This two evening workshop focuses on how to photograph the stars, the Milky Way Galaxy and if we're lucky, auroras at dark sky locations in the countryside of Eastern Ontario.

The second evening features an image review session with how to process your images in an image editing software for maximum impact to achieve stunning results!

Our shooting locations include an abandoned farm with a large grain silo and an old wood-clad country church near Bainsville, just west of the Quebec border. Some farmers' houses and cattle barns will provide a nice silhouette in the evening twilight. The first half-hour will focus on how to shoot in Manual mode, the camera settings required, and the theory to achieve a proper exposure. I will demonstrate how to light paint a towering old grain silo as seen in the photo above!

Around sunset at 7:50 PM, we will position our cameras to capture the changing light and the emerging stars in the cobalt blue skies. A pitch-black evening will assure us of superb views of the massive Milky Way galaxy.

August 23 is a dark moon night, free from its jarring glare. If clear skies prevail, we should have excellent viewing conditions! If the timing is right, we might even capture the ISS - the International Space Station, as it traverses the sky. My previous photo group were photobombed by it!

Each participant will be individually assisted during the shooting session.

* If rain is forecast, the evening will be re-scheduled for either Sunday, August 24, or Saturday, August 30, 2025

Our second night is dedicated to reviewing and critiquing your images constructively. I will show you how to resize, process and sharpen your RAW images in either Lightroom Classic, Photoshop Elements or Photoshop 2025 to achieve superior results, making your stars PoP off the screen and on print. Questions and answers will be encouraged.

Conducted mostly in English, handouts will be provided with suggested exposure settings, a resource list and websites for further learning.

Workshop location: Bainsville & Lancaster, Ontario (50 minutes from Dorval)
Processing Workshop: Dorval, Quebec

Maximum participants: 8

Skill level: Beginner to Advanced

Suggest Equipment & Gear:

- DSLR, mirrorless, compact camera or an iPhone of any make and model.
- a wide-angle lens - 24mm or wider is suggested
- telephoto zoom for distant subjects with a starry background
- shutter release cable either electronic or wireless
- camera tripod
- flashlight!
- insect repellant

Reservation, Registration and Confirmation:

Call Frederic at 438-494-4044 to reserve your spot!
Or email Frederic at fhore@remarkable-images.com

A Photo Checklist, Rendezvous Point, Directions, Itinerary, Maps and more will be provided to registered and paid-up participants.

Cost and Payment:

$114.98 ($100 + 14.98 taxes) for the complete 2 Night workshop (per person)*
A spouse or partner is welcome to watch and wander for free.
Meals and beverages are not included.

Full payment in advance is required to book your spot!

Payment may be sent by internet eTransfer to Frederic Hore at voyageurfred@yahoo.ca
Please include your email address and phone number. A PDF receipt and confirmation will be sent by email. Printed receipts are available upon request.

A receipt will be provided by email as a PDF, at the conclusion of the event. Email confirmation will be provided when payment is received.
Printed receipts provided upon request.

Terms and Conditions:

Payment must be received in full by Midnight August 20, 2025 to secure your spot.

Full refunds will be provided in the event of sickness by the workshop leader Frederic Hore, or if the event is rained out/or the alternate weekend dates of August 24, 30 & 31, 2025 are unworkable.

* Note: Participants will be notified by email, phone and text message if there is a change in dates due to inclement weather.

A Photo Checklist, Rendezvous Point, Directions, Itinerary, Maps and more will be provided to registered and paid-up participants.

I look forward to meeting you as we chase the stars!

This workshop is crafted and produced
by professional photographer and workshop instructor

Frederic Hore
Not to be missed!