Astrophotography Workshop: Learn Deep-Sky Imaging in Akaroa
Turn awe into art. Register your interest now to join an exclusive, hands-on workshop led by some of New Zealand's best astrophotographers. Limited spots will be available for this intensive course. Be the first to know when dates are released and secure your spot ahead of the public.
Why This Is the Workshop You Can't Miss
LEARN FROM NEW ZEALAND'S BEST
This is not a general photography class. We partner with the top talent in the country—renowned astrophotographers who are masters of capturing the Southern Skies. You will receive expert guidance, learning the exact techniques, settings, and editing workflows used by professionals to create stunning, high-resolution cosmic images.
HANDS-ON DEEP-SKY FOCUS
The focus of this intensive workshop is deep-sky imaging: capturing breathtaking nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters from Akaroa's dark skies. You'll move beyond theory and get practical, hands-on time operating advanced telescopes and cameras. We provide guidance on everything from equipment setup and polar alignment to capturing and stacking your first deep-sky light frames.
THE PERFECT DARK SKY CLASSROOM
Akaroa and the Banks Peninsula offer some of the most pristine dark skies in New Zealand, making it the ideal classroom for astrophotography. Our location minimizes light pollution, giving you the best chance to capture vibrant colour and stunning detail in your images. We ensure the weather, location, and equipment are optimized for your learning success.
A COMPLETE END-TO-END WORKFLOW
Learning astrophotography involves two distinct stages: fieldwork and processing. This workshop covers the entire workflow. We will teach you not only how to capture the data under the stars but also how to master the post-processing stage using industry-standard software to transform your raw files into finished masterpieces.
EXCLUSIVE ACCESS AND NETWORKING
Due to the intense, personalized nature of the instruction, spots for this premium workshop will be extremely limited. Registering your interest is the only way to ensure you are notified before the general public, guaranteeing your place in this exclusive group and giving you the opportunity to network with fellow passionate astrophotography enthusiasts.
