A Photographer’s Guide to the Galaxy is my field guide for photographers who want the real info. One location per article. Fully scouted. Honest ratings, real access notes, best times to shoot, what gear actually matters, where to eat, where to stay, and whether it’s worth your time.

Captured across multiple November visits in 2024 and 2025, this film is built from nearly 10,000 still images. This is my favorite time in the park, when the crowds fade and the mood begins to shift.

Throughout October and early November, Sage and I chased fall colors across the Eastern Sierras.