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Acadia Night Sky Panorama Workshop

Master the Milky Way arch in Acadia National Park

Starts Apr 25, 2025
750 US dollars
Acadia National Park

Available spots


Service Description

Acadia National Park is home to stunning scenery, wildlife, and gorgeous dark skies. Join 2023 Northern Lights photographer of the year on an EPIC 3 Day 2-night adventure exploring the Panoramic views of Acadia National Park. We will begin with a presentation on how to photograph the night skies covering how to set up your camera what settings to use for your camera and the how-tos of night Panoramas. We will then head to a nice early dinner and head to bed after that. We'll then meet in the lobby at 12:00am to head to one of a few locations boulder beach, Seawall, or Hunter's beach. There, we will stay all night through sunrise around 6 am and return for complimentary breakfast at the hotel. We'll meet again at 2pm for editing lessons until 5 pm. We'll break out for dinner on your own and we'll meet in the lobby at 12am again for another night of Astro and sunrise. We'll have one more group breakfast together before getting a few more hours of sleep before checkout. We will be staying at the beautiful Inn at Mount Dessert. Check-in to the Hotel will be around 3 pm. Rooms are double queen rooms and there will be 2 people per room 1 person per bed. If you'd like your own private room, I can reserve a room for an additional $350. The workshop in total is $750. $350 down with the remaining $400 due by April 1 The last date available to book is April 15th. If you don't let me know by April 1st you'll not be able to attend and you submit a down payment it'll not be refunded. What's included. Camera settings and how to take photos of the night sky pre-lesson 2 nights stay at Inn at Mount Desert in Bar Harbor ( double rooms) Dinner on night 1 Breakfast both mornings In the Field Night Photography lessons with professional instructor Justin Miller 3-hour editing lesson on day 2. Recorded lessons on putting Panoramas together in PTGUI What's not included. Camera equipment computer equipment PtGui panorama software Travel to the workshop, Travel during the workshop ( we will carpool if we can) Travel insurance. Acadia National Park entrance fee other personal expenses. If the weather does not cooperate for either night we will either drive to clear skies if they are within a reasonable distance or we will focus on daytime photography with special night photography editing lessons.


Upcoming Sessions


Cancellation Policy

Release of Liability: In consideration of being allowed to participate in the photo tour, I hereby release, waive, and discharge JM Naturescapes, its owners, employees, agents, contractors, and any other third parties involved in conducting the tour, from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action, whether in law or in equity, arising out of my participation in the tour. This includes, but is not limited to, personal injuries, property damage, and wrongful death. Acknowledgment: I have read and understand this liability waiver, and I sign it voluntarily. I am aware that by signing this document, I am waiving certain legal rights. I agree that this waiver is binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns. Remaining balance is due 30 days prior to Event. Please contact me on how to best fulfill remaining payments.


Contact Details

9405941677

jmnaturescapes@gmail.com

1915 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, USA


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