Making Milky Way Dreams Come True
in Arches & Canyonlands, the Tetons, Yellowstone, and on Mount Evans

If you've ever thought about learning how to shoot the Milky Way stars with great natural foregrounds, you won't want to miss this opportunity. Pro photographers and instructors Mike Berenson and Darren White have teamed up to offer an incredible learning experience under the night skies in some of their favorite locations.
"Seriously I don’t know how you could improve it."

With a growing reputation for being some of the most patient trainers in the business, Mike & Darren make the most of their opportunities to share all they know about capturing engaging nightscape images. And with their workshop locations in some of the absolute best locations for night photography, Mike & Darren lead students out into the night to take advantage of a plethora of great opportunities to learn and capture incredible nightscape images.
"I've taken several workshops over the years and yours was most definitely among the best of the best. Your teaching style makes everyone comfortable, whatever their level of experience."

This could be your best chance to cross off that bucket list item and make your dreams come true... learning how to shoot Milky Way stars! Multiple night training events feature a combination of classroom training and in-field instruction all with great night sky timing and lighting. It's a terrific opportunity to get all the skills & support you'll need to be a great night photographer!
"You under-promised and over-delivered. That's a great formula for success."
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Night Photography Workshop Events
Where: Yellowstone National Park
When: July 4 @ 2 pm - July 7 @ 3 am, 2019
What's Included:
3 Afternoons of Classroom Training
3 Nights of Location Guiding & In-Field Instruction with 2 Instructors
Moonlight:
July 4: 6% Moon, Setting @ 10:57 pm
July 7: 34% Moon, Setting @ 12:15 am
Maximum # of Students: 12 (6 per instructor)
How Much: $1,495
Where: Arches & Canyonlands National Parks
When: April 6 @ 3 pm - April 10 @ 7 am, 2019
What's Included:
4 Afternoons of Classroom Training
4 Nights of Location Guiding & In-Field Instruction with 2 Instructors
Moonlight:
April 7: 7% Full Moon Setting @ 10:29 pm
April 10: 31% Full Moon Setting @ 12:37 am
Maximum # of Students: 8 (4 per instructor)
How Much: $1,795
Workshop Extension Option:
Available on the night of 4/5/2019 for $295
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Made from 19 images by Starry Landscape Stacker 1.4.0.
Where: Arches & Canyonlands National Parks
When: May 4 @ 3 pm - May 8 @ 7 am, 2019
What's Included:
4 Afternoons of Classroom Training
4 Nights of Location Guiding & In-Field Instruction with 2 Instructors
Moonlight:
May 5: 1% Full Moon Setting @ 9:24 pm
May 7: 10% Full Moon Setting @ 11:34 pm
Maximum # of Students: 12 (6 per instructor)
How Much: $1,395
Made from 19 images by Starry Landscape Stacker 1.4.0.
Where: Arches & Canyonlands National Parks
When: June 5 @ 2 pm - June 9 @ 3 am, 2019
What's Included:
4 Afternoons of Classroom Training
4 Nights of Location Guiding & In-Field Instruction with 2 Instructors
Moonlight:
June 5: 8% Moon Setting @ 11:25 pm
June 9: 48% Moon Setting @ 1:39 am
Maximum # of Students: 12 (6 per instructor)
How Much: $1,395
Workshop Extension Option:
Available on the night of 6/4/2019 for $295
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Where: Arches & Canyonlands National Parks
When: August 31 @ 1 pm - September 4 @ 2 am, 2019
What's Included:
4 Afternoons of Classroom Training
4 Nights of Location Guiding & In-Field Instruction with 2 Instructors
Moonlight:
August 31: 3% Moon Setting @ 9:16 pm
September 4: 38% Moon Setting @ 11:29 pm
Maximum # of Students: 12 (6 per instructor)
How Much: $1,395
Workshop Extension Option:
Available on the night of 8/30/2019 for $295
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Where: Arches & Canyonlands National Parks (and surrounding areas)
When: May 1 @ 10 pm - May 2 @ 4 am, 2019
What's Included:
1 Night of Location Guiding & In-Field Instruction with 2 Instructors
Sun & Moon:
May 1: 11% Moon Setting @ 5:13 pm & Sunset @ 8:23 pm
May 2: Sunrise @ 6:26 am
Maximum # of Students: 12 (6 per instructor)
How Much: $245 (20% discount for 2 nights or 30% discount for 3)
Where: Arches & Canyonlands National Parks
When: September 21 @ 1 pm - September 24 @ 2 am, 2019
What's Included:
3 Afternoons of Classroom Training
3 Nights of Location Guiding & In-Field Instruction with 2 Instructors
Moonlight:
September 22: 45% Moon Rising @ 12:05 am
September 24: 23% Moon Rising @ 2:04 am
Maximum # of Students: 12 (6 per instructor)
How Much: $1,095
Workshop Extension Option:
Available on the night of 9/20/2019 for $295
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Where: Arches & Canyonlands National Parks (and surrounding areas)
When: May 2 @ 10 pm - May 3 @ 4 am, 2019
What's Included:
1 Night of Location Guiding & In-Field Instruction with 2 Instructors
Sun & Moon:
May 2: 5% Moon Setting @ 6:14 pm & Sunset @ 8:24 pm
May 3: Sunrise @ 6:23 am
Maximum # of Students: 12 (6 per instructor)
How Much: $245 (20% discount for 2 nights or 30% discount for 3)
Where: Arches & Canyonlands National Parks
When: September 25 @ 1 pm - September 30 @ 2 am, 2019
What's Included:
5 Afternoons of Classroom Training
5 Nights of Location Guiding & In-Field Instruction with 2 Instructors
Moonlight:
September 25: 14% Moon Setting @ 5:55 pm
September 29: 2% Moon Setting @ 8:15 pm
Maximum # of Students: 8 (4 per instructor)
How Much: $2,195
Images From The Student Showcase

