Capture the Stars at North Fork Park, Ogden Valley – July 18th, 2026

Capture the Stars at North Fork Park, Ogden Valley – July 18th, 2026

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picturelineSKU: PIC071826
Price:
$99.00
  • Dates: July 18th, 2025
  • Time: 7:30pm-12:00am
  • Where: North Fork Park, Odgen
  • Address: 6413 North Fork Rd Liberty, 84310
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Return Policy

At pictureline, we are extremely proud that unless very clearly marked, all products we sell are new, unopened, and purchased directly from the manufacturer or their authorized distributor. Products that have left the store, been tested, or are otherwise opened, will be labeled and advertised as such, and have a discount associated with them. Our return policy reflects our commitment to being fully transparent with our customers, and only offering the best quality products. If you are dissatisfied with your purchase, we are happy to process a return based on the following conditions.

ELIGIBLE ITEMS:

We accept returns up to 14 days from the date of receipt for all products that meet the following conditions:

  • Items must be unused and unopened.
  • All items, warranty cards, manuals, accessories, etc. must be included in original, unaltered condition.
OPENED / USED ITEMS:

Opened / Used Items are returnable, but will be subject to a 15% restocking fee. Opened / Used Items must meet the following conditions in order to qualify for a partial refund.

  • All items, warranty cards, packaging, manuals, accessories, etc. must be included in original, unaltered condition. Items must be in the same new condition as was received by the customer. Products that have signs of wear may be refused or subject to additional restocking fees.
NON-REFUNDABLE ITEMS:
  • Special order items (not regularly stocked)
  • Items not in original condition
  • Sensitized materials (film, photographic paper, or liquid chemicals)
  • Consumable items (batteries/chargers or ink)
  • Printers
  • Professional Cinema products
RETURNING YOUR ITEM:

First, call our support team to receive authorization for your return, or visit us at our store.

  • Once authorized, ship your item back to us!
  • Pack all items to be returned in a sturdy shipping carton (use the original if you’d like)
  • Enclose a copy of your sales receipt, keeping the original for your records
  • Ship it back by your method of choice - we can provide a label and deduct the cost from your refund
  • We suggest adding shipping insurance as we can not cover any damage caused in transit
REFUNDS:
  • Once items are approved, refunds will be issued to the original form of payment (minus applicable fees)
  • 3% processing fee will apply unless issued as in-store credit
  • Shipping and handling fees are non-refundable
  • Credit for returns are normally processed within 3-5 business days from the date we receive the merchandise
  • An additional fee may be applied if items do not meet the return criteria and need to be sent back to the manufacturer
DEFECTIVE ITEMS:

If you receive a defective product, we will happily replace your product with the same or equivalent item at no cost to you! Some manufacturers have policies requiring replacement product be sent directly from the manufacturer rather than exchange by the retailer, and in those cases we will or assist you in receiving a replacement directly from the them. Defective items from Atomos, BlackMagic, DJI, and Hasselblad must be exchanged directly with the manufacturer. All defective returns must be made within 14 days of receipt of product. Full manufacturer warranties are supplied with merchandise purchased from pictureline for coverage after 14 days. Please call if you have any questions regarding the repairs or services covered under a manufacturer warranty.

EXCHANGES:

Exchanges can easily be arranged by contacting our support team. Please include your order number.

EXCESSIVE RETURNS:

pictureline reserves the right to refuse returns to customers who have exhibited a pattern of excessive returns, as determined solely by management.

Join us for a photography workshop under the stars in the mountains of Ogden Valley. North Fork Park will make for a beautiful foreground against the starry night sky. So sharpen your astrophotography skills, or come as a beginner. All levels are welcome during this five-hour session.

We will meet up the hill to the larger south entrance parking lot. You can spot us with our Pictureline flag. During the workshop, we will make sure that everybody is clear on their camera settings, talk shop in the field, take questions, and explore helpful apps. The Milky Way core aligns very nicely around 10:00p.m. We will have an hour to record a solid shot of the Milky Way before we depart.

After the session, please be cautious and safe returning to the parking lot. Bringing either a flashlight or headlamp is a must. We recommend that you pack a lighter load – Astro gear only. 

Astrophotographer, Derek Sturman, will there to help instruct and make sure attendees are getting the best composite image. Click on the link to see examples of his work. More details will be sent in a reminder email a few days prior to the event. 

Sony will also be onsite with loaner cameras and lenses to try out. 


Suggested gear to bring: 

  • Camera (capable of ISO 3200)
  • Wide Angle Lens (preferably with F2.8 aperture or faster)
  • Tripod 
  • Wireless Remote (Newer cameras can be controlled via apps)
  • Extra Batteries 
  • Warm Clothes 
  • Sturdy Shoes
  • Flashlight/Headlamp for Navigation (We will not be using artificial light in our images)
  • BUG SPRAY

Proposed Timeline 7:30 p.m. Leave South North Forth Parking Lot on time.

  • 7:30 p.m. Arrive at shoot location.
  • 7:30-8:15 p.m. Scout for MW compositions with interesting foreground elements, (i.e., streams, wildflowers, etc.) Review composition, focus stacking, histogram, best practices for solid results.
  • 8:15-8:35 p.m. Shoot Blue hour. Rotate through any popular compositions. Ensure achieved critical focus (focus stacking), and review histograms for optimal exposure.
  • 8:35-9:00 p.m. Everyone sets up in a safe area with an unobstructed view of the sky. Students acquire a critical focus on the brightest star and deactivate AF. 
  • 9:00-9:45 p.m. Talk shop. Review PhotoPills, answer questions.
  • 9:45-12:00 a.m. Shoot MW galactic core (sky only shots) Concentrating on good exposure via a histogram, and pinpoint stars (explore star stacking for noise reduction and greater clarity).
  • Adjourn and return to vehicles. 
*class officially ends at 12:00am but attendees are welcome to stay later 


Get to Know Derek:

Derek Sturman photo

Derek began photographing landscapes in July of 2015 and started experimenting with long exposure while camping after picking up a DSLR camera that he originally purchased for video.

Derek is a landscape and astrolandscape photographer from Utah specializing in photographing the milky way over unique landscapes. Derek offers education through online tutorials from the basics to advanced post processing techniques and private photographic workshops.