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
This six-day, five-night workshop is designed to introduce you to the wonderful world of Milky Way photography, including the correct equipment, camera settings, composition, capture techniques, photographing in the dark of night, and image processing.
We will explore various Milky Way photography techniques, including taking single images, capturing multiple images with separate exposures for the sky and foreground, and stacking multiple shots to reduce noise. We will also utilize a star tracker, which will be available on location for participants to use. Additionally, we will cover blue hour blending and other composite blending techniques. The workshop will include classroom-style sessions dedicated to image processing
The workshop will provide both on-site and classroom training during the day, followed by opportunities to practice your newly acquired skills under the stunning dark skies of Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Dead Horse Point State Park. You'll receive hands-on training in an area so dark that you can barely see your hand 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 breathtaking images in this incredible setting.
While Milky Way photography will be the main focus of the workshop, we will also have opportunities to photograph sunsets and sunrises on certain days if time permits.
Physical Difficulty
Three locations on our itinerary will require participants to hike a round trip distance of 2 to 3.5 miles on uneven terrain, which includes moderate scrambling and some uphill sections. It is therefore essential that participants are in good physical health and have good mobility.
The workshop cost is $3,400 (PTN members receive a $200 discount); lodging and meals are included.
(PTN discount will be applied to the final payment)
BY BOOKING THIS TOUR, YOU AGREE TO THE TERMS & CONDITIONS: CLICK HERE & READ BEFORE SIGNING UP.
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 tuesday, april 13th.
Lodging
EACH WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT WILL HAVE THEIR OWN HOTEL ROOM (SINGLE OCCUPANCY) WITH A KING-SIZE BED.
Moab Valley Inn
All Participants Have Their Own Room (Single Occupancy)
Payment Terms
TO SECURE YOUR SPOT IN THIS WORKSHOP, A NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF $750 IS REQUIRED, WITH THE REMAINING BALANCE DUE BY January 8, 2027.
All standard Terms and Conditions apply.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
CANCELLATIONS MADE BEFORE 90 DAYS WILL RECEIVE A FULL REFUND (MINUS THE $750 DEPOSIT).
CANCELLATIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE WORKSHOP ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. HOWEVER, IF WE CAN FILL THE VACANCY, THE PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A FULL REFUND MINUS THE $750 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, on-site and classroom training 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 Challenging)
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 - three of the locations require hiking of 2 to 3.5 miles (round-trip) on uneven terrain, involving moderate scrambling and uphill sections. The most difficult hike will be to the Delicate Arch, which is approximately 3.5 miles with an uphill slope for about 1.2 miles. It is essential that participants are in good physical health and have good mobility.
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.
