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Brad Goldpaint

“Two great passions of mine are wilderness travel and experiencing the drama of a night sky. I discovered the magic of a starry night the first time I escaped the light polluted city of Los Angeles. In 2010, after the sudden loss of my mother, I decided to backpack 1400 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail. I didn’t know it at the time, but there were two things I discovered that were about to change my life. One was meeting my wife at mile 50 and the other was witnessing a star-filled canvass every night under true dark skies. During my six-month adventure, I got to know another person who felt the same passionate way about the outdoors and I learned something deeply important about myself: I wanted to turn my hobby into a career by educating people about the effects of light pollution and teaching Night Photography Workshops. We’re so proud that we have built a business around our philosophy of preserving our dark skies and being good stewards towards protecting our wilderness resources. As our workshops and images have grown in popularity, it has enabled me to dedicate more and more time to the art of night sky photography where I just don’t teach my students how to take a good photo, I’m able to guide and support them with their own process of discovery and creativity.”

A native of Southern California, Brad’s creativity and determination to preserve our disappearing dark skies, have led to a wide range of contributions and awards for his work in public education, books, magazines, advertising, juried exhibits, mass media, and non-profit organizations. In 2018, Brad was selected as the Overall Winner of the 2018 Astronomy Photographer of the Year by the Royal Museums of Greenwich, England.
  • Astronomy Photographer of the Year
    Brad Goldpaint“Two great passions of mine are wilderness travel and experiencing the drama of a night sky. I combine my passions with photography by teaching night sky workshops to people just like you. Come explore the magic of the Milky Way with me as it travels each night over unique landscapes within the Western US.”

    As Seen On
    2018 Astronomy Photographer of the Year
    National Geographic Magazine
    The Oprah Winfrey Network
    Outdoor Photographer Magazine
    NASA

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  • Aldemir November 15, 2023

    It’s an absolute pleasure to gain insight through your perspective, sir. Thank you very much.

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  • Ken June 5, 2015

    Brad, there are no words that can adequately describe this beautiful and powerful work. I’ve seen it at least a dozen times and am deeply moved by it. I thank you so much for the time and sacrifice you made to bring the majesty of the heavens to us. I see in it the loving Lord’s creative power and graceful touch in His handiwork. The heavens truly declare His glory!

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  • Noanie June 23, 2013

    Every time I watch one of your time lapse videos, I find my eyes welling up from the pure joy and beauty you so graciously share with us. Amazing. Spectacularly beautiful. God knows, we need more beauty in the world and thankfully you are incredibly talented enough to share some of it with us. Thank you so much!

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  • Jeff Henning June 1, 2013

    Brad, Congratulations on your photo on Space Weather. It was so beautiful that my wife had to have a copy. I envy your commitment and talent and am greatful that you are able to share.

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  • Kee Woo Rhee May 29, 2013

    Hi Brad, Your photos and videos are very impressive. Congratulations!
    I am also getting into night photography and your postings are a great help to me. Cheers!

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  • Jalyn Kowalski January 12, 2013

    You’re so incredibly talented. I am a 16 year old Journalist/photographer and I admire your photos and talent to much. You’re a role model for me. Your photos you put out are just phenominal, and unfortunely where I live does not provide me with the amazing views of the sky you have. Congratulations on such success!

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  • Juliana November 28, 2012

    Hello! Congratulations for your photos and videos. They are wonderful! I always liked to shoot, especially the sky. Your photos are amazing! Thanks for sharing! Greetings from Brazil!

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  • Simon Hughes November 19, 2012

    Your photos are inspirational.

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  • Sumer November 18, 2012

    Spectacular! Spiritual! Superlative!

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  • Sue Rowbotham November 14, 2012

    Brad, your images are just so inspiring, I found your website through facebook and finer minds. Keep up the excellent work, it certainly makes me think how I view our life in the physical.

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  • Greg Antons August 22, 2012

    I also found your site via NASA’s APOD. I am in my fourth year of architecture here in Portland, Oregon and have recently started photography as a serious hobby of mine. Especially astrophotography. Thank you for inspiration!

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  • Penny July 27, 2012

    I found one of your pictures of Crater Lake through the NASA app. and I was inspired to look at your website. Wonderful pictures. I am British but my husband is from Oregon so I can relate! Thank you for a little bit of beauty in my day, every day.

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  • Kathie Turnbull July 23, 2012

    I am totally captivated by your photography.  I sent a link to Within 2 Worlds to a group of friends so they could enjoy it as much as I did.  Fantastic work and point of view. I agree with “Marci”s” comments.  Continued good work and I look forward to the next experience.

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  • Massimo Sanhtopaolo July 20, 2012

    Dear Brad,
    We are surrounded by the Endless and often do not realize it…
    but times are changing and our passion for the beauty of created things shows a new way…your images remind us, thank you and have more “high” shots…

    Massimo

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  • Yoeri Kenens July 19, 2012

    Hello Brad,
    Your work is absolutely part of the best I’ve seen in this field of photography, especially your timelapse is truely amazing. Keep up the work good, if I have a couple of bucks left one of these days I’ll certainly buy a print:-)
    Best regards,
    Yoeri (Belgium)

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  • Sierra June 20, 2012

    Hi Brad, your work is spectacular and so inspiring. Great work.

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  • Mark Balli February 11, 2012

    Brad, your work is totally inspirational to me and you have lit a fire inside me to push harder with my photography.  I plan on learning all I can.

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  • Michael Blanchette February 1, 2012

    Brad, I love night and star photography and your photos are the best I’ve seen. Amazing work through and through.

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  • Carlton Ward January 29, 2012

    Brad, I am inspired by your work & motivation and intrigued with photographing the Milky Way. Keep on Trekkin and I will watch for the fantastic images rolling in. I would love to read how you plan and shoot the Milky Way images.
    Love in Light,
    Carlton

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  • Marci August 17, 2011

    The easiest thing to say is that Brad is a gifted photographer, artist, and human being. What strikes me most about him, however, is how he sees the world and how he captures its images. And that’s what sets him apart… he doesn’t just capture “the shot,” he captures “the experience”. He is able to create the most amazing visuals under not so amazing situations!

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