PARK CITY STARS

DEEP SPACE ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY ADVENTURE

An all-inclusive night of astrophotography in Park City, Utah

AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND DURING THE NEW MOON 🌚

THE WONDER OF ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY

When it comes to some astronomical targets we see today, there's a chance they no longer exist, look completely different, or in the case of nebulae, that they have now formed planets! With astrophotography, you are capturing a period of Universal development that is essentially a "limited edition" sight, and you may be one of the few to capture it permanently.

It doesn't take much for one to simply be awe-struck by the neon glows in a nebula photograph. Something just draws people to it -- perhaps it’s a subconscious awareness that in that image is a whole world of life, fleeting forever.

Yes effort is required and yes there will be an extra device helping guide your camera, but with the help of Further Photo Expeditions photo pro and a night of proper conditions in Park City, Utah, your chance to capture deep space astrophotography has arrived!

YOUR PHOTO ADVENTURE

Photograph the most sought-after objects of the universe, including galaxies, nebula and more, with the help of a photo pro! Whether you have no experience, or some gear, we break down the basic steps to capture a deep space object, demonstrating on our gear or yours.

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

On this night-time photo adventure, we’ll explore a mixture of photographic opportunities of the night sky including deep space objects and perhaps even star trails—the night is yours to pick what you want.

We designed this 1-night adventure in a way that allows you to really take in the lessons and experience—setting you up to take the next step in enjoying astrophotography should you choose.

This course is private, so you will have the one-on-one attention you need to get you the captures you desire.

After an amazing night of astrophotography, you have the option to add a next-day post-processing lesson, including tasty recap, at Hugo Coffee.

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INCLUDES

• Private, in-the-field astrophotography session with professional photographer

• One-on-one attention to capture desired deep space objects

• Polar alignment with star-tracker

• Star-tracker hands-on guidance

• Finding targets amongst the sea of stars

• 1-3 targets as conditions allow

• ASIAir instruction (optional)

• RAW and finalized images from your night within 3 business days

ADD-ON

• Next-day post-processing instruction in star-stacking software, Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop, including tasty recap, at Hugo Coffee (optional — select this add-on at checkout)

WHO THIS ADVENTURE IS FOR

You've always wanted to capture a deep sky image, but you didn't think that doing so was actually possible for you to accomplish in your lifetime without a ton of work, expertise and equipment. Well, it is. And it's easier than you think!

• Are you interested in astrophotography but don’t know where to begin?

• Are you daunted by the laundry list of astro gear—or not sure how to even figure out what you need?

• Do you want to experience a night of astrophotography to see what it is like?

• What to see how hard it is before you invest in this new passion?

This photo expedition is for:

• Beginners! (It is highly recommended that you can operate a camera in the dark.)

• Astrophotographers who want to come to a dark-sky site and have the opportunity to capture more targets on their list!

• Astrophotographers who want to hone in on their skills and spend time under the stars

WHY GO ON A PHOTO ADVENTURE

• This course is private! We believe in the benefits of one-on-one instruction, especially in the topic of astrophotography!

• Photo lead, Marisa Marulli, is known for her ability to break techniques down into simple steps, getting first-time photographers to capture an image they’re proud of!

• This course includes in-the-field shooting guidance and optional post-processing guidance! (Add next-day post-processing lesson at checkout!)

• No gear? No problem. We have all the gear necessary. All you have to do is show up and be ready to focus on learning astrophotography and having fun!

• We’ve scouted gorgeous, dark (Bortle Class 4) skies to help provide a favorable opportunity of capturing as much galaxy-greatness and nebulosity as possible!

WANT TO TALK BEFORE BOOKING?

You've got it.

Beginners are welcome, but it is highly recommended that you can operate your camera in the dark.

WHAT TO BRING

No gear? No problem. We will teach and demonstrate on our gear, allowing you to take over when you’re ready. Just let us know in the comments when booking, and we’ll be prepared for you.

HERE ARE SOME IMPORTANT THINGS TO BRING ON YOUR PHOTO ADVENTURE

• DSLR or mirrorless camera

• At least two camera batteries

• At least two memory cards

• A telephoto lens

  • We recommend a 150-600mm. If you don’t have access to a 150-600mm, the shortest length we recommend bringing is 200mm.

• A landscape lens

  • A wide angle lens like a 16-35mm f2.8 is a great choice for star trails or Milky Way exposures. (The focus of this course is deep space astrophotography, but if conditions and interests allow, we may utilize a wide angle lens to capture star trails, or even the Milky Way if the season is right).

• Tripod

• Intervalometer

• Astrophotography-specific gear: a star-tracker

  • We recommend the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer full kit, or the iOptron SkyGuider Pro full kit, which come complete with everything you need - declination bracket, counter-weight, etc. Either kit is all you need to begin getting into astrophotography and costs approximately $400.

