The weather is warming up, the skies are clearing, and we point our eyes and cameras to the sky. But capturing the night sky well requires more than just snapping a photo of the heavens. Mike Shaw, author of the new book The Beginner’s Guide to Astrophotography, joins us to talk about what gear you need—yes, you can do it with a smartphone!—and how to make stunning star photos.
Guest:
Mike Shaw (https://www.mikeshawphotography.com), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mikeshawphotography/)
Hosts:
Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson)
Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn)
Show Notes:
(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-143-astro))
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The Beginner's Guide to Astrophotography (https://rockynook.com/shop/specialized-topics/astrophotography/the-beginners-guide-to-astrophotography/), by Mike Shaw. Use code SHAW10 when buying from Rocky Nook to get 10% off.
International Dark Sky Association (https://darksky.org)
The World At Night (TWAN) (twanight.com)
Planit Pro app (http://www.planitphoto.com)
Our Snapshots:
Jeff: Skylight Forecast (http://www.lux.camera/skylight)
Kirk: That Stunning ‘Succession’ Emotional Set Piece Was Shot as a Single 27-Minute Take (https://www.thewrap.com/succession-season-4-episode-3-filming/)
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