JOSHUA TREE DEEP SKY ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP 2022
January 28th - January 31st, 2022
3-night astrophotography workshop in Joshua Tree, California. Includes telescopes, star trackers, and accommodations. Beginner to advanced photographers welcome!
Have you ever dreamed of photographing the night sky? How about taking images of objects thousands, or even millions of light years away from our planet? If so, then this is the workshop for you!
Join me for a 3-night workshop in Joshua Tree, California as we take advantage of the beautiful winter desert nights to photograph the cosmos.
What makes this workshop different than others?
I provide you with a telescope and star tracker!
In this workshop, you'll be well equipped to capture outer space like never before...all that you need is your camera!
TRIP DATES
January 28th - January 31st, 2022
TRIP LOCATION
Joshua Tree, California
(single occupancy accommodations included)
GROUP SIZE
Limited to a very small group of 4 people
INVESTMENT
Deposit: $295
Full Price: $1,595 / person with 3-night stay (payment plan available)
Includes lodging, telescopes, and star trackers.
INFORMATION
This workshop is open to both complete beginners and veteran photographers looking to get into deep space photography. This one-of-a-kind workshop provides Star Trackers and Telescopes, allowing you to jump-start an ever-learning love and appreciation for the art of deep sky astrophotography. Teaching YOU is my passion!
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
• How to plan & navigate the stars for deep space photography• How to use a star tracker for detailed night sky photos
• How to utilize your camera with a telescope for capturing the cosmos
• How to photograph deep space objects such as galaxies and nebulae
• How to bring your images to life with astrophotography software
• Much, much more!
WHAT IS INCLUDED
• Telescopes - includes necessary adapters for camera attachment for common camera systems (Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, etc.)• Star Trackers
• Classroom sessions for processing images
• Lodging - your own private room
• Group stay on a luxury property
GEAR YOU'LL NEED
• DSLR or Mirrorless Camera capable of shooting (at minimum) ISO1000 with little noise.• Dependable tripod
• Wide angle lens of at least 24mm (preferably with an aperture of f2.8 or faster)
• Laptop with Adobe Photoshop software
• Pixinsight software (a free trial is included - info to come later)
• Intervalometer (for long exposures, if you camera is unable to do more than 30 seconds)
• Spare batteries and SD cards for your camera
REGISTRATION
INVESTMENT: $1,595 / person with 3-night stay, $295 deposit (payment plan available)
What is NOT included in the workshop?
• Transportation• Your camera, lenses, and additional equipment
• Meals and snacks (a full kitchen is available on the property)
• Travel Insurance
THE LOCATION
Our weekend takes us to a remote, luxury property in California's Joshua Tree desert. Located just outside of Joshua Tree National Park, we will have a beautiful property with plenty of space all to ourselves.
Each student will have their own bedroom, complete with a queen bed. Included in the house are two full bathrooms, a full kitchen, living room, and much more. We will be doing most (if not all) of our imaging and classroom sessions from this beautiful and remote location.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Our workshop begins at 2:00pm with a meet and greet at our accommodation. We will go over equipment, software, and camera settings as we wait for night. Once it is completely dark, we begin our first night of photography. We use the star tracker and telescopes to photograph the Andromeda Galaxy.
*The itinerary may change based on what conditions are during the workshop.
The goal is to leave you feeling confident, motivated and passionate about astrophotography! You will learn simple and actionable techniques, with the skills and resources to ensure you can do astrophotography on your own.
Space is limited and is on a first come, first serve basis. Sign up before this event fills up!
INVESTMENT: $1,595 / person with 3 night stay, $295 deposit (payment plan available)
About Your Instructor
Hi there, I'm Ian Lauer, an adventure astronomer, astrophotographer, and public speaker with a passion for sharing the night sky. With a background in astrophysics, I have worked with the top telescope manufacturers and retailers in the world, building telescope systems for private & professional observatories, astrophotographers, government projects and educational institutes. Feel good commentary is something I pride myself in, and have been told I have a knack for making people laugh! Whether it’s speaking in front of thousands of people or 1-on-1, the passion and energy will always be there. With over 10 years in the astronomy world, I look to reconnect you to the beauty of the stars.
Got a question?
I'm happy to help! Contact me here.
Testimonials
"This was such a great experience - I've never learned this much at a photography workshop in the past!"
- Sarah C.
"Thank you for organizing the workshop, it was more than just a high quality training, it was also a place to meet wonderful people."
- Cory C.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
If you cancel and the workshop is otherwise filled, we will refund you the full amount you have paid towards the tuition, minus a $150 service charge. If you cancel and the workshop does not fill, then you will be refunded according to the following schedule, based on the full fee of the workshop:
Greater than 45 days from the start date of the workshop: full refund minus $150 fee.
45 days: 75% refund
Less than 30 days: no refund.
Refunds will be paid by the same method that the original payment was made. Refunds will be initiated within 72 hours of the time that the request is approved.
While the weather can certainly effect our imaging time, we will hold the workshop regardless of weather, as classroom time is considered the most important part of learning astrophotography. The workshop will only be canceled if the weather has unsafe conditions.
