Hunt’s Photo Astrophotography Workshop with Special Guest Jack Fusco, Sponsored by SIGMA
July 11 @ 6:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Class Summary
July 11 @ 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, make sure to bring an adapter.
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 Bar Harbor, Northwest Harbor, Southwest Harbor, and North Mt Desert Island have a number of hotel and cottage options available on the Mount Desert Island. Towns just off the island, such as Ellsworth, offer more affordable rates within a 30-minute drive.
Refund Policy – Special Workshop
Certain special workshops, such as this one, are non-refundable. If you need to cancel more than 10 days prior, you can receive a 50% credit towards a class in the future. We do not offer credits within 10 days of the workshop.
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.
Intro Presentation: Wednesday, July 8th, 7pm ET • Online
In-the-Field: Saturday, July 11th, 6pm-midnight
Image Review: Tuesday, July 14th, 7pm ET • Online
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 in Acadia National Park! This workshop will consist of three parts: An introduction on astrophotography, a workshop in the field, and an online image review after the workshop.
During the Intro Presentation, 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. The goal of this class is for you to leave with the knowledge and ability to shoot the stars on your own!
During the In-the-Field session, Jack will lead a small group of photographers to one of the darkest locations on the East Coast, Acadia National Park. Under these incredible dark skies, Jack will review techniques discussed during the introduction by putting them into practice.
After the workshop, we will regroup for an online critique session, recorded if you cannot attend live.
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
- 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 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 Bar Harbor, Northwest Harbor, Southwest Harbor, and North Mt Desert Island have a number of hotel and cottage options available on the Mount Desert Island. Towns just off the island, such as Ellsworth, offer more affordable rates within a 30-minute drive.
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.
