Hunt’s Photo Astrophotography Workshop with Special Guest Jack Fusco, Sponsored by SIGMA
August 18, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Class Summary
August 18, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 11:59 pm
- A DSLR or Mirrorless Camera with manual settings
- A fast aperture lens (See below note about fabulous SIGMA glass)
- Extra batteries (2 or more) and memory cards (64gb+)
- A sturdy tripod
- Shutter Release / Intervalometer
- Red light equipped headlamp, the red light will be less harsh on our eyes and help keep night vision intact!
- Warm clothing – Dress in layers to help stay warm
- Wear decent hiking shoes/boots to manage the terrain
- Water/Snacks
SIGMA LOANER GEAR!
We will also have a selection of SIGMA lenses for attendees to use during the location outings each night. These lenses are EXTREMELY useful, as you will be able to utilize some of the best glass in ideal situations! Please note: If you are using Canon R or Nikon Z mounts, make sure to bring an adapter.
Refund Policy – Special Workshop
Certain special workshops, such as this one, are non-refundable. However, we understand that life happens, and you can receive a 50% credit towards a class in the future if you need to cancel.
For all cancellations, you must contact classes@huntsphoto.com prior to the event. If you register for a class and do not show up, your payment will be forfeited.
In-the-Field: Friday, August 18th, 6pm-midnight
Image Review: Tuesday, August 22nd, 7pm
Please note: This workshop is being offered with both Friday and Saturday sessions. Make sure to register for the correct date!
Join professional photographer and SIGMA Ambassador Jack Fusco along with Hunt’s Photo Educator Emily Hojnowski for a special astrophotography workshop at Chocorua Lake in Central New Hampshire! This workshop will consist of two parts: A workshop in the field at Chocorua Lake and an online image review after the workshop. (We also have a pre-recorded session on Astrophotography that attendees can view prior to the workshop.)
During the In-the-Field sessions, Jack will lead a small group of photographers to a fantastic view of the night sky in Chocorua, New Hampshire. While on location Jack will review techniques discussed during the lecture, by putting them into practice.
After the workshop, we will regroup for an online critique session, recorded if you cannot attend live.
Please note: This workshop was originally scheduled for April and rescheduled due to weather. It featured an online presentation An Introduction to Astrophotography . This recorded class can be viewed by anyone registered for the workshop. The goal of the introductory class is for you to leave with the knowledge and ability to shoot the stars on your own. In this session, Jack will be guiding you through the basics of astrophotography all the way up to some advanced techniques. Jack will also review some basic astronomy information that will help you plan and capture images of the stars.
What You Will Learn
? We will meet on-location with time to scout and plan compositions.
??Jack will share his personal approach to how he would plan an entire night to maximize his time shooting and ensure that he leaves with images he is excited about.
? The night will begin chasing as many Milky Way compositions and shooting techniques as possible and end with time to shoot star trails.
What You Should Bring
??A DSLR or Mirrorless Camera with manual settings
??A fast aperture lens (See below note about fabulous SIGMA glass)
??Extra batteries (2 or more) and memory cards (64gb+)
??A sturdy tripod
??Shutter Release / Intervalometer
??Red light equipped headlamp, the red light will be less harsh on our eyes and help keep night vision intact!
??Warm clothing – Dress in layers to help stay warm
??Wear decent hiking shoes/boots to manage the terrain
??Water/Snacks
SIGMA LOANER GEAR!
We will also have a selection of SIGMA lenses for attendees to use during the location outings each night. These lenses are EXTREMELY useful, as you will be able to utilize some of the best glass in ideal situations! Please note: If you are using Canon R or Nikon Z mounts, make sure to bring an adapter.
About Jack Fusco
Jack Fusco is a professional landscape astrophotographer / timelapser. What began as a way purely to document his travels as a touring musician, photography has become his main form of creative expression.
On his often-sleepless journey, he strives to share the wonder of the night sky with as many people as possible. Whether chasing the Milky Way along coast lines or capturing the Northern lights in unforgiving remote locations you?re sure to find him coffee in hand, smiling up at the stars.
Many of Jack?s images are often planned days, weeks, or even months in advance while waiting for weather and celestial objects to align. The resulting work shows a true and complete dedication to his craft.
His work has been featured by National Geographic, TEDx, LA Times, NASA APOD, BBC, Forbes and many more.
More info on Jack can be found at his website, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Who should sign up?
Anyone is welcome to attend this workshop, but it is generally recommended that attendees have a general understanding of exposure, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO for this workshop.
Regarding inclement weather
We will do our very best to control the weather each night…or at least monitor the weather leading up to the event! If one night looks particularly improbable, you may have the opportunity to shift to a surrounding night. Again, we will monitor it leading up to the event.
Regarding Lodging
Due to the late finish, you may consider staying in a local hotel. We do not have any agreements with local hotels, but hotels in Tamworth, Conway, and North Conway are all relatively local.
One last note
There are two date options for the in-the-field portion of the workshop, so please make sure to register for the correct day.
