Kase Bright Star Focus Tool Review: Is It Worth It?

I recently received a complimentary 82mm Kase Bright Star Focus Focusing Tool to evaluate and review. A little background first: I am an astrolandscape photographer. I teach night photography, and I evaluate photographic gear with a special…

Unlock Stunning Astrolandscapes with Infrared Cameras

Photographing an astrolandscape is becoming increasingly popular. People are discovering that their digital cameras see very well in the dark and can capture the splendor of the starry skies. Infrared Milky Way photography ramps up the ability…

Overcoming Common Photography Struggles

What do you struggle with in your photography? Is it difficult to pick up your camera and dedicate time to explore and push your capabilities forward? Or are you in the other camp, photographing constantly but hitting the doldrums in your art? Like anything else we do, investing time is required to become proficient and with this, boredom can set in. If you are proficient in using your camera and it’s not in your hands as often as it once was, it is time to reassess your photographic vision. Likewise, if you aren’t proficient with your camera yet it is time to tackle the barriers.
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Capturing the Milky Way: Personal Moments in Astrophotography

Ooolala, Milky Way! The Milky Way's galactic core is now visible in the Northern Hemisphere and rises in the early hours before dawn. Tis the season of galactic splendor in which my psyche oscillates between euphoria and frustration. Perfect…

Creative Photography Techniques: Explore Intentional Camera Movement

Intentional camera movement, or ICM, is a technique that creates unique, painterly images. These are often a single photograph but can also be created utilizing in-camera multiple exposures or combining images in post. As photographers,…

2025 Celestial Happenings

At the beginning of the year, I load up my calendar with the celestial happenings that are coming up. These include planet events, lunar and solar eclipses, meteor showers, expected comets, Moon phases, and Milky Way core visibility. Interspersed…