{"product_id":"capture-the-stars-at-north-fork-park-ogden-valley-july-18th-2026","title":"Capture the Stars at North Fork Park, Ogden Valley – July 18th, 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAstrophotographer, \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/sturmanphoto.smugmug.com\/Galleries\/InDarkness\/\" title=\"Derek Sturman photography\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDerek Sturman\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSony will also be onsite with loaner cameras and lenses to try out. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested gear to bring: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamera (capable of ISO 3200)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide Angle Lens (preferably with F2.8 aperture or faster)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTripod \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWireless Remote (Newer cameras can be controlled via apps)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra Batteries \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm Clothes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy Shoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlashlight\/Headlamp for Navigation (We will not be using artificial light in our images)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBUG SPRAY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProposed Timeline \u003cstrong\u003e7:30 p.m.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave South North Forth Parking Lot on time.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7:30 p.m.\u003c\/strong\u003e Arrive at shoot location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7:30-8:15 p.m.\u003c\/strong\u003e Scout for MW compositions with interesting foreground elements, (i.e., streams, wildflowers, etc.) Review composition, focus stacking, histogram, best practices for solid results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8:15-8:35 p.m.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shoot Blue hour. Rotate through any popular compositions. Ensure achieved critical focus (focus stacking), and review histograms for optimal exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8:35-9:00 p.m.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9:00-9:45 p.m.\u003c\/strong\u003e Talk shop. Review PhotoPills, answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9:45-12:00 a.m.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjourn and return to vehicles. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e*class officially ends at 12:00am but attendees are welcome to stay later\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGet to Know Derek:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dereksturmanphotography\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Derek Sturman photo\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1017\/files\/portrait_dereksturman1_600x600.jpg?v=1653684995\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDerek 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDerek 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1017\/files\/InPartnershipWith_Sony-06_2_240x240.png?v=1779819004\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"pictureline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63655537836401,"sku":"PIC071826","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/1017\/files\/CaptureStars2026_Cover.jpg?v=1779819500","url":"https:\/\/www.pictureline.com\/products\/capture-the-stars-at-north-fork-park-ogden-valley-july-18th-2026","provider":"Pictureline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}