Night Photography Tour 

Astro Photography 

• INSTRUCTION FOR ALL LEVELS

• 3 HOURS

• LITTLE TO NO HIKING

Discover the Night Sky Like Never Before:

Join us for an unforgettable astrophotography experience in the heart of Southern Utah—home to some of the world’s most iconic dark skies and stunning landscapes. Whether you're a beginner eager to capture your first Milky Way photo or an experienced photographer looking to refine your skills, this tour is designed for all ability levels. Over the course of the tour, you'll learn the essential techniques of astrophotography, leaving with the confidence and knowledge to shoot on your own in the future.

Southern Utah is renowned for its pristine, light-pollution-free skies, making it one of the best locations on Earth to photograph the Milky Way. With vast desert landscapes, towering red rock formations, and panoramic views, it offers unparalleled opportunities for stunning nightscapes that combine natural beauty with the wonders of the cosmos.

What to Expect:

• Hands-On Learning: Your photography guide will walk you through each step of astrophotography, from setting up your camera to composing the perfect shot. You’ll learn how to shoot in manual mode, set proper exposures, focus your lens in the dark, and adjust settings for different lighting conditions.

• Comprehensive Instruction: This tour focuses on teaching the foundational techniques of night sky photography. By the end of the tour, you'll be equipped with all of the knowledge you’ll need to photograph the Milky Way and other celestial wonders on your own.

• Stunning Locations: Each location has been carefully selected for its breathtaking views and minimal light pollution, giving you the best chance to capture the Milky Way in all its glory.

• Support & Guidance: Your expert guide will provide one-on-one support, helping you troubleshoot challenges and refine your technique throughout the tour. Whether you're adjusting settings or perfecting your composition, you'll have personalized assistance every step of the way.

For this tour, we recommend a wide angle lens (at least 14mm for crop sensor cameras, 24mm or wider for full frame cameras) and cameras capable of shooting at ISO 12,800 or greater. Without these, it will be hard to capture the full potential of nighttime images.

If you have an interest in nighttime photography but do not have the equipment, consider our camera rental program which consists of a quality camera, lens and tripod (pricing $55).  If you do not have a modern camera with a full frame sensor, I would highly recommend this rental package. While those cameras can shoot the night sky, the difference between the two is very significant in terms of the quality of your resulting images. The rental package creates high caliber professional images, and images shot on older sensors or crop sensors lack that professional quality.

NOTE:  THE "LOOK" OF NIGHT TIME IMAGES DEPENDS ON THE CYCLE OF THE MOON AND THE POSITIONING OF THE MILKY WAY.  Please click the "Sky Calendar" button  to find out what to expect during your visit.