Anza Borrego Desert State Park
I recently returned from David Kingham and Jennifer Renwick’s photography workshop in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: it was an exceptional experience, blending technical instruction and artistic exploration in stunning desert landscapes.
Despite the absence of wildflowers this year, David and Jennifer found phenomenal shooting locations that showcased the park’s diverse beauty, from small cactus flowers to dramatic badlands and slot canyons. Their expertise transformed challenges into opportunities, ensuring that we captured compelling images.
David’s post-processing instruction enables you enhance textures and colors with precision. His guidance proved invaluable in bringing out the desert’s rich hues and intricate details, elevating final images.
Jennifer’s sessions on intentional camera movement (ICM) and intimate landscapes added yet another creative dimension to the workshop. Her techniques encouraged participants to experiment with motion blur for abstract compositions and focus on smaller, often overlooked details of the desert environment. Her emphasis on artistic expression inspired me to see beyond traditional landscape photography and embrace unique perspectives.
The workshop’s structure balanced field sessions at sunrise and sunset with classroom instruction during midday. David covered techniques like focus stacking and Lightroom best practices as well as provided personalized feedback during image critiques. The small group size fostered camaraderie and ensured individual attention, making the experience both intimate and impactful.
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park was a mesmerizing backdrop for this immersive learning journey. Its vast wilderness and dramatic rock formations provided endless inspiration. March’s mild temperatures further enhanced the experience, with only one shoot in gale force winds.
David and Jennifer’s Anza-Borrego photography workshop was a blend of technical skill-building, artistic exploration, and community connection.
Check out images of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in the Galleries.
