Star Trails, Milky Way, Long Exposure, etc. Retreat Aug 8-11

Sale Price: $1,399.00 Original Price: $1,499.00

OM SYSTEM Stars, Star Trails, Milky Way, Long Exposures, Landscapes, etc. August 8-11 2026, Vermont Price: $1499

Come and learn about night photography!

Stars, Star Trails, Milky Way, Long Exposures, Landscapes, waterfalls, Streams, and More!! We have a new moon and an area with very little light pollution for this night workshop.

This workshop will have an emphasis on NIGHT photography, stars, milky way, lightpainting, with some landscape, barns.

We will be out late -- so we will NOT be getting up for sunrise or first light in order to dedicate our time primarily to the STARS. This date was chosen because it is a dark sky.

Nearest airports: BTV**, RUT, PBG, PWM, ALB, BDL, BOS

Where to stay: There are a few places to stay: Hotels, motels, Airbnbs, VRBO’s, campgrounds.

Post Workshop Image Sharing (Show and Tell — Share your images with retreat leaders and participants; Optional: Submit 1-3 images for Critique)

Imagine days and nights of pure photographic immersion designed to inspire you. This is a chance to slow down, connect deeply with nature and the stars above, and grow as a photographer in the company of mentors who care about your journey. Our small group size allows every question to be answered, every image considered, and every moment infused with inspiration.

Topics include:

  • Star Trails

  • Starry Sky AF

  • Night Vision LV

  • Live Time

  • Live Composite

  • Milky Way

  • Daytime Live ND, Live Time, Live Composite, Graduated Live ND, High Res, HDR, Dramatic Tone & other Art filters, etc.

  • Satuday August 8th

    • Check in to Hotel

    • 4pm Dinner (food not included in workshop)

    • 6-8pm Sunset photography (sunset ~7:55pm)

    • Night skies 8pm-1am

  • Sunday August 9th

    • Breakfast 10/11am (included in workshop)

    • Landscapes ~1-4pm

    • 4pm Dinner (food not included in workshop)

    • 6-8pm Sunset photography (sunset ~7:55pm)

    • Night skies 8pm-1am

  • Monday August 10th

    • Breakfast 10/11am (included in workshop)

    • Landscapes ~1-4pm

    • 4pm Dinner (not included in workshop)

    • 6-8pm Sunset photography (sunset ~7:55pm)

    • Night skies 8pm-1am

  • Tuesday August 11th

    • Breakfast 10/11am (included in workshop) and Image discussion

  • Post extension Zoom Session

    • Online image review

Things to bring:

  • Camera

    • All camera models are welcome, but you may wish to try an OM SYSTEM camera for the star trails — as the starry sky AF, Night Vision, and Live Composite are very unique and amazing technologies.

  • Lenses

    • Widest/fastest lens you have. Ideally, a f2.8 or faster lens for milky way, although f4 lenses are fine for but bring whichever are the widest and faster lenses that you have

    • 70-200, 50-200, 40-150, or similar lens for streams and such

  • ALL of your camera batteries

  • Sturdy Tripod

  • Cable Release

  • Optional ND (neutral density) filter (if you do not have one you can still attend -- you will be able to do most of the things, just not long exposures or cloud stacking)

  • Warm clothing (nights can get COLD)

  • Hot Hands

  • Mylar blanket (if it gets cold you can put some hot hands inside and wrap yourself in it).

Optional things to bring (if you have them, not required)

  • Close-Up filter or a macro like a 60mm, 100mm, or 105mm macro

  • Stool/travel chair

  • mylar blanket (if it gets cold you can put some hot hands inside and wrap yourself in it).

Retreat Includes

  • Pre-retreat Zoom orientation

  • Small groups & rotating instructors/locations

  • Hands-on instruction concentrating on night photography, with a touch of creative landscape and computational techniques

  • Post-retreat image sharing + optional critique

  • Private Facebook group for Retreat participants only

  • Retreat does not include

    • Lodging

    • Meals

    • Transportation (carpooling is highly recommended)

Travel Insurance.

We understand that life happens and that sometimes unfrozen circumstances may necessitate the need to cancel or reschedule. Unfortunately, we can not offer refunds unless we are able to fill your spot with someone on the waiting list. We can however recommend travel insurance to cover your costs if you have to cancel. There are many travel insurance companies available, but one we have had experience with is Travel Guard https://www.travelguard.com, they offer different insurance options, we recommend looking into the choices.

A Note About Flexibility.

Please note that our retreat schedule may shift slightly based on weather, light, or other conditions that help us give you the best photographic experience. We also tailor our instructor team to the size of each group. As registration fills, additional OM SYSTEM Ambassadors or instructors may be added; if a group is smaller, the number of instructors may be adjusted accordingly. Either way, you’ll always receive plenty of personal attention, hands-on guidance, and a supportive learning environment.

