In February 2026, photographer ‪@davidherring‬ brought more than 40 photographers together for a winter desert meetup along California Highway 395 in the Eastern Sierra. Over three days we chased sunrises, storms, and blue hour across Lone Pine, Alabama Hills, Keeler, Randsburg, Ridgecrest, Red Rock Canyon, Fossil Falls, and a few hidden spots in between.

This video is our way of saying thank you to Dave for pouring so much of himself into this community. His generosity, teaching, and care for everyone here turned “internet strangers” into friends and gave many of us one of the best creative experiences of our lives. We’re all incredibly grateful for the time, planning, and heart he put into making this happen.

If you found this through Dave’s YouTube channel, consider this your invitation to be part of it next time. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just picked up a camera. Come hang out, learn, share what you know, and help keep growing the community he’s building out here in the desert.

📍 Locations featured
• California Highway 395, Eastern Sierra
• Lone Pine & Alabama Hills
• Keeler
• Randsburg
• Trona Pinnacles
• Red Rock Canyon State Park
• Fossil Falls

Follow Dave:
Dave Herring: Instagram: daveherring
YouTube: @davidherring

Photographers featured in this video::
Troy Borruso: Instagram: troyborruso
Troy Booker: Instagram: troybflying_photography
Michael Jelks: Instagram: bicyclelad
Thom Milkovic: Instagram: milkovic
Dave Rosenblit: Instagram: daverosenblit
Andy Coon (Me):  Instagram: talent.freaks
Jordan Sanders: Instagram: jordanrsanders
Stanley Endres: Instagram: stanleyendres
Sandy Lavine: Instagram: sandylavinephotography
Ryan Cain: Instagram: rcainphoto
Scott Franklin Evans: Instagram: sf.evans
John Park: Instagram: johnparkphotographer
Brent Butler: Instagram: _bcbutler

Photo contributors:
Seth Rusackas: Instagram: sethrphotos
Jenn Buxton: Instagram: wildwithjenn

About Andy / Talent Freaks:
🌐 Website: https://www.talentfreaks.com/
▶️ YouTube: @talentfreaks
🎵 TikTok: TikTok: talent.freaks
🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ELhgo3...

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