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Where Light Breathes Life: A Photographer's Guide to the Desert

Date: June 21, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

WITH PAULETTE DONNELLON

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The desert is more than just sand and heat, it’s a vibrant world where light and life intertwine. In this workshop, discover the unique beauty of San Diego County’s desert landscapes and learn how to capture its essence through photography. We’ll explore:

  • How shifting light transforms the desert through the seasons
  • The best locations to find diverse flora and fauna
  • Ethical photography and respecting the desert’s fragile ecosystem
  • Essential safety tips for desert exploration
  • Must-have gear for your photographic adventures

Through stunning imagery, the presenter will guide you on a visual journey, showcasing the resilience and beauty of desert life. Whether you're capturing golden landscapes, blooming cacti, or elusive wildlife, this session will help you see and photograph the desert in a whole new light.


Paulette Donnellon, an award-winning photographer, captures stunning images of nature and wildlife as a hobby. Her work has earned top honors, including the grand prize in the National Park Foundation’s Share the Experience competition, California Wildlife Photo of the Year (2023), and recognition in the National Audubon Society and America’s State Parks photography contests. In 2024, she won Best in Show at the San Diego County Fair photography exhibition. Her image of an Eastern Collared Lizard was also featured on the 2024 America the Beautiful National Park Pass.

When not behind the lens, Paulette works full-time with LEGO® Education, supporting Southern California school districts in bringing hands-on learning to classrooms.


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