White Sands Photography Workshop
Alamogordo, NM
Upcoming Workshops:
September 9-12th, 2026
Available
Trip Leader
Nathan St. Andre
Price
$2,835
Deposit: 50%
Book NowHighlights:
- Experience Stunning White Sand Dunes and the Organ Mountains
- Artistic wonderland of abstract and dune photography
- Night photography of stunning white sand dunes and the Milkyway
- Photographic education in one of Americas most stunning landscapes
Details:
Come join us for a 4 day adventure where we will explore White Sands National Park for two days of intensive and artistic photography. Along the way we will photograph the night sky within the park (permit pending) which is a rare treat for any visitor to the park. Along side White Sands, we will spend a few of our evening and sunrises photographing the stunning Organ Mountains which rise like spires from the desert. Food and lodging is provided.
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Live Preparation Zoom Call
Meet with your instructor before the workshop. Receive personalized instruction and have a chance to have your questions answered.
Live Editing Zoom Call
Upon returning home from your workshop, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate remotely with your instructor on photo editing techniques.
Topics We'll Cover During The Workshop:
- Exposure bracketing
- Composition
- Focus stacking
- Basic camera technique
- Blue Hour Blends
- Ecology of the region
- Much more!
Meet Your Instructor
Nathan St. Andre
Nathan St. Andre is a fine art landscape photographer and biology professor based in Southern Utah. Specializing in capturing the dramatic beauty of the desert Southwest, his work focuses on a mixture of remote and iconic landscapes. Nathan's dual passion for wildlife and photography informs his distinctive perspective, allowing him to showcase the natural world with both scientific insight and artistic vision. His work is displayed and sold at fine art festivals across the region and has images in homes and offices across the world. He has made appearances in Utah Life Magazine and Improve Photography. He has also been interviewed on a hand full of podcasts including F-Stop Collaborate and Listen. Beyond photography, Nathan is dedicated to conservation efforts, aiming to raise awareness about the delicate ecosystems of the Colorado River system.
Nathan is the permit holder.
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September Weather- Alamogordo, NM
Average Rainfall
1.8 inches
Average Weather
86º/59º F
Average Humidity
44%
