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Discover the Magic of the Eastern Sierra

Fall 2027 Photography Workshop

There are few places in the American West as spectacular, diverse, and inspiring as California’s Eastern Sierra. In the fall, this extraordinary landscape transforms into a photographer’s paradise, where brilliant golden aspens, crystal-clear alpine lakes, rugged granite peaks, and vast desert valleys create an endless canvas of photographic possibilities.

Join us for an unforgettable photography adventure through one of the most beautiful regions in the country. We’ll explore the legendary landscapes along Highway 395, chasing the warm autumn light, dramatic mountain scenery, and spectacular fall colors that make the Eastern Sierra so iconic.

Our journey will take us to some of the region’s most celebrated locations, including the otherworldly rock formations and natural arches of the Alabama Hills, with the towering eastern face of Mount Whitney providing a magnificent backdrop. We’ll explore the ancient landscapes of the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, home to some of the oldest living trees on Earth, and discover the extraordinary beauty of the Owens Valley.

We’ll photograph the golden aspen-lined canyons of Bishop Creek, North Lake, Lake Sabrina, and South Lake, where autumn color reflects in pristine mountain waters. We’ll venture into Rock Creek Canyon, McGee Creek, and spectacular Convict Lake, surrounded by dramatic peaks and glowing stands of aspen.

The adventure continues through the breathtaking Mammoth Lakes Basin, with its collection of alpine lakes and rugged mountain scenery, and to the extraordinary geological formations of Devils Postpile and Rainbow Falls. We’ll explore Hot Creek, where steaming geothermal waters create an almost surreal landscape, and seek out the dramatic views from Minaret Vista.

Further north, we’ll discover the beautiful June Lake Loop, with its picturesque June, Gull, Silver, and Grant Lakes, before exploring the colorful canyons of Lundy Canyon, Lee Vining Canyon, and the spectacular shores of Mono Lake, where ancient tufa formations rise dramatically from the water.

We’ll also visit the historic ghost town of Bodie, seemingly frozen in time, and explore the surrounding landscapes near Virginia Lakes, Conway Summit, and Twin Lakes, where autumn color meets the rugged beauty of the high Sierra.

Every day will bring new opportunities to create compelling images, explore different photographic techniques, work with changing light, and see familiar landscapes in fresh and creative ways.

Whether we’re photographing intimate details of golden aspen leaves, sweeping mountain vistas, dramatic reflections, weathered historic buildings, or the last light illuminating the Sierra Nevada, our goal is to slow down, become more intentional photographers, and make the most of every photographic opportunity.

Fall in the Eastern Sierra is a season of extraordinary beauty. The combination of brilliant autumn color, dramatic mountain scenery, crisp mountain air, and beautiful light makes this one of the most rewarding photographic destinations anywhere.

Join us in Fall 2027 for an inspiring journey through the Eastern Sierra. Bring your camera, your creativity, and your sense of adventure. We’ll take care of the rest!

A few additional iconic locations worth considering

I would also consider including these locations depending on your itinerary:

• Manzanar National Historic Site – A historically important and deeply moving place to photograph and reflect.
• Crowley Lake Columns – Fascinating geological formations, subject to seasonal access.
• Benton Crossing Road – The iconic winding road leading toward the Sierra Nevada.
• Lundy Lake – Beautiful autumn reflections and colorful aspen groves.
• Virginia Lakes – High-country scenery with wonderful early fall color.
• Yosemite’s Tioga Pass and Tuolumne Meadows – Spectacular granite landscapes if seasonal road access permits.

One important consideration for Fall 2027: Eastern Sierra fall color moves through the elevations, generally beginning inthe higher Bishop Creek and Rock Creek areas before progressing north and into the lower elevations. The June Lake andMono Lake region can provide a beautiful later-season finale. Exact timing will depend on weather.

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If you’ve joined us for one of our workshops before, you know we offer many varied locations. A laptop for editing your images is suggested for the critique sessions. The lectures include teaching of the color zone system with the use of neutral grad filters, using the HD feature in both Lightroom and Photoshop. the newest of technologies high dynamic range imaging using Luminosity Blending, composition and form, and an overview of digital fine art printing techniques.

The workshop also includes 5 nights accommodations In Bishop at the Best Western, beginning on Tuesday evening. Also included in the workshop are all breakfasts, a lunch and a farewell dinner on Saturday evening.

The total for the complete workshop is $2400. A deposit of $1000 will hold your seat in the class. The balance is due 90 days prior to the workshop date. Please either e-mail us or call at (916) 223-5211 for further details. To register click on the link above.

This is one of our most popular workshops so early registration is suggested.