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The Enchanting Landscapes of Death Valley Photography Workshop

The Enchanting Landscapes of Death Valley

Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of Death Valley, one of the most awe-inspiring natural wonders in the world, on our exclusive Death Valley photography workshop. Led by experienced photographers and guides, this workshop is designed to elevate your photography skills while exploring the unique landscapes and capturing stunning images, including mesmerizing astrophotography.

Death Valley, located in California, USA, is a land of contrasts, where rugged mountains, vast sand dunes, salt flats, and colorful rock formations converge. Known for its extreme climate and stark beauty, Death Valley offers photographers a wealth of breathtaking vistas and extraordinary natural features that are sure to inspire and challenge your creativity, both during the day and under the night skies.

Our master photographers will guide you as we venture through the most scenic locations that this park has to offer. They will adjust the workshop itinerary based on astronomical opportunities as well as the weather forecast and will fine-tune the daily destinations and timing each day according to the weather, sunrise, sunset, astro and weather forecasts, PhotoPills, and other apps that assist our master photographers in planning out where the best opportunities to capture the light will be.

Dates

31 March - 4 April, 2024

Group Size

Maximum of 10 participants

Price (USD)

$2,990 (Single Occupancy)

Workshop Highlights

  • Capture the Mesmerizing Light: Death Valley’s unique geography creates dramatic lighting conditions, including vibrant sunrises and sunsets, casting an enchanting glow on the landscape. Learn how to master these lighting conditions and create visually stunning images.
  • Enhance Your Technical Skills: Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, our workshop is tailored to help you improve your technical skills. From composition techniques to exposure control, bracketing,  panoramas, filter use and more. We will provide hands-on instruction and valuable tips to elevate your photography to the next level.
  • Focus on Creative Expression: Photography is an art form, and we encourage participants to unleash their creativity and develop a unique visual style. We will guide you in discovering new perspectives, composing compelling shots, and incorporating storytelling elements into your images.
  • Small Group Setting: Our workshop maintains a small group size to ensure personalized attention and a supportive learning environment. Benefit from one-on-one guidance, constructive feedback, and collaborative discussions with fellow participants.
  • Embrace the Adventure: Beyond photography, the Death Valley Photography Workshop is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the adventure of exploring this extraordinary landscape. Connect with like-minded individuals, form lasting friendships, and create memories that will accompany your stunning images.
  • Masterclasses and image critique sessions to guarantee that you go home with an incredible portfolio
  • Explore Iconic Locations: We will guide you to iconic spots within Death Valley, such as Zabriskie Point, Badwater Basin, Artist’s Palette, the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes and more! These locations offer incredible opportunities to capture the essence and grandeur of this remarkable national park. 

Included

  • 5 day workshop with 4 nights accommodation
  • Award-winning, professional Photo Guides who will provide a combination of instruction, masterclasses, and in-field guidance
  • Transfers between Las Vegas and Death Valley 
  • Transportation during the workshop in a comfortable vehicle with ample room for you and your photography gear
  • Post-processing sessions with Photo Guides
  • Permits for parks/monuments
  • Access to exclusive discounts on gear from our partners

Excluded

  • Flights to and from Las Vegas
  • Food and beverages
  • Items of a personal nature including (but not limited to) laundry services, clothing, Wi-Fi, email, or phone charges
  • Personal Travel, Medical, Equipment or Trip Cancellation Insurance
  • Visas (if applicable)
  • Gratuities for Photo Guides, local guides, and/or drivers

Book Now

To secure your spot on this workshop, select from the below to either pay a deposit or in full.
Completing your payment confirms acceptance of the Terms and Conditions as outlined.

Please note that the full amount is due 90 days prior to the start of the workshop.
A 4% charge is added using this service. Please contact us if you prefer other payment options.
Occupancy Type is subject to availability - please refer to Your Accommodation Selection in the Important Workshop Information section below.

Some shots from our previous workshops

Important Workshop Information

Level of Fitness and Medical Requirements

A mild to moderate level of fitness is required for this workshop.

 

Most shooting locations are easily accessible via a short hike. However, sometimes this may be across rough, uneven, icy or muddy terrain that includes elevation changes. Our Guides will let you know if a photography destination involves a long hike, steep incline or particularly challenging terrain, and provide alternative shooting locations or other options if you don’t feel comfortable.

 

Participants should also be able to carry their own camera gear while hiking.

 

Sometimes we may remain in a location shooting for a few hours. Participants should be comfortable outdoors for extended periods of time in various weather conditions such as wind, rain, sun and extremes of temperature. Wherever possible, our Guides will keep the vehicle available nearby so participants can rest and take a break.

 

All participants should be in good physical shape with no mobility issues. If you have any concerns about your suitability, then reach out to us and we will be happy to discuss the particular location details of the workshop with you.

 

You must advise Viking International Phototours in advance and in writing to info@vip-llc.com of any illness, injury, or pre-existing medical conditions that might reasonably be expected to affect your participation during the workshop.

Your accommodation selection

Accommodation options on our photography workshops may include:

• Double Occupancy where you will share a room with your traveling companion;
• Double Occupancy where you are paired with another workshop participant of the same gender; and/or
• Single Occupancy in your own room.

