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2021 Course Catalog
www.nightphotosummit.com
WELCOME TO THE NIGHT PHOTO SUMMIT The Night Photo Summit, the very first online night photography conference, took place the weekend of February 12-14, 2021. Thirty-five speakers presented over 45 hours of livestreamed inspiration and education about night photography, dark skies and national parks. You can see descriptions of all the talks on the following pages. Moreover, you can watch them! With a Replays ticket, all the sessions are available to stream 24/7 until February 12, 2022. Buy your ticket today!
Creative Growth
Click the talk title for Adding Light to the Night: How to Use Blending Magic: Blue Hour moon’s phases, its effect on the landscape and
more information and
to watch the replay. Tools and Technique to Create Your Look, Blends & Composites how to make the most of the lighting scenario
sponsored by Coast Portland Jess Santos for every phase. So buckle up and hold on tight
Tim Cooper as Susan shares her discoveries from life on
Blue hour blending and composites are astro- road while chasing moonlight night after night.
Mastering light painting is all about landscape photography techniques that require
understanding light. So in this session, different planning and execution than more
Tim Cooper not only covers the necessary traditional single-shot night photography. Jess Chasing the Aurora Borealis,
tools to create this light but also teaches Santos explains what to look for while in the sponsored by Bay Photo Lab
about the light itself. He breaks down field, offers composition and settings tips, and Nate Luebbe, Autumn Schrock
the primary aspects of lighting—quality, elaborates on what it means to “shoot for the
brightness and angle—and shows how edit.” She also walks you through her workflow The magical phenomenon of auroras
to control each to achieve your desired for combining the final images in Photoshop. is unlike any other night photography
look. While many illumination devices subject: There’s no set time or place to see
are available, Tim focuses on his two it, like with the Milky Way. In this class,
favorites: Coast flashlights and Luxli LED Chasing Moonlight photographers Autumn Schrock and Nate
panels. During the talk he breaks down Susan Magnano Luebbe teach tips on how to best predict,
the differences, shows the similarities and capture and edit the otherworldly aurora.
highlights the strengths and weaknesses While teaching a photography workshop in
of each. Through real-world examples he Moab, Utah, the pandemic hit. Susan seized
shows you how to craft your portable lights an opportunity to stay and live in a friend’s
to create a look that is uniquely your own. RV. She spent the next nine months further
refining her photography skills and exploring
under the most amazing night skies in the
American Southwest. Not to mention shooting
many of the same locations repeatedly, under
different phases of the moon. Susan’s images
reflect her connection and understanding of the
Creating a Basic Time-Lapse Video Clip Getting Started with Deep How to Plan any Sun, Moon and Milky Way
Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic Sky Astrophotography Photo You Imagine with PhotoPills
and Adobe Photoshop Forest Chaput de Saintonge Rafael Pons
David Marx
Forest Chaput de Saintonge looks at how to Join the Bard of PhotoPills to get on your
Click the talk title for David Marx first explains the fundamentals move from wide-angle Milky Way and star trail way toward mastering the most amazing
more information and
to watch the replay. of time-lapse photography, including how images on to how to start using a telephoto lens of image-planning apps. Rafael Pons
to shoot a sequence of images for time-lapse or telescope to capture images of individual teaches you how to use the PhotoPills
using any DSLR or advanced mirrorless deep sky objects. As lenses get longer so do the Planner to plan your sun, moon and Milky
camera body. Next you learn about the challenges involved with shooting the sky as it Way photos. He covers the two ways of
two steps that are required to animate your moves overhead. We discuss noise, calibration photography planning: 1) When you know
stack of sequential images using Adobe frames, tracking, equipment, exposure, white the date and wish to find the shooting
Photoshop Lightroom Classic and Adobe balance and more to get you started with spot and shooting time for the best photo
Photoshop. By the end of this lecture you taking the images you’re looking to capture. possible. And 2) when you know the
will have the skills needed to get started with shooting spot and where you want the sun
this exciting genre of digital photography. or moon to be in your frame and wish to
Getting Started with Outdoor find the shooting date and time the photo
Tube Light Painting occurs so that you can go capture it.
