Astrophotography Workshop for Beginners - Zoom Session - Ireland
Have you always wanted to learn how to photograph the Milky Way and star-trails? Then this Astrophotography Zoom Workshop for Beginners is the one for you.
The night sky has always fascinated mankind through the ages. On a clear night and away from light pollution, you will see a few thousand stars with your naked eye. Counting them is like trying to count the grains of sand on a beach. It is estimated there are 100 to 400 billion stars in our Milky Way galaxy alone. Thanks to modern camera technology, it is now possible to photograph in the night sky beyond what our eyes can see.
This Astrophotography Workshop consists of TWO live sessions done remotely via Zoom - you may opt to do one or both sessions. You will save €60 if you sign up for both sessions.
In SESSION ONE you will learn:
In SESSION TWO you will learn:
After the workshop, you will be sent the Zoom recording to go through as often as you like and (if you do SESSION TWO) all relevant Lightroom presets discussed in the Astro workflow.
FAQ
Do you run any Astrophotography Workshops in the outdoors?
Yes, we have an additional Astrophotography workshop based fully in the outdoors. We run this weather-dependant workshop in various parts of Ireland. Click here for more information.
I’m a beginner to Astrophotography, is this workshop for me?
Totally. This workshop is designed for absolute beginners in Astrophotography who are comfortable shooting in Aperture Priority with a tripod. Even if you are an amateur with some experience in Astrophotography, this workshop will help enhance your post-processing flow and take your night sky editing skills up to the next level.
How do I book and how much does it cost? How many hours is it?
Click the BUY NOW button at the top or bottom of this page to view the cost. This Astrophotography Zoom Workshop for Beginners is run over 2 separate nights consisting of a 2-hour session each - you may opt to sign up for one or both sessions (you'll save €60 if you do both sessions). We may also run slightly overtime, based on the number of questions clients have.
I have a problem with an aspect of the post-processing flow. Can I contact you after the workshop?
Yes, we are happy to help so long it doesn't take more than a few minutes of our time.
Do you cover the use of a Star Tracker in this workshop?
As this Astrophotography workshop is designed for beginners, we will only briefly mention the theory behind the use of a Star Tracker during the Zoom call and not go into it in any detail.
Your Tutor
Your tutor for this Astrophotography Zoom Workshop will be Adrian Hendroff. Check out some of Adrian's Astrophotography work by clicking here or visit his pages on Instagram, 500px and Flickr. Adrian won the DIAS (Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies) 'Reach For The Stars' photography competition in 2023 in the Back On Earth and Public Choice categories. Read the press release here. Another two of Adrian's images were shortlisted in the same competition in 2022, with one emerging as runners-up. Another of his astro images also emerged as runners-up in the Clean Coast 'Love Your Coast' photography competition in 2021 and one more shortlisted in 2023. Two of his astro images has also been used in the Fotovue publication Photographing The Night Sky.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
If you cancel more than 15 days before the workshop commences, you'll get a 50% refund. However, if you cancel 15 days or less, no refunds are made but you will be allowed to choose an alternative workshop date. We will need a minimum of 2 people for the workshop to go ahead. In the event we postpone/cancel the workshop due to insufficient numbers, we will offer you an alternative workshop or workshop date, or refund the cost of your booking.
Read Our Blog
We wrote a blog on shooting meteors and the milky way along the Dublin coastline. Read it here.
Click on the BUY NOW button below to book. Price includes VAT.
Book one or both sessions. After you book, we will contact you to set a day/time for the session that suits yourself and the group. You will save €60 if you sign up for both sessions.
Zoom sessions are held in the GMT zone.
The night sky has always fascinated mankind through the ages. On a clear night and away from light pollution, you will see a few thousand stars with your naked eye. Counting them is like trying to count the grains of sand on a beach. It is estimated there are 100 to 400 billion stars in our Milky Way galaxy alone. Thanks to modern camera technology, it is now possible to photograph in the night sky beyond what our eyes can see.
