Astrophotography & Landscape Workshop
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse
June 13-15
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
$675.00 per person
does not include travel insurance, meals, transportation, and lodging.
Open to Beginners & Intermediates
You will enjoy a three-day landscape and two-night astrophotography workshop that will go into the mid to late morning hours after midnight. This is required to capture the right orientation of the Milky Way. Because of less light pollution, Pemaquid Point offers some of the best dark skies on the East Coast. June an ideal time to explore Pemaquid Point’s scenic overlooks, photograph the coastline, and capture the Milky Way. We will focus specifically on landscapes and nightscapes shooting the Milky Way over the most photogenic spots in the area. Since we will be photographing towards the ocean, the light pollution is almost nonexistent in this particular area, making it ideal for astrophotography. While this workshop is primarily focused on Astro shooting at night, we may also have time to capture the sunrises, sunsets, and daytime images during the trip.
The following itinerary is subject to cloud cover, and will be adjusted according to the weather conditions so you can make the most of this trip. Our workshop will be during the best time of year to capture a south-east facing Milky Way over Maine’s rocky coastline, when our galaxy is visible after midnight. This workshop caters to those who relish nature's beauty and value camaraderie in a small group. It's open to photography enthusiasts of all levels.
Tentative Itinerary:
As photographers, checking the weather is one of the first things we do when planning a shoot, especially since weather conditions in Maine are always subject to change. We will continually check and update the itinerary based upon the forecasts. Therefore, the following agenda may be changed to accommodate the best conditions to capture the night sky.
Friday June 13th:
3:00 PM: Meet in the front lobby for introductions, discussions on destinations, and photography insights.
4:30 Golden Hour sunset at the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse.
7:30: Optional group dinner.
10:30 PM Pending Cloud Cover – Depart for Pemaquid Lighthouse, to catch an amazing night sky. Here we will capture the Milky Way may continue late, agenda will be adjusted to accommodate.
Saturday June 14th:
Time: TBD - Post-processing lesson to work on the images that you have captured from the previous night, to learn post-editing techniques.
7:30: Optional group dinner.
10:00 PM: Star Trails at Pemaquid Lighthouse.
Sunday June 15th:
Pending Cloud Cover 5:00 AM: Sunrise shoot; mid-morning coffee/breakfast break at the hotel.
11:00 AM: Check-out and departure.
Please note that itineraries are subject to change based on weather and lighting conditions to ensure the best photographic opportunities. While we cannot guarantee specific conditions or compositions, we strive to be in the right place at the right time for optimal lighting. All activities and times are optional, with periodic trips made to and from the hotel based on group preferences. We encourage participation whenever possible.
This workshop is mainly focused on Night and Milky Way Photography. However, we will also photograph landscapes during the blue and golden hours, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn about landscape astrophotography. What you learn during the workshop will vary according to your goals and skills. Your instructors are experienced photographers with extensive backgrounds who will help you take your photography to the next level.
Instructors:
David Mazur (Canon) and Mike Sheets (Nikon) will personally help you capture the best possible images during this photography workshop. They will show you the best techniques to shoot the Milky Way, from the basics to the most advanced techniques like star-tracking, and they will also run post-processing sessions to take your photos from good to great.
Workshop Details:
Limited to 12 participants, non-photographer companion drivers are welcome to travel.
Activity level involves short low-impact walking to the lighthouse.
Perfect for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced photographers.
Accommodations:
Participants are responsible for lodging, transportation, and meals. A block of rooms under Seacoast Photography School is reserved at the Hotel Pemaquid, (207) 633-0353. Information can be found at http://www.hotelpemaquid.com. Be sure to make your reservation by calling the hotel under the Seacoast Photography School room block.
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
A non-refundable deposit of $200.00 USD is required for registration. Final payment is due 30 days before the workshop's start. Deposits are non-refundable upon payment, except if your spot can be filled. A 50% credit of the deposit fee will apply to future workshops.
To register for this workshop, please fill out the workshop form below. We will get in touch with you to confirm your registration.
What You’ll Need:
Mirrorless or DSLR camera.
Sturdy tripod and a remote shutter optional intervalometer (if not built into your camera).
A wide-angle lens, such as 14-24 mm.
A medium zoom lens, such as 24-70 mm.
A telephoto lens, like a 70-200 mm lens.
Headlamp for the night shoots.
Lens warmer to prevent humidity from fogging up your lens.
Lens wipes for keeping your equipment clean and ready.
Laptop for the post-processing.
Optional accessories:
A star-tracker.
A laser for doing the polar alignment.
Filters for daytime long exposures
What You’ll Learn:
How to photograph the night sky and star trails using foreground and composition techniques.
Camera instruction with personalized and individual attention.
Overview of astronomy topics relevant to night photography.
How to capture stunning Milky Way photographs.
Optimizing camera settings for ISO, aperture, exposure, and color temperature.
Workshop Possible Side Effects:
Sense of Wonder
Stress Reduction
Focused Attention on the Present Moment
Increased Positive Mood Affect
To register for this workshop please fill out the workshop form below.
