Astrophotography Workshop

Group

Group Workshop

Stacy Park is designated an “Urban Night Sky Place” by DarkSky International (one of our available Charitable Organizations for our 5% donation).

The park offers relatively dark skies, considering its proximity to the city. It’s a great, convenient location for beginners or experienced astrophotographers to practice and test out new gear/techniques.

This is an excellent Workshop to learn and practice astrophotography in the field with an experienced photographer.

$79 / person

3+ Hours

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Duration:

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This workshop is specifically timed throughout the year to coincide with the best position of the Milky Way and the phase of the moon.

Start times vary throughout the year.

Location:

Stacy Park

9750 Old Bonhomme Rd, Olivette, MO 63132

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How It Works:

Book Now to select a date that works for you.
Small groups (max 5 guests) allow us to keep light to a minimum and provide tailored instruction to each participant
Let us know any specific goals, a little about your photographic style, and what gear you plan to bring through our form during checkout.
Rent any gear that you may be missing or would like to try
Arrive at the meeting Location at least 15 minutes early
Your guide will provide instructions during a brief introduction, and the group will begin setting up.
Please note the times and weather. This workshop can get cold, even in warmer times of the year.

What You Should Bring:

Required:

Camera (with Manual Mode)
“Point and Shoot” or “Bridge” Cameras are NOT recommended for this workshop.
Lenses
We can support lenses of any size. However, we suggest a lens between 14-24mm, with an aperture of f/2.8 or faster. Higher apertures can work, and you may desire longer focal lengths (only suggested if you’ve done Astro before).
If you’re unsure whether you have an adequate lens, please reach out to us, and we’ll guide you through the process.
2x - Fully charged batteries
Memory Card
Camera Support (Quality Tripod)
Appropriate Clothing for the Workshop
Breathable clothing with layers for temperature control is best.

Optional:

Camera Bag
Camera Straps
Insect Repellent

What We Provide:

One or more experienced photographers will guide you and assist with photography.
Your guide will assist with photography in the field (including but not limited to camera settings, composition, focus, exposure, etc.).
Red-light Headlamp
Water & Snacks

Refunds, Cancellations, & Rescheduling:

The standard Refunds, Cancellations, and Rescheduling Policy applies.

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Private Workshop

Experience the same great Workshop but with one-on-one guidance.

Benefits of Private Workshops:

Additional time - We will arrive on location earlier to have more time to set up and discuss composition & focusing.
It’s all about you! Tailored locations throughout the park, angles, etc., based solely on your preferences.
Instruction and guidance are specific to your photography style, goals, gear, and preferred setup.
Distances from the subject are based on your focal lengths, not the group. This can sometimes be tricky in group astrophotography if there are differences in focal lengths. Wide-angle lenses have more opportunity to have someone else (or their gear) in frame.
There’s a greater opportunity for teaching time in the field.
We can be more agile and get to different locations/angles without a larger group.