Eric Paré
Creative Night Photography with a Mobile
Phone, sponsored by Adobe From camera setup to composition to the
Russell Preston Brown preparation of your model, Eric Paré covers
everything you need to get started with tube
Join Russell Brown on this tour of his crazy light painting for your outdoors shot. Whether
collection of mobile phones. He discusses you’re going to work at the blue hour, with
how he pushes the boundaries of mobile the stars or the Milky Way, there are key
phone technology to capture long exposure elements to master and Eric makes it as easy as
night photography. Russell discusses how possible to start understanding this technique.
he captures the night sky with a phone and
then he reveals some of his favorite tips
and techniques in Adobe Lightroom and
Photoshop. “I may not have all the resolution
in the world, but I’m having a ton of fun.”
Ignite Your Nighttime Rocket Photography how to plan, photograph and edit a Milky Noise-Reduction Strategies for
Erik Kuna Way panorama. He discusses: What is a Night Photography
nodal rail and why do you need one? Why Michael Frye
Now that we’re launching over 100 rockets rotators with click stops are awesome! Also,
per year worldwide from dozens of spaceports gear for multi-row panos, exposure settings, Michael Frye starts this session by delving
Click the talk title for spanning five continents, you might be closer stitching panoramas in software and more. into the different types of noise, and then the
more information and
to watch the replay. than you think to being able to capture it. Erik factors that affect noise, including the amount
Kuna breaks down how to plan, scout, set up of light reaching the sensor, sensor size, pixel
and capture a nighttime rocket launch. From the size, electronic noise, exposure time and
iconic “streak” shots to the newly emerging boost Night Photography and Light Painting, heat. From there we can develop strategies to
back “nebulas” and SpaceX rocket landings, he the Lost America Style mitigate noise in the field, and choose the right
covers all aspects of night rocket photography Troy Paiva strategies for our equipment, our individual
that anyone can capture. Plus, Erik takes it to shooting styles and the different situations we
the next level and talks about how to go past the Spend a freewheeling hour with Troy Paiva, encounter. These strategies include choosing
basics and capture these events up close. Then, he aka the Lost America guy, as he shares his the optimal camera settings, bracketing,
takes it beyond that and gets creative by making methodology and experiences from 30 years blending, star-stacking, star-tracking,
pictures we could have captures only with our of surrealist night photography and light stitching, capturing dark frames and more.
minds until now. He breaks down how to blend painting in abandoned sites and junkyards
and composite shots for truly one-of-a-kind across the American West. Troy goes deep on
images that are sure to wow even Elon Musk. his simple, inexpensive to achieve, yet highly
effective lighting and exposure techniques by
deconstructing how a number of his images were
created. The discussion covers his theatrical,
Milky Way Panoramas cast-light-only painting techniques, with
Adam Woodworth various sources and tools—including gobos and
snoots. He mixes in stories about the human
One of the more amazing photography engineering required for accessing these often
opportunities at night is creating an image difficult-to-enter locations, his dedication to
of the Milky Way arching from one horizon Golden Mean-based compositional purity and
to the next. But creating that image isn’t as traditional color theory … along with anecdotes
straight-forward as one might hope. In this about being chased by packs of feral dogs.
