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SUMMARY:Three-Day Nature Photography Retreat with Paulette Donnellon
DESCRIPTION:Master the Art of Nature Photography in Southern California’s Most Stunning Desert Landscapes \nDescription: \nJoin award-winning photographer Paulette Donnellon for an immersive weekend of breathtaking landscapes, golden hour shots, and hands-on instruction in southern California’s most scenic desert locations. \n \nREGISTER TODAY! ( https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=713a5b0e-3fb5-475d-b300-b342b3cdf5ab&envId=p-Of6JnJ-NDU-Ys4lsF7CG9w&zone=usa )\n \nDate: December 19-21, 2025 \nTime: 3:00 p.m. Friday- 12:00 p.m. Sunday \nLocation: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Sonny Bono National Wildlife Refuge  \n \nCost: \nABF Member: $765 (Join for just $35 and get the Member rate! You’ll save $100!) \nNon-Member: $900 \n \nWhat to Expect: \n\nSunset photography session in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (Friday evening) \n\n\nSunrise shoot in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (Saturday morning) \n\n\nSaturday and Sunday morning photo workshop at Sonny Bono National Wildlife Refuge \n\n\nExpert guidance on camera settings, composition, and editing \n\n \nWho Should Attend: \n\nPhotographers of all levels—beginner to advanced \n\n\nNature and wildlife lovers looking to sharpen their photography skills \n\n\nAnyone looking to learn from an award-winning nature photographer \n\n \nWhat Previous Attendees Are Saying about Paulette’s Workshops: \n\n“…loved the location, the instructor, so knowledgeable and so talented! So passionate about the area and her photography! Paulette is a treasure!”  \n\n\n“I was able to see the beauty of the desert in a new way. Plus, with Paulette’s help, I was able to capture the magic in photographs.”  \n\n\n“Paulette was very generous about sharing her expertise. Her suggestions for compositions in the field and her immediate feedback onsite were terrific. I appreciated her sharing post processing techniques as well. It was stunning to see the amazing range of color and beauty in the desert. I look forward to attending more workshops in the future. Thank you for an amazing day.”  \n\n \nWhat to Bring: \n\nYour preferred camera and equipment (can even be a phone camera) \n\n\nSturdy closed-toe shoes \n\n\nLong pants \n\n\nLayers \n\n\nSun protection \n\n\nWater & snacks \n\n \nWhat’s Included: \n\nHappy hour drinks and charcuterie at Friday night’s sunset photography session \n\n\nLight breakfast Saturday and Sunday \n\n\nLunch on Saturday \n\n \nWhat’s Not Included: \n\nOther meals \n\n\nLodging (we recommend staying in Borrego Springs Friday evening and in Brawley Saturday evening for close proximity to field locations) \n\n \nCancellation Policy: Please see our FAQs page to read our cancellation policy.   \n \nAbout the Instructor: Paulette Donnellon is an award-winning nature and wildlife photographer whose image of an Eastern Collared Lizard is featured on the 2024 America the Beautiful National Park Pass.  When she isn’t out in nature taking photos, she is employed by LEGO® Education and has served as a trustee for eight years for the San Diego County Board of Education and as an Executive Board member of Anza-Borrego Foundation. Paulette served nine years in the U.S. Army and was deployed during Desert Storm. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the flora, fauna and landscape features of Anza-Borrego. You can check out her photos on Instagram at @photogpaulette.  \n \n\n \n
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