Abandoned Buildings and the Milky Way 2024

When and Where

When: Saturday, September 7, 2024, 8:30 - 11:00 pm

Where: Goodnoe Hills, Washington

Tuition and Registration

Tuition is only $265

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Once your registration and payment is received, you will be sent detailed information regarding the workshop.

Included with your tuition

Personalized instruction and assistance
How to choose the best lenses for astro photography
How to set aperture, shutter speed and ISO to get a proper exposure
How to accurately set focus for tack sharp images
How to properly judge exposure based on the histogram
Learn why shutter speed is limited and based on focal length
How to properly judge focus with image playback and magnification
How to set up your camera and tripod
Guidance and instruction on composition
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
2-hour Zoom session to review your images and see my post processing workflow

Refund policy

Cancellations must be made in writing.
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 due to weather or sky conditions, you will receive a full refund.
Once the workshop starts, refunds cannot be issued. I make every attempt to insure sky conditions are ideal for these workshops. I monitor weather forecasts from several sources, astronomical sky forecasts, live web cams, etc. Conditions can change without warning and in an instant - especially in the mountains. If conditions change once we are at the shooting venue, I offer participants credit towards future workshops.

Accommodations

If you would like to stay overnight after the workshop, The Dalles is the nearest city with many choices.

About the Workshop
The main focus of this workshop is how to successfully photograph the Milky Way. There are many challenges photographing in the dark. You will receive instruction on all critical aspects of photographing in this challenging environment (focus, composition, and exposure). Certain equipment is required for this workshop. See "What to Bring". These workshops require 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 (see alternate dates). Please note: There will be approximately 15 miles of well graded gravel road on this workshop.
Why choose DTL workshops over others?
Value: Similar workshops charge up to $400. Experience: I have been leading Milky Way workshops since 2012. More peace of mind: My refund policies that are far less restrictive than others. Personal attention: Small workshops where you WILL receive personalized attention. Even more value: 2-hour post workshop Zoom session where I'll review your images and lead you through my processing workflow in Lightroom and Photoshop. See "Included with your tuition" and compare to other workshops.
Physical Requirements
Physical requirements are rated as VERY EASY (we will very close to our vehicles).
Itinerary (subject to change)
8:30: Meet and Greet (Biggs, Oregon) 9:00 - 11:00 am: 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) 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.