presentation, Adam Woodworth shares all onPhotographing Lighthouses at Night Shooting the Moon and New York City Winter Nights: Capturing Night Sky Magic
Chris Nicholson Jennifer Khordi Without Freezing Your Bits
Rachel Jones Ross
Lighthouses have long been a nostalgic subject During this presentation Jennifer Khordi
for the photographer, standing sentinel against describes how she imagines, plans and executes Join Sony Alpha Collective member Rachel
Click the talk title for time and the relentless ocean, as beacons of both her moon shots over New York City. She Jones Ross for a behind-the-scenes look
more information and
to watch the replay. danger and hope, firmly planted in the sands of discusses her motivation and inspiration, how at her approach to photographing the
seafaring and Americana. In this presentation, she uses PhotoPills to plan moon photos, night sky in winter. Rachel discusses how
National Parks at Night’s Chris Nicholson shooting tips and examples of her work. to stay warm, keep your gear running
discusses the basics and the advanced methods smoothly, and finding magic in the night
of photographing lighthouses in the dark. From sky in the absence of the Milky Way.
tricky exposures, to challenges with perspective,
to issues with timing and more. Different types of Urban Nightscapes: Creating Magical Long
lighthouses come with different sets of advantages Exposures Under Streetlight
and hurdles, and Chris goes over each. Several Gabriel Biderman
techniques can ease or enhance lighthouse
photography, and Chris reviews those as well. Whether you’re a resident or a visitor, dark
skies can be few and far between when
you’re in a city. However, there are still
Photographing Waterfalls Between plenty of long exposure opportunities! Gabe
Sunset and Sunrise Biderman explores the creative possibilities
Kevin Adams of urban photography. He covers gear
requirements, finding the best vantage points
Want to add some fun and excitement to your for epic cityscapes, amplifying how the
night photography? Want to make the kinds city moves, exposure considerations,
of images that won’t be presented by anyone urban star trails, adding the human element,
else at the next camera club meeting? Join working with film and more. Gabe loves
Kevin as he teaches a wide range of methods the energy and movement of a city once the
for photographing waterfalls at night. Kevin sun goes down, from the bright lights to the
pioneered many of these techniques, and quieter places in parks and backyards in the
he won’t hold back any secrets. As a bonus, neighborhood. Night photography should
you’ll also learn how to use underwater light not be explored only under the stars.
painting to make those plunge pools glow.Inspiration
Click the talk title for An Abbreviated History of you can capture in your night photography if experienced backpackers to expand their
more information and
to watch the replay. Night Photography you know when and where to grab your camera approach. There is something for everyone
Lance Keimig and go. In this presentation, astronomer Dr. who enjoys exploring and is willing to
Tyler Nordgren teaches you to understand hike, as well as for armchair adventurers.
Nighttime has been associated with solitude, the astrophysics of what you are capturing
danger, mystery and the unknown throughout to maximize your results in the field and to
human history, and the night motif was capture more than you ever thought possible.
established in Western art long before the Don’t be Afraid of the Dark: Fostering a
advent of photography. It’s no surprise that Creative Night Photography Habit
early photographers pushed the limits of their Matt Hill
equipment and materials to express these themes Backpacking: the Key to Amazing Dark Skies
and to make images in the dark. In this talk, and Unique Photo Opportunities Are you stuck and looking to inspire yourself
Lance Keimig presents an overview of the history Sherry Beltramini Pincus to make more night photography? Well, Matt
of night photography from daguerreotype Hill was. And he pulled himself up out of the
to digital, with an emphasis on lesser-known Sherry Beltramini Pincus focuses on rut that he believed was 2020’s fault. (Hint: it
artists who made significant contributions to presenting different approaches to wasn’t.) Join Matt to help you navigate creative
the genre. An appreciation of the work of those backcountry travel including day hiking roadblocks with the goal of establishing a
who came before us can lead to new insights from established base camps, hut to hut habit to make night photography regularly.
and understanding in our own photography. backpacking, extended backpack and off- Explore motivations and perceptions that will
trail backpacking. Sherry also discusses help you unlock greater potential as a night
backpacking equipment from the perspective photographer. Matt shares stories and examples
of including camera gear with equipment from his own struggle with creative demons,
Astrophysics for Better Astro- required for safe remote travel. Dealing and how he often found a way to slay them.
