2026 Alpha Awards Photo Competition
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Join professional landscape photographer Luke Tscharke, winner of the prestigious 2018 David Malin Award, for a captivating online session on mastering nightscape photography. With 10 years of astrophotography experience, Luke will guide you through the ins and outs of capturing stunning celestial images.
If you have attended one of these sessions with Luke before, note that the material is updated with all new information current to 2023. This session will make an ideal refresher, getting you inspired to head out and shoot some amazing nightscape images.
In this comprehensive 2-hour session, you'll explore various aspects of nightscape photography, including planning, weather considerations, equipment selection, location scouting, moon phases, and galactic core timing. Additionally, you'll learn advanced post-processing techniques and noise reduction methods to make your starry night images truly shine.
During this immersive online session, you'll discover:
- The importance of planning and weather forecasting for successful nightscape photography
- Essential equipment selection for capturing breathtaking celestial images
- Tips for scouting and choosing the perfect location to photograph the night sky
- Understanding moon phases and their impact on nightscape photography
- Techniques for timing your shoot to capture the galactic core at its best
- Post-processing techniques to enhance your nightscape images, including noise reduction methods
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, this online session will provide valuable insights and tips to elevate your nightscape photography skills. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from an award-winning astrophotographer – secure your spot today!
Note: You don't need to shoot with Sony equipment to benefit from this workshop, everyone is welcome!