Name: Death Valley Photo Adventure
Start: 2026-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-03-22T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Stovepipe Wells, CA 92328, USA

Rock Light Photo

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18 reviews

Mar 18 - 22, 2026

Group size: 3 - 8

Death Valley Photo Adventure

Stovepipe Wells, CA 92328, USA

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Rock Light Photo

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18 reviews

Mar 18 - 22, 2026

Group size: 3 - 8

Standard Patio Room - 1 Double bed

Deposit: $750

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Standard Room - 1 Queen bed

Deposit: $800

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Deluxe Room - 1 King bed

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Deluxe Dune View - 2 queen beds

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Non-participant tag-a-long

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Day 1 - Vegas to DV
Day 1 - Vegas to DV
Drive from Las Vegas to Death Valley via a ghost town.
We will pick you and your luggage up in Las Vegas, NV (somewhere on the NE side of town - exact location TBD) around 11am Pacific Time to begin our trip down to Stovepipe Wells in Death Valley (note - this probably means you need to fly into Las Vegas the night before on 3/17. Try not to lose it all at the casinos eh?). We will make a stop for groceries, and then head toward the photogenic Rhyolite Ghost Town near Beatty. From there we descend into Death Valley, where we get settled into out hotel rooms at Stovepipe Wells, and then head out for sunset on the Mesquite Sand Dunes, before finishing the day with a group dinner at the Toll House Restaurant.
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Days 2-4
Days 2-4
Exploring Death Valley National Park
Based inside the park in Stovepipe Wells, CA, we will set out to explore Death Valley National Park, which contains the lowest elevation in North America (282' below sea level) and mountains up to 11,000' high! With ominous but colorful sounding names like Badwater Basin, Dante's View, Furnace Creek and the Devil's Golf Course, we will explore sand dunes, salt flats, colorful sandstone canyons and historical sites in the early mornings and late afternoons. Along the will keep an eye out for Death Valley's famous wildflowers, and also take advantage of its Gold Tier rated International Dark Skies to photograph Orion one evening, and the Milky Way in the wee hours on a different night.

Exact schedules will be weather dependent, of course..
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Day 5 - back to Vegas
Day 5 - back to Vegas
A group image review, then back to Las Vegas
On our final day, we will shoot a quick sunrise, then gather for a group image review and some positive feedback on the work we have captured. Then we load up and head back to Las Vegas, making a stop at the infamous Area 51 Alien Center gift shop for some out-of-this-world kitsch. We should be back in town in time for people to catch an evening flight out of Las Vegas airport. (please don't book a flight before 5pm without getting in touch with us!)
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Day 1 - Vegas to DV

Drive from Las Vegas to Death Valley via a ghost town.

Jerry B.

Justin K.

Jordan N.

Great learning experience, well planned photographic sites. Thank you Colin!!

By KAPIL S for Autumn Waterfalls of the New York Finger Lakes on Oct 29, 2025

I recently attended Colin’s Bryce Canyon photography workshop and couldn’t be more impressed. The entire experience was exceptionally well organized — Colin planned each outing so we were always in the right place at the right time for the best light and conditions. Even on a rainy day, he managed to turn it into a creative opportunity, and I came away with amazing images. I’m not new to photography, but I am new to landscape photography and I learned a tremendous amount during this workshop. Colin is a great teacher who clearly loves what he does. I left more confident in my technique, and very grateful to have found this workshop. Highly recommended!

By Marianne N for Bryce Canyon Magical Light & Night Skies on Oct 25, 2025

Another great photography workshop with Colin. This time fall, at Bryce Canyon NP. As always, Colin knows where to be, and when to be there. My wife and I came home with a camera full of great sunrise, sunset and Milky Way photos to work on. The group house in Tropic was excellent: great beds, clean bathrooms, plenty of room to sit, discuss, and work on photos. And there are plenty of nice restaurants to choice from in Tropic. So good food, great housing, great comradery -- and great photos!

By Reed J for Bryce Canyon Magical Light & Night Skies on Oct 04, 2025

This was my first "official" photography workshop, let alone my first foray into any type of astrophotography. Colin's encouragement and knowledge really helped to make the workshop a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend Rock Light Photo to anyone looking to expand their skills. Thank you!

By Justin K for Rocky Mountain Natl Park Milky Way on Jul 28, 2025

The Milky Way workshop with Colin was excellent. Night shooting is far more technical than daytime shooting and Colin does a great job of explaining things to beginners. He provided daytime classroom sessions on a variety of topics and assisted us with our editing process. He selected several great locations around Rocky Mountain National Park for our nighttime shoots. The weather gods smiled upon us with four clear and calm nights. I came away from a workshop with not only great photos but also a much higher level of confidence in my own ability to go out and shoot the Milky Way on my own. 10/10, I highly recommend this and any other workshops by Rocklight Photo.

By Jerry B for Rocky Mountain Natl Park Milky Way on Jul 20, 2025

Jerry, Thanks so much for the fantastic review. It was great working with you yet again, and it's always a pleasure to see the work you produce on the workshops! Hope to see you soon in some exotic national park location!

By Rock Light Photo on Jul 22, 2025

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Got to join Colin in a photo workshop in Bryce Canyon NP. A fabulous guide in taking us to the really nice view points at the park. And some nice spots for the Milky way photos. The house was excellent with a big dining table for working on our laptops/pictures. And learned some new tips with working in Lightroom and some b/w aps. Thanks Colin, for the memorable trip and experience.

By Bryan M on 10 Oct, 2025

I have been out with Collin for quiet a few times to capture the moments of nature with cameras. I enjoyed all of the trips. The beauty and grandeur of those places often captured my mind, as I was capturing their images. Photography is about capture the right light at right moments and right places. Colin is a career professional light expert, and has a keen sense and splendid knowledge about light. He helped almost every participant in his workshops to get high quality images. I have about 50 years of experience in photography, and I still learn something new in each Colin’s workshop. I plan to attend more Collin’s workshops.

By Quan D on 18 Dec, 2023

I attended Colin's Arches and Canyonlands workshop in March of 2023 and it was a fantastic experience. Colin knew the area well and took us to all the best spots at the right times. He was friendly and personable and I would recommend him to anyone interested in landscape photography. Our group had photographers with greatly varying levels of skill and experience and Colin was excellent at meeting their often different needs. This was my first time doing a photography workshop but it definitely won't be my last.

By Jerry B on 04 Dec, 2023

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