Landscape Photography with choices due to weight restrictions
Dr. Tyler Nordgren and traveling safely with your camera
gear are all covered. This talk serves as an
Interstellar clouds, clusters of stars and dust introduction for those unfamiliar with
between the planets are just some of the subjects backpacking but also as an opportunity forFilm Screening: Light Side Up Planning the Perfect National Park Adventure Gettysburg, Mammoth Cave, Selma,
Nate Luebbe, Autumn Schrock Sandra Ramos Stonewall, Biscayne and Yosemite. Grant
accompanies Gary’s narrative with folk songs
Pushing the limits of the Sony a7S III and With the growing popularity of national of the times and his own original songs.
the very boundaries of nature photography parks, no longer can you count on just
Click the talk title for itself, a team of three nature photographers getting in the car and showing up at
more information and
to watch the replay. set off to Fairbanks, Alaska, to capture the gate. Get the most out of your next
cinematic footage of the aurora borealis national park trip with this informative Skyglow
from the stratosphere. Join filmmakers Nate and inspirational session filled with tips Harun Mehmedinovic
Luebbe and Autumn Schrock for a screening and tricks. After 4 years and 127,000 miles
party of their inspiring visual adventure of road trips to 195 of 423 national park Multimedia presentation fusing images and
into the clouds of light, Light Side Up. sites, Sandra Ramos has learned ways to videos on a journey through the history of
make your trip more productive with just humans and the night sky, origins and the
a little leg work before you depart. From rising threat of light pollution, as well as the
the best resources to find park information dark-sky movement fighting to reverse the
Is this The End of Night? through how to plan the epic shots and spread of artificial light. Skyglow videos and
Paul Bogard more, Sandra covers easy-to-implement images have been featured by BBC Earth,
systems to organize the best trip ever. National Geographic, Astronomy Magazine,
A starry night is one of nature’s most magical BBC Travel, Discovery Science, The New
wonders. Yet in our artificially lit world, most York Times, Wired, Time, Forbes, NPR,
of us no longer experience true darkness. In this CNN, Gizmodo, Slate, Los Angeles Times,
talk based on his critically acclaimed book The Songs and Stories of Our National Parks LA Weekly, Vice and The Washington Post.
End of Night, Paul Bogard seeks to restore our Gary Bremen, Grant Livingston
awareness of the spectacularly primal, wildly
dark night sky and how it has influenced the “Songs and Stories of our National Parks”
human experience across everything from is a collaboration between award-winning
science to art. Using a blend of personal storyteller Gary Bremen and Florida’s
narrative, natural history, science and astronomy, historian-in-song Grant Livingston.
Paul shares the importance of darkness—what Together they tell and sing about our
we’ve lost, what we still have, and what we national parks—America’s best idea!
might regain—and the simple ways we can Celebrate a century of history guided by
reduce the brightness of our nights tonight. Gary’s tales of Yellowstone, Grand Canyon,Conversations
Click the talk title for Night Crew Image Review #1 Our charge in return is to help the parks, not boundaries. With that comes new growth
more information and
to watch the replay. Gabriel Biderman, Tim Cooper because we “owe” it to them, but because we and new vision. Join this panel of established
want and need to preserve America’s most night photographers as they discuss the
Night Crew Image Review #2 precious lands for the photographers and special projects they’ve cultivated for years of
Chris Nicholson, Tim Cooper the generations that follow. In this panel their careers—projects that range from light
discussion, a park ranger, a parks activist, an painting Americana to photographing rocket
Night Crew Image Review #3 artist, a longtime parks photographer and a launches to chasing waterfalls and beyond.
