Milky Way Photography Workshop

& Dinner At Poachers Pantry

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Overview

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Immerse yourself in an unforgettable stargazing adventure while enjoying delicious smoked food at the renowned Poachers Pantry restaurant. Learn how to easily capture stunning Milky Way nightscapes! Whether you're a beginner or just starting to explore Milky Way photography, this workshop is perfect for you. Join internationally acclaimed photographer Ari Rex and embark on this celestial journey!

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After a quick intro and we will start with a delicious food prepared in the house at 6:00pm and then we will get to the theory class for about an hour, As the night gets darker we will move outside and photographing the front of a spectacular old shed where we will prepare the cameras for shooting at night as well as getting comfortable with some of the settings we will be using for the rest of the night. Then we will proceed with the practice session which will be held at the private lake and then we will finish at 10:30pm.

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​In respect of our community and the land, we apply a "leave no trace" policy in all our workshops.

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What Is Covered?

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• Expert guidance from internationally renowned photographer Ari Rex

• How to plan and photograph the Milky Way

• The optimal settings to capture high quality image of the Milky Way 

• How to capture single shot portraits with the Milky Way in the background

• How to capture and stitch panorama images of the Milky Way

• What equipment to use for best results

• How to focus to get pin sharp focus of the stars and foreground objects in total darkness

• After the workshop you will receive a detailed email information pack with all the techniques learned 

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What Will I Need?

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• A DSLR or mirrorless camera and lens*

• Tripod

• Headlamp with red light function

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*Cameras: Any DSLR or Mirorsless camera made after 2010 can capture milky way

Lenses: The wider, the better! Anything from 10mm to 28mm is more than sufficient. A lens with an aperture of f2.8 or faster is preferable 

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Smartphones: Some of the latest high-end smartphones can capture the Milky Way, and you're welcome to bring them to the workshop. However, keep in mind that these devices have limited access to manual settings, and you'll still need a tripod, as the same principles apply. That said, we encourage using cameras that offer full manual control during the workshop for the best results.

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Difficulty

 

We welcome all skill levels to this workshop*. Even if you are not confident about how to use your camera in manual mode or you have never shot the night sky before, don't worry, we will run through a quick crash course on some important functions that we will be using during the night. 

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A general fitness level is required. There is a small amount of walking on uneven ground, and standing for an extended period in a cold temperature. Please feel free to bring a chair if you need to sit and be sure to rug up as the temperatures drop quite a bit after sunset. 

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General Info

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• The fee for this workshop is $460 per participant and includes dinner but not drinks

• The registration can be done directly at the Book Workshops page or by pressing the green button Book Now below

• You'll get a confirmation email shortly after completing the payment process

• Our workshops fill up fast, so we suggest securing your spot as soon as possible

• Registration isn't complete until payment is made. If you encounter issues booking, please try another browser or contact us

• The workshop will proceed as scheduled regardless of weather conditions. In case of heavy clouds, rain, or storms in the forecast, we might need to reschedule the second part of the workshop (hands-on session) to another date

• A few days before the workshop starts, you'll receive an email containing workshop details and the itinerary

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Cancellation Policy:

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• You can cancel your workshop booking anytime up to four weeks before the workshop day for a full refund*. Cancellations made within 21 days prior to the workshop will incur a 50% cancellation fee. Unfortunately, refunds cannot be issued for cancellations made less than 14 days before the workshop.

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    *10% admin fee applies