Hanksville, Utah serves as our home base for the workshop. We begin in town on the afternoon of April 15 and wrap up the morning of April 19, allowing four nights of shooting timed around the New Moon and Milky Way core.

The easiest airports are Salt Lake City, Grand Junction, and Moab, each offering a scenic drive into the desert. Once everyone arrives, we coordinate carpools and caravans to shooting locations. Distances are short, access is straightforward, and the pace stays relaxed so the focus remains on the experience.

This workshop offers a camping-first experience designed to put you as close as possible to the landscapes we are photographing. Camping allows front-row access to sunsets, night skies, and sunrise without long drives in the dark.

Hotels are also available in Hanksville for those who prefer a bed and a shower each night. Campers have access to bathrooms and showers nearby, and we can provide camping gear, power, Starlink, water, and basic supplies as needed. You are welcome to mix camping and hotel stays throughout the trip.

This is an easygoing workshop with high payoff. Hiking is minimal, and most locations are reached by vehicle, but you should be comfortable moving over uneven terrain at night while carrying camera gear.

Group size is intentionally small with six participants and two instructors. This allows for individual attention, hands-on help in the field, and plenty of time for questions, adjustments, and personal guidance under the stars.

We teach our complete workflow, starting with how to plan a shot before ever arriving on location. You will learn how we approach composition, timing, and night sky fundamentals, along with practical camera settings for changing conditions.

Instruction continues through focused editing sessions during the trip, with additional follow-up tutorials provided afterward. Topics range from night focusing and Milky Way shooting to panoramas, trackers, blue hour blending, and building images that feel intentional and complete.

Hanksville sits at the center of some of the most surreal terrain in the Southwest. Clay hills ripple with color, badlands stretch endlessly, and rock formations rise out of landscapes that feel almost unreal.

Locations include Goblin Valley, the Bentonite Hills, Factory Butte, Moonscape Overlook, Badland Spires, and Leprechaun Canyon. Each site is chosen for access, safety, and its potential to pair powerful foregrounds with the night sky.

This workshop is a collaboration with Blazing Heavens Photo Adventures. Registration and all payments are processed directly through their website.

Tuition is $2,800, with a non-refundable deposit required to reserve your spot and the remaining balance due prior to the workshop. Payment plans and alumni discounts may be available. Full details and booking can be found at the link below.