Astro Photography Experience

Astro Photography Experience

Date: 1 Nov 2024

Duration: 7:00pm – 9:30pm

Meeting: Findhorn

Cost: £40

Overview

The Astro Photography Experience Workshop offers an excellent opportunity to learn how to photograph the night skies and Milky Way.

Find out how to set the camera to avoid (or create) star trails. Also, learn how to produce a photograph, which contains the night sky along with highlighted elements in the landscape (painting with light)

You may even be lucky enough to capture an Aurora! (although no guarantee!)

Equipment

• a camera, which allows you to shoot in ‘manual’ with control over the ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture
• a ‘fast lens’ (i.e  wide aperture of f2.8 or greater)
• a tripod
• ability to shoot in RAW (optional)
• a torch (optional but useful for seeing the camera to set and for painting with light)

If you are unsure if your equipment is suitable, please get in touch.

Advice

As astro photography is working with very low light levels, which can introduce artifacts into the image, it can be beneficial to shoot in RAW, as it contains greater potential to extract greater detail and handle the artifacts more efficiently

PLEASE NOTE:  As this event relies on clear skies, there is the possibility it will be cancelled at short notice and any money paid refunded. Should the weather change during the event, the training will continue, allowing you to learn the processes involved.

Booking

Pre-Booking is required as place numbers are limited. Early booking is recommended.

Contact: info@garymurisonphotography.co.uk

Website: https://garymurisonphotography.co.uk

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ABOUT THE TUTOR
Gary is a commercial photographer and photography educator based in Forres. The photography business has been operating since 2011, utilisng Gary’s 20+ years experience in developing, delivering and evaluating professional training packages for all ages. Gary’s career began in the care sector, commencing as a First Level Mental Health Nurse, and progressing towards Management, then Training Management. He gained many useful skills during this career, transferring them into his photography and education business.