Begin Your Journey Into Astrophotography

Night photography can be tricky if you are forced to figure it out by yourself - so why not join a group of like minded "Dark Art Seekers" for a night under the stars to help take the agonizing guess work out and help you focus on taking your photography to the next level. 

The first time you see the Milky Way on the back of your camera, it's truly an exhilarating experience! 

Our Milky Way Workshop will give you the building blocks for photographing the night sky, location planning, the best equipment to use, PLUS the processing skills needed to create stunning images!  

Meet and make new life long friends under the brilliant canopy of the majestic night sky.

Alumni Only Workshop

Take a 4 Night Photographic Journey through Native American Culture and Land as You Never Have Before!

Join us May 19 - 22, 2023 on this Navajo guided adventure to photograph the night sky over the restricted regions of Monument Valley and discover for yourself the untouched splendor of Navajo land. 

Monument Valley is one of the most majestic and impressive places on earth. This great valley boasts sandstone masterpieces towering at heights up to 1000 ft. off the desert floor. The pinnacles of rock are surrounded by miles of mesas, buttes, arches and windblown sand. The landscape overwhelms, not just by its beauty but also by its size. 

Alumni Only Workshop

Yellowstone, a truly extraordinary American wonder ~ especially at night.

On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal and geologic wonders. All of the hydrothermal activity in the park is part of the Yellowstone Volcano, which is powered by an underlying hot spot.

Join us in July 2023 on this 4-night workshop and discover the magic of the world’s first national park.

At well over 2 million acres of incredible beauty and its spectacular clear skies - Yellowstone is a premiere location to photograph the night sky. With over 500 geysers, hot springs and steaming pools spewing, gurgling and gushing provide unlimited foregrounds for the majestic Milky Way.

An optional two night extension to Grand Teton National Park is available this year.

Alumni Only Workshop

The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. These striking geologic deposits contain one of the world’s richest fossil beds. Ancient horses and rhinos once roamed here. The park’s 244,000 acres protect an expanse of mixed-grass prairie where bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets live today.

Join us in Badlands National Park in South Dakota for 4-nights of spectacular Milky Way photography. 

Badlands National Park is not surrounded by big cities or other major sources of light pollution making night skies in the park very clear.

Its vast vistas and exceptionally dark skies provide excellent shooting opportunities.     

Each area of the park will provide you with remarkably unique night-scape shooting and lighting challenges to better hone your skills.

Alumni Only Workshop

Join us October 2023 on this Navajo guided adventure to photograph the night sky over the restricted regions of Monument Valley and discover for yourself the untouched splendor of Navajo land.

Experience the Annular Eclipse of 2023  

As a bonus we will experience and photograph the Annular Eclipse of 2023 in it's path of totality. Monument Valley is one of the premiere locations in the US to view the 2023 eclipse because of its high probability of clear skies.

A Red Rock Wonderland Under Moonless Skies.

According to IDA, an International Dark Sky Park is a land possessing an exceptional and renowned quality of starry nights that provide abundant opportunities for photographing the night sky.

This beginners 3 night in-depth instruction workshop is specifically designed to expand your photography skills and ignite a passion for night photography.

Our night photography workshops will provide you with a real, hands-on education and equip you with the basic skills needed to enter into the world of astrophotography.

Take a 4 Night Photographic Journey through Native American Culture and Land as You Never Have Before!

Join us in April or June 2023 on this Navajo guided adventure to photograph the night sky over the restricted regions of Monument Valley and discover for yourself the untouched splendor of Navajo land. 

Monument Valley is one of the most majestic and impressive places on earth. This great valley boasts sandstone masterpieces towering at heights up to 1000 ft. off the desert floor.

The pinnacles of rock are surrounded by miles of mesas, buttes, arches and windblown sand. The landscape overwhelms, not just by its beauty but also by its size. 

Customize A Workshop To Meet Your Needs.

One-on-one attention to help you begin your journey into deep sky astrophotography. For many, the best way to learn about deep sky astrophotography is through a one-on-one session. It’s a great way to learn just what you need, at your own pace and on your own schedule. 

Deep sky or deep space often means photographing astounding deep-sky objects in the night sky such as the Andromeda Galaxy, Orion Nebula, Pinwheel Galaxy and Star Clusters through telephoto lenses or telescopes using tracking mounts.

NO EXPERIENCE OR EQUIPMENT NEEDED!

Whether you have "some" experience or "no" experience, "some" gear or "no" gear, I will help simplify the process of capturing deep sky wonders, using my gear or yours.

Set Your Mind On Things Above ~ Keep Looking Up! 

Photography has always been a way for me to slow down my life, a way to stop and reflect on what's important. A time to refuel, refresh and recharge – I am grateful for it in my life.

Time is a precious commodity for all of us, so whenever you can immerse yourself in God’s country, engage with your surroundings under the Majesty of the Galactic Grandeur of the Milky Way and enjoy the “recharge” that outdoor photography can provide – I highly recommend it. 

Enjoy a spectacular night under the ⭐️ stars ! 

We would love to host you, your family & friends for a personalized astronomy tour. "Sky's The Limit"!

We are a team of exceptionally knowledgeable astronomers/guides whose extensive experience includes deep space observations from a lengthy career in the US Air Force and astrophotography.

Our up close view of the night sky will include an overview of the constellations, galaxies, nebulas and planets.