Dark Sky Astro Photography Workshop Matariki Weekend

Come celebrate Matariki with your camera!

DO YOU?
Envy those stunning Dark Sky Astro photos you see on social media?

Want to learn create Dark Sky Astro photos yourself?

Own a camera with manual controls?

Want to create images you're proud to share and put on the wall?

Then this Photography Workshop is for you!

THIS WORKSHOP IS ABOUT
Learning the key techniques of Dark Sky Astro Photography
Creating your first Dark Sky photos or improving your basic Dark Sky photo skills
Creating Astro images that you are proud to share and show off!
After all Everyone's a Photographer until Manual!

WORKSHOP INVESTMENT
$165 per person
(Yes student discount available)
Register through Lil Regie secure ticketing portal above.

SMALL GROUP LEARNING SO BOOK EARLY

HOW IT WORKS
This is a combo of a bit of class learning and the rest under the stars
We start on sundown with learning the fundamentals of Dark Sky Astro Photography and setting up your camera and gear
We then head out to the night sky to photograph
We return to the warm regularly to warm up and review your photos

We cover:
Camera set up, location, gear
Camera settings - using manual controls
Composition
Sharp focus on stars
What makes a Dark Sky Astro image jump out at you
Lenses for Dark Sky Astro Photography
Tips for different situations
Loads of practice with cameras

WHO THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR
Those keen to get started in Dark Sky Astro Photography - no Astro Photography experience necessary
Beginner and intermediate photography enthusiasts with a DSLR, mirrorless camera or camera with manual controls
Those who have done a wee bit of Astro Photography but want to pick up tips
NB: This workshop is not suitable for cell phone photos or cameras with no manual features

GOING OUT IN THE DARK ON YOUR OWN CAN BE DAUNTING 
even scary! 
So why not join a group of like minded enthusiast
and enjoy the safety and comfort of the group
with access to a lovely space to warm up & eat soup, nice loo AND
stunning dark sky right outside

WHAT YOU'LL ACHIEVE
Be able to take Dark Sky Astro Photography on your own
Learn the fundamentals of Dark Sky Astrophotography
Understand the gear needed
Troubleshooting
Eye-catching Dark Sky Astro images you're proud of
Photos you'll want to share and put on the wall
Boost in confidence in your photography skills!

YOU RECEIVE
Full-evening (6-hour) workshop (although we may keep going longer if conditions are perfect)
Loads of practice
Comprehensive workbook
Experienced tuition from professional photographer, Celia Walmsley
Learning in a small group (usually 8-10 people)
Personal attention
Loads of fun and laughs

Hi I'm Celia,
I'm a professional photographer specialising in people, dance, art, astro, portraiture, weddings, headshots and branding photography.

I come from a family of professional photographers and have photographed all my life. I'm honoured to have photographed many of the worlds greats dance companies and am one of the approved photographers for the Royal New Zealand Ballet.

I have a Master of Fine Arts and my artwork centres on collaborations with dancers and choreographers and the relationship between still and moving images and the exploration of scale - Astro to Micro.

My work is represented by the Eade Gallery in Clyde and I exhibit at the Across the Bridge Arts Festival exhibition each year.

See more of my work on the Stagebox Photography website.

VENUE
The workshop will be held at my studio in Bannockburn, Central Otago 9384 where we have magnificent darks skies and clear view of the south celestial pole and Milky Way.

Bannockburn is 5 mins drive from Cromwell, 50 mins drive from Wanaka and Queenstown. Full details on registration.