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Pour, Explore & Capturing the Cosmos
Fri 14 Aug
5:30-9pm
Partnering with Wairarapa Dark Sky, Parehua Resort and Night & Light photographer Glen Butler - this hands-on astrophotography workshop will have you capturing the magic of our Dark Sky Reserve.
Parehua, 52 New York Street West, Martinborough
$80pp
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On arrival you will enjoy a glass of wine and platters while hearing a little about the Wairarapa dark sky reserve. We will then be joined by Glen Butler from Night & Light photography who will provide a presentation on ideas and theory for astrophotography and nightscape imaging. After getting gear set up we will wrap up and head out for a practical guided field-based session giving you the ability to confidently get your own images.
What you need to bring:
- Camera: Any DSLR or mirrorless camera capable of full manual exposure setting
- Lens: A fast wide-angle lens (focal length between 14 and 35mm) with a wide aperture (like f/2.8)
- Sturdy Tripod
- Red-Light capable headtorch
- Charged battery (extras if you have them)
By the end of the evening you may even have an image you can enter into the Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Astrophotography competition seeking to find winning shots for the 2027 calendar!
Rain date: 16th August.