Milky Way over Mt Hood 2024

Milky Way over Haystack Rock 2024

When and Where
When: October 5, 2024, 7:30 - 10:00 pm Where: Cannon Beach, Oregon
Tuition and Registration
Tuition for the workshop is only $265 Safe and secure payment through PayPal Click the "Pay Now" button below to reserve your spot.
Sat, October 5, 2024 7:30-10:00 pm	SOLD OUT
Included with your tuition
Personalized instruction and assistance How to set up your camera and tripod How to choose the best lenses for astro photography How to set aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to get a proper exposure Learn why shutter speed is limited and based on focal length Learn how to properly judge exposure based on the histogram Learn how to properly judge focus with image playback and magnification Guidance and instruction on composition How to accurately set focus for tack sharp images How to plan Milky Way shoots with smart phone apps (twilight periods, Milky Way position, and much more) Learn how to take images for stacking to greatly reduce noise in the sky and land 1-hour Zoom session where I demo my post processing techniques
Refund policy
Cancellations must be made in writing via email. 30 days or more prior to the workshop: 80% refund. 7 to 29 days prior to the workshop: 70% refund. 2 to 6 days prior to the workshop: 50% refund. Less than 2 days prior to the workshop: No refund If the workshop is cancelled the days leading up to the workshop due to weather conditions, you will receive a full refund. Once the workshop starts, refunds cannot be issued. I make every attempt to make sure weather conditions are ideal for Milky Way photography (weather forecasts from several sources, astronomical sky forecasts, live web cams, etc). Conditions can change without warning and in an instant - especially near mountains. If weather conditions change once we are at the shooting venue, you will be given credit towards a future workshop of comparable value.
Accommodations
If you would like to stay overnight in Cannon Beach, click here.

About the Workshop
The main focus of these workshops is how to successfully photograph the Milky Way and stars. Certain equipment is required for this workshop. See "What to Bring". This workshop requires mostly clear skies (some clouds can add interest). If sky conditions are not favorable on the date of the workshop, participants should be flexible with their schedules.
Why choose this workshop over others?
Value: Similar workshops charge up to $400. Experience: I have been leading Milky Way workshops since 2012. My refund policies that are far less restrictive than others. Small workshops where you WILL receive personalized attention. Post workshop Zoom session where you'll see how I edit Milky Way images in Lightroom and Photoshop. See "Included with your tuition" and compare to other workshops.
Physical Requirements
Physical requirements are rated as EASY (we will be parked near the shooting location).
Itinerary (subject to change)
Meet and Greet Walk to shooting location Workshop
What to Bring
Camera with manual controls Wide angle lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or faster Sturdy tripod Headlamp (preferable) or flashlight with red light option Remote shutter release (self timer will work too) Camp chair Wind protective clothing Cold weather clothing Snacks and water
About Me
I am a passionate photographer with a focus on landscape and astro photography and have been leading Milky Way workshops since 2012. I have lived in the Northwest my whole life and my love for photography goes back to the early 1980's. I am the Coordinator for the Portland/Vancouver Photography Meetup Group and have been teaching Photoshop, Lightroom and landscape workshops since 2007.
Photographing the Milky Way
My book (Photographing the Milky Way) is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle format. Click here for more information.