Astrophotography at Acadia National Park

Join Sigma Ambassador Jack Fusco and Hunt’s Photo for a night of Astrophotography in Acadia National Park!

The goal of this workshop is for you to leave with the knowledge and ability to shoot the stars on your own.

The Lecture

Wednesday, July 8 | 7:00PM ET

Jack will be guiding you through the basics of astrophotography all the way up to some advanced techniques. Jack will also review some basic astronomy information that will help you plan and capture images of the stars.

What You Will Learn

• Gear – Everything you need before heading into the field
• Planning & Scouting – Before we take a great image, we need to know when and where to take it. 
• Camera Settings & Techniques – Learn how to best take advantage of your equipment and dial in your approach.
• Composition Tips – What makes a great astro photo?
• Shooting Styles – From single exposures to image stacking there are an endless variety of approaches when heading out under the stars. We will cover some of the most effective methods for capturing a great photo.
• Open Q & A + Discussion 

If you are attending the in-person location sessions, please plan to attend this live presentation or watch the recording before we meet in the field. Viewing this information will help you get more out of the in-person experience!

ON LOCATION

Friday, July 10 OR Saturday, July 11 | 6:00PM ET

Take these techniques on the road! 

Jack will lead a small group of photographers to one of the darkest locations on the East Coast, Acadia National Park. Under these incredible dark skies, Jack will review techniques discussed during the lecture, by putting them into practice. We highly encourage you to attend the lecture, to help you be more prepared for the location experience. 

What You Will Learn

• We will meet on location with time to scout and plan compositions. 
• Jack will share his personal approach to how he would plan an entire night to maximize his time shooting and ensure that he leaves with images he is excited about. 
• The night will begin chasing as many Milky Way compositions and shooting techniques as possible and end with time to shoot star trails.

What You Should Bring

• A DSLR or Mirrorless Camera with manual settings
• A fast aperture lens
• Extra batteries (2 or more) and memory cards (64gb+)
• A sturdy tripod 
• Shutter Release / Intervalometer 
• Red light equipped headlamp, the red light will be less harsh on our eyes and help keep night vision intact!  
• Warm clothing – Dress in layers to help stay warm
• Wear decent hiking shoes/boots to manage the terrain
• Water/Snacks

SIGMA LOANER GEAR!

A selection of SIGMA lenses for attendees to use during the location outings each night.