Night Sky Photography: From First Principles to Professional Results - Paperback

by Adam Woodworth (Photographer)

Great photography begins at sunset - learn to photograph the night sky like a professional
When the night sky transforms terrestrial landscapes into otherworldly works of art, you need to know the professional techniques for capturing your own nocturnal masterpieces. This complete course combines the classic beauty of landscapes with the vast, exotic universe of astrophotography, using tried-and-tested methods that guarantee stellar results. You'll learn what gear you need and how to make the most of it; clever tricks for squeezing out every drop of image quality from a pitch-black scene; and straightforward post-production workflows to create compelling compositions of the cosmos.

Author Biography

Adam Woodworth has had a love of photography for over 20 years, and since 2008 he has focused on landscape and astrophotography. His goal as a photographer is to create compelling images using high-quality tools and techniques. Adam has articles and images published in Outdoor Photographer Magazine, Digital Photo Magazine, Digital Photo Pro Magazine, The Luminous Landscape, Nikon's Image Chaser, and DPReview. Based in Maine, USA, he also runs a popular series of workshops, and his attention to detail as a long-time computer programmer is not lost in his photography and fine art printing