Your accommodation selection is made when you book the workshop.

 

During this workshop, we will be staying in clean, comfortable accommodations that include hotels, guesthouses, and apartments.

 

Please note that if you select Single Occupancy, this may include your own bedroom within a multi-room apartment or Guesthouse (shared bathroom/kitchenette).

 

Solo Participants wanting Double Occupancy
Solo participants are welcome to select the Double Occupancy rate at the time of booking. If Viking International Phototours is unable to pair you with a roommate of the same gender from the workshop group, we will notify you ahead of the workshop and request you to pay the supplementary cost for a Single Occupancy room.

 

Single Room Availability
On some photography workshops, Single Occupancy rooms may be limited. If this is the case, single rooms will be assigned on a first-booked, first-served basis. If you booked a photography workshop at the Single Occupancy rate and we are unable to provide you with a single room, we will notify you ahead of the workshop, place you into a Double Occupancy room paired with a workshop participant of the same gender, and refund you the difference.

Itinerary

Our workshop’s itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of our Photo Guides depending on factors including but not limited to weather, road conditions, transportation delays, and other factors beyond our control. We will check the weather forecasts and road conditions and plan our day to optimize shooting conditions.

We cannot guarantee that we will be able to visit all the locations on the itinerary.

Important - Minimum participant requirements

Our workshops require a minimum number of participants to proceed.


We will confirm if your photography workshop will be proceeding 90 days before the start date, at which point full payment of any remaining balance will be required.


Viking International Phototours reserves the right to reschedule or cancel workshops due to low participant numbers.


We will do our best to reschedule the workshop within two years of the original date. 
If this happens, we will offer you the choice between:

    • Retaining your spot on the rescheduled workshop;
    • Transferring to the same workshop on a different date if there is availability; or
    • Canceling your spot on the rescheduled workshop: No refund – your funds will be held as credit which can be transferred or used towards our other photography workshops, self-drive packages, or tours for up to 2 years from the date of cancellation.

In the improbable event that a workshop is canceled altogether rather than rescheduled, we will offer you the choice between:

    • Applying your funds towards a different workshop, tour or self-drive experience; or 
    • Receiving a full refund minus a $300 USD fee and any non-refundable fees paid to third parties.

Please note that Viking International Phototours are not liable for travel expenses incurred to reach the workshop destination or any other personal expenses incurred in preparing for your workshop. For this reason, we require that you obtain Trip Cancellation & Travel Insurance after booking with us.


We also recommend you do not book travel or make any trip-related purchases before the workshop has been confirmed.

When to arrive at the workshop destination

We cannot delay or change a workshop in the event of travel disruptions that cause a participant to arrive late.


If this happens, participants are responsible for arranging their own transport to catch up with the group – which can be a very costly expense. In addition, no refunds will be made for any time missed on a workshop due to the late arrival by the participant.


For this reason, we highly recommend you arrive the day before your workshop is scheduled to start at the latest.
At the very least, you will be more refreshed and relaxed for the start of your adventure.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

We know that plans can change, and unforeseen circumstances can happen. 

You need to advise us in writing via email to info@vip-llc.com as soon as possible if you need to cancel your workshop. Your cancellation is not official until you have received a return email confirmation acknowledging your cancellation.

If you cancel and we can fill your spot on the workshop, you will receive a full refund minus a $300 USD fee.
If you cancel and the workshop does not fill, cancellation requests and refunds will be processed according to the following:

    • More than 90 days from the start date of the workshop: Full refund minus $300 USD fee*
    • Less than 90 days: No refund – your funds will be held as a credit which can be transferred or used towards our other self-drive packages, tours, or photography workshops for up to 2 years from the date of cancellation*.

*Please note that some of our workshops with partner companies/third parties may have non-refundable deposits, which will not be refunded or credited to you.

Aerial Photography & Drones

There are drone-friendly places in the US, so if you own a drone, you are welcome to bring it along to the workshop.


Please note that you are solely responsible for your equipment, and are expected to adhere to all rules and regulations as specified by the Federal Aviation Administration and any other applicable state-specific regulations.


Viking International Phototours and our Photo Guides will not be liable for any injury or damage caused to equipment, environment or people caused by you operating your drone during our workshop.

Traveling with a Non-Photographer

If you are traveling with a partner/friend who is interested in joining you on this workshop but they are NOT a photographer, we may be able to accommodate them. In some instances, this may be at a reduced price.

 

Please note that this will be at the discretion of Viking International Phototours – contact us for information.

 

Your companion would need to understand that this is a photography workshop and not a typical ‘tourist’ tour – long hours will be spent photographing locations outdoors rather than visiting attractions.

Arranging as a private workshop experience

If you are interested in this workshop but would prefer a private experience or to attend with your own group of people, we can arrange that for you – contact us to discuss.

Booking Terms & Conditions

Please refer to the Terms and Conditions.

Booking with Viking International Phototours indicates acceptance of the Booking Terms and Conditions as outlined.

Other questions?

If you have any questions about this workshop, please get in touch with us at info@vip-llc.com.

Meet the Guide