Gear essential & recommendations
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CAMERA (recommended)
Canon - 1DXMII, 5DMIV, 5DMIII, 6DMII, 6D Nikon - D5, D4, D3s, D850, D810/a, D800, D750, D610 Sony - A9, A7rIV, A7rIII, A7III, A7rII, A7sII, A7s LENS (recommended) Canon - 16-35 f/2.8vIII, 35 f/1.4 Nikon - 14-24 f/2.8, 35 f/1.4 Rokinon - 14 f/2.8, 24 f/1.4 Sigma - 14 f/1.8 ART, 14-24 f/2.8 ART, 20 f/1.4 ART, 35 f/1.4 ART Sony - 16-35 f/2.8 GM Tamron - 15-30 f/2.8 LAPTOP COMPUTER & SOFTWARE Laptop computer with the latest version of Lightroom (classic) and Photoshop. Wired or wireless mouse *Please have all software installed prior to workshop arrival |
ACCESSORIES
Sturdy Tripod Shutter release cable Extra batteries and chargers 32GB memory cards (x2) OTHER ESSENTIALS Bug spray Durable footwear Food & snacks Headlamp (preferred with low intensity red light) Sun screen Warm clothing Water |
How payment works
Deposit: We require a $500.00 non-refundable deposit on all of our workshops. Payment can be accepted through our website using secured & trusted payment platforms such as PayPal or Square.
Remaining Balance: Upon receiving your deposit, we will send out an invoice for the remaining balance through the payment platform you've chosen to pay with. (PayPal or Square)
Discounts & Promocodes: Discount & coupons will shown on the 'remaining balance' invoice. Any discount or coupon will be listed as a line item on the invoice and applied to the total cost of the workshop (deposit & remaining balance) If you enter or use a promo code at check out, it will not show a discounted dollar amount on the deposit payment receipt, only that you've entered the code. This promo code or discount will be applied listed to the overall total of the workshop on the remaining balance invoice.
Remaining Balance: Upon receiving your deposit, we will send out an invoice for the remaining balance through the payment platform you've chosen to pay with. (PayPal or Square)
Discounts & Promocodes: Discount & coupons will shown on the 'remaining balance' invoice. Any discount or coupon will be listed as a line item on the invoice and applied to the total cost of the workshop (deposit & remaining balance) If you enter or use a promo code at check out, it will not show a discounted dollar amount on the deposit payment receipt, only that you've entered the code. This promo code or discount will be applied listed to the overall total of the workshop on the remaining balance invoice.
After you've taken a workshop with us
Once you've taken a workshop with us, you're alumni.
Alumni receive all sorts of benefits!
Future discounts for all tours and workshops.
Video tutorials covering your in field and classroom sessions available on our website exclusive to alumni only.
These videos summarize post processing methods to provide a reference guide when you are working on your images or time lapse sequences.
In addition, an invitation to our private alumni Facebook group will be sent to you; access will grant key information on all things astrophotography related.
If you have would like image critiques, course refreshers or gear updates, or just have more questions - we are here to support you on your photographic journey.
Alumni receive all sorts of benefits!
Future discounts for all tours and workshops.
Video tutorials covering your in field and classroom sessions available on our website exclusive to alumni only.
These videos summarize post processing methods to provide a reference guide when you are working on your images or time lapse sequences.
In addition, an invitation to our private alumni Facebook group will be sent to you; access will grant key information on all things astrophotography related.
If you have would like image critiques, course refreshers or gear updates, or just have more questions - we are here to support you on your photographic journey.