Night Photography - Star Trails and the Milky Way at Pigeon Point

With only a sliver of a new moon in the sky, you will have some of the best conditions to explore night photography. This workshop is scheduled to be sure you have as much evening light and clear skies as possible. We will meet early enough to begin shooting 1 hour before sundown, photographing the sunset, the blue hour, and finally star trails and the Milky Way, and the expansive views at the Pigeon Point Lighthouse. You’ll experiment with long exposures, Milky Way images, and light painting as well as bold colored images of the lighthouse. It doesn’t get better than this!

Meet at the Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park parking lot and look for Nick's bright yellow truck!

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Students should have a good understanding of basic camera operation! Prepare for light hiking, as this class requires walking in the dark on trails and paths. Wear comfortable walking shoes, and dress for the weather. Bring a camera with manual controls, a tripod, a headlamp, and your cell phone.