Remarkable Images
PHOTOGRAPHY BY FREDERIC HORE
Workshops & Fieldtrips
The Stargazers Tour
Photographing the Wonderous Night Sky!
Photographing the Wonderous Night Sky!
Capturing the star-filled heavens in all its glory!
Returns Saturday September 20, 2025 - 6 pm to Midnight!
at Bainsville & Lancaster, Ontario
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 as viewed above.
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.
Around 6:30 pm, we will position our cameras to capture the sunset at 6:50 pm, then the changing light as the stars emerge in the cobalt blue skies. A pitch-black evening will assure us of superb views of the massive Milky Way galaxy.
September 20 * is a dark moon night, free from its jarring glare. If clear skies prevail, we should have excellent viewing conditions! And if the timing is right, we might even capture the ISS - the International Space Station as it traverses the sky. My previous photo group was photobombed by the ISS!
You will also learn how to light paint an old towering grain silo as seen in the photo above!
Each participant will be individually assisted during the shooting session.
* If rain is forecast, the evening will be re-scheduled for either Sunday, September 21 or Monday, September 22, 2025
Our second night is dedicated to reviewing and critiquing your images in a helpful manner. 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 Location announced on workshop night.
Maximum participants: 8
Skill level: Beginner to Advanced
Suggest Equipment & Gear:
- DSLR, mirrorless or a compact camera 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!
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 and Maps will be emailed 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.
Email confirmation will be provided upon receipt of payment. A PDF receipt will be sent by email at the conclusion of the event. Printed receipts available upon request.
Terms and Conditions:
Payment must be received in full by Midnight September 15, 2025 to secure your spot.
Full refunds will be provided in the event of sickness by the workshop leader Frederic Hore, the event is rained out/or the alternate dates of Sunday September 21 or Monday September 22 are not viable.
* Note: Participants will be notified by email, phone and text message if there is a change in dates due to inclement weather.
I look forward to meeting you as we chase the stars!
Frederic
Hore
Not to be missed!