Yellowstone Under The Stars ~ July 2022 ~ Astrophotography Workshop
Yellowstone National Park is known for big skies, clean air and sunny days that all add up to nighttime skies that are filled with brilliant stars.
Against this vast expanse of the starlit sky, the Milky Way provides a spectacular background to Yellowstone’s geysers, hot springs and steaming pools.
Join us in July 2022 on this 4-night workshop and discover the magic of being surrounded by a world of stars.
At well over 2 million acres of incredible beauty and its spectacular clear skies - Yellowstone is a premiere location to photograph the night sky.
Each area of the park will provide you with remarkably unique night-scape shooting and lighting challenges to better hone your skills.
Within Yellowstone are half the geysers on planet earth. There are over 500 of them, and they erupt, spew, gurgle, gush, and yes even - explode - making them exceptional for reflecting and illuminating the night sky!
Each night our shooting will begin at sunset and continue for several hours of astrophotography to be able to maximize our time in the park.
Some of the locations we will shoot:
- Upper Geyser Basin - Old Faithful Area
- Midway Geyser Basin - Grand Prismatic Area
- Lower Geyser Basin - Norris Geyser Area
- West Thumb Area
Required Equipment and Accessories:
Astrophotography requires a professional level camera and lens in order to be successful and get the image results you are looking for.
If you do not have a professional level camera or lens, we would highly recommend purchasing or renting them.
- DSLR or mirrorless camera with non-extended, "native" ISO to at least 12,800 and shutter speeds to at least 30 secs
- Wide angle lens with a aperture of f/2.8 or larger and a full frame equivalent of 14 - 24 mm
- A sturdy tripod (long exposures require it to be very stable)
- Shutter release cord or intervalometer
- Extra batteries
- Headlamp with a red filter
- Small flashlight
If you need to purchase or rent ANY of the required equipment - please, feel free to contact Craig at 520.732.1440 to help you get set up.
Recommended Items:
- Warm clothes (as the night gets later it does get cooler)
- Gloves and hat
- Hiking Boots
- Sunscreen
- Snacks and beverages
- Bug Spray
- Folding camping portable chair. We do a lot of standing.
What You Will Learn:
Techniques we will be focusing on:
- Single Shot Milky Way
- Introduction to Star Trail Photography and Processing
We will also take a look at:
- The best times to photograph the Milky Way
- How to find the best dark sky location
- Best equipment to use
- How to focus in the dark
- How to set exposure and ISO
- Rule of 400 / 500 / 600
- Identifying other lights in the night sky
What You’ll Need For Processing Class:
More Details:
Participants: Limit 6
Experience Level: Who will benefit from this workshop?
- Beginner I : Someone having a strong knowledge and firm understanding of their camera with "little to no" experience in astrophotography.
- Beginner II : Someone having a strong knowledge and firm understanding of their camera and have "tried" their hand at astrophotography.
- Intermediate : Someone having a strong knowledge and firm understanding of their camera with "some" experience in astrophotography.
Endurance Level: Moderate - Light hiking is involved, but nothing too strenuous. We’ll drive to each location then hike to the best position.
Transportation: We will car pool to the park every night.
Workshop Dates 2021:
Summer Workshop Dates 2021:
Join us in July 2021 on this 4-night workshop and discover the magic of being surrounded by a world of stars.
July 4, 2021 to July 8, 2021. *Departure on July 9th . *SOLD OUT
Fall Workshop Dates 2021:
September is a beautiful time to be in Yellowstone National Park. The summer crowds begin to disappear giving you have a real chance for solitude and phenomenal wildlife photography opportunities.
September 1, 2021 to September 4, 2021. *Departure on September 5th. *SOLD OUT
Workshop Dates 2022:
2022 Summer Workshop Dates:
Join us in July 2022 on this 4-night workshop and discover the magic of being surrounded by a world of stars in Yellowstone National Park.
July 24, 2022 to July 27, 2022
Hotel Arrival Date: July 23, 2022 or Morning of July 24, 2022
**Welcome Reception Lunch is at 12 noon on July 24th.
Departure Date: July 28, 2022
Lodging:
Our home base for this workshop is Best Western Desert Inn located in West Yellowstone, Montana where we have reserved a block of rooms at a reduced rate.
To reserve your room, call (406) 646-7376 and tell them you are with the Mike's Camera / Craig Wennersten Workshop in July of 2022.
Because of the popularity of Yellowstone and a limited amount of lodging it is recommended you make hotel reservations as soon as possible.
Price for the Workshop:
$2,695.00
To Reserve Your Spot Today: Click Here
The cost of this workshop DOES include:
Bonus Day Tour Of Yellowstone Guided By Rik Williams:
Geysers, boiling mud pots, hot springs - Wow!
The cost of this workshop DOES NOT include:
Hope To See You There! Keep Looking Up!
Please feel free to contact Craig if you have any questions or need any help with your gear or equipment requirements. I am happy to help!
This workshop is co-sponsored by Mike's Camera of Boulder, CO