Location: Thornton State Beach Overlook & Phillip Burton Memorial Beach Loop (San Francisco, CA)

Led By: Thomas Laymon & Darius Riley of Hourvoyses Studios

What to Bring: Camera or smartphone, water,good attitude, comfortable hiking shoes, layers of clothing (weather can change quickly), sunscreen and hat, any personal snacks or beverages, a friend!

We provide : Curated nature photo workshop, warm & welcoming community, lunch ( veggie options available)

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Carpool Meetup at 1308 Broadway Oakland,CA . Please arrive promptly. This is where we will organize carpools to the trailhead. If you need a ride, please communicate this in advance to community@negusinnature.com

We will return to this location after the hike.

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM: Carpools depart for Thornton State Beach Overlook.

10:00 AM: Trailhead Linkup & Introduction at Thornton State Beach Overlook (Trailhead). We will gather at the overlook to begin our hike. Thomas and Darius will provide a brief introduction to the hike and the photo workshop. This will include an overview of the trail, safety information, and the plan for the day.

10:15 AM - 12:15 PM: Photo Hike & Workshop. We will embark on the 3.3-mile loop trail, heading north towards Phillip Burton Memorial Beach. The trail will follow the sand dunes, offering scenic coastal views.

There will be options on which way down you could take. Ranging from moderate to difficult.

Workshop Ateendees : Thomas and Darius will provide guided photography instruction throughout the hike, focusing on composition techniques for landscape photography, utilizing natural light, capturing coastal scenery and details, tips for using both cameras and smartphones, and opportunities for individual and group photo sessions. The photographers will be available for questions and one on one help.

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch Break. We will find a scenic spot along the trail to enjoy a provided lunch. This is an opportunity for informal photo sharing and discussion.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Continued Photography & Exploration. We will continue along the trail, taking advantage of the changing light and perspectives. There will be opportunity to explore side trails leading towards the beach (though the main loop stays on the dunes). Continue to practice the photography techniques learned.

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Return to Trailhead. We will complete the loop and return to Thornton State Beach Overlook.

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM: Carpool Return. We will organize carpools and depart for 1308 Broadway.

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM: Carpool Return to 1308 Broadway.

What to Bring: Camera or smartphone, water, comfortable hiking shoes, layers of clothing (weather can change quickly), sunscreen and hat, any personal snacks or beverages, a friend!