Lance Keimig, Matt Hill Leave No Trace expert explore ways that all They discuss how pursuing their ideas over
of us can contribute to ensuring we’re not time has helped them hone their artistry and
There is always something to learn from the last ones who enjoy these special spaces. create new opportunities. Moreover, they
someone else’s image, as well as from the offer advice on how you can do the same.
feedback on how to level up vision and
processing skills. The National Parks at Night Panel Discussion: How Special Projects Can
team offers reviews of attendee-submitted Fuel Our Growth as Night Photographers
images. Instead of focusing on attendees’ best Autumn Schrock, Erik Kuna, Kevin Adams, Matt Panel Discussion: Women in Night
shots, the focus is on images they struggled Hill, Troy Paiva Photography—Perspectives from the Field
with and had questions about. A new set Jennifer Khordi, Rachel Jones Ross, Sandra
of eyes, even on others’ photography, often Part of the fun of night photography comes Ramos, Susan Magnano
brings a fresh interpretation to your work. from variety—variety of subjects, variety of
locations, variety of conditions. But enormous Being a night photographer can provide unique
benefits can come from focusing at least some challenges of which plenty of resources abound.
Panel Discussion: How Photographers Can of our work on a specific project. A special When adding in the overlay of being a woman
Give Back to the National Parks project could be a collection of images created traveling solo, those resources dry up. We chat
Dr. Tyler Nordgren, Gary Bremen, Sandra with the same technique, or with a similar with women who have blazed their own paths
Ramos, Sherry Beltramini Pincus look, or in the same location, or within a in this creative space, who give us insight from
certain timeframe, etc. Whatever the confines A to Z on how to get started, feeling safe, how
As photographers, we use the national parks of the concept, developing and honing a to plan and more. Join us for an inspiring
as sources of inspiration and subject matter. special project forces us to stretch our creative perspective into the world of seizing the night.Fundamentals
Click the talk title for Fundamentals 1: Where Do I Start? Fundamentals 2: Capturing and Fundamentals 3: Creating Star Trails,
more information and
to watch the replay. Matt Hill Processing the Milky Way sponsored by Tether Tools
Tim Cooper Gabriel Biderman
If you’re just starting out in night photography,
or looking to brush up your skills, then this Have you photographed the Milky Way? In this presentation, Gabe teaches everything
presentation is where to start. Matt Hill walks Once you do, you’ll realize why it is so much you need to know about capturing, creating
you through how to get out and get shooting fun to chase throughout the year. In this class and processing star trail photographs. It
at night with the goal of coming home with Tim Cooper goes over the fundamentals of begins with an explanation of how to take
images you may not believe are possible. Matt finding the Milky Way and best practices for your initial star point exposures and calculate
will help you prepare for getting out before not over-processing the final image. Tim also the longer exposures necessary to create
you leave the house. You’ll learn about why shares many of the capture considerations, the star trail effect. Next he talks about
composing an image at night is different than including gear requirements, exposure how different situations require different
composing in daylight. Also: How long should guidelines, what to look for throughout approaches to the initial capture. Both long
an exposure be? Why should you care? You’ll the Milky Way season and more. and short exposures can be used to make these
get an overview of the difference between high magical images and by the end of this class
ISO noise and long exposure noise, and tactics you’ll have the confidence and knowledge
on how to work with (and around) both. Do to use them both. The last section of this
you have the right lenses? Matt will help you presentation covers necessary equipment
understand what’s good, not so good and great. (such as an intervalometer, or an external
battery pack) to ensure you have the right
gear for the right job. While Photoshop is
not entirely necessary to create star trails, it
does open up more opportunities to capture
them. Gabe finishes this info-packed session
with a simple demonstration of how easy
it is to use Photoshop to help create star
trail imagery from a stack of photos.Fundamentals 4: An Introduction Fundamentals 5: How to Make an Image in
to Light Painting Any Night Situation, sponsored by Irix
Chris Nicholson Lance Keimig
After learning from Matt, Tim and Gabe how Night photography is a broad genre that can
Click the talk title for to do everything from getting set up for a be broken down into several specialized niches:
more information and
