Photographing the Night Sky
with Dennis Kortyka
A three week workshop
Beginning Wednesday, June 22
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Cost of workshop is $40 / $36 for AAC members
Have you always wanted to photograph the night sky but didn't know how or where to shoot? This workshop will teach you about film, cameras and where to shoot. Star trails, the northern lights, the moon and other infrequent occurences. If you have a telescope and would like to photograph through it at night, the instructor has more than a decade of experience in doing just that. He will show you the mechanics, the equipment you will need, film requirements and where to find interesting items in the sky. Almost any clear night is a great night to photgraph and get some very interesting pictures. We will view some night sky photos, learn how to set up the equipment (includingusing the telescope as a lens) and where to aim your camera to get some interesting and beautiful photos. Materials: 35mm SLR with B setting, cable release and a tripod. If you want to try digital, you need to be able to expose for up to many seconds and need a tripod.
Caution: This workshop may lead to an obsession with photographing the night sky!
Check out our Black and White Photography & Darkroom Technique class being offered on Saturdays!