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.
Description
Equipment Needed for the Milky Way Boot Camp:
- DSLR or Mirrorless Camera
- Wide Angle Lens (need one that can open up to f/2.8) e.g. 15-35mm, 14mm prime
- Mid Range Lens (e.g. 24mm-70mm, 50mm)
- Long Range Lens (e.g. 100-400mm, 70-200mm)
- Intervalometer – some cameras have them built-in
- Tripod
- Polarizer Filter & Light Pollution Filter for wide angle lens
- Memory Cards
- Extra Batteries
- Headlamp/Flashlight
- Appropriate Outdoor Footwear (boots are best)
- Laptop with Photoshop 2026, Lightroom Classic, and either Starry Landscape Stacker (Mac) or Sequator (PC)
- External storage for photos
Itinerary:
- Friday
- 3 PM Check In
- 5:30 PM Enter Salt Plains to scout and watch sunset
- 8:00 PM Blue Hour
- 9:00 PM Milky Way
- 12:00 AM End Instruction
- Saturday
- 12-3 PM Editing Course
- 5:30 PM Enter Gloss Mountain to scout and study geology
- 7:30 PM Mesa Compositions on back side of park
- 9:00 PM Milky Way
- 12:00 AM End Instruction
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM Goodbye Brunch and Q&As
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.
To schedule a complimentary Q&A Session, please complete the form below.
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