June Update: Together, we have faced a truly unprecedented situation. The global pandemic has affected our families, our businesses and our way of life. Our hearts go out to anyone who has been affected by the virus, either directly or indirectly.
As parks and National Parks have begun to re-open, our business (permit holders) are now being allowed to operate in full capacity. We are carefully monitoring the situation.
The most important thing is to make sure we conduct business in a safe manner. We will be following the recommended CDC's guidelines to keep us all safe.
Hope to see you on a future workshop!
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.
Grand Teton National Park Milky Way Alumni Only Workshop - Sold Out
There is no place like the Tetons for photographing the night sky! Its dark skies provide exceptional opportunities for Milky Way photography because of very little light pollution and clear, cold mountain air.
This 4-day Alumni Only workshop is specifically designed to continue your education and expand upon your knowledge already covered in my previous astrophotography workshops.
Join me in August 2020 for this 4 night astrophotography workshop in one of the most majestic places in the US.
Arches National Park is the latest Utah park to be certified as somewhere you can see a truly dark night sky.
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.
Join us from sunset to sunrise under moonless skies at Arches and Canyonlands National Parks to capture some of the most stunning geologic formations that make this a monumental backdrop for epic night sky photography.
This is a four night in-depth instruction and guidance astrophotography workshop. We will teach you how to capture the Majestic Milky Way, how to shoot star trails, image stacking and exposure blending. Also: an introduction demonstration into deep space astrophotography using a tracker.
Take A Custom Photographic Journey through Native American Culture and Land as You Never Have Before!
Join us May 2020 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 landscape overwhelms, not just by its beauty but also by its size.
We will teach you in the most memorable and breathtaking places - Monument Valley - how to capture the Majestic Milky Way, how to shoot star trails, image stacking and exposure blending. Also: an introduction demonstration into deep space astrophotography using a tracker.
Every night of this amazing photographic journey, we will travel through Monument Valley with a local expert Navajo guide.
Arches National Park is the latest Utah park to be certified as somewhere you can see a truly dark night sky.
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 is a four night in-depth instruction and guidance astrophotography workshop that will teach you how to find your way around in the dark to find the best composition, what exposures to use for night photography and how to focus in the dark.
We will teach you how to capture the Majestic Milky Way, how to shoot star trails, image stacking and exposure blending. Also: an introduction demonstration into deep space astrophotography using a tracker.
Westcliffe and Silver Cliff comprise the first dark sky community in Colorado. They are the ninth—and highest—such community in the world.
In addition to preserving the physical and emotional benefits of stunningly starry nights for those who call Westcliffe home, the designation draws stargazers and night photographers from around the world to visit this crown jewel of the International Dark Sky Community.
The valley west of Westcliffe is one of the best places to photograph the night sky due to it's elevation, which at 8,000 feet, puts you closer to the stars than any other Dark Sky community in North America.
Join us July 2020 for an incredible one night - all inclusive star filled, "Awe of the Milky Way Workshop" over the Wet Mountain Valley.
Westcliffe and Silver Cliff comprise the first dark sky community in Colorado. They are the ninth—and highest—such community in the world.
In addition to preserving the physical and emotional benefits of stunningly starry nights for those who call Westcliffe home, the designation draws stargazers and night photographers from around the world to visit this crown jewel of the International Dark Sky Community.
The valley west of Westcliffe is one of the best places to photograph the night sky due to it's elevation, which at 8,000 feet, puts you closer to the stars than any other Dark Sky community in North America.
Join us July 2020 for an incredible one night - all inclusive star filled, "Awe of the Milky Way Workshop" over the Wet Mountain Valley.
One Of Our Most Popular Milky Way Workshops ~
Learn Astrophotography In One Night!
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.
Deep Sky Astrophotography Workshops!
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.
Objects are often faint and underwhelming when viewed through the camera eyepiece, yet explode with color and detail when photographed.
The main techniques needed for this particular form of astrophotography include comprehending camera settings required to capture long exposures, how to achieve and maintain sharp focus, and of course, post processing!
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.
Digital photography is only one part of photography. The rest is all digital which means time spent in front of a computer importing, sorting, selecting, processing, tagging, finishing, sharing, uploading and displaying your images.
Lightroom is the premiere software program that handles all of those tasks with ease and simplicity.
Our digital "crash course" is the perfect place to start if you are new to digital photography and want to learn the ins and outs of your camera and explore the fundamentals of photography.
This course is also ideal if you want to prepare yourself for taking great photos on your next vacation travels or if you’ve been shooting for a while but still find yourself puzzled over why your images just aren’t coming out the way you want them to.
