The 2026 Milky Way Season Announced
June / July are the best Months for Milky Way
workshops include:
expert hands-on instruction by casey kiernan, joshua tree resident
small workshops (4 photographers)
milky way technique
includes lightroom classic post-processing video
(sent after the workshop)
all skill levels welcome
(see equipment requirements)
The “Original”
Milky Way at the “Arch” Workshops
[gift certificates available]
Actual Milky Way Image is based upon the month and weather
Milky Way Photography Workshops
with Star Trails Training
Small Groups. Expert Guide. All Skill Levels.
Includes Adobe Lightroom Classic Post-Processing Video.
Featured in 'Visit California' Magazine
includes MY
milky way
lightroom classic
VIDEO
june-july ONLY
1 evening in JOshua Tree. all skill levels welcome.
small groups (4)
all workshops taught
by casey kiernan
Scheduled near the New Moon when the night skies are their darkest. Spend the night exploring the park and the night skies in Joshua Tree. An excellent introduction to Night-photography for beginners, and an excellent location for experienced photographers to take their craft to the next level.
NOTE: I offer small groups and I will do my best to help you, but Joshua Tree Workshops is not responsible for the quality of your final images.
workshop includes
Includes Adobe LIGHTROOM Classic Video
Photography session starts near sunset -> till about midnight
Lodging is not provided. You are welcome to stay at Local Hotels, AirBnB or make your own arrangements.
Milky Way Photography training
Optimal camera settings for ISO / Aperture / Exposure / Color temperature
Night-photography in the park
Overview of Astronomy topics relevant to Night-Photography
Includes Post-Processing Video using Adobe Lightroom "Classic" for Milky Way Technique - Sent after the Workshop.
General itinerary
(Subject to change)
Workshop starts before sunset
Drive into the Park from meetup location
Evening / Milky Way Photography Session in the Park
Workshop ends (at meetup location) about 11pm/midnight.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
For “Arch” Milky Way workshops, you must be able to hike for 1/2 mile with your equipment and be able to do some light bouldering (similar to climbing up a step ladder with camera gear). Please do not sign up if you are not able to climb a small ladder with your gear. Contact me for suggestions on other workshops.
Learn Milky Way Photography
Camera Equipment REQUIREMENTS
Check out my gear guides
This workshop requires that you have a DLSR (or Mirrorless) camera which allows for manual settings of Aperture, Exposure Duration and ISO. The camera should support interchangeable lenses - FAST (F2.8 or faster) and WIDE (20MM or wider, 14MM is preferable) are best for nighttime photography (lenses can be rented on-line at www.borrowlenses.com).
You will also need a tripod. Once you've registered, you will receive a preparation guide and a list of useful apps for night photography.