A photographer sets up to capture a unique nighttime view of Turret Arch and the Milky Way through North Window.
©Abhishek Mukherjee ~ Student September 2016 ~ Arches National Park

Born as a student's vision, Abhishek brought it to life by standing still while stars trailed around him.
©Abhishek Mukherjee ~ Student September 2016 ~ Arches National Park

Sometimes the view behind the scenery really stands out as was the case in this image with star trails above and truck light trails below.
©Hal Mitzenmacher ~ Student September 2016 ~ Grand Teton National Park

An overhead panorama taken at the String Lake foot bridge in Grand Teton NP. ©Hal Mitzenmacher ~ Student September 2016 ~ Grand Teton National Park

With the use of a wide angle fisheye lens Mike was able to create this unique composition of Delicate Arch and the Milky Way.
©Mike Wetzel ~ Student May 2014 ~ Arches National Park

Mount Moran reflects in the Snake River as the stars shine above.
©Dirk Heseman ~ Student June 2015 ~ Grand Teton National Park

A single long exposure captures the rotation of the Earth around Polaris (North Star).
©Donald E Newsom ~ Student August 2015 ~ Arches National Park

The Milky Way rises over one of the cabins on the Shane Homestead.
©Laura Booth ~ Student June 2015 ~ Grand Teton National Park

Milky Way rising up behind Delicate Arch.
©Mike Wetzel ~ Student May 2014 ~ Arches National Park

Long Exposure Star Trails Over Grand Teton Peak.
©Laura Booth ~ Student June 2015 ~ Grand Teton National Park

Jackson Lake at Night with Fog.
©Sergio Rill ~ Student June 2015 ~ Teton National Park

With some nice side light painting Mike was able to capture not only the detail and textures of Balanced rock but also Vega just to the right.
©Mike Wetzel ~ Student May 2014 ~ Arches National Park

Artistic Star Trails over Moulton Barn. 113 individual images used for this.
©Sergio Rill ~ Student June 2015 ~ Teton National Park

Milky Way rising behind Delicate Arch
©Mike Wetzel ~ Student May 2014 ~ Arches National Park

Laura Booth uses a very long exposure to create beautiful star trails over the Tetons and Moulton Barn.
©Laura Booth ~ Student June 2015 ~ Grand Teton National Park.

Finding the north star, Polaris, and capturing the Earth's rotation.
©Umashankar Bala ~ Student August 2015 ~ Arches National Park

Milky Way rising over Shane Homestead
©Sergio Rill ~ Student June 2015 ~ Teton National Park
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Where: Mount Evans
When: August 24 @ 1 pm - August 25 @ 4 pm, 2019
What's Included:
1 Night of Location Guiding & In-Field Instruction with 1 Instructor (on Mount Evans)
2 Afternoons of Classroom Training (in Idaho Springs)
Moonlight: Thin Moon (30% Full) Rising @ 12:58 am
Maximum # of Students: 12 (6 per instructor)
How Much: $395
Workshop Extension Option:
Available on the night of 8/23/2019 for $295
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