Milky Way over Mt Hood (Lost Lake, May 23, 2025)
When:
• Friday, May 23, 2025
• 7:00 p.m. to around 1:00 a.m.
• backup dates 5/22, 5/24, 5/25 — see below for important notes
Where: Lost Lake, Oregon (between Mt. Hood and Hood River)
After purchase, participants will receive more workshop details, including specific locations, instructions, and details on gear and prep.
Note: Milky Way workshops are extremely weather-dependent. We monitor forecasts carefully near the event date will be in close contact if a different night looks better. Please pencil-in the backup dates listed above.
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About This Workshop
The wonder and awe of the Milky Way—iconic patterns of billions of stars and gasses decorating the night sky. Add to that our local most recognizable Mt. Hood peak and a beautiful lake-shore foreground, and you have spectacular images.
This workshop teaches you various techniques for capturing wonderful Milky Way photos. We provide on-site help covering both shooting methods and artistic suggestions and we keep the group very small to ensure individual attention as needed. This special workshop starts a bit earlier start for capturing some blue-hour images for blending together for composite images using post-processing.
This workshop is for everyone from novice photographers to experienced ones simply looking for a fun, unique experience with a group. Certain gear is required (see below).
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What to Bring & Prepare
Certain equipment is required and participants will need a basic understanding of photography. Be sure to bring:
DSLR or Mirrorless Camera with the ability to manually control shutter speed, aperture, and ISO.
Wide-aperture lenses (“fast” lenses) are key to nighttime photography. We recommend at least f/2.8 or wider (such as f/2, f/1.4) for this event. For this workshop, having lens focal lengths spanning 15mm to about 50mm range is ideal. Telephoto (such as 70-150mm range) is useful for alternate compositions. (Focal lengths are full-frame equivalent; be sure to convert if using non-full-frame camera.)
Tripod is critical.
Remote shutter release recommended if you own (you can use the self-timer on your camera if you don’t have one).
Location has a $15 parking fee, not included.
(Other recommendations provided in participant details packet.)
And be sure to review or that you understand how to properly use:
Manual exposure mode on your camera to adjust the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
Remote shutter release and/or the self-timer feature.
Manual focus and select from your camera’s focus modes.
Histogram on your camera to validate exposure.
Contact us by email if any questions about suitability of gear or other concerns.
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The Fine Print
Weather & dates: we will make every effort to check weather forecasts and communicate with participants regarding the forecast for the area. We will coordinate via email in the days leading up to the workshop if an alternate date becomes necessary due to the weather. See alternate dates listed above. If no nearby alternate date works, full refunds will be given. If alternate dates are chosen but participant cannot attend, credit will be given toward future workshops.
Physical shape & challenge: this workshop involves some medium-difficulty short trails & rocky scramble. Participants affirm to be in adequate physical abilities for the event. Email if questions.
Transportation and lodging: participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event. There are nearby camping locations if desired (plan/book in advance). Instructors will depart after the workshop time.
Cell service: expect NO cell signal at the shooting location and starting mid-way drive to the location. More details to prepare & coordinate will be provided.
Facilities: public outhouse/restrooms should be available, but not guaranteed and may require some longer walks away from the shooting location.
Waiver and Refunds: participants agree to a liability waiver and refund policy. See full terms and conditions here.
Contact us at nwaperture@gmail.com with any questions.
When:
• Friday, May 23, 2025
• 7:00 p.m. to around 1:00 a.m.
• backup dates 5/22, 5/24, 5/25 — see below for important notes
Where: Lost Lake, Oregon (between Mt. Hood and Hood River)
After purchase, participants will receive more workshop details, including specific locations, instructions, and details on gear and prep.
Note: Milky Way workshops are extremely weather-dependent. We monitor forecasts carefully near the event date will be in close contact if a different night looks better. Please pencil-in the backup dates listed above.
————
About This Workshop
The wonder and awe of the Milky Way—iconic patterns of billions of stars and gasses decorating the night sky. Add to that our local most recognizable Mt. Hood peak and a beautiful lake-shore foreground, and you have spectacular images.
This workshop teaches you various techniques for capturing wonderful Milky Way photos. We provide on-site help covering both shooting methods and artistic suggestions and we keep the group very small to ensure individual attention as needed. This special workshop starts a bit earlier start for capturing some blue-hour images for blending together for composite images using post-processing.
This workshop is for everyone from novice photographers to experienced ones simply looking for a fun, unique experience with a group. Certain gear is required (see below).
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What to Bring & Prepare
Certain equipment is required and participants will need a basic understanding of photography. Be sure to bring:
DSLR or Mirrorless Camera with the ability to manually control shutter speed, aperture, and ISO.
Wide-aperture lenses (“fast” lenses) are key to nighttime photography. We recommend at least f/2.8 or wider (such as f/2, f/1.4) for this event. For this workshop, having lens focal lengths spanning 15mm to about 50mm range is ideal. Telephoto (such as 70-150mm range) is useful for alternate compositions. (Focal lengths are full-frame equivalent; be sure to convert if using non-full-frame camera.)
