45 presentations, 45 hours of inspiration

Creative Growth

Let's help you go over, around or through the creative obstacles you have in night photography. Learn from the most innovative people we know.

Meet our Speakers

We've gathered some of the top experts in the field to discuss this topic. With years of experience between them, they're well-equipped to offer invaluable insights and perspectives.

Forest Chaput de Saintonge

Forest Chaput de Saintonge

School Director, Rocky Mountain School of Photography

Michael Frye

Michael Frye

Landscape and Nature Photographer, Michael Frye Photography

Keith Ladzinksi

Keith Ladzinksi

Photographer, Director, Ladzinski Productions

Eric Paré

Eric Paré

Photographer, Xangle

Jessica Rojas

Jessica Rojas

Moon Photographer

Mike Shaw

Mike Shaw

Night Photography Teacher & Author, Mike Shaw Photography

Chris Smith

Chris Smith

Founder, Out of Chicago

Dan Zafra

Dan Zafra

Landscape Astrophotographer, Capture the Atlas

Benjamin Barakat

Benjamin Barakat

Photographer, Barakat Photography GmbH

Yuri Beletsky

Yuri Beletsky

Astronomer, Ph.D.

Alan Dyer

Alan Dyer

Author and Photographer, AmazingSky Photography

Kim Henry

Kim Henry

Contemporary Dancer, Xangle

Kerry-Ann Lecky Hepburn

Kerry-Ann Lecky Hepburn

Meteorologist, Weather and Sky Photography

Matt Hill

Matt Hill

Partner, Instructor, National Parks at Night

Lance Keimig

Lance Keimig

Partner, Instructor, National Parks at Night

Marybeth Kiczenski

Marybeth Kiczenski

Photographer, Shelbydiamondstar Photography

Tim Little

Tim Little

Night Photographer, Tour Guide, Workshop Experience Host, Cape Nights LLC

Susan Magnano

Susan Magnano

Photographer, Photour Adventures

Pete Mauney

Pete Mauney

Photographer, Ninety Nine North

Brandon Nesbitt

Brandon Nesbitt

Photographer, Images by Brandon

Chris Nicholson

Chris Nicholson

Partner, Instructor, National Parks at Night

Brandt Ryder

Brandt Ryder

Photographer, Brandt Ryder Photography

Talks

Celestial Trails

February 02, 2024, 04:30 PM
Benjamin Barakat

To the Moon and Beyond

February 02, 2024, 04:30 PM
Jessica Rojas

Mastering Lighting in Low-Light Conditions (sponsored by Canon)

February 02, 2024, 05:45 PM
Keith Ladzinksi

Unlock the Full Potential of Astro-Modified Cameras

February 02, 2024, 05:45 PM
Dan Zafra

How to Photograph the Solar Eclipse … and Still See It!

February 02, 2024, 07:30 PM
Alan Dyer

Night Flight and Moonlight: Getting Started with Long-Exposure Aerials

February 02, 2024, 08:45 PM
Tim Little

The Power of Panoramic Astro-Landscape Photography

February 02, 2024, 10:00 PM
Yuri Beletsky

The Art of Cityscapes

February 03, 2024, 04:30 PM
Brandon Nesbitt

While We Slept: Photographing Fireflies

February 03, 2024, 05:45 PM
Pete Mauney

Light Pollution and You: How to Be a Night Photographer in the Modern World

February 03, 2024, 07:30 PM
Marybeth Kiczenski

Old-School Location Lighting with New-School Tools

February 03, 2024, 07:30 PM
Lance Keimig

From Star Trails to Deep Sky Astro in 5 Nights

February 03, 2024, 08:45 PM
Forest Chaput de Saintonge

Tiny Planets: Everything, Everywhere at Night

February 03, 2024, 08:45 PM
Matt Hill

City Lights, City Nights

February 03, 2024, 10:00 PM
Chris Smith

Forecasting the Weather for Night Sky Photographers

February 03, 2024, 10:00 PM
Kerry-Ann Lecky Hepburn

AI After Dark: Transforming Night Photography (sponsored by Benro)

February 04, 2024, 04:30 PM
Susan Magnano

Combining Magical Light-Painted Portraits with the Moon or Stars

February 04, 2024, 05:45 PM
Eric Paré Kim Henry

Designer Nightscapes

February 04, 2024, 05:45 PM
Mike Shaw

Using Landscape Photography Techniques to Elevate Your Nightscape Images (sponsored by Spencer's Camera)

February 04, 2024, 07:30 PM
Brandt Ryder

As the Eye Sees It: Making the Night Landscape Look Natural (sponsored by Nikon)

February 04, 2024, 08:45 PM
Chris Nicholson

The Magic of Moonlight

February 04, 2024, 08:45 PM
Michael Frye