Joshua Tree Stars & Night Sky Phone Photography Experience

Learn to capture the night sky with the smartphone you already own. Discover stars, planets, constellations, and other night-sky features. Experience Joshua Tree under a spectacular dark night sky. Beginner-friendly — no photography experience required. Take home your own night-sky photos and new photography skills.

Experience the magic of Joshua Tree after dark on a guided stargazing and astrophotography adventure beneath one of Southern California’s most spectacular night skies.

Surrounded by Joshua Tree’s dramatic desert landscape, you’ll learn about the stars, planets, constellations, and the Milky Way while discovering how to capture incredible night-sky photos using your own smartphone. Your guide will show you simple techniques and camera settings that can dramatically improve your nighttime photography—no professional camera or previous photography experience required.

Throughout the experience, we’ll visit scenic locations away from bright city lights where you can enjoy the peaceful desert at night, photograph the stars above Joshua Trees and rock formations, and take home images you created yourself.

Whether you’re interested in photography, astronomy, or simply want to experience Joshua Tree in an entirely different way, this adventure combines stargazing, photography, desert scenery, and hands-on instruction into a memorable night under the stars.