Private Night Photography Workshops

• Led by Sam, a professional photographer

• Limited spots

• One-on-one & small group sessions

⭐ Why Choose These Workshops?

📍 Iconic Dark-Sky Parks

Experience the grandeur of the Milky Way from some of Colorado’s most awe-inspiring landscapes:

• Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (International Dark Sky Park)

• Colorado National Monument

• Great Sand Dunes National Park (International Dark Sky Park)

• Several location in the San Juan Mountains

👤 Private Instruction

I provide hands-on coaching with years of field experience. Whatever your level of experience, just bring your tripod, widefield lens, and star tracker (optional but recommended).

🎯 What You'll Learn

• Night shooting techniques (long exposure, star trails, Milky Way)

• Light painting where allowed

• Composition and exposure for low light

• Post-processing tips

  • Lightroom

  • Photoshop

  • Pixinsight

  • PTGUI

  • StarStax

  • Starry Landscape Stacker

  • Sequator

📸 Workshop Details

🌠 What’s Included:

✅ Pre-workshop gear checklist & shooting plan
✅ Location planning and timing
✅ Personalized in field instruction
✅ Post-workshop private editing masterclass

☁️ Not Included:

❌ Camera equipment
❌ Transportation to/from the workshop location and park entry fees (unless previously arranged)
❌ Lodging or overnight accommodation
❌ Meals, snacks, or beverages
❌ Guaranteed clear skies or weather control 🌧️

🧭 Meet Your Guide

Hi, I’m Sam — a professional photographer and workshop leader with a passion for capturing the night sky. I’ve photographed in national parks across the country, but nothing compares to the surreal silence and clarity of Colorado’s dark-skies at high elevation!

When I’m not out in the mountains flying my drone, you can find me exploring national parks looking for the best compositions! I believe I’ve found some of the best available and think you will agree.

I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to meet you and hope to share the sublime experience of the starry sky overlooking iconic landscapes.

💬 Testimonials

“We took a 2 day private workshop with Sam. It was extraordinary. Sam was a great teacher. He showed us how to use the star tracker and gave us all kinds of crucial tips we would not have been able to figure out from YouTube videos. We were able to make amazing photographs of the Milky Way on our own by the second night. Sam is incredibly knowledgeable and patient. I highly recommend him.”
— An-my, New York

“It was like seeing the sky for the first time with stars and no light pollution. Made me think of how small we actually are compared to anything in space.“

— BJ, Texas

“Marvel at the immensity of the cosmos while standing on the precipice of a 2,000ft canyon.”
— Paul, Tennessee

❓Frequently Asked Questions

• What gear do I need? A DSLR or mirrorless camera, tripod, and wide-angle lens (a detailed checklist is provided).

• What if it’s cloudy? We'll focus on editing, capture of sunset, and wait for the clouds to break. Some of my best shots have been during partly cloudy conditions.

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