OM SYSTEM Stars, Star Trails, Milky Way, Long Exposures, Landscapes, etc. August 8-11 2026, Vermont Price: $1499

Come and learn about night photography!

Stars, Star Trails, Milky Way, Long Exposures, Landscapes, waterfalls, Streams, and More!! We have a new moon and an area with very little light pollution for this night workshop.

This workshop will have an emphasis on NIGHT photography, stars, milky way, lightpainting, with some landscape, barns.

We will be out late -- so we will NOT be getting up for sunrise or first light in order to dedicate our time primarily to the STARS. This date was chosen because it is a dark sky.

Nearest airports: BTV**, RUT, PBG, PWM, ALB, BDL, BOS

Where to stay: There are a few places to stay: Hotels, motels, Airbnbs, VRBO’s, campgrounds.

Post Workshop Image Sharing (Show and Tell — Share your images with retreat leaders and participants; Optional: Submit 1-3 images for Critique)

Imagine days and nights of pure photographic immersion designed to inspire you. This is a chance to slow down, connect deeply with nature and the stars above, and grow as a photographer in the company of mentors who care about your journey. Our small group size allows every question to be answered, every image considered, and every moment infused with inspiration.

Topics include:

  • Star Trails

  • Starry Sky AF

  • Night Vision LV

  • Live Time

  • Live Composite

  • Milky Way

  • Daytime Live ND, Live Time, Live Composite, Graduated Live ND, High Res, HDR, Dramatic Tone & other Art filters, etc.

  • Satuday August 8th

    • Check in to Hotel

    • 4pm Dinner (food not included in workshop)

    • 6-8pm Sunset photography (sunset ~7:55pm)

    • Night skies 8pm-1am

  • Sunday August 9th

    • Breakfast 10/11am (included in workshop)

    • Landscapes ~1-4pm

    • 4pm Dinner (food not included in workshop)

    • 6-8pm Sunset photography (sunset ~7:55pm)

    • Night skies 8pm-1am

  • Monday August 10th

    • Breakfast 10/11am (included in workshop)

    • Landscapes ~1-4pm

    • 4pm Dinner (not included in workshop)

    • 6-8pm Sunset photography (sunset ~7:55pm)

    • Night skies 8pm-1am

  • Tuesday August 11th

    • Breakfast 10/11am (included in workshop) and Image discussion

  • Post extension Zoom Session

    • Online image review

Things to bring:

  • Camera

    • All camera models are welcome, but you may wish to try an OM SYSTEM camera for the star trails — as the starry sky AF, Night Vision, and Live Composite are very unique and amazing technologies.

  • Lenses

    • Widest/fastest lens you have. Ideally, a f2.8 or faster lens for milky way, although f4 lenses are fine for but bring whichever are the widest and faster lenses that you have

    • 70-200, 50-200, 40-150, or similar lens for streams and such

  • ALL of your camera batteries

  • Sturdy Tripod

  • Cable Release

  • Optional ND (neutral density) filter (if you do not have one you can still attend -- you will be able to do most of the things, just not long exposures or cloud stacking)

  • Warm clothing (nights can get COLD)

  • Hot Hands

  • Mylar blanket (if it gets cold you can put some hot hands inside and wrap yourself in it).

Optional things to bring (if you have them, not required)

  • Close-Up filter or a macro like a 60mm, 100mm, or 105mm macro

  • Stool/travel chair

  • mylar blanket (if it gets cold you can put some hot hands inside and wrap yourself in it).

Retreat Includes

  • Pre-retreat Zoom orientation

  • Small groups & rotating instructors/locations

  • Hands-on instruction concentrating on night photography, with a touch of creative landscape and computational techniques

  • Post-retreat image sharing + optional critique

  • Private Facebook group for Retreat participants only

  • Retreat does not include

    • Lodging

    • Meals

    • Transportation (carpooling is highly recommended)

Travel Insurance.

We understand that life happens and that sometimes unfrozen circumstances may necessitate the need to cancel or reschedule. Unfortunately, we can not offer refunds unless we are able to fill your spot with someone on the waiting list. We can however recommend travel insurance to cover your costs if you have to cancel. There are many travel insurance companies available, but one we have had experience with is Travel Guard https://www.travelguard.com, they offer different insurance options, we recommend looking into the choices.

A Note About Flexibility.

Please note that our retreat schedule may shift slightly based on weather, light, or other conditions that help us give you the best photographic experience. We also tailor our instructor team to the size of each group. As registration fills, additional OM SYSTEM Ambassadors or instructors may be added; if a group is smaller, the number of instructors may be adjusted accordingly. Either way, you’ll always receive plenty of personal attention, hands-on guidance, and a supportive learning environment.