Both Death Valley and the Alabama Hills are 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.
Food Breakfast is included every day of the trip. Snacks – there are endless snacks throughout the trip. Fruit, crackers, chips, cookies, Tim-Tams, popcorn, etc. Eat them! Lunch and dinner – The welcome dinner on night 1 is provided. Aside from that lunch and dinner is up to you. Generally, most of our participants eat a big breakfast, […]
Camera Gear and Other Equipment DSLR or Mirrorless Camera. Lenses from wide to telephoto. We recommend the following four lenses or equivalent: Ultra Wide (14-24mm or 16-35mm) Mid Range (24-70mm) Short Telephoto (70-200mm) Long Telephoto (100-400 or 200-500mm) Sturdy tripod. Extra Memory Cards (we recommend at least 128-256 GB total), extra batteries and a charger. […]
At this time of year the weather is typically excellent for photography, with lots of mixed clouds and sun, which means great light. Expect temperatures between 30°F and 70°F (-1°C – 21°C). Also, don’t forget that even though a 50° morning doesn’t sound very cold, it can be downright chilly when you are standing still […]
Cancellation and Refund Policy Deposits are non-refundable. Additional payments toward your balance are fully refundable up to 120 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Day 1, March 30th The Plan: Meet after lunch in central Dunedin. The coach will transport us to Larnach Castle where we will have a tour orientation and introduction. We will then walk around the Castle grounds for some sunset photography followed by dinner prepared by the castle chef. Relax tonight and get a good night’s […]
For reference, here’s what a typical day will look like. Sunrise is around 7 am, and sunset is around 6:30 pm. Note: due to Daylight Saving Time during the first two days, sunrise is 8 am, sunset at 7:30 pm. 5:45 am – 8:30 am: sunrise excursion, drive 15-30 min and walk ~0.5 miles to our […]
March 30, 2023 First day of the tour. Please arrive in Dunedin prior to 2 pm. On March 30 we will be meeting at 2 pm in the lobby of the Scenic Hotel Southern Cross. Our coach will pick you up on the 30th, either from the airport or your hotel, and bring you to […]
New Zealand has new rules regarding foreign travelers. Visa Waiver Citizens If you are from a visa-waiver country (most countries included the USA), you need to obtain a New Zealand electronic Travel Authorization (NZeTA). You will need to pay the processing fee ($17-23 NZD), plus an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) which is […]
On March 30 we will be meeting at 2 pm in the lobby of the Scenic Hotel Southern Cross. Our coach will pick you up on the 30th, either from the airport or your hotel, and bring you to Southern Cross. Otherwise you can make your way there on your own. Location: https://goo.gl/maps/G6CcEdpnKWrUcr6j9 We will introduce ourselves […]
March 30 – Larnach Castle, Dunedin – The coach will bring us all there together from Dunedin City Center. March 31 – Highfield Mews, Oamaru April 1 – Hermitage Hotel Studios, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park April 2 – Hermitage Hotel Studios, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park April 3 – Hermitage Hotel Studios, Aoraki Mount […]
For reference, here’s what a typical day will look like. Sunrise is around 6:30 am, and sunset is around 8:30 pm. 5:15 am – meet in the hotel parking lot and drive 15-30 minutes. 5:30 am – walk 15- 30 minutes over good terrain to our shooting location. 6:00 am – arrive on location 30 […]
New Zealand has new rules regarding foreign travelers. Visa Waiver Citizens If you are from a visa-waiver country (most countries included the USA), you need to obtain a New Zealand electronic Travel Authorization (NZeTA). You will need to pay the processing fee ($17-23 NZD), plus an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) which is […]
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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