2019 TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE
ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP
Death Valley is a recognized International Dark Sky Park located in the remote area of eastern California about 100 miles west of Las Vegas, NV. We will enjoy several days and nights photographing one of the most stunning places on Earth. During our stay, we will experience and photograph the Great Total Lunar Eclipse of 2026. You will also learn where and when to look for the milky way during each month of the year! The highlight of this workshop will be the total lunar eclipse on March 3rd, 2026, and we will be at the Racetrack Playa for it! During the eclipse it will be dark enough for the rising milky way to be seen. We will have some special milky way racetrack photo ops to while we explore this remote area of Death Valley.
In order to have a Total Lunar Eclipse you need to have a Full Moon. That means this will diminish the number of stars we see at night but don't worry, there will still be plenty of stars for our star trails on our night shoots. The Moon is a valuable tool to illuminate the landscape, and it will also give you a better understanding of how to shoot at night during various lighting conditions. I have photographed total lunar eclipses from all over the country including the Super Blood Moon eclipse from Yellowstone in 2015, and here, in Death Valley in January 2019. I can not wait to return for another incredible time in Death Valley with you.
WORKSHOP INCLUDES
- Commercial Permit Fees
- Total Lunar Eclipse information
- Total Lunar Eclipse Observation and Photography for the duration of the eclipse at one amazing location inside Death Valley NP
- Processing your Eclipse Photos and creating panoramas
- Star trails and light painting techniques, Sunset and Sunrise Shoots
- Several shooting locations, each night will have different locations
- How to plan your shot and where to look for the Milky Way Tutorial
- Understanding shutter speed, f/stop, ISO, white balance and other custom settings
- Best Filters for Landscape Photography
- How to illuminate a scene for timelapse photography and how to focus at night
- Post Processing of our images
- Maps of where you can find the milky way in the sky every month. Some months you can't even see the brightest part of it so, yes, it moves around a bit and you will know where and when to look at any time during the year.
- Breakfast Buffet every morning at Furnace Creek
- Water and snacks every day
- Online Video Tutorials on Star Trails, Timelapse Photography and Meteor Showers and Eclipse
WEATHER
Death Valley is the driest place in the US, but winter months bring some of the only rain of the year. Conditions are usually always clear and comfortable this time of year, I have been here in early March with hot weather, also cooler temps, it will always be a surprise!
DEATH VALLEY PANORAMA
LODGING
There are a few rooms in Furnace Creek Ranch Resort and a few rooms in Stovepipe wells for you to enjoy. If you wish to camp like me, there are plenty of campsites at Furnace Creek and some rustic sites at Stovepipe wells. If you camp, I would prefer Furnace Creek Campground at $20/night. Stovepipe Wells camping is $12/night. Please make your reservations 6 months in advance when the reservation window opens up, they fill up quick. I will be camping for the entire workshop... I just love it!
YELLOWSTONE LODGE AND OLD FAITHFULSuper Blood Moon Eclipse | September 2015
FLYING IN?
If you will be flying in for this workshop the best airport is Las Vegas, NV. Death Valley is a quick 2-hour drive west from the Las Vegas Airport.
MOON OVER DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK
CAMERA GEAR
A full list of camera gear will be supplied to upon registering, the basics are a DSLR / Mirrorless camera, wide angle lens, a tripod and a cable release. This info can also be found in the "Workshop Overview" section of the website. Simply click the "Workshops" drop down Tab and select "Workshop Overview"
RACETRACK PLAYA UNDER MOONLIGHT
DEPOSIT
If you are a JBP Alumni you receive 20% OFF the ticket price. If for some reason you need to cancel, you will be credited that amount towards a future workshop with us. A deposit option may also be available on this workshop, the deposit will be rough 1/2 (half) of the workshop investment. The remaining balance is due no later than 90 days before the workshop start date
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Jeff Berkes Photography reserves the right to make changes to the schedule, dates if need be. We are not responsible for bad weather, delays or cancellations. We are also not responsible for lost or stolen items, injuries, sickness, death or damages to personal equipment and lost of personal travel expense. Failure to comply to park rules, regulations and will result in you being ejected from the workshop. This workshop does not include travel to, from and during the workshop, meals or overnight accommodations. Transportation to the Racetrack Playa via two 4x4 Jeeps has been reserved and is included. One lucky volunteer will be able to drive the second 4x4 jeep out!
For more information or to register below or contact us here at [email protected]
Kind Regards,
Jeff Berkes
| 2019 Death Valley Lunar Eclipse |
WORKSHOP ALUMNI: Receive 20% OFF the price listed above. All Alumni should select the "Alumni" options above.
