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Join us for a dynamic and immersive workshop that will guide you through the fascinating world of astrophotography—from understanding the night sky to capturing breathtaking images of stars, constellations, and celestial events. This two-part experience is designed to equip you with the skills, tools, and confidence needed to take stunning night-sky images. Led by astrophotographer and educator Hussain Alwael, and sponsored by Sony.
In the second part of the workshop, we’ll meet up at a designated dark-sky site in the scenic St. Croix River Valley, about an hour northeast of the Twin Cities, for a hands-on astrophotography experience under the stars. You’ll put your knowledge from the online seminar into practice with guidance from Hussain and NCE photo experts. Practice techniques like capturing the Milky Way, star trails, and meteor shower photography using your own equipment or take advantage of Sony cameras and lenses available on-site for participants to use. Each attendee will receive a printed workshop field guide with gear tips, settings suggestions, and shooting checklists.
Please dress for nighttime weather and bring your personal camera, tripod, and headlamp (red light preferred). All camera brands and experience levels are welcome.
Please Note: In case of rain or heavy cloud cover, the live event will be rescheduled to Saturday, July 12th.
Sony will be providing a variety of cameras and lenses during the hands-on portion of the workshop—perfect for testing out new gear in a live shooting environment. This is a great opportunity to try something new, even if you don’t currently shoot with Sony. All camera brands are welcome, and you’re encouraged to bring your personal gear. The techniques covered in this workshop are designed to benefit photographers regardless of brand or system.
The registration fee includes access to both parts of the workshop, and a full-color, spiral-bound workshop guide filled with key techniques and expert tips. Registration closes on Sunday, June 15th at 10pm. Tickets are limited—so be sure to reserve your spot today!
See full event details and register here!
Part Two: Live Event
If you have any questions about this or any other event, please email us at classes@natcam.com. We will do our best to get back to you within 1-2 business days.
| Rating | % Original | Description |
|---|---|---|
| M | 99%+ | Mint, flawless, perfect |
| NM | 91-98% | Near perfect, almost no wear |
| EX | 81-90% | Excellent, faint wear |
| VG | 71-80% | Very good, light wear |
| AVG | 61-70% | Average, normal wear |
| FAIR | 51-60% | Fair, heavy wear |
| POOR | <50% | Poor, imperfect, serious wear |
| AS-IS | --- | Broken, or seriously flawed |
