Light & Atmosphere in Death Valley
$975.00
When: Mon, November 3rd – Fri, November 7th, 2025
Base: Stovepipe Wells Village, Death Valley, CA
Max Students: 5
Tuition: $1,950.00
(Pay $975 deposit now to reserve – Balance due 30 days before workshop)
**This workshop is by application only – please apply below. (If you’ve applied to any workshop in the past, there’s no need to apply again. Just let me know you want to register for this workshop.)
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Description
Discover the Power of Place: Death Valley Photography Workshop
5 Days | Small Group | One Unforgettable Experience
Join me for an immersive five-day workshop in Death Valley National Park, home to some of the most surreal and dramatic landscapes in North America. From sweeping dunes to salt flats that stretch toward distant mountains, this place challenges and rewards photographers like few others can.
Based in Stovepipe Wells, we’ll be perfectly positioned to explore iconic locations in optimal light—early morning and late afternoon shoots that elevate your creative vision. With only five students, this workshop offers personalized guidance and plenty of one-on-one time with me throughout the experience.
What Makes This Workshop Unique
This isn’t just a photo tour—it’s a creative deep dive. I’m here to help you see differently, take risks with your vision, and gain lasting confidence in your photographic voice.
Each day will combine hands-on field sessions with focused indoor sessions where we’ll explore:
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Lightroom editing to bring out the best in your images
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Compositional principles to make your work stronger and more personal
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Constructive group critiques that foster growth and insight
You’ll also get a 2-hour post-workshop Zoom session a few weeks afterwards to further review and critique images, discuss Lightroom techniques, and discuss any topics relevant to your creative growth!
Who This Is For
This workshop is designed for passionate photographers—whether you’re a dedicated beginner or a seasoned shooter—who want to grow creatively. If you’re looking to move beyond “getting the shot” and into expressing something deeper, you’ll find real value here.
A laptop with Lightroom Classic is highly recommended for classroom sessions.
Physical Difficulty
Participants should be able to hike 2-3 miles with photo gear over uneven terrain. Safety is always my priority, so If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me for more information.
Lodging
We’ll be headquartered at the Stovepipe Wells Village, Death Valley, CA. Lodging and food are not included in the workshop fee, but I have reserved five rooms for students.
David Kaplan –
I found the Death Valley workshop wonderful. Robert planned our days so that we were very productive but we also had some down time to work on our images. It was great going with someone who had excellent knowledge of the area and a well planned schedule to be able to maximize our photographic opportunities. Robert is an exceptional teacher and I look forward to taking other workshops with him in the future. David
Karen Kerwick –
I have wanted to go and photograph Death Valley for a long time. when Robert offered this workshop I jumped at the chance to attend.
this is my 2nd workshop with Robert. Robert scouted areas ahead of the class and knew the best times to photograph there and how long it would take to drive to each location. Robert says about the preplanning, “ that is my job”, but this takes a lot of effort and dedication to make the best experience for his students.
In between photo shoots,we met in a conference room and Robert discussed composition in more detail. we also had time to work on the photos we had made and Robert made suggestions for improvement.
about 2 weeks after the workshop, the students had a webnair meeting with Robert where he reviewed 4 images we had sent to him in an advance.
i am very pleased with the progress i have made in my composition skills from this workshop.
i look forward to taking more workshops from Robert!
Thank you again Robert for all your effort to make a great experience!
Karen
Patrick Malone –
A fabulous workshop in all ways (except the food, which Robert couldn’t help). Death Valley is a vast place, easily overwhelming, but with Robert’s excellent advance scouting and guidance, we were able to find the most photogenic spots at the right times. He offered real time tips for composition without being overbearing, and followed through with image review sessions both at our motel and a couple of weeks later. Rob is also a master of Lightroom editing techniques which he teaches with gentle deference with our own images. A true artist who helped me grow in multiple dimensions.