{"product_id":"capture-the-stars-at-alta-july-2023","title":"Capture the Stars at Alta - Sat, July 15th 2023","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eLocation Update: Because of current snow and road conditions, and we will still be meeting in the Albion Basin Parking Lot, but we will be hiking from there to a NEW location and NOT carpooling up to the Cecret Lake Trailhead.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eJoin us for a photography workshop under the stars in the mountains of the Wasatch front. Alta in spring bloom will make for a beautiful foreground against the starry night sky. So sharpen your astrophotography skills, or come as a beginner. All levels are welcome during this four-hour session.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv id=\"goodapps\" class=\"goodapps-gallery\" data-id=\"Z29vZGFwcHM2OTc22b\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWe will meet at the Albion Basin Parking lot before the toll booth. \u003cs\u003eFrom there, we will carpool up to Cecret Lake Trailhead where we will hike up to our destination.\u003c\/s\u003e During the workshop, we will make sure that everybody is clear on their camera settings, talk shop in the field, take questions, and explore helpful apps. The Milky Way core aligns very nicely with Devil’s Castle around 10:00p.m. We will have an hour to record a solid shot of the Milky Way before we depart. Every student's images will be reviewed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAfter the session, please be cautious and safe returning to the parking lot, since it is downhill on rocky and uneven terrain. Also, we will be staging at an altitude of 9,600’, so we recommend that you pack a lighter load – Astro gear only. \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAstrophotographer, \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Derek Sturman photography\" href=\"https:\/\/sturmanphoto.smugmug.com\/Galleries\/InDarkness\/\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDerek Sturman\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, will there to help instruct and make sure attendees are getting the best composite image. Click on the link to see examples of his work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Albion+Base\/@40.591121,-111.6553062,13z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xf071265089a9de09!8m2!3d40.591121!4d-111.629042\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"736\" width=\"1701\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1017\/files\/07_23_PREPNL_STARSevent2_10_2048x2048.jpg?v=1689373429\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested gear to bring: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCamera (capable of ISO 3200)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWide Angle Lens (preferably with F2.8 aperture or faster)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTripod \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWireless Remote (Newer cameras can be controlled via apps)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eExtra Batteries \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWarm Clothes \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSturdy Shoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFlashlight\/Headlamp for Navigation (We will not be using artificial light in our images)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBUG SPRAY\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eProposed Timeline\u003cstrong\u003e7:00 p.m.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave Albion Basin Parking Lot on time.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003e7:30 p.m.\u003c\/strong\u003e Arrive at shoot location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003e7:30-8:15 p.m.\u003c\/strong\u003e Scout for MW compositions with interesting foreground elements, (i.e., streams, wildflowers, etc.) Review composition, focus stacking, histogram, best practices for solid results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003e8:15-8:35 p.m.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shoot Blue hour. Rotate through any popular compositions. Ensure achieved critical focus (focus stacking), and review histograms for optimal exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003e8:35-9:00 p.m.\u003c\/strong\u003e Everyone sets up in a safe area with an unobstructed view of the sky. Students acquire a critical focus on the brightest star and deactivate AF. \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003e9:00-9:45 p.m.\u003c\/strong\u003e Talk shop. Review PhotoPills, answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003e9:45-11:00 p.m.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shoot MW galactic core (sky only shots) Concentrating on good exposure via a histogram, and pinpoint stars (explore star stacking for noise reduction and greater clarity).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAdjourn and return to vehicles. \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eGet to Know Derek:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dereksturmanphotography\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1017\/files\/portrait_dereksturman1_600x600.jpg?v=1653684995\" alt=\"Derek Sturman photo\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eDerek began photographing landscapes in July of 2015 and started experimenting with long exposure while camping after picking up a DSLR camera that he originally purchased for video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eDerek is a landscape and astrolandscape photographer from Utah specializing in photographing the milky way over unique landscapes. Derek offers education through online tutorials from the basics to advanced post processing techniques and private photographic workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1017\/files\/sponsoredby-canon-benro-logo_480x480.png?v=1687451272\" width=\"339\" height=\"65\" data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"pictureline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46951241547951,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/6415\/2239\/files\/07_Eventspage_nightscape_2_531d5612-4b7f-4be3-9fb2-08c0ca6cdc7b.jpg?v=1779432361","url":"https:\/\/freshized.com\/products\/capture-the-stars-at-alta-july-2023","provider":"Freshized","version":"1.0","type":"link"}