Astrophotography for Amateur Photographers
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Nantucket boasts some of the darkest night skies in the northeast, and the cosmos certainly put on the best shows! Have you always wanted to learn how to capture the breathtaking, vivid Milky Way skyscapes? If so, join MMA’s Artist-in-Residence Charity Grace Mofsen for an exciting Astrophotography course geared toward amateur photographers. This astrophotography workshop intends to give participants the foundations needed to take dramatic pictures of the dark skies above.
Night 1: Introduction: Settings and Controls
Night 2: Shooting in the field
Night 3: Post processing and editing
The first session will focus on an introduction to astrophotography. This will include a presentation of night shots taken around the island and a demonstration of the equipment, settings, and controls used to take such photos. The second session will allow the amateur photographers to gain experience shooting in the field, focusing on capturing printable photos. The third and final session will be for post-processing, during which one will review images captured during the previous session and receive feedback. Additionally, an introduction to the basic editing tools and techniques used for astrophotography will be discussed.
Pre-registration is required as space is limited.
Date and Time
Friday Jul 26, 2024 Sunday Jul 28, 2024
The astrophotography program will take place over three sessions held across three days: Friday, July 26th; Saturday, July 27th; and Sunday, July 28th. Each session will be held from 9:00PM to 11:00PM.
Location
The location for shooting will be determined closer to the dates of the course.
Fees/Admission
$700
