milky way workshop

THE MILKY WAY WORKSHOP

Sunday June 25, 2017

$200 for 1 day

Potential Location(s): Seacliff Beach, Davenport Beach/Shark Fin Cove, Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Bonny Doon/Wilder Ranch/Moon Rocks, or Highway 35 Skyline.   *(location to be determined, depending on weather conditions at time of workshop)

General Timeline: Start 3:00 p.m. Sunday in-studio, dinner break 5:00 p.m., head to location 7:00 p.m., sunset at 8:35 p.m., Milky Way begins 10:30 p.m., done by 11:30 p.m.

* Click here to learn more about Workshop FAQ's, Rainy Day Policy, and Cancellation Policy

Milky Way Workshop Summary Points:

• Timing & location (visibility and position in the night sky)
• Long exposure camera settings (aperture, shutter speed & ISO)
• Composition, angles and juxtaposition
• Using filters
• Creating Milky Way panoramas
• Star trails & star stacking
• Fun with light painting
• Post-processing: color correction, correcting under & over-exposure, noise reduction, etc.
• REQUIRED wide angle lens (minimum 35mm)

Prerequisite Knowledge:

• Familiar with your camera, at least learning manual settings
• Basic understanding of editing with Photoshop/Lightroom

Required Camera Gear:

• Digital SLR camera & manual
• Wide angle lens (35mm or wider)
• Sturdy tripod with mounting plate
• Computer & editing software at home (Photoshop/Lightroom)

Highly Recommended Gear:

• Camera bag or backpack
• Flashlight or headlamp with the red light setting
• Cable shutter release [name-brand or generic] ($7- $80)

Additional Items To Bring:

• Water
• Food & snacks
• Wide-brim hat & sunglasses
• Warm, weather-proof layers
• Sturdy footwear & warm socks
• Rain jacket
• Sunblock & insect repellant
• Small towel

View the Milky Way Gallery