Arches Astrophotography Workshop - June 2021

815 S Main Street,Moab UT 84532

02 June, 2021

Description

A Red Rock Wonderland Under Moonless Skies - June 2021 Arches National Park is the latest Utah park to be certified as somewhere you can see a truly dark night sky. According to IDA, an International Dark Sky Park is a land possessing an exceptional and renowned quality of starry nights that provide abundant opportunities for photographing the night sky. Join us in June 2021 from sunset to sunrise under moonless skies in Arches and Canyonlands National Parks to capture some of the most stunning geologic formations that make this a monumental backdrop for epic night sky photography.‍ This is a four night in-depth instruction and guidance astrophotography workshop that will teach you how to find your way around in the dark, how to find the best composition using PhotoPills, what exposures to use for night photography and how to focus in the dark. Arches National Park has over 2,000 natural stone arches, in addition to hundreds of soaring pinnacles, massive fins and giant balanced rocks. Some of the more popular locations include: Broken Arch Delicate Arch Balanced Rock Double Arch Turret Arch North Window Wilson's Arch‍ Each night our shooting will begin at sunset and continue for several hours of astrophotography to be able to maximize our time in the park. There will also be an optional opportunity for sunrise shooting on two of our mornings.  There is no place like the Arches for photographing the night sky!‍ Required Equipment and Accessories: -DSLR or mirrorless camera with ISO range to at least 12,800 and shutter speeds to at least 30 secs -Wide angle lens with a aperture of f/4 or larger and a full frame equivalent of 14 - 35 mm -A sturdy tripod -Intervalometer, wireless remote or shutter release cord -Extra batteries -Headlamp with a red filter -Small flashlight NOTE: If you need to purchase or rent any of the required equipment - please, feel free to contact Craig at 520-732-1440.‍ Recommended Items: Warm clothes (as the night gets later it does get colder) Gloves and hat Hiking Boots Snacks and beverages Bug spray Camping chair or any portable seat. We do a lot of standing.‍ What You Will Learn: We only teach in our workshops single exposure wide-field astrophotography, which can be best described as landscape photography in the dark, with an emphasis on capturing brilliant Milky Way images using wide-angle lenses.Over the years a variety of techniques have been developed but our shooting time will be focused on getting the most out of your equipment with just a single exposure.This is a great place for the beginner astrophotographer to start their journey or the intermediate photographer to hone their skills before moving on to the more advanced techniques. -The best times to photograph the Milky Way -How to find the best dark sky location -Best equipment to use -How to focus in the dark -How to set exposure and ISO -Rule of 400 / 500 / 600 -Identifying other lights in the night sky -Post Processing Images using Lightroom Classic CC‍ Photo Pills Class: One afternoon we will teach you all about the PhotoPills App. Work smarter, not harder using one of the most powerful tools a photographer can keep in their pocket. We will teach you how to easily calculate the exact date and time to capture the Milky Way, sunsets, moonrises, star points or star trails to create the scene you have imagined. (*Please have this app downloaded on your phone and review before the beginning of the workshop.* )‍ What You’ll Need For Processing Class: Digital processing is a crucial step in astrophotography for creating striking images. -Laptop computer -Notebook paper and pen for keeping notes. -You will be given a 4 page "cheat sheet" on the things we covered for you to take home. Make sure you have the latest version of Lightroom Classic CC loaded. More Details: Participants: Limit 6‍ Experience Level: Who will benefit from this workshop?  Beginner I : Someone having a strong knowledge and firm understanding of their camera with "little to no" experience in astrophotography. Beginner II : Someone having a strong knowledge and firm understanding of their camera and have "tried" their hand at astrophotography. Intermediate : Someone having a strong knowledge and firm understanding of their camera with "some" experience in astrophotography. Endurance Level:  Moderate - All age levels are welcomed. Light hiking is involved, but nothing too strenuous. We’ll drive to each location then hike to the best position. ‍‍ NEW DATES ADDED - June 2 to June 6, 2021 - Limited Space Available Workshop I Dates: June 6 to June 10, 2021 - SOLD OUT Workshop II Dates: June 10 to June 14, 2021‍‍ - SOLD OUT Lodging:  TBD: Our home base for this workshop will be at a hotel located near the park in Moab, Utah where we will have a reserve block of rooms at a reduced rate. You are free to stay anywhere in the area.‍‍ What is Included? ‍ This workshop DOES include: -Photo instruction by Craig Wennersten at multiple locations -PhotoPills class and in field instruction -Photo editing classroom instruction using Lightroom Classic CC -Welcome reception on our first night -Dinner in Moab on our second night -Park entrance fees and permits‍ This workshop DOES NOT include: -Transportation to, from, or during the workshop (we'll try to carpool as much as possible) -Flights or car rentals -Lodging or meals Tuition:  $ 1,699.00‍ Deposit: $399.00 Hope To See You There!  ~ Keep Looking Up!  Please feel free to contact Craig if you have any questions or need any help with your gear or equipment requirements.