secrets of the Mojave
a unique “starcation” experience
November 18th to 22nd, 2022
Join us for 4 amazing nights of astrophotography lessons among secret geological wonders under the pristine dark skies of the Mojave Desert, Nevada (Near Las Vegas)! This workshop is perfect for beginner-intermediate astrophotographers who would like to learn shooting and post processing techniques that will allow them to capture extremely detailed images of the night sky with a regular DSLR/DSLM and lens set up! By adding a tracker into your set up, and stacking into your post processing tool bag, the lessons in this workshop will show you how reveal the hidden details and beauty of the cosmos in your RAW data.
Fall skies are loaded with wonders: Our nights will start with the Upper Milky Way and be a constant rotation of beauty as the beautiful Cygnus nebulae complex is overhead, the Andromeda Galaxy twinkles above, and the juicy rich region of Orion rises in the South. The amount of attractive objects to shoot in the night sky overhead will couple perfectly with the amazing geologic features we will be exploring.
The Orion Constellation shot with a Nikon d610 and 85mm lens on a tracker - ISO 400 f/3.5 300” x 36. Stacked in Pixinsight and Photoshop.
overview
4 nights of astrophotography lessons, extremely unique locations; hidden arches and rock formations, accommodations provided (unique glamping experience under the stars), group and one-on-one shooting and post processing instruction, post processing videos to take home with you… Be home in time for thanksgiving dinner!
Date
Friday November 18th to Monday November 22nd (4 nights).
logistics & lodging
All lodging (private rooms) is included, transportation can be provided upon request. All lodging and shooting locations are within 2 hours of Las Vegas, Nevada. We have nice accommodations lined up for all 4 nights in Bortle 1 skies near the secret geological locations we will be shooting at- including cabins, “glamping” teepees, and a private house!
Difficulty
This workshop is tailored to beginner and intermediate astrophotographers, no 4x4 required, little to very minimal hiking required.
What you will learn
The focus of this workshop will be to unlock the potential of a regular DSLR/DSLM set up to shoot ultra detailed images of the night sky- we will use tracking, stacking, and HDR exposure blending to capture and process deep space and “deeps cape” images of the cosmos. Bring your longer focal length lenses, will shoot both landscapes and wide field images of space! We will shoot & edit sunsets, sunrises, and twilights together as well.
size
The size of this workshop is 4 students, we limit the size in order to provide plenty of individual in the field and post processing instruction.
workshop cost & payment terms
The tuition for this workshop is $2000.00. A non-refundable deposit of $750.00 is required to reserve your spot.
Join us!
You are welcome to bring a friend or family member along on the workshop as a non-photographer guest to use our accommodations, adventure, and stargaze. If you would like to bring a friend or family member who is interested in participating in our workshop lessons, please contact us for a discount! Repeat clients, and veterans are eligible for a discount as well, please contact us :)
itinerary
Please email me at derek@blazingheavens.com if you would like a detailed itinerary with day to day specifics and extra information before you reserve your spot!