• Hand warmers (approximately $7 on Amazon or $5 at your local Walmart) and rubber bands

  • As your camera is brought from warm interiors to cooler settings, dew can accumulate on your lens glass and completely fog up your images! Photographers have come up with the ingenious solution of securing a couple of hand warmers onto the lens with a rubber band, which keeps the lens temperature regulated enough that it prevents the condensation from occurring!

• Headlamp

  • We recommend something like this because it can switch between a regular and a red, night vision light. While having a regular light will be important for walking in the dark, having red lights are important for night photographers because this type of light preserves your night vision and does not negatively impact other photographer's exposures in the way that regular light does.

• Camera bag

  • We will be out shooting for a few hours, so be sure to bring extra water and snacks in case you tend to get hungry during the middle of shoots

• A good pair of sneakers or hiking shoes that feel comfortable when on your feet for extended periods of time

OPTIONAL gear

Take your astrophotography to the next level with this add-on gear: an auto-guider, guide scope (and a laptop if you choose to add-on the next-day post-processing session!)

MEET MARISA

PHOTOGRAPHY PRO

MARISA IS AN EXPLORER, PHOTOGRAPHER AND JOURNALIST WITH A PASSION FOR CONNECTING PEOPLE TO THE UNKNOWN.

Her passion for documentary photography has lured her to remote corners of the world to experience the fire and ice of Iceland, ice-driving across the world’s deepest lake in Siberia, zodiac-riding over the world’s strongest current - Saltstraumen - in the Arctic circle, and more.

Marisa’s work has been featured in AFAR magazine, ESPN Radio, Ink Magazine, Palm Beach Illustrated and more.

As a former student herself, Marisa is appreciated by all levels of students for her tactful ability to break down the elements of photography and post-processing, and convey them in a simplified way.  

BOOK NOW

Call us with any booking questions, 415.529.8895.

Available photo adventure dates are based on the new moon schedule for deep space visibility purposes. There will be a 3-night window of availability for optimal weather conditions.

Adventure Terms & Conditions apply.

YOUR PHOTO PRO

“Marisa Marulli is the person who took my love for photography and pushed it over the edge. Prior to her explanation I didn’t know anything about shutter speed and aperture. Not only did she take the time to explain it to me but she spent the time to show me how to do it in the field. She put everything in terms that I could understand and I am forever grateful.”

—FRANK DINARDI, HADDAM, CT

NO EXPERIENCE, NO GEAR REQUIRED

Have you always wanted to capture a deep sky image, but didn't think that doing so was actually possible for you to accomplish in your lifetime without a ton of work, expertise and equipment!? Well, it is possible. We’ll help you make it happen.

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ADVENTURE OVERVIEW

LOCATION

Park City, Utah

Dates

Available year-round during the new moon.
See schedule at checkout.

THIS COURSE IS FOR

*All* levels of photographers and astrophotographers (it is highly recommended that you have some familiarity with your star tracker and can operate your camera in the dark)

Those looking for an astrophotography *experience*

Those looking to capture the deep sky targets they’ve been so drawn to!

ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY TARGETS
(DEPENds ON SEASON)

Andromeda Galaxy

Orion Nebula

Rho Ophiuchi

Veil Nebula

Triangulum Galaxy

Lagoon Nebula

North American Nebula

Heart and Soul Nebula

Education

In-the-field astrophotography instruction

Polar alignment with star-tracker

Star-tracker hands-on guidance

Finding your targets amongst the sea of stars

ASIAir instruction

Post-processing instruction in star-stacking software, Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop

Price includes

Astrophotography guidance and in-the-field lessons

Water and snacks

PRICE DOes NOT INCLUDE

Any flights, if necessary

Travel insurance

Photographic-processing softwares

Gratuities

What is not mentioned as included

THE FURTHER PHOTO EXPEDITIONS TEAM monitors conditions over a 3-day period to ensure a quality deep space viewing opportunity

ACTIVITY LEVEL

Light-Medium

Level 3 of 5

We rate this expedition as “moderate” activity level for the stamina you will need to load, unload and manage your camera equipment.

We also rate it “moderate” because it requires some stamina to stay up late to capture astro images.

Tips On Getting To
Our Meeting Place
in Park City

OUR MEETING PLACE IN PARK CITY:
TRAILSIDE PARK,
5715 Trailside Dr, Park City, UT 84098

• We’ll meet in the loop parking lot of Trailside Park. An even, sturdy ground is the best place to setup our gear.

• If you are booking with us through your hotel, contact your hotel concierge for service to and from our meeting location.

DISCLAIMER

Expedition Terms & Conditions apply. This itinerary is subject to change at any time. The opportunity for photography and astrophotography is based on proper weather conditions. If the weather conditions are in any way hazardous or unfavorable, the photography instructors reserve the right to cancel in-the-field instruction for affected days.