We will get in touch with you to confirm your registration.
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse
June 13-15
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
$675.00 per person
does not include travel insurance, meals, transportation, and lodging.
Open to Beginners & Intermediates
You will enjoy a three-day landscape and two-night astrophotography workshop that will go into the mid to late morning hours after midnight. This is required to capture the right orientation of the Milky Way. Because of less light pollution, Pemaquid Point offers some of the best dark skies on the East Coast. June an ideal time to explore Pemaquid Point’s scenic overlooks, photograph the coastline, and capture the Milky Way. We will focus specifically on landscapes and nightscapes shooting the Milky Way over the most photogenic spots in the area. Since we will be photographing towards the ocean, the light pollution is almost nonexistent in this particular area, making it ideal for astrophotography. While this workshop is primarily focused on Astro shooting at night, we may also have time to capture the sunrises, sunsets, and daytime images during the trip.
The following itinerary is subject to cloud cover, and will be adjusted according to the weather conditions so you can make the most of this trip. Our workshop will be during the best time of year to capture a south-east facing Milky Way over Maine’s rocky coastline, when our galaxy is visible after midnight. This workshop caters to those who relish nature's beauty and value camaraderie in a small group. It's open to photography enthusiasts of all levels.
Tentative Itinerary:
As photographers, checking the weather is one of the first things we do when planning a shoot, especially since weather conditions in Maine are always subject to change. We will continually check and update the itinerary based upon the forecasts. Therefore, the following agenda may be changed to accommodate the best conditions to capture the night sky.
Friday June 13th:
3:00 PM: Meet in the front lobby for introductions, discussions on destinations, and photography insights.
4:30 Golden Hour sunset at the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse.
7:30: Optional group dinner.
10:30 PM Pending Cloud Cover – Depart for Pemaquid Lighthouse, to catch an amazing night sky. Here we will capture the Milky Way may continue late, agenda will be adjusted to accommodate.
Saturday June 14th:
Time: TBD - Post-processing lesson to work on the images that you have captured from the previous night, to learn post-editing techniques.
7:30: Optional group dinner.
10:00 PM: Star Trails at Pemaquid Lighthouse.
Sunday June 15th:
Pending Cloud Cover 5:00 AM: Sunrise shoot; mid-morning coffee/breakfast break at the hotel.
11:00 AM: Check-out and departure.
Please note that itineraries are subject to change based on weather and lighting conditions to ensure the best photographic opportunities. While we cannot guarantee specific conditions or compositions, we strive to be in the right place at the right time for optimal lighting. All activities and times are optional, with periodic trips made to and from the hotel based on group preferences. We encourage participation whenever possible.
This workshop is mainly focused on Night and Milky Way Photography. However, we will also photograph landscapes during the blue and golden hours, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn about landscape astrophotography. What you learn during the workshop will vary according to your goals and skills. Your instructors are experienced photographers with extensive backgrounds who will help you take your photography to the next level.
Instructors:
David Mazur (Canon) and Mike Sheets (Nikon) will personally help you capture the best possible images during this photography workshop. They will show you the best techniques to shoot the Milky Way, from the basics to the most advanced techniques like star-tracking, and they will also run post-processing sessions to take your photos from good to great.
Workshop Details:
Limited to 12 participants, non-photographer companion drivers are welcome to travel.
Activity level involves short low-impact walking to the lighthouse.
Perfect for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced photographers.
Accommodations:
Participants are responsible for lodging, transportation, and meals. A block of rooms under Seacoast Photography School is reserved at the Hotel Pemaquid, (207) 633-0353. Information can be found at http://www.hotelpemaquid.com. Be sure to make your reservation by calling the hotel under the Seacoast Photography School room block.
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
A non-refundable deposit of $200.00 USD is required for registration. Final payment is due 30 days before the workshop's start. Deposits are non-refundable upon payment, except if your spot can be filled. A 50% credit of the deposit fee will apply to future workshops.
To register for this workshop, please fill out the workshop form below. We will get in touch with you to confirm your registration.
What You’ll Need:
Mirrorless or DSLR camera.
Sturdy tripod and a remote shutter optional intervalometer (if not built into your camera).
A wide-angle lens, such as 14-24 mm.
A medium zoom lens, such as 24-70 mm.
A telephoto lens, like a 70-200 mm lens.
Headlamp for the night shoots.
Lens warmer to prevent humidity from fogging up your lens.
Lens wipes for keeping your equipment clean and ready.
Laptop for the post-processing.
Optional accessories:
A star-tracker.
A laser for doing the polar alignment.
Filters for daytime long exposures
What You’ll Learn:
How to photograph the night sky and star trails using foreground and composition techniques.
Camera instruction with personalized and individual attention.
Overview of astronomy topics relevant to night photography.
How to capture stunning Milky Way photographs.
Optimizing camera settings for ISO, aperture, exposure, and color temperature.
Workshop Possible Side Effects:
Sense of Wonder
Stress Reduction
Focused Attention on the Present Moment
Increased Positive Mood Affect
To register for this workshop please fill out the workshop form below.
We will get in touch with you to confirm your registration.
