Full Moon and PhotoPills Planning Photo Workshop, Eastern Sierra<p><br>February 19-22, 2027

Full Moon Photography and PhotoPills Workshop Eastern Sierra, California February 19-22, 2027 $1195 Grab Your Spot You Will Learn: Full Moon Photography: How to overcome the 5 main challenges in photographing the full moon and best practices for getting high quality moon photos with sharp details and low noise. PhotoPills! We will devote much of the workshop to this amazing app and how to use it to plan perfect moon photographs. PeakFinder: Learn one of the most intuitive moon and sun planning tools. Camera Settings and Field Techniques: I’ll be next to you in the field during each of our moon shoots to make sure your settings and composition are perfect for capturing beautiful shots. Post-processing: I will show you my full workflow and the most effective Lightroom and Photoshop techniques to bring out the best in your moon photos. ___ Tuition Includes: All classroom instruction, including multiple planning sessions. At least four shoots to capture the full moon over the stunning landscapes of the Eastern Sierra Post processing instruction and Q&A. Details: Bishop, Eastern Sierra, California February 19-22, 2027 $1195 Add to cart Class limited to 8 participants Sold out. Please email learn@joshuacripps.com to be put on the waitlist. Learn to plan once in a lifetime shots of the moon, the sun, and eclipses like this… YOUR TEACHER Joshua Cripps – Professional Photographer, Guide, and Chief Moon Nut Josh is an acclaimed landscape photographer and educator from California. He gives presentations for companies like Nikon and leads exciting photo tours around the world. Josh has been obsessed with photographing the full moon since 2017 and is known as “that crazy moon guy.” His photo of the 2019 annular solar eclipse earned worldwide attention and was published by NASA, CNN, dozens of other media outlets, and won him “PhotoPills Photographer of the Year.” “Just finished a full moon workshop with Joshua Cripps in Alabama Hills. I’m sure I was not alone in the group who found Joshua to be extremely knowledgeable, thorough, patient with such a comfortable teaching style. I’ve had the opportunity to participate in a number of photography workshops over the years and this one is one of my favorites!” Jim Cahlin ITINERARY, LOGISTICS, AND PACKING LIST Workshop Location This full moon photography workshop meets in Bishop, California, 4.5 hours north of Los Angeles, 4.5 hours west of Las Vegas, or 3.5 hours south of Reno. Transportation during the workshop You are responsible for your own transportation during this workshop, but we will organize carpools for the excursions. Lodging and Meals Lodging and meals are up to you. Bishop has a wide array of dining and lodging options, from inexpensive to high end. Itinerary* Day 1 Arrive at our classroom after lunch (the exact time and location will be sent to you in advance of the class). Early Afternoon: Classroom sessions on moon photography fundamentals, PeakFinder, and PhotoPills planning. Mid afternoon: break. Evening: sunset / moonrise photography excursion. Day 2 Morning: moon post processing techniques. Midday: break. Early Afternoon: Deep dive into PhotoPills planning. Mid afternoon: break. Evening: sunset / moonrise photography excursion. Day 3 Early morning: sunrise / moonset photography excursion. Mid morning: break for breakfast. Late morning: moon post processing techniques. Midday: break. Afternoon: Deep dive into PhotoPills planning. Evening: Free time if you wish to shoot sunset. No moon shoot due to timing. Day 4 Early morning: sunrise / moonset over Mt Whitney photography excursion. Mid morning: break for breakfast. Late morning: final review and post processing session. Midday: workshop ends. – * times are approximate and will be decided during the workshop Shooting Locations and Subjects* We will have at least 4 moon photography excursions during the workshop. In each excursion we will plan a shot with the moon aligned with spectacular subjects like these, or something similar: Mono Lake South Tufa The Alabama Hills The Minarets Corcoran Pinnacles Mt Whitney – All our shoots will take place around sunrise and sunset, allowing us fantastic opportunities for landscape photography in addition to shooting the moon. For our shoots, you should expect drive times of approximately 1 hr each way. * Depending on weather, conditions, or our ideas, we may photograph from different locations using different subjects. Weather Although the skies are often clear, the weather in the Eastern Sierra is unpredictable. We make no guarantees regarding clouds, clear skies, rain, sun, or moon visibility. No refunds will be given in the event the weather prevents us from photographing the moon. Terrain and Physical Requirements Usually our shoots take place from easy-to-access roadside locations. Depending on the plans we create, there may be some short hikes up to about 15 minutes. Generally speaking the terrain will be flat and open, but there can be rocks, bushes, and uneven areas. Good balance is a must. Camera Gear You Should Bring Digital SLR or Mirrorless Camera Lenses. I highly recommend you have the following four lenses (or equivalent) to take advantage of the wide variety of scenes you will experience: Long telephoto, 100-400mm or 200-500mm (required) Short telephoto, 70-200mm (recommended) Midrange, 24-70mm (optional) Ultra-wide, such as a 14-24mm or 16-35mm (optional) A sturdy tripod Comfortable camera backpack you can hike up to 15 minutes with Filters (We will not use filters for the moon shoots, so this is completely optional, only if you want to shoot traditional landscape photos as well. 10-stop ND, 6-stop ND, Polarizer) Remote shutter release Rocket blower and shammy cloth, lens/sensor cleaning fluid, lens wipes, sensor swabs Extra batteries, charger, and memory cards Recommended Clothing and Items Due to variable conditions, we recommend bringing multiple layers of non-cotton clothing, like Merino wool, fleece, or synthetic fibers. Specifically you should bring: Base layers for top and bottom A warm jacket and pants A windproof rain jacket A warm hat and gloves Lighter layers for warm days, like a sun hoodie or long-sleeved sun shirt A wide-brim hat and sunglasses Wool or synthetic socks Sturdy footwear that you don’t mind getting dirty or muddy. Lightweight hiking boots or hiking shoes are recommended for most outings. A large water bottle and sunscreen Flashlight or headlamp Trekking poles Click Here to Register COST – $1195 Tuition Includes: All classroom instruction, including multiple planning and post-processing sessions. Field shoots for moonrise and moonset as appropriate. Post processing instruction and Q&A. Not Included: Airfare / transportation to Bishop Transportation during the class Lodging and meals Personal items, souvenirs, passport/visa fees as applicable Optional activities Trip insurance Click Here to Register CLASS POLICIES Cancellation and Refund Policy Payments are fully refundable within 3 days of your registration. Past this, your tuition is only refundable if we fill your space, less any discounts given to the person filling your spot. If we cancel this class due to unforeseen circumstances, we will refund your tuition or transfer it to another class. Trip Insurance We HIGHLY recommend you purchase trip insurance to cover your tuition in the event you need to cancel last minute. No refunds will be given for last minute cancellations unless we can fill your space. Weather Policy We make no guarantees regarding clouds, clear skies, rain, sun, or moon visibility. No refunds will be given in the event weather prevents us from photographing the moon. QUESTIONS? LET US KNOW! learn@joshuacripps.com