Acadia Night Sky panorama work shop
Acadia National Park is home to stunning scenery, wildlife, and gorgeous dark skies. Join 2023 Northern Lights photographer of the year on an EPIC night, photographing the Spring Milky Way Arch! Learn the tips and tricks you need to know to capture a Milky Way Panorama!
Join me April 30th - May 3rd
The workshop is limited to 5 people
About the workshop
This Acadia National Park workshop will be cold! 40 degrees will be warm for nights this time of year, so bring warm clothes and layers. This will be a small group workshop of only 5 students in attendance.
If you're traveling with a non photography partner they are allowed to attend. I can't promise to keep them entertained though!
The focus of this workshop is to master planning, photographing, and processing full Milky Way Arch Panoramas.
All of these skills can be transferred to non panoramic single shot compositions as well!
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Walking/hiking during the workshop is to be expected. We will likely not be hiking up any mountains, but the most difficult and rewarding trail we would take is Great Head. Those who attend should be in good enough physical condition to be hiking and walking on rocks.
Workshop total $1500
Itinerary
This is a general itinerary and will likely change based on group desires.
Day 1
We will meet for a group meet and greet lunch provided by me and we'll go over our gear, experince and desires for this workshop.
We'll break to check in our lodges and meet up again by 5 to begin scouting our locations for the evening. around this time sunset is around 730 and darkness is about 930pm. We will remain out all night likely until Astro twilight begins and will head into rest from there.
Day 2
We'll meet back at my Airbnb in town by Noon and break out our laptops to work on editing lessons. Catered or home cooked dinner around 5 or 6 before we go out for another night of astro.
Day 3
We'll meet back at my Airbnb in town by Noon and break out our laptops to work on editing lessons. Catered or home-cooked dinner around 5 or 6 before we go out for another night of astro. This Location will likely be Cadillac Mountain for astro. We will stay here for sunrise. Sunrise will conclude the workshop. You should have a few hours back at your place to rest before a typical 10 am check out.
Possible locations include.
Great head
Boulder Beach
Monument Cove
Cadillac Mountain
Otter Cliffs
More...
Depending on the level of attendance and what types of shots are taken, we may have time to visit multiple locations.
All levels of experience are welcome
360 degree panoramas
from Thunder hole!
What's included
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Camera settings and how to take photos of night Panoramas PowerPoint via Google Drive
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In the Field Night Photography lessons with professional instructor Justin Miller
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Pre-recorded lessons on nightscape panoramas, all you need to know, and what to bring for this workshop via Google Drive
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Video editing lesson on editing and merging your panoramas.
Boulder Beach
Rocky Boulder beach on the main side of the park loop road. .
What's not included
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Lodging
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Camera equipment
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Travel to the workshop
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Travel during the workshop ( we will carpool if we can)
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Travel insurance.
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Acadia National Park entrance fee
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most meals (see itinerary)
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other personal expenses.
Up for a hike?
Epic views of jordan pond below from the top of Penobscott mountain peak
What to bring
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At least one DSLR or MIRRORLESS CAMERA
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plenty of camera batteries. I'd recommend at least 3
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Any lens between 14 and 24mm with an aperture of F2.8 or lower
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A tripod with a panoramic head. A ball head works best with a camera L-bracket
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Clothes for varying weather could be in the 40s, could be in the 20s, you never know!
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There may be snow on the ground, so bring good boots.
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snacks to eat while out at night.
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A good attitude and a willingness to learn!
I hope to see you there!
Have question? Please don't hesitate to email me at Jmnaturescapes@gmail.com or message me on Facebook.
