The Photographer's Guide to Death Valley

A one-of-a-kind, invaluable resource for anyone who travels to Death Valley, this guide provides smart, practical advice to access its jaw-dropping natural landscape.

Death Valley is truly a land of extremes. From otherworldly texture and terrain to ghost towns and abandoned mines, this expansive park is home to some of the most unique and inspiring landscapes anywhere on the planet, and visitors from around the world come to experience its striking geology and charismatic cultural sites.

This guide offers detailed descriptions, seasonal recommendations, and trip planning suggestions so you'll know where and when to craft stunning photos of the park's attributes. Also included are detailed maps, instruction and suggestions for both digital and film photography enthusiasts. Full-color photographs throughout

Shellye Poster is a photographer and teaching artist who enjoys mentoring youth photography students. She's served as the Badlands National Park Artist in Residence and her work has appeared in numerous books, calendars, brochures, and greeting cards. She lives in Seattle, WA.