2024 Alabama Hills Photography Workshops
Milky Way and Star Trails
August 17-20, 2025
The dark skies of the Alabama Hills located near Lone Pine California provide the perfect venue to photograph the Milky Way. This workshop is scheduled during the new moon when the sky will be filled with brilliant stars. In this workshop the focus will be on the stars. Included in this workshop are three nights of photography and two days of classroom instruction. Learn how to process Milky Way images and star trails for spectacular nighttime photography.
Workshop Fee $899
You can also register in person or by phone at San Jose Camera
San Jose Camera and Video
1600 S. Winchester Blvd, Campbell, CA 95008
Phone 408-374-1880
“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 photographer’s 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 are waiting to be revealed among the countless shapes created by the weathered rock.” Paul Dileanis, Photographer/Instructor
The emphasis during the workshop will be on photographing landscapes by day and night. In this workshop you will learn tips for daylight and dusk photography, proper exposure techniques for Raw or jpeg, and how to use neutral density filters to improve your photography. Composition and style will be taught throughout the day.
Night and Milky Way Photography – During the workshop you will learn to prepare and setup a camera for night shooting, how to paint with light as well as proper exposure for a starry night sky and the Milky Way.
The Workshop Fee Includes 2 days of classroom instruction and 3 nights of field instruction.
Lodging, meals, transportation, and park entrance fees (when applicable) are not included in the workshop fee. You will receive lodging information upon registration for the workshop.
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 to walk up to 2 miles per day on uneven rocky terrain in the daylight and after dark. Good health and fitness will help maximize your experience. Please contact Paul if you have any concerns regarding the level of physical activity involved in the workshop.