Astrophotography and Capturing the Milky Way in South Australia

Join me for an in person presentation at the Noarlunga Camera Club focused on astrophotography and how to capture the Milky Way from South Australia. This session is designed to inspire and educate photographers of all experience levels, with practical guidance on planning, camera setup, composition, and shooting techniques. Drawing on years of field experience photographing South Australian landscapes under the stars, I’ll share insights to help you better understand the night sky and create stronger Milky Way images with confidence.

• How to prepare for Milky Way photography in South Australia
• Understanding when and where to photograph the Milky Way Core
• Planning your shoot using apps, weather, and moon phases
• Recommended camera settings including ISO, aperture, and shutter speed
• How to focus accurately at night
• Lens choices and equipment considerations for astrophotography
• Composition tips for combining landscapes with the night sky
• Long exposure techniques for sharper stars
• Common mistakes to avoid when starting out in astrophotography
• Tips for improving image quality in the field
• Using a star tracker 

• Camera and lens if you would like to follow along with the technical discussion
• A notebook or device for taking notes
• Questions about your own astrophotography setup or workflow
• An interest in learning how to photograph the night sky from South Australia