February Sunrise Nature Photography Workshop With Paulette Donnellon
Calling all early birds! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to photograph Anza-Borrego during one of its most active and magical times: sunrise. Award-winning photographer Paulette Donnellon will share her expert tips for capturing the desert’s vibrant wildlife, intricate plant life, and breathtaking landscapes. Paulette will guide you through the timing for key events like the Golden Hour and Blue Hour and help you master composition and cropping techniques. You’ll also learn essential safety tips for desert photography, while discovering how to capture the desert’s beauty in a way that respects its unique environment.
We’ll meet at 5:00 a.m. to carpool or caravan to our field site, ensuring we arrive in time to witness the sunrise in all its glory. After the field session, we’ll return to the ABF office for a presentation where Paulette will recap the day’s lessons and teach you how to process your photos using various software tools.
Please bring plenty of water, snacks, layers, long pants, sturdy closed-toe shoes, and your choice of camera (this can be anything from a cell phone to a professional camera). There will be a small amount of hiking involved.
- Capture breathtaking sunrise shots of desert landscapes and wildlife.
- Learn expert tips on Golden and Blue Hour photography.
- Improve your editing skills with a post-session workshop.
- Connect with fellow photographers in a stunning desert setting.
REGISTER TODAY!
Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025
Time: 5:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (End time is approximate)
Location: Meet at the Anza-Borrego Foundation Administrative Office: 587 Palm Canyon Dr. #122, Borrego Springs, CA, 92004.
This location is different from the State Park store and is located next to Kendall’s Café. We’ll then carpool and/or caravan to our field site in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
Cost:
ABF Member: $75
Non-member: $90
Student: $40
*Please note that as the Anza-Borrego Foundation is a non-profit organization, all program costs are used to support current and future education programs, including subsidized programs that seek to increase access to the outdoors.
Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships are available for those with financial hardship. If you’d like to request a scholarship, please reach out to [email protected] with a two–three paragraph description about why you’d like to attend this program and your need for a scholarship.
Registration: Space is limited! Please register in advance. https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=21631349-7f94-4ada-bade-5fb66a6d059f&envId=p-Of6JnJ-NDU-Ys4lsF7CG9w&zone=usa
About 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 serves as a trustee 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.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation requests must be received seven days before the event if you wish to receive a refund. Refunds cannot be issued for cancellations made after the seven-day deadline. Field trips may be cancelled due to unsafe weather, road conditions or low attendance, with 24-hour notice, if possible. If ABF cancels a program, we will issue a full refund or credit.
