Description
Photograph the Milky Way at Cape Cod’s most scenic locations and learn the Photopills App.
Instructor John Tunney.
July 22 and 23, 2022
(rain dates July 23-24)
$225 members/$250 non-members
Join fine-art photographer John Tunney for a night of fun and adventure learning to photograph the Milky Way over some of Cape Cod’s most scenic locations. This three-part workshop will combine live field shoots with Zoom-based classroom sessions.
The workshop begins with a one-hour class session in the early evening via Zoom to learn about camera settings, focus techniques, strategies to reduce noise, and processing techniques You’ll also learn to use Photopills to plan your night shoots. You’ll be able to download a video of the presentation after the workshop for future reference.
We’ll then head out into the field a little after sunset to practice the settings and focusing techniques, and then spend the next several hours photographing the Milky Way over Cape Cod lighthouses, beaches and other scenes.
The next day we’ll reconvene via Zoom to review pictures and for final comments.
Schedule
July 22 Friday:
5:30pm – Class session (in-person and/or via Zoom)
8:00pm – Meet on location for practice
9:15pm – Photograph stars until midnight (+/-)
July 23 Saturday:
12pm-1pm – Picture review and final comments
What you’ll need
An Interchangeable Lens Camera (DSLR or mirrorless)
Fast wide-angle lens (14mm-24mm recommended and at least an F4 (F2.8 is better)
Computer for editing
Zoom
Flashlight and/or headlamp
Comfortable walking shoes
Bug spray
Appropriate attire (it can get cool at night)
Download and install PhotoPills App. GoSkyWatch is also recommended.
Instructor Bio:
John Tunney is a fine-art photographer and photo educator. A frequent exhibitor in art shows and festivals, John’s award-winning work has been featured in a solo exhibition at the Griffin Museum of Photography, Winchester, MA, and in many solo and group shows in galleries and other exhibition centers. His book, The Four Seasons of Cape Cod, was published in 2016. His images have appeared in Fodor’s Florida, the Guardian newspaper, Cape Cod Life, Cape Cod magazine, the Cape Codder and in ads, brochures and websites. A former board member and past president of Cape Cod Art Center, John has developed educational programs for the organization and helped found and lead its Photography Center of Cape Cod and the annual Click! Photography Conference.
