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One-Night Astrophotography

Join us for a night of photographing the stars 

Living near a city, we rarely get a chance to appreciate a dark and star-filled sky. The BPW invites you to escape the city lights with us and discover an exhilarating type of photography.

With our experienced instructors at your side, you'll explore New England's coast and photograph the dark skies around iconic locations in Maine, Coastal Massachusetts and Rhode island. With guided instruction throughout the night, you'll gain the skills and techniques necessary to capture the stars. Join us and see how astrophotography inspires and enriches travel for so many photographers. 

Class Format:

  • Around sunset, we’ll meet at our workshop location and casually review astro basics, camera settings and night photo etiquette. We’ll make sure all students are comfortable with their cameras prior to photographing the stars.

  • After the preliminary discussion concludes, we’ll wait for the skies to darken. Students can relax and photograph spending ~30min exploring the area on their own or receive 1:1 guidance. We’ll spend the remaining 90 min working together on your technique and composition, our experienced instructors will give you personal guidance along the way.

*Please keep in mind that weather is unpredictable. We will monitor the weather up to 48 hours before each class date and reschedule the class if need be.

Recommended Prerequisites:

What to Bring:

  • Camera with manual mode control settings (DSLR, Mirrorless, etc.)

  • Two fully charged batteries

  • Tripod (Min. 36" Height).

  • Headlamp (with a red light option is strongly encouraged)

Need a camera or tripod? We offer rentals here.

Recommended:

  • Wide angle lens: (18-55mm) or (10-20mm)

  • Warm clothing

  • Sturdy shoes

Not included:

  • Transportation to and from the location

  • Overnight accommodations

  • Meals

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Price: $199
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 2.5-3.0 hours
Setting: Outdoors
Class size limit: 7


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