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August 9 – 13, 2024
On a clear day, Mount Shasta can be seen from over 100 miles (160 km) away. Free from big city lights, this popular destination allows you to enjoy star-filled nights under a rich and complex wilderness backdrop. This snow-covered, sacred landmark towering over Shasta/Trinity National Forest land, is just 60 miles south of the Oregon border in wooded northern California, midway between San Francisco and Portland, Oregon. Her dormant volcano peak rises 14,179 feet (4322 m) high and is the second highest volcano within the Pacific Basin’s notorious “Ring of Fire.” Water from five glaciers provide moisture for lush meadows teaming with wildflowers, great pine and red fir forests, high alpine lakes, tumbling streams and dramatic waterfalls before finally flowing down the Sacramento Valley and into the San Francisco Bay.
This workshop is organized to accommodate all skill levels from beginner to professional photographers desiring to learn more about capturing the Milky Way under some of the darkest skies in Northern California. This 5-day workshop is specifically designed around capturing early evening views of the Milky Way, utilizing moonlight to illuminate foreground elements, followed by dark skies without moonlight interruption. Structured around peak wildflower season (if Mother Nature cooperates), you will hike over terrains mainly on established trails to photograph unspoiled areas.
Due to the remoteness of each location, there are no facilities available during the in-field portion of the workshop.
“When I first caught sight of Mount Shasta over the braided folds of the Sacramento Valley, I was fifty miles away and afoot, alone and weary. Yet my blood turned to wine, and I have not been weary since.”
John Muir, 1874
August 9 – 13, 2024
6 Participants
1 Instructor
$2795
Easy
~1 mile each night
1st Quarter
27 – 56% Illumination
~6500 ft
“To provide you with the best personal learning environment possible, I limit my class size and NEVER bring my own camera to a class.“
This 5 day workshop begins with a 3 hour ‘Introduction to Night Photography’ class at an indoor facility near Mount Shasta, CA. We will shoot three nights at numerous locations throughout the area with two 4-hour post processing in-class sessions. This workshop will concentrate on capturing the Milky Way, create star trails, panoramas, and much more.
As part of your introduction, you will receive an updated copy of our 50+ page workshop booklet with step-by-step instructions about all phases of post processing for personal reference. During all field work, we will follow “Leave No Trace” principles to minimize any impact on the fragile alpine environment. With over 65 topics you will:
We encourage you to visit our ‘Workshop FAQ’s Page’ for required equipment during your workshop, itinerary examples, and much more.
$1,397.50
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*Must be 18 or older to participate. Prices do not include meals, accommodations, gear, transportation, or incidentals. A 50%, non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your space for the workshop. The remaining balance is due 60 days prior to the scheduled workshop start date. Please pay the balance in full by June 10, 2024, or your space may be forfeited. Please read our terms & conditions for more info.
Accommodations and transportation are not included in the workshop fee. We understand each person has different needs and may want to stay in a hotel or campsite. For those who prefer to stay in a hotel, we recommend arranging your accommodations near Mount Shasta, CA. The group will meet for introductions and at that time, arrange to carpool, exchange information, etc. We generally try to arrange our classroom instruction in hotel meeting rooms similar to a Best Western or Holiday Inn Express when available. You will receive a detailed itinerary well before the workshop date to assist you as you make your travel arrangements.
2019
“Brad’s workshop exceeded my expectations. He takes you from the beginning; how to plan your shoot to the end with post-processing… Nothing else compares to the thoughtfulness that Brad puts into these workshops. He truly is passionate about his work and it shows. He is very attentive to the workshop and makes sure that everyone understands the concepts.”
If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us by sending an email to info[at]goldpaintphotography.com.