Milky Way Boot Camp (September 11-13, 2026)

🌌 Milky Way Boot Camp

All Skill Levels Welcome

Co-Hosted with Bedford Camera & Sponsored by Canon

Ever wanted to photograph the Milky Way but felt held back by gear, experience, or just not knowing where to start? Milky Way Boot Camp is your all-access pass into the night sky…no camera, no problem.

Co-hosted with Bedford Camera & Video and proudly sponsored by Canon, this hands-on astrophotography experience is designed for curious creatives, adventurers, and night-owls who want to learn by doing. Canon and Bedford will provide camera gear to use during the workshop, so all you need to bring is a sense of wonder, a willingness to learn, and a love for being under the stars.

You’ll learn the fundamentals of Milky Way photography, from camera settings and composition to star movement, planning apps, and creative techniques, while shooting in a dark-sky location perfect for astrotourism. This isn’t a lecture… it’s an experience. Expect real-time guidance, beginner-friendly instruction, and plenty of moments where everything just clicks.

Whether you’re content-curious, adventure-driven, or dreaming of your first Milky Way shot, this Boot Camp is built to remove the barriers and get you shooting the stars—fast.

What’s Included:

• Cameras & lenses provided by Canon

• Tripods and filters supplied by Bedford Camera

• Hands-on Beginner-friendly guidance and Milky Way photography instruction (no experience required)

• Dark-sky astrotourism location

• Real-time shooting help & creative coaching

• An unforgettable night under the stars

✨ No gear. No pressure. Just stars, curiosity, and creation.

**This immersive Milky Way Boot Camp gives you exclusive, private access to one of the most unique landscapes in the region—the Salt Plains Wildlife Refuge after hours. With unobstructed 360° panoramic sky views, it feels like standing beneath a weighted blanket of stars as the core dances across the horizon.

On night two, we shift to the dramatic silhouettes of the Gloss Mountains, where you’ll learn how to blend the beauty of the stars with strong foreground elements and compelling landscape details.

Throughout the weekend, you’ll receive hands-on instruction on focusing in the dark, composing for the Milky Way, dialing in exposure, and building a confident workflow you can take anywhere the stars shine with a 3 hour editing course.

Whether you’re brand-new to night photography or ready to push your skills further, Milky Way Boot Camp is designed to ignite creativity, deepen your understanding of the night sky, and send you home with images you never imagined you could capture.

Limited spots. Unlimited stars.

This workshop is proudly co-hosted with Bedford Camera & Video. All registration, payments, and booking will be handled directly through Bedford’s website. You’ll find full details, pricing, and the official sign-up information by clicking here.