About Josh
I have a thing for nature, the more beautiful the better. In my search for the most amazing locations on the globe I hike, camp, backpack, wade, swim, and climb to create photos that show how spectacular Planet Earth can be.
Photography Workshops: Learn to Shoot Like a Pro
New Zealand Photography Workshop
May 5-16, 2015 – $4,995
New Zealand. Aotearoa. Land of the long white cloud. No matter what you call it, New Zealand will leave you speechless with the beauty of its mystical fjords, pristine beaches, and glacier-carved mountains. Join seven other adventurous photographers on the trip of a lifetime through the dramatic landscapes of New Zealand’s South Island. From the stunning grandeur of Milford Sound and the soaring peaks of Aoraki National Park to the unreal azure of Lake Pukaki and the scintillating vibrancy of the stars above Tekapo, this 12-day workshop will provide photographic opportunities on an epic scale. The photography will be incredible, the scenery breathtaking, and the memories will last a lifetime.
Yosemite Photography Workshop: Spring Waterfalls and Moonbows
May 14-17, 2014 – $1,375
Without a doubt Yosemite is among the most beautiful places on the planet. Its towering granite cliffs, thundering waterfalls, epic views, and unspoiled backcountry make it a world-class destination for photography. Join this multi-day workshop to create wonderful images of Yosemite’s breathtaking icons while also exploring the beauty of the park’s lesser-known locations.
Eastern Sierra Fall Photography Workshop
October 16-19, 2014 – $1,375
California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range drops off dramatically into the high desert country of the Eastern Sierra. From towering granite peaks, to picturesque lakes, to fantastic forests, the scenic and varied landscapes are a photographer’s delight. This Eastern Sierra photography workshop will visit such icons as Mono Lake, the Alabama Hills, the Owens River Valley, groves of quaking aspens, and much more. Join us as we photograph the incredible scenery of the east side.
Yosemite Photography Workshop: Fall Color
October 23-26, 2014 – $1,375
Without a doubt Yosemite is among the most beautiful places on the planet. Its towering granite cliffs, thundering waterfalls, epic views, and unspoiled backcountry make it a world-class destination for photography. Join this multi-day workshop to create wonderful images of Yosemite’s breathtaking icons while also exploring the beauty of the park’s lesser-known locations.
Death Valley: The Desert Landscape
November 13-16, 2014 – $1,375
Death Valley is the lowest, driest, and hottest place in North America. Its extreme geology provides otherworldly photography opportunities that are unique unto themselves. Its salt pans, sand dunes, and cracked earth textures are a feast for the eyes and the camera. Join this multi-day workshop to explore, shoot, and enjoy this fascinating and beautiful desert landscape.
California Coast Photography Workshop
December 5-7, 2014 – $650
Central California boasts some of the finest coastline in the world. This intersection of rock and water contains an endless array of fascinating rocky points, arches, sea-stacks, and sandy shores. From the dramatic beauty of the Santa Cruz coast, to the incredibly glassy reflections of San Gregorio State Beach, it’s heaven on earth for seascape photographers. Join us on this 2-day workshop as we explore and photograph this world-class coastal environment.
Santa Cruz Photography Workshops
July 19th, 2014 – $220
Santa Cruz’s world-class coastline contains incredible features perfect for landscape photography. Remarkable sea stacks, layered shelves, and textured rocky forms create a photographer’s paradise set against the pounding waves and crashing surf that highlights the region’s dramatic beauty. Join us as we explore and photograph the most interesting and stunning features that create the unique Santa Cruz coast.
1-on-1 Private Photography Workshops, Classes, and Lessons
Dates Available Year-Round
Nothing improves your photography faster than dedicated 1-on-1 attention from a pro. Get the exact help you need on the topics you want to learn about. My private photography workshops and tours are fully customized to what you want to cover. Camera settings, filter use, post processing techniques, creative compositions, gear selection, shoot planning are just a sample of what we can cover.
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Effortless Exposure Blending
Photoshop Video Tutorial $14.95 -
Photoshop Walkthrough: Solitude
$5.95 -
Creating Killer Selections in Photoshop
$14.95 -
Photoshop Walkthrough: It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
$5.95 -
The Comprehensive Guide to Layers and Masks
$14.95 -
Photoshop Basics for Landscape Photographers
$14.95 -
Photoshop Walkthrough: Lyell Twilight
$5.95 -
The Comprehensive Guide to Adobe Camera Raw
$14.95
eBooks
Living Landscapes will help you move past the point, click, and hope approach to landscape photography. You’ll learn how to capture stunning landscape photos you’ll hang on walls – not hide in albums – by mastering the craft, the tools, and the creativity needed to create stunning and engaging landscape photography.
A beautifully detailed guide to the best locations, weather, planning, food, camping, travel, and everything else you need to know about photographing Death Valley. Featuring 150 stunning photos.
