If you're naturally drawn to nighttime photography, this course equips you with essential skills and techniques to capture the night sky and its dynamic activity. Peter Baumgarten, an Olympus Visionary, takes you into the field to discuss gear requirements, safety considerations, and proper camera setup so you can confidently venture into any landscape and photograph the Milky Way and beyond. Through in-the-field demonstrations, Peter shows you how to prepare and research effectively for success, and how to troubleshoot when working in low-light conditions.
Essential Skills You'll Gain:
- Scout and identify optimal locations for capturing celestial subjects
- Research lunar cycles and conditions that create the best opportunities
- Develop precise camera settings and advanced shooting techniques
- Understand gear requirements and selection for nighttime adventures
- Capture meteor showers, star trails, the moon, and other astronomical phenomena
Ideal For:
- Night photography enthusiasts
- Photography beginners interested in celestial subjects
- Landscape and outdoor photography enthusiasts
About Your Instructor:
Peter is a professional photographer and educator based on Manitoulin Island in Northern Ontario. He regularly teaches photography courses and workshops for novice and enthusiast photographers and travels across North America as an Olympus Visionary, providing lectures and seminars on landscape, wildlife, and astrophotography. His work has been published in Canadian and U.S. magazines and recognized for excellence across photography websites. Peter is an avid outdoor enthusiast passionate about wilderness camping, canoeing, and kayaking.
