A UNIQUE PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE
The Murchison Region of Western Australia is home to some of the darkest skies in the world. Vast expanses of cattle country and mulga bush, with very sparse human activity mean very little light pollution to interfere with astrophotography.
Wooleen Station owners David and Frances have pioneered a sustainable approach to agriculture in Australia, and their efforts to restore the lands native flora and fauna make this the perfect location to learn Astrophotography.
19th to 21st May 2023
3 night accomodation / 2 night workshops / 2 processing workshops
All meals included
workshop itinerary
19th May – Arrive at Wooleen Station and get settled in.
20th May AM – PROCESSING WORKSHOP #1 -basic set up and processing techniques
20th May PM – ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP #1 – an introduction to your camera equipment and photographing the night sky
21st May AM – PROCESSING WORKSHOP #2 – advanced processing techniques including stacking, star trails and stitching panoramic images
21st May PM – ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP #2 – capturing star trails, shooting to create stacks and panoramic images.
22nd May – enjoy breakfast and depart Wooleen Station
$2100 single
$1900 twin/double
*prices are per person
Astroportrait
Optional extra
A limited number of spots are available to book in your own AstroPortrait with Suzy on the night of the 22nd May.
In the past year Suzy has become known for her iconic AstroPortraits; high quality portraits using the latest in studio lighting techniques, combined with the wonder of the night sky.
For more information please contact Suzy directly.
*** Please note AstroPortrait techniques are NOT covered in this course.
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What to expect from your Astrophotography workshop
Processing workshop #1
- Introduction to your camera and photography equipment
- Understanding the exposure triangle and and choosing the best settings for astrophotography
- Image formats and how shooting RAW helps us with processing
- Basics of Lightroom and Photoshop
- Processing of single shot astro images
Processing workshop #2
- Loading multiple shots to create one image
- Merging images to create panoamics
- Stacking to improve signal to noise ratio
- Stacking to create star trails
- Screen calibrating, exporting formats and printing
Astrophotography workshop #1
- Location: The big tree on the shore of Wooleen Lake. Views across the lake or with tree foreground
- Setting up our camera and equipment
- How to find the Milky Way Core
- Focussing on the night sky and perfecting exposure
- Composing a beautiful image
- Shooting single-shot images
Astrophotography workshop #2
- Light painting
- Location: The car graveyard. Shooting old rusty classic cars or the bushland surrounding
- Shooting Timelapse
- Shooting multiple images to create star trails or panoramic images
- Photographing the foreground in low light
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Photographing constellations
* Please note AstroPortrait techniques are NOT covered in this course
Here are some FAQ's
What date is the workshop?
The dates of the 19th, 20th and 21st of May have been chosen to align with the best astrophotography conditions. A second workshop may be scheduled for later in the year but for now these are the only dates available.
What rooms are available?
We have reserved the historic Wooleen Station Homestead for this event. There are both single or twin/double rooms available. All rooms have shared bathrooms. Please note if you book twin you will be sharing with a room mate for the duration. Double rooms are booked based on two people with both attending the course. If one person is not attending the course they get a 10% discount.
How many people will be on the course?
The course will run with a minimum of 5 people and a maximum of 10. If we do not get the required minimum, you will receive the full refund, or if you would still like to stay at Wooleen then you receive a refund minus the accomodation cost.
What do I need to bring?
You will need to bring your camera, a tripod, a laptop and have the latest versions of Adobe Lightroom Classic and Photoshop installed.
Also please bring warm weather clothing, a torch with red light and good boots. A camp chair might also come in handy.
How do we get around the station?
Our astrophotography workshops will be run away from the homestead to reduce light pollution. Participants will be asked to drive themselves or to car-pool. We can go in convoy to each location.
Are meals included?
Yes! All your meals are included in the price with alcohol an optional extra.
To book your spot or for more information fill out the form below and we will be in contact
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