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse
June 13-15
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
$675.00 per person
does not include travel insurance, meals, transportation, and lodging.
Open to Beginners & Intermediates
You will enjoy a three-day landscape and two-night astrophotography workshop that will go into the mid to late morning hours after midnight. This is required to capture the right orientation of the Milky Way. Because of less light pollution, Pemaquid Point offers some of the best dark skies on the East Coast. June an ideal time to explore Pemaquid Point’s scenic overlooks, photograph the coastline, and capture the Milky Way. We will focus specifically on landscapes and nightscapes shooting the Milky Way over the most photogenic spots in the area. Since we will be photographing towards the ocean, the light pollution is almost nonexistent in this particular area, making it ideal for astrophotography. While this workshop is primarily focused on Astro shooting at night, we may also have time to capture the sunrises, sunsets, and daytime images during the trip.
The following itinerary is subject to cloud cover, and will be adjusted according to the weather conditions so you can make the most of this trip. Our workshop will be during the best time of year to capture a south-east facing Milky Way over Maine’s rocky coastline, when our galaxy is visible after midnight. This workshop caters to those who relish nature's beauty and value camaraderie in a small group. It's open to photography enthusiasts of all levels.
Tentative Itinerary:
As photographers, checking the weather is one of the first things we do when planning a shoot, especially since weather conditions in Maine are always subject to change. We will continually check and update the itinerary based upon the forecasts. Therefore, the following agenda may be changed to accommodate the best conditions to capture the night sky.
Friday June 13th:
3:00 PM: Meet in the front lobby for introductions, discussions on destinations, and photography insights.
4:30 Golden Hour sunset at the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse.
7:30: Optional group dinner.
10:30 PM Pending Cloud Cover – Depart for Pemaquid Lighthouse, to catch an amazing night sky. Here we will capture the Milky Way may continue late, agenda will be adjusted to accommodate.
Saturday June 14th:
Time: TBD - Post-processing lesson to work on the images that you have captured from the previous night, to learn post-editing techniques.
7:30: Optional group dinner.
10:00 PM: Star Trails at Pemaquid Lighthouse.
Sunday June 15th:
Pending Cloud Cover 5:00 AM: Sunrise shoot; mid-morning coffee/breakfast break at the hotel.
11:00 AM: Check-out and departure.
Please note that itineraries are subject to change based on weather and lighting conditions to ensure the best photographic opportunities. While we cannot guarantee specific conditions or compositions, we strive to be in the right place at the right time for optimal lighting. All activities and times are optional, with periodic trips made to and from the hotel based on group preferences. We encourage participation whenever possible.
This workshop is mainly focused on Night and Milky Way Photography. However, we will also photograph landscapes during the blue and golden hours, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn about landscape astrophotography. What you learn during the workshop will vary according to your goals and skills. Your instructors are experienced photographers with extensive backgrounds who will help you take your photography to the next level.
Instructors:
David Mazur (Canon) and Mike Sheets (Nikon) will personally help you capture the best possible images during this photography workshop. They will show you the best techniques to shoot the Milky Way, from the basics to the most advanced techniques like star-tracking, and they will also run post-processing sessions to take your photos from good to great.
Workshop Details:
Limited to 12 participants, non-photographer companion drivers are welcome to travel.
Activity level involves short low-impact walking to the lighthouse.
Perfect for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced photographers.
Accommodations:
Participants are responsible for lodging, transportation, and meals. A block of rooms under Seacoast Photography School is reserved at the Hotel Pemaquid, (207) 633-0353. Information can be found at http://www.hotelpemaquid.com. Be sure to make your reservation by calling the hotel under the Seacoast Photography School room block.
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
A non-refundable deposit of $200.00 USD is required for registration. Final payment is due 30 days before the workshop's start. Deposits are non-refundable upon payment, except if your spot can be filled. A 50% credit of the deposit fee will apply to future workshops.
To register for this workshop, please fill out the workshop form below. We will get in touch with you to confirm your registration.
What You’ll Need:
Mirrorless or DSLR camera.
Sturdy tripod and a remote shutter optional intervalometer (if not built into your camera).
A wide-angle lens, such as 14-24 mm.
A medium zoom lens, such as 24-70 mm.
A telephoto lens, like a 70-200 mm lens.
Headlamp for the night shoots.
Lens warmer to prevent humidity from fogging up your lens.
Lens wipes for keeping your equipment clean and ready.
Laptop for the post-processing.
Optional accessories:
A star-tracker.
A laser for doing the polar alignment.
Filters for daytime long exposures
What You’ll Learn:
How to photograph the night sky and star trails using foreground and composition techniques.
Camera instruction with personalized and individual attention.
Overview of astronomy topics relevant to night photography.
How to capture stunning Milky Way photographs.
Optimizing camera settings for ISO, aperture, exposure, and color temperature.
Workshop Possible Side Effects:
Sense of Wonder
Stress Reduction
Focused Attention on the Present Moment
Increased Positive Mood Affect
To register for this workshop please fill out the workshop form below.
We will get in touch with you to confirm your registration.