Salton Sea Photography Workshop

2126 2nd St.,Bombay Beach CA 92257

12 February, 2023

Description

The Salton Sea, California’s largest lake, was formed by accident in 1905 by an engineering mishap during irrigation of the Imperial Valley. Over time, it has been a hotbed for sports fishing, a recreational area boasting more visitors than Yosemite, and an important wetland for migratory birds - and more recently, a haven for artists. The sea's decaying ruins, plentiful birdlife, intriguing off-the-grid culture, and gorgeous light have made it something of a Mecca for photographers. Sandi Wheaton has been traveling to the Salton Sea annually to document its constantly changing landscape since 2004 and knows exactly where the great places are for interesting photographs. Your tour will start with coffee/tea and a slideshow at Bombay Soleil (Sandi's studio in Bombay Beach), introducing you to the area, its history, and the sites you will be visiting. You will then head out to explore and photograph inspiring art sites like Leonard Knight’s Salvation Mountain (featured in the movie “Into the Wild”), East Jesus sculpture garden, and the growing art community of Bombay Beach. At the end of the day, you will spend time capturing sunset among the beautiful natural landscapes and seascapes along the southeast shores of the Salton Sea. Please note that the Salton Sea is constantly changing, and some of the iconic structures that have been popular to photograph are rapidly disappearing – but new great photo locations are revealing themselves as well! Activity Level: Moderate Workshop details: Salton Sea Photography Workshop, Spring 2023 Participant Waiver: Participant Waiver: Please fill out and return the participant waiver within seven days of your event to [email protected] (digital signature or photo of signed doc is ok) To receive your $10 off Membership Discount, please enter your membership code at the checkout! learn more about your instructorSANDI WHEATON is photography instructor based in Windsor, ON and the Salton Sea, CA. After being downsized from General Motors in 2009, she took a life-changing drive across America on historic Route 66, creating three photography projects and an award-winning travel blog. One of Sandi’s greatest passions and long-term photography projects is the ecologically-troubled Salton Sea in southern California. She has been visiting and photographing the Salton Sea since 2004, sharing the work through several solo exhibitions over the years. A true globetrotter, Sandi leads photography tours in Iceland and California, has taught Forensic Photography at the University of Windsor, and travels far and wide with Crystal Cruises as a guest lecturer, teaching “Creative Media Fundamentals”.