Ken Lee Photography

@kenleephotography
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I am a night photographer. I drive long hours in a dusty car listening to weird music, stay out all night creating photos, get dirty, hang out with other creative sleep-deprived weirdos, see the stars drift across the sky, and always find the best taco stands. I have been exploring the Southwestern United States as well as parts of the East Coast for over nine years, brandishing a camera, tripod, and colored flashlight. I especially love creating night photos of abandoned historical places, uni
Ken Lee Photography Websitewww.kenleephotography.com
Ken Lee Photography23h ago
Behind the Scenes: How I Photographed Panoramas in Joshua Tree
https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/behind-scenes-how-i-photographed-panoramas-joshua-tree-722881?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles
Joshua Tree Panoramas: My Night Sky Stitching Process | Fstoppers

Behind-the-scenes walkthrough of capturing 14-15 frame night panoramas in Joshua Tree using a Fotopro tripod with leveling bowl and pan-lock ball head, plus two techniques that reduced distortion.

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Ken Lee Photography1d ago
"Escape from Sludge Works"-A lone, wretched Comet trailer in the Mojave Desert, rusted and dented, but still somehow charming. Lit with handheld flashlight. (Plate 4259) April 2025. Photos, books, workshops: www.kenleephotography.com #kenlee #nightphotography #GhostTown
Ken Lee Photography2d ago
"A Streetcar Named Deep Fryer"—Night photo lit with handheld flashlight. (Plate 7405) Oct 2025. Photos, Books, & Night Photography Workshops: www.kenleephotography.com #kenlee #nightphotography #GhostTown
Ken Lee Photography4d ago
Old Navy Blue~~~~~Navy trainer under a nearly full moon overhead. Photos, Books, Workshops: www.kenleephotography.com
Ken Lee Photography6d ago
"High-Glow Six-String"  - The historic Hard Rock Cafe guitar sign, Neon Museum, Las Vegas. (Plate 6241) Oct 2025. Photos, Books, & Night Photography Workshops: www.kenleephotography.com #kenlee #nightphotography #NeonMuseum #HardRockCafe
Ken Lee PhotographyMar 26
"Kcymaerxthaere"—Abandoned homestead cabin near Joshua Tree National Park, CA. Night photo lit with handheld flashlight. (Plate 7897) 26 Feb 2026. Photos, Books, & Night Photography Workshops: www.kenleephotography.com #kenlee #nightphotography
Ken Lee PhotographyMar 26
The Free App That Navigates Perfectly With Zero Cell Signal
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Ken Lee PhotographyMar 25
The Free App That Navigates Perfectly With Zero Cell Signal
https://fstoppers.com/astrophotography/free-app-navigates-perfectly-zero-cell-signal-722725?utm_source=fstoppers&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=rss_feed_author_articles
Garmin Explore: Free Offline Navigation for Remote Locations | Fstoppers

Night photographer shares why Garmin Explore beats Google Maps for wilderness navigation without cell signal. Free app with intuitive interface, offline maps, and reliable waypoint accuracy.

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Ken Lee PhotographyMar 25
"Postcards at Midnight"—Sending night letters from the high desert. Night photo lit with handheld flashlight. (Plate 8125) 16 Mar 2026. Photos, Books, & Night Photography Workshops: www.kenleephotography.com #kenlee #nightphotography
Ken Lee PhotographyMar 23
"Ghost Car" - Abandoned vehicle, Nevada desert. Some of my first light painting of a vehicle. This photo appears in my second book "Abandoned Planes Trains and Automobiles." Photos, Books, Workshops: www.kenleephotography.com #lightpainting #nightphotography #kenlee