Boston Photography Lovers

https://Lets-Get-Social-June2425.eventbrite.com

Can’t wait to meet you there!

If you have any questions or need info on the day of the event, feel free to text/call me at 617-548-6208.

Liability Notice: By attending, you assume full responsibility for any risks associated with participation. The organizer and event hosts are not liable for any injuries, damages, or personal risks.

This is a paid workshop, please don't RSVP until you have registered at https://www.lorenphotos.com/product/vt-night-photo-workshop-june/

Join professional photographer Loren Fisher, as we get away from city lights and explore photographing at night, astrophotography and light painting. We’ll go to remote Vermont locations that offer tremendous views of the sky. I have mastered the technique of light painting: using flashlights to illuminate large objects in the dark. The combination of stars and light painting make for incredible images.

Even if you have never photographed at night, this is will be an exciting exploration of your capabilities, it is much easier than it seems, if you follow the proper steps.

Photos of the night sky can be pretty boring if there isn’t something in the foreground. We’ll make traditional shots with silhouettes but we’ll go beyond that and do light painting to illuminate large foreground objects. I’ll have different flashlights we will use including my big one that can light things up from more than a ¼ mile away.

I’ll show you how to find the Milky Way’s galactic center – the brightest and most colorful section.

One of the trickier things about night photography is focusing your camera, I’ll show you some great methods to make sure you are in focus. We’ll delve into long exposure noise reduction and when it should and shouldn’t be used. You’ll learn how the focal length of your lens affects how long you can leave the shutter open without seeing movement in the stars. We will photograph star trails using multiple exposures and learn how to put them together in Photoshop and the StarStax program.
If we happen to hit a cloudy night, we will still make some fun and exciting photos by doing creative light painting of Vermontish things like a covered bridge, a cemetery, a barn or a pond.

You don’t need a lot of specialized equipment for photographing the stars but you need a camera that makes clean images with ISO higher than 2000. A wide and fast lens is needed, I use a 16-35mm f/2.8 zoom on a full size sensor camera. If you are using a crop sensor, you want at least a 12mm lens or wider. F/2.8 is important, you can get away with f/3.5 but any slower and you won’t be happy with your results. If you don’t have a fast wide angle lens this might be a good time to rent one. You’ll need a sturdy tripod and a remote shutter release, I recommend a wired one. Wireless work but you better have spare batteries! An intervalometer is needed to shoot star trails. Many newer cameras have one built in, but if yours doesn’t, you’ll want to pick one up, it can also serve as your remote shutter release.

We will be based at my art gallery in Woodstock, VT, a quaint New England village named by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the most beautiful towns in America.

We won’t be doing much hiking or walking, you’ll be pretty close to the car the whole time. I recommend wearing hiking boots since we will be out in fields, around ponds and in rough ground in the dark. You’ll receive more clothing suggestions after you register.

Since we will be out late, I won’t have any planned activities during the day but I’ll give you an extensive list of great sites to visit for other photo opportunities.

Local transportation is included in Loren’s 12 passenger Sprinter van. Or you can drive your own car.

Maximum number of participants: 11

For more info and to register go to https://www.lorenphotos.com/product/vt-night-photo-workshop-june/
There will be participants who are not members of this Meetup.

📍 Departs from 200 Seaport Blvd (Commonwealth Pier), Boston
Between the Regent Apartment Building & World Trade Center

🎟 Your Early Bird/Group Discount Tickets Here, Before it Prices Go Up:
👉 https://posh.vip/f/25088?t=davidz

• Special Pricing Available Until Thursday!
• Full price ranges from $59–$99 depending on timing – see Eventbrite for price schedule.

RSVPs do not guarantee a ticket – advance purchase required via Link Above.!

🎧 All Cruises Feature Live Different DJs with Followings on Each Cruise!

Other Cruise Dates & Ticket Links Below:
July 12th - https://posh.vip/f/2508a?t=davidz DJ Beatz - Barbie Party
July 18th - https://posh.vip/f/2508b?t=davidz DJ Artie V – DJ Showcase
July 25th - https://posh.vip/f/2508c?t=davidz DJ Zazu
August 9th - https://posh.vip/f/2508d?t=davidz DJ Tavo – Salsa Party
August 23rd - https://posh.vip/f/2508e?t=davidz Y2k Throwback Night
Sept 13th - https://posh.vip/f/2508f?t=davidz DJ BG Good – Country Party

🎉 Celebrate the end of the workday with music, dancing, and beautiful views.

🌧 Rain or Shine:
Cruise sails no matter the weather – boat includes two fully covered decks!

📍 Directions:
The boat, Provincetown II, is docked on the Boston side of the World Trade Center. Head halfway down the pier to the registration table. If you're being dropped off, use the lower level near the dock.
📞 Group Rates or Questions?

Feel free to contact us about group bookings or any questions.

⚠️ Important Liability Note:
By attending, you agree to assume all risks and hold harmless the organizer and participants from any injury, illness, or damages. Participation is voluntary and at your own discretion.

📍 Departs from 200 Seaport Blvd (Commonwealth Pier), Boston
Between the Regent Apartment Building & World Trade Center

🎟 Your Early Bird/Group Discount Tickets Here, Before it Prices Go Up:
👉 https://posh.vip/f/2508a?t=davidz

• Special Pricing Available Until Thursday!
• Full price ranges from $59–$99 depending on timing – see Eventbrite for price schedule.

RSVPs do not guarantee a ticket – advance purchase required via Link Above.!

🎧 All Cruises Feature Live Different DJs with Followings on Each Cruise!

Other Cruise Dates & Ticket Links Below:
June 27th - https://posh.vip/f/25088?t=davidz DJ Tavo BB & Friends
July 18th - https://posh.vip/f/2508b?t=davidz DJ Artie V – DJ Showcase
July 25th - https://posh.vip/f/2508c?t=davidz DJ Zazu
August 9th - https://posh.vip/f/2508d?t=davidz DJ Tavo – Salsa Party
August 23rd - https://posh.vip/f/2508e?t=davidz Y2k Throwback Night
Sept 13th - https://posh.vip/f/2508f?t=davidz DJ BG Good – Country Party

🎉 Celebrate the end of the workday with music, dancing, and beautiful views.

🌧 Rain or Shine:
Cruise sails no matter the weather – boat includes two fully covered decks!

📍 Directions:
The boat, Provincetown II, is docked on the Boston side of the World Trade Center. Head halfway down the pier to the registration table. If you're being dropped off, use the lower level near the dock.
📞 Group Rates or Questions?

Feel free to contact us about group bookings or any questions.

⚠️ Important Liability Note:
By attending, you agree to assume all risks and hold harmless the organizer and participants from any injury, illness, or damages. Participation is voluntary and at your own discretion.