Intro to Astrophotography: How to Capture the Beauty of the Night Sky

Want to know how to photograph the brilliance and beauty of the night sky?

Join National Geographic-published photographer Gary Cummins to learn about an exciting and eye-opening technique: astrophotography.  In this class we will cover the many different methods used for capturing high quality images of the night sky, compiled with interesting foregrounds. The individual, easy to follow lessons will give you the tools to start taking photos with confidence or improve on what you already have in your knowledge base. It will give you a unique understanding of low light photography, which can be applied to other low light photography situations. The lessons include how to:

• Getting the right gear that's perfect for night shooting
• Researching and planning your shoot location and date
• Getting into the field and learning how to shoot on location at night
• Blending and editing your photos in Photoshop

Plus tons of unique tips and tricks light Light Painting to give your photos an incredible look. We want our photos to tell a story. By the end of this course, you will be supplied with the adequate tools to tell your story.

This class is for anyone interested in taking photos of the night sky and working in low light conditions. If you are just starting out or are looking to improve on your shooting or editing methods, this course is for you. All skill levels welcome.

Come join the adventure!