Join Leica Store Miami for a photographic journey through the otherworldly expanse of of Death Valley, as we set out to capture the timeless beauty of this ancient desert landscape.  We will explore salt flats, sand dunes, badlands, high mountains, and after sunset, we’ll show you how to capture the full majesty of the Milky Way.

This workshop is an introduction to astrophotography and the goal is for you to come home from this trip with the confidence to photograph the night sky on your own. We’ll show you when and where to look for it, useful apps to assist your planning and how to set up your camera for the best possible results.

This is a small-group photography trip. We will be shooting some days from before sunrise until after sunset. Some nights, we may be out in the desert until after midnight photographing the stars. At each carefully chosen location, there will be plenty of time to set up your tripod, compose your shots and get in some quality photography. On most days, we will come back to the hotel mid-day to rest up and edit images.  

The weather in Death Valley and the surrounding desert areas is relatively mild in April, with average highs in the 80’s and lows in the 50’s. However, the sun can be very intense and dehydration can happen quickly. It is very important to drink lots of water, wear sunscreen, and limit sun exposure during the hottest parts of the day.