Tripod is critical.
Remote shutter release recommended if you own (you can use the self-timer on your camera if you don’t have one).
Location has a $15 parking fee, not included.
(Other recommendations provided in participant details packet.)
And be sure to review or that you understand how to properly use:
Manual exposure mode on your camera to adjust the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
Remote shutter release and/or the self-timer feature.
Manual focus and select from your camera’s focus modes.
Histogram on your camera to validate exposure.
Contact us by email if any questions about suitability of gear or other concerns.
————
The Fine Print
Weather & dates: we will make every effort to check weather forecasts and communicate with participants regarding the forecast for the area. We will coordinate via email in the days leading up to the workshop if an alternate date becomes necessary due to the weather. See alternate dates listed above. If no nearby alternate date works, full refunds will be given. If alternate dates are chosen but participant cannot attend, credit will be given toward future workshops.
Physical shape & challenge: this workshop involves some medium-difficulty short trails & rocky scramble. Participants affirm to be in adequate physical abilities for the event. Email if questions.
Transportation and lodging: participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event. There are nearby camping locations if desired (plan/book in advance). Instructors will depart after the workshop time.
Cell service: expect NO cell signal at the shooting location and starting mid-way drive to the location. More details to prepare & coordinate will be provided.
Facilities: public outhouse/restrooms should be available, but not guaranteed and may require some longer walks away from the shooting location.
Waiver and Refunds: participants agree to a liability waiver and refund policy. See full terms and conditions here.
Contact us at nwaperture@gmail.com with any questions.
When:
• Friday, May 23, 2025
• 7:00 p.m. to around 1:00 a.m.
• backup dates 5/22, 5/24, 5/25 — see below for important notes
Where: Lost Lake, Oregon (between Mt. Hood and Hood River)
After purchase, participants will receive more workshop details, including specific locations, instructions, and details on gear and prep.
Note: Milky Way workshops are extremely weather-dependent. We monitor forecasts carefully near the event date will be in close contact if a different night looks better. Please pencil-in the backup dates listed above.
————
About This Workshop
The wonder and awe of the Milky Way—iconic patterns of billions of stars and gasses decorating the night sky. Add to that our local most recognizable Mt. Hood peak and a beautiful lake-shore foreground, and you have spectacular images.
This workshop teaches you various techniques for capturing wonderful Milky Way photos. We provide on-site help covering both shooting methods and artistic suggestions and we keep the group very small to ensure individual attention as needed. This special workshop starts a bit earlier start for capturing some blue-hour images for blending together for composite images using post-processing.
This workshop is for everyone from novice photographers to experienced ones simply looking for a fun, unique experience with a group. Certain gear is required (see below).
————
What to Bring & Prepare
Certain equipment is required and participants will need a basic understanding of photography. Be sure to bring:
DSLR or Mirrorless Camera with the ability to manually control shutter speed, aperture, and ISO.
Wide-aperture lenses (“fast” lenses) are key to nighttime photography. We recommend at least f/2.8 or wider (such as f/2, f/1.4) for this event. For this workshop, having lens focal lengths spanning 15mm to about 50mm range is ideal. Telephoto (such as 70-150mm range) is useful for alternate compositions. (Focal lengths are full-frame equivalent; be sure to convert if using non-full-frame camera.)
Tripod is critical.
Remote shutter release recommended if you own (you can use the self-timer on your camera if you don’t have one).
Location has a $15 parking fee, not included.
(Other recommendations provided in participant details packet.)
And be sure to review or that you understand how to properly use:
Manual exposure mode on your camera to adjust the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
Remote shutter release and/or the self-timer feature.
Manual focus and select from your camera’s focus modes.
Histogram on your camera to validate exposure.
Contact us by email if any questions about suitability of gear or other concerns.
————
The Fine Print
Weather & dates: we will make every effort to check weather forecasts and communicate with participants regarding the forecast for the area. We will coordinate via email in the days leading up to the workshop if an alternate date becomes necessary due to the weather. See alternate dates listed above. If no nearby alternate date works, full refunds will be given. If alternate dates are chosen but participant cannot attend, credit will be given toward future workshops.
Physical shape & challenge: this workshop involves some medium-difficulty short trails & rocky scramble. Participants affirm to be in adequate physical abilities for the event. Email if questions.
Transportation and lodging: participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event. There are nearby camping locations if desired (plan/book in advance). Instructors will depart after the workshop time.
Cell service: expect NO cell signal at the shooting location and starting mid-way drive to the location. More details to prepare & coordinate will be provided.
Facilities: public outhouse/restrooms should be available, but not guaranteed and may require some longer walks away from the shooting location.
Waiver and Refunds: participants agree to a liability waiver and refund policy. See full terms and conditions here.
Contact us at nwaperture@gmail.com with any questions.