and night. We will also have time to explore new photographic opportunities with the goal of creating images that express your own unique vision.
Lodging, meals, transportation, and park entrance fees (when applicable) are not included in the workshop fee. You are free to stay anywhere in the Lone Pine Area.
Dow Villa Hotel: I have reservations at the Dow Villa Hotel. This is where we will meet for presentations and critique sessions. The Hotel is holding rooms for the workshops. Information about lodging will be sent to you upon registration.
Camping is free in the Alabama Hills (primitive campsites). Tuttle Creek Campground is $5.00 per night and has pit toilets.
The workshop is limited to 8 photographers and is open to photographers of all levels; beginning to advanced (You must be at least 18 years of age).
Physical Requirements: Much of this workshop will take place in the field and although the locations we will photograph are easily accessible from the road, you should be prepared for easy to moderate hikes of up to 2 miles on uneven rocky terrain in the daylight and after dark. Good health and fitness will help maximize your experience. Paul is certified in wilderness first aid and CPR. Please contact Paul if you have any concerns regarding the level of physical activity involved in the workshop.
Licensed, Bonded and Insured
Paul D Photography is an authorized Permittee of the National Park Service. Workshops are conducted with all permits, insurance, and certifications required by the National Park Service. Instructors are trained in first aid