Gear-List — National Parks at Night

Tim

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

I love this lens. They say it is the sharpest wide angle zoom made. I believe it. The wide 14mm captures huge sections of the sky
— Tim
This lens doesn’t come off my D750 – so sharp, fast, and fills the frame with all my night needs.
— Gabe

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Gitzo GIGT1545T Traveler Series 1 Carbon Fiber Tripod

I’ve been a big fan of the Gitzo Traveler Tripods and the newly revamped series 1 1545T is my small 2nd tripod. At 2.3lbs, this tripod is always with me. It can now get as high as 60” and still collapse as compact at 16.7”. Smooth, solid, and built to last.
— Gabe
When I need to go light, this is my travelling partner.
— Tim
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X-Rite i1Display Pro

You have to know that your monitor is showing you the truth about color and brightness before and during all edits. Plus, when presenting, you should show your work with he best possible color and dynamic range.
— Matt

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Night Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots

by Gabriel Biderman and Tim Cooper
Are you a night owl looking to make stunning images of streetscapes, fireworks, or the night sky? Do you like to bend time with long exposure photography? Do star trails or lightning strikes inspire you? Then this book is for you!

In Night Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots, photographer Gabriel Biderman brings you the basics of digital night photography—exposure, composition, and light—and how to scout and capture different nocturnal locations once the sun goes down. Gabriel will help you understand the fundamentals and bring your unique artistic expression to any night situation. In this beautifully illustrated guide you will:

Focus in the dark and master basic composition rules—and know when to break them
Understand metering and switch to manual mode for more control over your exposure
Set white balance, understand color temperature, and add flash or slow sync
Explore color, light painting, and creative ways to play with light in your images
Learn what gear works best for your style of shooting and strategies for operating your equipment in the dark
Discover expert techniques for post-processing your nighttime images in Lightroom and Photoshop

Beautifully illustrated with large, compelling photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want every time.

If you choose to purchase anything suggested on our website via our link, it helps support the National Parks at Night workshop program. Thanks!

Vello Shutterboss II Intervalometer

An esential tool for stacking sets and complicated long exposures. Also reduces vibration by taking camera release off the body.
— Matt
A great cable release for for timed exposures. Buy the wired model rather than the wireless for hassle free functionality.
— Tim

If you choose to purchase anything suggested on our website via our link, it helps support the National Parks at Night workshop program. Thanks!