Milky Way over Mt Hood 2027

Milky Way over Mt Hood from Laurance Lake 2027

When and Where
When: July 26/27, 2027, 10:30 pm - 2:00 am Where: Mt Hood National Forest
Tuition and Registration
Registrations open January 1, 2027

About the Workshop
The main focus of this workshop is how to successfully photograph the Milky Way. There are many challenges photographing in the dark. You will receive instruction on all critical aspects of photographing in this challenging environment (focus, composition, and exposure). Certain equipment is required for this workshop. See "What to Bring".
What to Bring
Camera with manual controls Wide angle lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or faster Sturdy tripod Headlamp (preferable) or flashlight with red light option Remote shutter release (self timer will also work) Camp chair Wind protective clothing Cold weather clothing Snacks and water Full tank of gas (the nearest gas station is 25 miles away)
Why choose DTL workshops?
Value: Similar workshops (if you can find them) charge up to $400. Experience: I have been leading Milky Way workshops since 2012. More peace of mind: My refund policies that are far less restrictive than others. Personal attention: Small workshops where you WILL receive personalized attention. Even more value: A 2-hour post-workshop Zoom session where I'll review your images and lead you through my processing workflow in Lightroom and Photoshop. See "Included with your tuition" and compare to other workshops.
Physical Requirements
The shooting location requires a hike (less than 1 mile each way) that includes a short section down an incline on loose gravel, sand, and rocks.
Itinerary (subject to change)
10:30 pm: Meet and Greet (Hood River, OR) 10:30 - 2:00 am: Workshop
Sample Images
Click here for sample images from the area
About Me
I am a passionate photographer with a focus on landscape and astro photography and have been leading Milky Way workshops since 2012. I have lived in the Northwest my whole life and my love for photography goes back to the early 1980's. I am the Coordinator for the Portland/Vancouver Photography Meetup Group and have been teaching Photoshop, Lightroom and landscape workshops since 2007.
Photographing the Milky Way
My book (Photographing the Milky Way) is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle format. Click here for more information.