These Photographs Are From My Book “Dust To Dawn”, A Decade Of Photographs From Burning Man

by Patrick Penrose Published Nov 13, 2025

Renegade photographer Philip Volkers travels the world with his camera, achieving total immersion in both modern and ancient festivals. His passion is the documentation of spiritual, hedonistic gatherings, and exploring the meaning behind them with his work. Dust to Dawn documents the visual adventures of Volkers at Nevada’s notorious festival, Burning Man.

Every year 75,000 people descend on a blisteringly hot alkaline lake bed in Nevada, to let loose and make art. Burning Man is a human gathering of colossal proportions.

What started as an anarchist San Francisco beach party, where revelers would burn the man, has become a highly influential festival and a haven for many enquiring minds.

Philip Volkers began documenting Burning Man in 2006. In Dust to Dawn, we join him on his photographic adventures in this visual playground. Epic vistas and stunning natural light contrast playfully with dystopian installations. Philip’s beguiling portraits of unearthly characters toy with readers’ preconceptions, while his landscapes honor the festival’s remarkable natural setting.

#1 Flaming Tuba, David Silverman, 2007 – Photo By Philip Volkerst

These Photographs Are From My Book “Dust To Dawn”, A Decade Of Photographs From Burning Man

#2 Equatorial Encounter, Matt Evans, 2007 – Photo By Philip Volkers

These Photographs Are From My Book “Dust To Dawn”, A Decade Of Photographs From Burning Man

#3 Fish Art Car Cruises Past Temple Of Juno, 2012 – Photo By Philip Volkers

These Photographs Are From My Book “Dust To Dawn”, A Decade Of Photographs From Burning Man

#4 Embrace Burning At Sunrise, 2014 – Photo By Philip Volkers

These Photographs Are From My Book “Dust To Dawn”, A Decade Of Photographs From Burning Man

#5 Rhino Redemption, Reared In Steel, 2014 – Photo By Philip Volkers

These Photographs Are From My Book “Dust To Dawn”, A Decade Of Photographs From Burning Man

#6 Artist Performing In Centre Camp, 2006 – Photo By Philip Volkers

These Photographs Are From My Book “Dust To Dawn”, A Decade Of Photographs From Burning Man

#7 The Man Illuminated At Night, 2006 – Photo By Philip Volkers

These Photographs Are From My Book “Dust To Dawn”, A Decade Of Photographs From Burning Man

#8 The Burning Man, 2014 – Photo By Philip Volkers

These Photographs Are From My Book “Dust To Dawn”, A Decade Of Photographs From Burning Man

#9 Aerial View Of Black Rock City, 2006 – Photo By Philip Volkers

These Photographs Are From My Book “Dust To Dawn”, A Decade Of Photographs From Burning Man

#10 The Man, 2013 (Theme:cargo Cult) – Photo By Philip Volkers

These Photographs Are From My Book “Dust To Dawn”, A Decade Of Photographs From Burning Man

#11 Crashsite Alpha13, Aphidoidea, 2013 – Photo By Philip Volkers

These Photographs Are From My Book “Dust To Dawn”, A Decade Of Photographs From Burning Man

#12 Fisherman, Tony Zorich, 2012 – Photo By Philip Volkers

These Photographs Are From My Book “Dust To Dawn”, A Decade Of Photographs From Burning Man

#13 Coyote, Bryan Tedrick, 2013, – Photo By Philip Volkers

These Photographs Are From My Book “Dust To Dawn”, A Decade Of Photographs From Burning Man

#14 Pirates At Dawn, 2007 – Photo By Philip Volkers

These Photographs Are From My Book “Dust To Dawn”, A Decade Of Photographs From Burning Man

#15 Dragon At Night, 2013 – Photo By Philip Volkers

These Photographs Are From My Book “Dust To Dawn”, A Decade Of Photographs From Burning Man

#16 Rip Heidi – Photo By Philip Volkers

These Photographs Are From My Book “Dust To Dawn”, A Decade Of Photographs From Burning Man

#17 The Man Is Burning, 2014 – Photo By Philip Volkers

These Photographs Are From My Book “Dust To Dawn”, A Decade Of Photographs From Burning Man

#18 Bring It On, 2012 – Photo By Philip Volkers

These Photographs Are From My Book “Dust To Dawn”, A Decade Of Photographs From Burning Man

#19 The Temple Of Juno Burning, 2012 – Photo By Philip Volkers

These Photographs Are From My Book “Dust To Dawn”, A Decade Of Photographs From Burning Man

#20 The Man, 2007 (Theme: The Green Man) – Photo By Philip Volkers

These Photographs Are From My Book “Dust To Dawn”, A Decade Of Photographs From Burning Man

#21 The Man, 2014 (Theme: Caravansary) – Photo By Philip Volkers

These Photographs Are From My Book “Dust To Dawn”, A Decade Of Photographs From Burning Man

#22 The Man, With Bone Tree By Dana Albany In Foreground, 2007 – Photo By Philip Volkers

These Photographs Are From My Book “Dust To Dawn”, A Decade Of Photographs From Burning Man

#23 Bliss Dance, Marco Cochrane, 2010 – Photo By Philip Volkers

These Photographs Are From My Book “Dust To Dawn”, A Decade Of Photographs From Burning Man

#24 Lovers Return, 2017 – Photo By Philip Volkers

These Photographs Are From My Book “Dust To Dawn”, A Decade Of Photographs From Burning Man

#25 Truth Is Beauty And The Disco Duck At Night, 2013 – Photo By Philip Volkers

These Photographs Are From My Book “Dust To Dawn”, A Decade Of Photographs From Burning Man

#26 The Temple Burns, 2013 – Photo By Philip Volkers

These Photographs Are From My Book “Dust To Dawn”, A Decade Of Photographs From Burning Man

#27 Scorched Remains, 2014 – Photo By Philip Volkers

These Photographs Are From My Book “Dust To Dawn”, A Decade Of Photographs From Burning Man

#28 Expose Yourself To Nature, 2012 – Photo By Philip Volkers

These Photographs Are From My Book “Dust To Dawn”, A Decade Of Photographs From Burning Man

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