Introduction to Astrophotography
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Learn photography and developing techniques to capture the lights and colors of space
The observable universe is made up of ten billion galaxies, each with more than one hundred billion stars. Have you ever wished you could capture these celestial bodies and more in your photos? Astrophotography is a limitless discipline that teaches us something new and exciting every day.
In this online course, learn techniques to photograph the cosmos with Jheison Huerta, a Peruvian photographer awarded by NASA whose work has been used by international media outlets such as the BBC, National Geographic, The Mirror, Telemundo, and more.
Start by getting to know your teacher, Jheison Huerta. He explains how he came to specialize in astrophotography, thanks in large part to his prime location in the Andes, and tells you about some of the photographers he considers his greatest inspiration.
Continue with an overview of the tools required for landscape astrophotography and the equipment you need, from flashlights and tripods to the camera itself. Then learn how to configure your camera to get the most out of it.
Jheison shows you some apps to help plan your photo outings before talking about the importance of being up to speed with the lunar calendar to get optimal results.
Discover two methods for focusing at night: infinity focus and hyperfocal distance, which you learn to calculate and transfer to your camera lens.
After your shoot, find out how to develop a RAW file using Adobe Camera Raw, Adobe Photoshop, and the Nik Collection plugins. Your teacher gives you some tips to reduce photographic noise and to fix color casts, as well as some specific adjustments to give your photographs a personal and artistic touch.
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