RETREAT - Milky Way- City of Rocks Dark Skies , Star Trails, and possible Lightning

3 Nights, August 29 - Sept 1, 2019 (Limited space , Register  today)

Where?

City of Rocks , Faywood New Mexico
Daily one on one and group visual design coaching and critique sessions. One of the most beautiful places on the Earth, where the air is clean and light magical.

Schedule outline
August 29 - September 1, 2019
1st Night, Starting at  6pm  August 29 through ,  4AM, August 30.
2nd Night, Starting at 6pm  August 30 through ,  4AM, August 31.
3rd Night, Starting at  6pm  August 31 through ,  4AM, September 1.
Dark Skies - Milky Way, Star Trails, Lightning

 
 
We will be sending a complete schedule after registration or 2 months before the workshop.

What do you need to bring

Minimum Equipment:

• High-end digital cameras and/or Smart-phone,Tablet.
• Means to transfer your files via a USB drive.

Q&A  –  Can I use my camera for night photography?

• Smartphone or tablet – Yes, you will have to download app (under $5.00).
• Point and Shoot cameras – Yes, if it has a manual mode for the shutter and self timer, or continuous Shoot / burst mode, or with built in software on some models.
• DSLR – Yes, with a trigger release or with built in software on some models.
• Mirrorless Cameras – Yes, with a trigger release or with built in software on some models.

This is a great opportunity to test out equipment and then have a better idea of what you need to buy to continue your night photography.

We can provide you with the rest of the equipment required to photograph dark skies.

Equipment that we can provide for you to use during the retreat.

• Remote trigger with interval shooting option for 1 camera (for most cameras, please send us your camera make and model to see if trigger is available).
• Cell phone / tablet holder for tripod.
• Night vision headlight with red led.
• Camera rain protection.
• Tripod medium stability with sand bags for increased stability. (Learn how to make you current tripod work for night photography).

Prerequisite knowledge of your camera Levels

• Knowledge of “YOUR CAMERA” Digital Level D-1 (Workshop) “Where the fun begins”.

• Knowledge of “YOUR CAMERA” Digital Level D-2 (Workshop) “Beyond AUTO mode”.

• Knowledge of “Your camera” Digital Level D-3 “Understanding full control of manual settings”.
   

• Knowledge of “YOUR CAMERA” Digital Level D-4 (Workshop) “Dark skies – Understanding settings for night and low light photography”

Or a complete understanding of Knowledge of your "Your Camera" Digital Levels D-1, D-2 D-3 and D-4.
* We are very strict on the knowledge level prerequisite. We will not back track to catch you up.
If your not sure then please register for the Boot Camp or Workshop. 
If after arrival or during the retreat if the instructor/guide realizes that you do not have the knowledge of the prerequisite for this retreat. 
Here are the options:

1.) You may stay, however the instructor/guide will not back track to catch you up.

2.) You can not disrupt this class or other students. If it comes to that point the instructor/guide will ask you to leave.

 Sorry for being so blunt for this is for the respect of all persons, so everyone can have a great time!
 

THERE WILL NOT BE A REFUND EVEN IF YOU ARE ASK TO LEAVE!