Private and Small Group workshops are now available!
What you will be learning:
• Comprehensive understanding of the night sky (Earth’s orbit, location of the Milky Way, meteor showers, moon cycles, etc.)
• Advanced camera gear and settings
• How to focus your lens at night
• How to capture the night sky (Comprehensive tutorial of Milky Way, star trails, long exposures)
• Noise reduction (how and when to use it)
• Working with light pollution
• Photographing the moon and moonlit landscapes
• Light painting techniques
• Time-Lapse photography
• Advanced post processing techniques
Example of a typical workshop schedule:
• Meet at first location 3 hours before dark (times will vary due to location and time of year) for a tutorial of camera gear/settings, techniques, and gear review
• Sunset shoot
• Set up gear, establishing composition for first location
• Shoot at 2-3 locations throughout the night, spending roughly 2 hours at each location, capturing various compositions, and receiving additional instruction on camera settings and techniques
• Sunrise shoot
• Overview of techniques and introduction to post processing (3-4 hours long)
Gear Requirements:
Below are essentials needed for each workshop. Camera bodies and lenses play a significant role in capturing the Milky Way, and I must ensure your equipment is suitable for our workshop before scheduling.
• A DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera with at least 2 extra batteries and a minimum 8gb memory card. We will be shooting in RAW format all night and you will need additional batteries.
• A wide angle lens at least 24mm or wider and at f/3.5 or faster. You can rent a lens at www.borrowlenses.com if necessary.
• A shutter release cable or intervalometer (not required but would be a plus)
• A sturdy tripod
• Headlamp (one with a red light and dimmer works best) and flashlight
• Warm clothes (it can get very cold)
• Extra food or necessities you may require.
Workshop Types:
Learn how to capture the Milky Way and star trails during the darkest skies possible. These workshops will take place during the new moon/waxing crescent phase which generally lasts 4-7 days a month.
Learn how to capture the faint Milky Way while incorporating moonlit landscapes. It’s all about timing and I will aim to schedule this workshop to capture small traces of the Milky Way with subtle lit landscapes. This workshop is only available 3-4 days a month.
Learn how to create and capture star trails with moonlit landscapes. This workshop will be scheduled during the ½ – full moon phase. You will not be able to capture the Milky Way during this workshop, but I will teach and prepare you for when you are on your own. This workshop is available 15-20 days a month.
Weather:
Ultimately, weather is an uncontrollable factor with night sky photography. Regardless of the conditions, for example, a freak blizzard in the middle of summer, we will stay out and shoot. Clouds play a significant role while capturing the night sky, but even during completely overcast conditions, I promise you will come away with beautiful images, knowledge, and capabilities of capturing the night sky.
Locations:
Workshops will be held in Central Oregon near the city of Bend. I am available to teach workshops at other locations worldwide, but traveling, accommodations, and other expenses will be added to the workshop cost.
Price:
• Private Workshop: $599
• Private Group Workshops (2-6 people): $499 per person
* Must be 18 or older to participate. Prices do not include meals, accommodation, gear, transportation, or incidentals. You are responsible for supplying your own necessities. I am happy to share my list of essential gear and help with arrangements to participants.
Payment:
Payment must be received 90 days prior to our scheduled workshop for Oregon and Northern California participants unless other arrangements are made in advance. Workshops held out of these areas must be paid directly after scheduling. Once our schedule and arrangements are finalized, I will send you an email via PayPal with step-by-step instructions to complete the payment process.
Refund Policy:
Unfortunately, I am unable to give refunds due to unforeseen weather events during our workshop. I will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your schedule and needs. In the event of a workshop cancellation, Goldpaint Photography is not responsible for reimbursement of any travel, lodging, equipment rental or any other related expenses. I recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover any non-refundable registration fees, travel, lodging, equipment rental or any other related expenses. For more info regarding refunds and/or rescheduling, click HERE.
Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement:
Before participating in any Goldpaint Photography Workshop or private instruction sessions (collectively, “workshop”), it is required for you to read, agree, and sign to the waiver and release form that can be found HERE, which shall serve as an agreement for release of our (Goldpaint Photography and affiliates) liability against any or all risks during the course of the workshop.
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