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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.
Part 1: Online Seminar // Monday, June 16th // 6–7:30pm
Our workshop begins with an informative online seminar where Hussain will introduce key concepts in astrophotography. You’ll explore gear essentials, types of astrophotography, and get an in-depth look at how to plan successful night shoots. Learn about red light usage, adjusting electronic devices for nighttime work, and using planning tools for effective & successful astrophotography.
The seminar will run for approximately one hour, followed by a 30-minute Q&A session. Bring your questions and curiosity!
Part 2: Hands-On Workshop // Saturday, June 21st // 9:30pm–1am
Join us 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.
Registration Fee: $80
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!
Email Confirmation / Online Access:
Participants will receive an email with full event details and the Webex login for the online portion of the workshop around 12pm (noon) on Monday, June 16th. If you don’t see the message in your inbox around that time, please check your Spam or Junk folder. The online seminar will be recorded and available to review as many times as you’d like for 30 days.
Joining the Online Session:
We’ll be using Webex for the online portion of the workshop. You can join from your browser (no software download required) or use the Webex app. We recommend joining the session 10 minutes early to allow time for troubleshooting. You’ll be placed in a waiting room until the host begins the event. For the best experience, we suggest using Chrome or Firefox.
Cancellation Policy:
If you need to cancel your registration, please contact us as soon as possible. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the registration deadline may not be eligible for a refund.
Part One: Online Seminar
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.
