Fawcett Photography Adventures

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THIS EVENT IS WEATHER DEPENDENT: We will shoot on the one night that provides clear skies (TBD) on one of these dates 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, or 29th of April, 2025. Training runs from 11:00pm to 1:00am. There is a Maximum of 4 participants and a Minimum of 2 participants for this event.
Follow the link below to purchase your ticket and secure your spot.

Dorchester County and surrounding locale is a dark sky area suitable for capturing the Milky Way and Night Sky. This event will take place in an area surrounding Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge.

This workshop for Night Sky capture is geared towards those with an interest in Astro Photography / NightScapes utilizing proper capture technique. You will need a FULL FRAME Sensor digital camera, a wide-angle lens with an aperture of f/2.8 or wider, a cable shutter release, and a sturdy tripod. Information on camera settings for proper capture/exposure for Night Sky will be provided as it relates to your equipment. Our focus will be on the best possible capture of a properly exposed single frame capture with proper focus for pinpoint sharp stars.

Proper dress for this event is a must for areas that may have standing water to include insects typically found in this marsh area.
Tickets for this event are available via PayPal
Cost for this Event is $185.00 *this fee will allow participation in 2 future outings over the course of the Milky Way Season* upcoming events will be announced soon in addition to Online post-processing sessions*

FAWCETT PHOTOGRAPHY
THIS EVENT IS WEATHER DEPENDENT: We will shoot on the one night that provides clear skies (TBD) on one of these dates 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, or 28th of May, 2025. Training runs from 9:00pm to 1:00am. There is a Maximum of 4 participants and a Minimum of 2 participants for this event.
Follow the link below to purchase your ticket and secure your spot.

Dorchester County and surrounding locale is a dark sky area suitable for capturing the Milky Way and Night Sky. This event will take place in an area surrounding Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge.

This workshop for Night Sky capture is geared towards those with an interest in Astro Photography / NightScapes utilizing proper capture technique. You will need a FULL FRAME Sensor digital camera, a wide-angle lens with an aperture of f/2.8 or wider, a cable shutter release, and a sturdy tripod. Information on camera settings for proper capture/exposure for Night Sky will be provided as it relates to your equipment. Our focus will be on the best possible capture of a properly exposed single frame capture with proper focus for pinpoint sharp stars.

Proper dress for this event is a must for areas that may have standing water to include insects typically found in this marsh area.
Tickets for this event are available via PayPal
Cost for this Event is $185.00 *this fee will allow participation in 2 future outings over the course of the Milky Way Season* upcoming events will be announced soon in addition to Online post-processing sessions*

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September is a great time of year to be in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Imagine staying at a prime oceanfront resort, enjoying the incredible weather that September provides, all while enjoying a four-day amazing photography workshop with two well respected professional instructors, Robert Fawcett and David Blecman
THE OUTER BANKS SEPTEMBER 2025 / Workshop Details:
-Geared towards photographers of all skill levels and designed with a simple approach to avoid technical overload.
-Hands on "In Field" shooting with support for decision on camera settings, composition and varied techniques for each outing
-Instruction (Instructors are National Park permit holders, First Aid/CPR certified and Insured)
-We will operate between Nags Head, Pea Island, Manteo, and Currituck with plenty of beautiful daytime scenes in between
-We will capture sunrise, sunset, landscapes by day and capture night scenes that include the stars.
-We will talk about Apps used for methods on planning for shooting under the best quality of light.
-Simplified philosophy and technique utilizing your camera manually on what photography is: ISO f/Stop (aperture) and Shutter.
-Utilizing the above to make confident decisions and control the outcome of your images and vision
-Guidance on the proper camera settings for your DSLR/Mirrorless for Landscapes, Nightscapes using Filters, Long Exposures*, Exposure Blending, Focus Stacking, and Noise Reduction techniques
*at least a 10 stop Neutral Density filter (screw on) is recommended for daytime long exposures. A polarizing filter is also suggested
Workshop Registration will be through Positive Negatives Photography
Pricing, Registration, Deposit, and payment schedule can be made here:
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Lodging(info provided upon registration), Transportation and Meals(one breakfast and 1 dinner included) are not included.

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…looking for a great way to start 2026 ? OBX is the place to be…get out of the VIRTUAL world and back to REALITY !! Hands-On learning is the best way to go !
THE OUTER BANKS - Night Sky Photography Workshop
Workshop Details:
-Geared towards photographers looking to improve their night photography skills with a simple approach to avoid technical overload.
-Hands on "In Field" shooting with support for decision on camera settings, composition and varied capture techniques for each outing
-Hands on classroom post processing techniques tailored to optimize results from your captured images.
-Workflow will include the use of Adobe Cloud Products - Lightroom Classic, Photoshop, and Adobe Camera Raw*
-Workshop will be limited to 6 participants. Small group for better Instruction (Instructor is a National Park permit holder, First Aid / CPR certified and Insured)
-We will operate between Nags Head, Pea Island, Frisco with plenty of beautiful scenes in between
-We will capture sunset, sunrise, nightscapes under the star filled sky.
-Apps will be used for planning to shoot under the best quality of light.
-Post processing will be a Classroom scenario to establish your own workflow on the image capture techniques taught within the course
-BYOL - Bring Your Own Laptop w/Lightroom Classic & Photoshop + external hard drive
-Location / Field / Classroom Photographic Instruction
-Full Frame camera is strongly suggested with a wide angle lens having an aperture of at least f/2.8 or wider
-Simplified philosophy and technique utilizing your camera manually on what photography is: ISO f/Stop (aperture) and Shutter.
-Utilizing the above to make confident decisions and control the outcome of your images and vision
-Guidance on the proper camera settings for your DSLR/Mirrorless for Night Sky / Milky Way capture, Filters, Long Exposures*, Exposure Stacking, Focus Stacking, Stacking for Noise Reduction and proper HDR capture.
*at least a 10 stop Neutral Density filter is recommended for this. A polarizing filter is also suggested
Workshop Cost
-Registration Deposit of $525 to secure your spot via EventBrite
-Total Workshop Fee is $1,275
-Balance of Workshop Fee $750 due by 1/31/2026 *a PayPal Invoice will be provided.
-Lodging, Transportation and Meals are not included.
-A Beach House will be secured as a hub for the Workshop. *Travel Insurance is highly recommended*
-Lodging options will be provided after Registration / Deposit
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