The dunes are arguably the most challenging, fun, and satisfying location we will photograph during the tour. Because of that, we will visit the dunes at least 2-3 times (if not more). Special Precautions We highly recommend you bring a buff from your mouth and nose, and wrap-around sunglasses or safety goggles for your eyes. […]
We could have an entire workshop centered entirely on photographing badlands, and it would never get old. These locations are among the best there are for learning to see patterns, lines, shapes, light, and color. But because these areas are so complex, they can be easily overwhelming from a photographic standpoint. My advice, as always, […]
Don’t fight your gear. Here are settings we see people struggle with over and over on our workshops and tours. Practice changing or accessing these settings before the trip and you will have more success in the field. Know how to quickly adjust your aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Even if you aren’t fully comfortable with […]
1) Get Rid of Your Photography Expectations There is arguably nothing more important to having a satisfying photographic experience than shooting from a standpoint of zero expectations. For example, while we all love to see dramatic clouds and intense colors in the sky, that doesn’t happen frequently in Death Valley. But that’s ok, because there’s […]
Just like your heart has four essential chambers, every successful landscape photo is built from four essential parts: This is one of the most important things I can ever teach you. In fact it’s so important I call it the Golden Rule of Landscape Photography. If you have those four things, I guarantee you will […]
Sep 28 – Oct 1: Bishop Best Western 1025 N Main St, Bishop, CA 93514 +17608733543 Oct 1 – Oct 4: Tamarack Lodge 163 Twin Lakes Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 +17609342442
Food Breakfast and Dinner are included every day of the trip. Snacks – there are endless snacks throughout the trip. Fruit, cracks, chips, cookies, popcorn, etc. Eat them! Lunch – Lunch is on your own during this tour. There are many dining options in both Bishop and Mammoth. Field Etiquette Common courtesy is king. Don’t leave your bags […]
Camera Gear and Other Equipment Clothing Due to variable conditions, we recommend bringing multiple layers of non-cotton clothing (Merino wool and synthetics are highly recommended). Specifically you should pack:
Expect a wide range in temperatures, in general from around 30°F to 60°F. However, mornings at the Bristlecones can be as cold as 15°-20°F. Days in Bishop could be as warm as 75°F. Also, the Eastern Sierra can be a windy place, and wind chill can make the ambient temperature feel much colder. So please bring […]
For reference, here’s what a typical day will look like: 5:30 am: meet in the morning for the sunrise shoot, drive approx 30 min and walk ~0.5 miles over rocky terrain to our shooting location. Sunrise is around 6:45 am. Shoot for approx 1.5-2 hours, then go to breakfast or have a field breakfast depending […]
Cancellation and Refund Policy Deposits are non-refundable. Additional payments toward your balance are fully refundable up to 90 days before the tour. If you withdraw from the tour and we are able to fill your spot, we will refund your payments (including deposit), less a $200 administrative fee and any discounts given to fill the […]
Acknowledgement of Risks Please download and sign this form, and bring it with you to the initial meeting. You can also email us a digital signed copy. Image Use During this tour we may take behind the scenes photos and videos of the tour participants. These photos are used to share among the group, as well […]
September 28, 2023 – first day of the tour. Please arrive in Bishop around 2:30 pm. Hotel check in is at 3:00, but if they have rooms available you can hopefully check in earlier. October 1, 2023 – transit between Bishop and Mammoth Lakes. This is a gorgeous 1-hour drive. You are responsible for getting […]
On September 28th we will be meeting at 2:45 pm so that we have time to meet the group, do an intro and orientation, then head out to shoot for a few hours before the sun sets at 6:40 pm. We will meet in the Lobby of the Best Western in Bishop: 1025 N Main […]
In the previous lesson we learned to create our story of a place by asking What we like, and Why we like it. Now it’s time to turn that story into a photograph. We can do that by asking a third question: How? “How can I exaggerate the elements of my story using my camera?” […]
New Zealand is rich with fascinating patterns and objects that can serve as impactful foregrounds in wide angle compositions. To make the most of these, here are some suggestions: Using this simple framework will allow you to create stunning in-your-face wide angle compositions like these.
New Zealand has two kinds of large wildlife: birds, and aquatic animals. We’ll see birds for sure, and in Mt. Cook and Fiordland it’s very likely that we’ll encounter two of my favorites: the kea (mountain parrot), and the fantail. In terms of sea life there’s an almost 100% chance we’ll see New Zealand fur […]
Don’t fight your gear. Here are settings we see people struggle with over and over on our workshops and tours. Practice changing or accessing these settings before the trip and you will have more success in the field. Know how to quickly adjust your aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Even if you aren’t fully comfortable with […]
Just like your heart has four essential chambers, every successful landscape photo is built from four essential parts: This is one of the most important things I can ever teach you. In fact it’s so important I call it the Golden Rule of Landscape Photography. If you have those four things, I guarantee you will […]
Joshua Cripps is a renowned landscape photographer who has garnered worldwide acclaim for his breathtaking images of our planet’s wild places. His photos have been published by the likes of National Geographic, NASA, CNN, BBC, and Nikon Global.
The Mount Whitney Gallery was founded in 2023 by Joshua Cripps as a way to share his passion stunning landscapes of the Sierra Nevada and beyond.
Set at the foot of the breathtaking Sierra with a view of the range’s highest peaks, the gallery features large format, museum-caliber fine art prints of Josh’s signature photographs.
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