Night Sky Landscape Photography

Rocky Mountain Conservancy's Education Team directly supports the organization's mission by offering a wide range of educational opportunities, focused on building a love of wild places and inspiring people to act to preserve them. Educational offerings include half-day, full-day, and multi-day adult programs led by expert instructors, as well as scenic ecology bus tours for the whole family, guided hikes, and special programs just for kids and families.

Rocky Mountain Conservancy

Learn to photograph stars, the Milky Way, the moon, and planets using digital cameras with accomplished photojournalist Stan Honda!

Fall River Visitor Center

Art & Photography Courses

Photography and fine art courses, for beginners and beyond! These course range from 1 to 3 days in length and feature world-class instructors and the ever-inspiring grandeur of Rocky Mountain National Park.

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Phone: 970-586-3262
Email: danielle.wolf@RMConservancy.org

Participants in this 3-day course will learn about image composition, how to place subjects in the frame, and how to tell a story with their images. Instructor Stan Honda will teach participants how to take a naturalistic approach to their photography and how to use foreground objects, like trees or geological formations, to enhance compositions with stars in the background. Participants will also learn proper exposure for night photos, concentrating on producing single frames of the sky. Finally, Stan will instruct participants on image processing to bring out the best in each photo.We will meet at the Fall River Visitor Center each day and travel together to various sites in RMNP using Conservancy vehicles. Registration includes all required fees and permits for Rocky Mountain National Park.Who: Participants ages 16 and up. This is a Level II course. Expect short-distance walks throughout the day, primarily on level terrain. Participants should have a basic knowledge of photography and camera controls.When:<ul><li>Friday, September 6, 2024, from 2:30pm to 11:30pm,</li><li>Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 2:30pm to 11:30pm,</li><li>Sunday, September 8, 2024, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm</li></ul>Where: Fall River Visitor Center, 3450 Fall River Road, Estes Park, and various field locations in Rocky Mountain National ParkWhat to bring:<ul><li><a href="https://rmconservancy.org/learn-with-us/field-institute/essential-gear-for-field-institute-courses/" title="https://rmconservancy.org/learn-with-us/field-institute/essential-gear-for-field-institute-courses/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">10 Essentials for Field Courses</a>,</li><li>Sack dinner on Friday and Saturday,</li><li>Digital SLR or mirrorless camera,</li><li>Kit lens and/or wide angle wide-aperture lens</li><li>Telephoto/ zoom in the 70-200mm or 70-300mm range</li><li>Sturdy tripod,</li><li>Headlamp or flashlight with red light,</li><li>Remote release.</li><li>Laptop computer for image processing (optional)</li></ul>About your instructor: Stan Honda is a New York-based photojournalist now specializing in night sky landscapes. He has been an artist-in-residence at seven national parks and several solo gallery exhibits were produced from that work. He previously has taught weekend night sky workshops for the Conservancy.Visit Stan’s website: <a href="https://stanhonda.com/" title="https://stanhonda.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">stanhonda.com</a>Conservancy members get 15% off individual registration when you use the discount code in your membership email! Limit 2 per membership.Not a member of the Conservancy? Learn more and join here: <a href="https://rmconservancy.org/join-or-give/join/" title="https://rmconservancy.org/join-or-give/join/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Conservancy Membership</a>If you have questions about this course, please contact the Field Institute by email at education@RMConservancy.org or by phone at 970-586-3262.

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