This Astrophotography Workshop consists of TWO live sessions done remotely via Zoom - you may opt to do one or both sessions. You will save €60 if you sign up for both sessions.
In SESSION ONE you will learn:
- The gear needed for photographing the Milky way and star-trails including suitable lenses, intervalometer, headtorch, filters and other accessories.
- How to effectively plan your milky way and star-trails shots including how to forecast the weather with a high degree of confidence so you nail your shot.
- The camera settings needed for photographing the milky way and star-trails including how to effectively set the white balance and tips on how to capture sufficient detail in both the sky and foreground using techniques without resorting to light-painting or artificial lighting.
- The in-camera techniques to come away with the best quality RAW files while out shooting in the field.
In SESSION TWO you will learn:
- How to plan, forecast and settings needed to shoot the aurora borealis.
- Our unique and semi-automated post-processing workflow to make your final Astro images the best they can be (see the image above which illustrates a 'before' and 'after'). We consider this to be the most important step after mastering the shooting technique in the field.
- The flow includes a demo of stacking, blending and star reduction techniques.
After the workshop, you will be sent the Zoom recording to go through as often as you like and (if you do SESSION TWO) all relevant Lightroom presets discussed in the Astro workflow.
FAQ
Do you run any Astrophotography Workshops in the outdoors?
Yes, we have an additional Astrophotography workshop based fully in the outdoors. We run this weather-dependant workshop in various parts of Ireland. Click here for more information.
I’m a beginner to Astrophotography, is this workshop for me?
Totally. This workshop is designed for absolute beginners in Astrophotography who are comfortable shooting in Aperture Priority with a tripod. Even if you are an amateur with some experience in Astrophotography, this workshop will help enhance your post-processing flow and take your night sky editing skills up to the next level.
How do I book and how much does it cost? How many hours is it?
Click the BUY NOW button at the top or bottom of this page to view the cost. This Astrophotography Zoom Workshop for Beginners is run over 2 separate nights consisting of a 2-hour session each - you may opt to sign up for one or both sessions (you'll save €60 if you do both sessions). We may also run slightly overtime, based on the number of questions clients have.
I have a problem with an aspect of the post-processing flow. Can I contact you after the workshop?
Yes, we are happy to help so long it doesn't take more than a few minutes of our time.
Do you cover the use of a Star Tracker in this workshop?
As this Astrophotography workshop is designed for beginners, we will only briefly mention the theory behind the use of a Star Tracker during the Zoom call and not go into it in any detail.
Your Tutor
Your tutor for this Astrophotography Zoom Workshop will be Adrian Hendroff. Check out some of Adrian's Astrophotography work by clicking here or visit his pages on Instagram, 500px and Flickr. Adrian won the DIAS (Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies) 'Reach For The Stars' photography competition in 2023 in the Back On Earth and Public Choice categories. Read the press release here. Another two of Adrian's images were shortlisted in the same competition in 2022, with one emerging as runners-up. Another of his astro images also emerged as runners-up in the Clean Coast 'Love Your Coast' photography competition in 2021 and one more shortlisted in 2023. Two of his astro images has also been used in the Fotovue publication Photographing The Night Sky.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
If you cancel more than 15 days before the workshop commences, you'll get a 50% refund. However, if you cancel 15 days or less, no refunds are made but you will be allowed to choose an alternative workshop date. We will need a minimum of 2 people for the workshop to go ahead. In the event we postpone/cancel the workshop due to insufficient numbers, we will offer you an alternative workshop or workshop date, or refund the cost of your booking.
Read Our Blog
We wrote a blog on shooting meteors and the milky way along the Dublin coastline. Read it here.
Click on the BUY NOW button below to book. Price includes VAT.
Book one or both sessions. After you book, we will contact you to set a day/time for the session that suits yourself and the group. You will save €60 if you sign up for both sessions.
Zoom sessions are held in the GMT zone.
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