to watch the replay. night shoot to how to capture star points and urban or artificial light night photography,
trails, you might wonder what to do with the astro-landscape photography, long exposure
dark foreground. In this presentation, Chris and star trail photography, and light painting
Nicholson reviews the fundamentals of adding and writing. Each of those specialties requires a
light to those shadows to reveal all the potential different approach to make successful images,
for that night composition. Chris discusses and different factors need to be considered
light painting tools, angle of light, proper in order to make the best decisions about
technique, determining how much light to add equipment, exposure, weather conditions
and more. By the end of this talk you’ll feel and more. Lance shares his system of simple,
more confident getting into dark environments straightforward steps to help you focus on
to start painting, opening up whole new what is important in each scenario. Different
worlds of photographic opportunity. conditions require different tactics and require
prioritizing different exposure variables to
get the best results. A methodical process to
the technical aspects of photography can free
your mind to concentrate on creativity.Gear
Click the talk title for Essential Gear for Night Photography, get the display, what are the best settings to game-changers in night photography: the
more information and
to watch the replay. sponsored by B&H Photo calibrate it for print and web use? Find out Luxli line of LED panels. The pair leads a
Michael Hollender the answers to these questions and more! vibrant discussion about how these lights have
changed what night photographers can do
Michael Hollender from B&H Photo in the field, from controlling color and color
reviews the essentials for night photography, How to Improve Dark-Sky Image Quality temperature to dialing in precise levels of
from the right lens and tripod to some with MSM, sponsored by Move-Shoot-Move illumination and more. Join in to hear about
crucial accessories that will help ensure you Steven Barnes, Alex McGregor how the technology was developed and how it
are not fumbling around in the dark. can help you level up your light painting game.
Alex McGregor and Steven Barnes lead a
discussion on creating nightscape images and
How the Right Calibrated Display Can time-lapse. They talk about how adding a star
Elevate Your Print and Digital Work, tracker to your astro-landscape photography kit Natural Night, sponsored by NiSi
sponsored by BenQ can greatly improve image and print quality. Kevin LeGore
Art P. Suwansang They discuss the positive and negatives of using
a tracker, as well as why they love working with Nightscapes and astrophotography have
A great display can be as crucial as the camera the MSM rotator and how it has improved become major interests for photographers
and lens that capture the image, especially their shooting experiences and final products. around the world. The advancement of
for low-light night images. Given that the cameras has made capturing star-filled images
right display is the answer, you probably of dark skies much easier than it’s ever been
have some questions: What should I look before. However, the dark skies to capture
for in a photographer’s display? What is a Low-level Light Painting with LED Panels, such moments are fleeting. In this talk, Kevin
hardware-calibrated display? Do I need one sponsored by Luxli LeGore takes a look at methods to improve
or will a software-calibrated display work Joshua Fischer, Casey Krugman your nightscape and astrophotography work
for my needs? Do I need to have multiple with the aid of tracking mounts and with filters
calibration settings (i.e., one for print and Casey Krugman and Joshua Fischer are two such as the NiSi Natural Night. Explore how
one for web) or is there a universal setting of the biggest names behind developing and to take your astro efforts to the next level.
that will work for everything? And once I bringing to market one of the biggest recent throughout the Milky Way season and more.IMPORTANT LINKS For instant streaming access to the 45 hours of Replays from 35 speakers, simply purchase a ticket at 2021.nightphotosummit.com. (Access ends on February 12, 2022.) To watch a talk, click title on the previous pages of this catalog. Alternatively, visit the Replays page of the website, where you can click into any presentation you’d like to watch. If you’d like to learn more about the Summit presenters, visit the Speaker Bios page. Do you know how many photography books the Summit speakers have written? Neither do we, but it’s a lot. You can browse many of them at the Speaker Bookshelf. Need help with anything Summit-related? Check out the FAQs.
SPONSORS
We would very much like to thank the Night Photo
Summit sponsors, who helped make the conference
everything it could be. And, of course, for all the
awesome giveaways.
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