Milky Way For Beginners Photography Workshop
If you are new to Milky Way photography or a novice who wants to improve their skills, join Photographers Trail Notes for a fun and educational workshop as we explore the wonderful dark skies around Moab, UT, including Arches NP, Canyonland NP, and Dead Horse Point State Park.
Your Workshop Guide
Join us for an exciting six-day, five-night Milky Way photography workshop in the Moab area.
This workshop is designed to introduce you to all aspects of Milky Way photography, including the right equipment, camera settings, composition, capture techniques, photographing under dark skies, and image processing.
We will cover various Milky Way photography techniques, such as taking single images, capturing multiple images (with separate exposures for the sky and foreground), stacking multiple shots to reduce noise, using a star tracker (which we will provide for participants), and blending techniques. The workshop will also include several days of classroom-style processing sessions.
The workshop will feature on-site training during the day, followed by opportunities to practice your new skills under the magnificent dark skies at Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Dead Horse Point State Park. You will receive hands-on training in an area so dark that you can barely see your hand directly in front of your face.
This workshop is limited to just four (4) participants, allowing for focused attention to help you learn how to photograph the Milky Way and capture beautiful images in this incredible setting.
While Milky Way photography will be the main focus, we will also have the chance to photograph sunsets each day and a few sunrises when time permits.
Workshop cost is $3,400 (PTN member get $200 discount) lodging and meals included
BY BOOKING THIS TOUR, YOU AGREE TO THE TERMS & CONDITIONS: CLICK HERE & READ BEFORE SIGNING UP.
Use Discount Code PTNWORKSHOP for $200 Discount
Pricing (all prices are per person)
$3,400 - THE WORKSHOP INCLUDES - 6 DAYS AND 5 NIGHTS WITH INDIVIDUAL ROOMS, PARK FEES, AND ALL MEALS ARE INCLUDED.
THE WORKSHOP ENDS AT 10 AM ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH.
Lodging
EACH WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT WILL HAVE THEIR OWN HOTEL ROOM (SINGLE OCCUPANCY) WITH A KING-SIZE BED.
My Place Hotel - Moab, UT
All Participants Have Their Own Room (Single Occupancy) with a King Size Bed
Payment Terms
TO SECURE YOUR SPOT IN THIS WORKSHOP, A (NON-REFUNDABLE) DEPOSIT OF $500 IS REQUIRED, WITH THE REMAINING BALANCE DUE BY July 5, 2026.
All standard Terms and Conditions apply.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
CANCELLATIONS MADE BEFORE 90 DAYS WILL RECEIVE A FULL REFUND (MINUS THE $500 DEPOSIT).
CANCELLATIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE WORKSHOP ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. HOWEVER, IF WE ARE ABLE TO FILL THE VACANCY, THE PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A FULL REFUND MINUS THE $500 DEPOSIT.
TRAVEL INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
Starlink
Your workshop leader will provide Starlink Wi-Fi, allowing you to access the internet for text messages, emails, video calls, and internet phone calls while on the workshop.
What is Included:
INDIVIDUAL ROOMS (SINGLE OCCUPANCY), EACH NIGHT.
ALL MEALS, WATER, NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS, AND SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED DURING THE WORKSHOP.
ALL PARK ENTRANCE FEES.
PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC INSTRUCTION and GUIDANCE FROM A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER.
EXPECT CAMARADERIE, ADVENTURE, STUNNING SCENERY, AND AN ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE!
Not Included:
Air travel and unscheduled airport transfers
Rental car
Travel to and from your destination to the workshop meeting place
Passport and visa fees (if applicable)
Any meals or accommodations before or after the workshop dates
Items of a personal nature
Alcoholic beverages
Trip insurance
Anything else not explicitly listed as included
Transportation:
THE WORKSHOP WILL START AND END IN moab, ut.
THE CLOSEST AIRPORT IS Grand Junction AIRPORT (gjt).
Participants may be asked to drive their own vehicles or carpool with others.
One of our target locations will be Marlboro Point, which requires a high-clearance 4-wheel-drive vehicle to access. ALL other ROADS ARE EITHER PAVED, WELL-MAINTAINED DIRT OR GRAVEL ROADS. At least one of our workshop participants will need to rent a high-clearance 4-wheel-drive vehicle, as we can carpool to Marlboro Point. We will discuss this in more detail in our first Zoom call before the workshop.
Itinerary Changes
The weather in the moab area can be unpredictable, and storms may occasionally lead to road closures, making it difficult or impossible to access certain locations. If weather conditions occur or a road or location is closed, we may need to alter some or all of our published itinerary.
Physical Difficulty (Moderate to Cahallenging)
PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BE IN GOOD PHYSICAL HEALTH AND SURE-FOOTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT THE DIFFICULTY, PLEASE CONTACT ME SO WE CAN DISCUSS IT IN GREATER DETAIL.
HIKING DISTANCE - two of the locations will require hiking of 2-3.4 miles (round-trip). The most difficult hike will be to the Delicate Arch, which is approximately 3.4 miles with an uphill slope for about 1.2 miles.
The other locations are medium to SHORT WALKs FROM THE PARKING AREA, and may require some SCRAMBLING
What to Bring
We will send you a detailed information document 60 days before your workshop. This document will include details on where and when to meet, gear and clothing recommendations, and more.
