Night Sky Photo Workshop

Join us for the Cedar Breaks Astrophotography Workshop and learn to take photos like this one!

NPS Photo / Zach Schierl

Join a ranger and an astrophotography expert to learn the basics of night photography. This workshop is intended for beginner photographers looking to start exploring how to take nighttime pictures. Learn the advantages of various camera formats, exposure times, composition, and much more to enhance your ability to take beautiful night sky images.

The workshop requires advance registration, space is limited! Please e-mail us to register.


Friday, September 8th
7:30 PM Campground Picnic Area. Meet for equipment and gear check and operations
7:51 PM Sunset
9:21 PM Astronomical Twilight Ends (Fully Dark)
Night Sky Photography at various locations across the park
11:00 PM Workshop ends


Saturday, September 9th
7:30 PM Campground Picnic Area. Meet for equipment and gear check and operations
7:50 PM Sunset
9:19 PM Astronomical Twilight Ends (Fully dark)
Night Sky Photography at various locations across the park
11:00 PM Workshop ends


Equipment List
Camera (DSLR or Mirrorless Please)
Wide angle lens (minimum aperture (f-stop) lower than 3.2 is preferred)
Tripod
Remote shutter control (recommended)
Red light headlamp
Warm Clothes
Camp Chair (recommended)
Extra Memory card
Extra Batteries (if possible)
Flash Drive