Landscape Astro-Photography Workshops

February 21, 2012

I’m very happy to announce that private and small group workshops are now available for those interested in capturing the night sky!

What you will be learning:

• Understanding basics of the night sky (Earth’s orbit, location of the Milky Way, meteor showers, moon cycles, etc.)
• Introduction to various camera gear and settings
• How to focus your lens at night
• How to capture the night sky (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
• Post processing techniques

For more information and to schedule your workshop, visit https://goldpaintphotography.com/workshops.

Looking forward to capturing the night sky with you!

Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Brad Goldpaint is a professional photographer and educator whose work reflects a deep connection to wilderness and the preservation of dark skies. Through his images and teaching, he helps others reconnect with the night and its fading presence in the modern world.

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