Arches National Park Milky Way Madness
Join acclaimed photographer Anthony Sleiman for a three-night Milky Way photography workshop at the stunning Arches National Park. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the night sky as you learn advanced techniques for capturing the Milky Way against the park's iconic rock formations. This workshop offers hands-on guidance, expert tips, and personalized feedback, ensuring you leave with unforgettable images and enhanced skills. Perfect for both beginners and experienced photographers, this unique experience combines education, adventure, and the magic of the cosmos
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Dates
April 24-27, 2025
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Tuition
$1,400 USD
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Group Size
2 Instructors, 10 Participants
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Fitness Level
Moderate:
Some hiking, potential for inclement weather, long hours outside
What’s Included
Instruction in a small group of 10 participants with a 5:1 ratio (5 students per instructor).
Dedicated Online post-processing astrophotography session.
Online Class Instructions on the Wednesday before the workshop
What’s Not Included
Transportation (including flights) to Moab.
Transportation during the trip (we will arrange carpools when traveling to different locations).
Arches National Parks’ entrance fees.
Meals except breakfast.
Health/travel insurance
Personal expenses, tips, and any other service not mentioned in the “INCLUDED” section.
What Will You Learn
Our mission is to provide a safe, fun, and relaxed learning environment where we teach you essential tools for unlocking your creative potential. You'll learn astrophotography basics such as planning, exposure triangle, night focusing, time-lapses, and single exposures. We'll also cover advanced techniques like, panoramas and stacking. Expect individualized instruction to help you unleash your creativity!
What to Bring
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Photography Gear
✓ A mirrorless or DSLR camera.
✓ A sturdy tripod and a remote shutter.
✓ A wide-angle lens, such as 14-24 mm.
✓ A medium zoom lens, such as 24-70 mm.
✓ An intervalometer or shutter remote
✓ A camera bag to transport all your equipment.
✓ A headlamp for the night shoots.
✓ Glow-in-the-dark tape for your tripod.
Some optional items if you are focused on advanced MW photography are:
✓ A star-tracker.
✓ A laser for doing the polar alignment.
*This Utah astrophotography workshop focuses on Milky Way nightscapes and not on deep-sky imaging.
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Clothing & Accesories
Even though the sun makes temperatures very warm during the day, nights can be chilly on the Utah High Desert plateau, especially if there is wind.
For this reason, we recommend bringing the following clothing:
A system of layers to wear at night (base layer, windproof layer).
A good pair of breathable boots (to protect your feet and ankles while hiking over rocks and uneven terrain).
A light hat and gloves for the night photography sessions in case it gets cold
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✓ Headlamp and extra/rechargeable batteries
✓ Sunglasses
✓ Sunscreen
✓ Chapstick
✓ Hat
✓ Laptop for editing
✓ Memory card reader
✓ Hard drive
✓ Reusable water bottle
✓ Chargers for your electronic devices
Payment Terms
Your deposit of $700 USD will hold your space in this workshop. A second payment of $700 USD is due by March 1, 2025.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
We understand that attending our workshops requires advance commitment, and also that things can happen in life that may require you to cancel from a workshop. Based on cancellation date, the following apply:
Greater than 120 days before the workshop start date: full refund of any payments made.
120-61 days before the start of the workshop: 50% refund of any payments made.
Within 60 days of the start of the workshop: no refund.
Refunds will be paid by the same method that the original payment was made less transaction fees.
Note that there are some non-refundable workshops for which the above terms do not apply, and for these workshops we do not offer a refund of any payments made under any circumstances. This will always be noted clearly in the workshop description as “Payments for this workshop are non-refundable under any circumstances.”
Payments made for private workshops that you arrange with us are not refundable.
(*From 2020, Arches & Canyonlands National Parks no longer allow the use of light painting or low-level-lighting for shooting at night).
FAQS
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All photography levels are welcome, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro.
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All ages are welcome! We typically have a variety of ages, but we’ve had participants ranging from their teens all the way through their 80s.
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You don’t need a star-tracker, but you can bring one to the workshop if you have a good foundation in Milky Way photography and you’d like to focus on some advanced shooting.
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Since 2022, Arches National Park requires a timed entry ticket with a specific time slot in advance to access the park.
However, as holders of a commercial use authorization permit, you don’t need any timed ticket to access the park during the workshop. The only requirement will be having your National Park pass.
Have more questions?
Additional Info
Anthony Sleiman Photography reserves the right to make changes to the schedule, dates if need be. We are not responsible for bad weather, delays or cancellations. We are also not responsible for lost or stolen items, injuries, sickness, death or damages to personal equipment and lost of personal travel expense. Failure to comply to park rules, regulations and will result in you being ejected from the workshop.
All of our standard terms & conditions apply