Cape Cod At Night
A Different View of an Exciting Place
Group Leader – Beth Ruggiero York & Ron York
July 28-31, 2016
10 Participants
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Join Beth Ruggiero-York and Ron York for an exciting workshop exploring and photographing the diverse areas of the Cape Cod peninsula at night. Learn the techniques needed for successful night photography by day and then practice at night. Having lived on and photographed the Cape for many years, Beth is able to provide a unique insight to some hidden locations for photography. We will be based in Eastham and visiting the Cape during prime Milky Way season. From the sand dune beaches of the National Seashore, to the fishing and sailing harbors, historic lighthouses and buildings, and eclectic towns such as Provincetown, we will have countless opportunities to make great images of a very unique part of this country.
Day 1 – Thursday, July 28, 2016
- Group will meet at hotel meeting room at 10:00 am for a presentation about the Cape and our itinerary. We will then spend the remainder of the day learning night photography techniques and camera settings. You will learn to photograph the Milky Way and stars, including correct exposure/camera settings and optimal composition, creating star trails and light painting.
- Leave hotel for an early dinner and arrival before sunset (8:02pm) on site for our first night shoot.
- Day 2 – Friday, July 29
- You will have some time in the morning to download images.
- Drive north to Provincetown photographing along the way to the Cape’s most eclectic town.
- Have dinner in Provincetown and then head to the National Seashore to shoot sunset followed by star trails and the Milky Way after dark.
Day 3 – Saturday, July 30
- Optional sunrise shoot.
Late morning we will convene in the conference room for a critique of some of the previous night’s images, to answer any questions about the previous night’s shoot, and to discuss post-processing for night images. Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop will be used for post-processing. Lunch will be at the hotel.
Leave hotel for an early dinner and arrival before sunset (8:00pm) on site for our final night shoot.
Day 4 – Sunday, July 31
Optional sunrise shoot this morning.
After breakfast, return to the hotel to check out.
Price: $1,195 Transportation, lodging, and meals are not included.
Lodging: You have the choice of staying at the Sheraton Four Points or its neighboring sister property, Ocean Park Inn, in Eastham. A block of rooms are reserved until June 1, 2016. After that date rooms will be released and reservations will be on a space available basis. NOTE: Cape Cod hotels fill very fast for the summer season and availability is very limited. Make your reservations before June 1, 2015
Room Rates:
Four Points by Sheraton Eastham: $249.00 Per Room-Thursday night; $325.00 Per Room-Friday and Saturday Night
Ocean Park Inn: $169.00 Per Room-Thursday night; $189.00 Per Room-Friday and Saturday Night
Room rates are based on one or two people in a room, a room with two double beds, and are subject to MA Tax (currently 9.7% and subject to change without notice).
Meals are not included. We will have water and light snacks available during field sessions.
Transportation: You will provide your own transportation, we will encourage car pooling. Airport Locations: Hyannis, MA (approx. 1 hour from Eastham) or Boston, MA (~ 2 ½ hour drive to Eastham, depending on traffic) Hiking rating: Easy, some walking in sand on beaches. There maybe some walking on wet and muddy beaches at low tide, so sandals or water shoes would be useful. Minimum number of participants – 4; maximum participants – 10.
Note: Night photography requires a DSLR or mirrorless camera and a wide, fast lens (f/2.8 or faster). In addition, a sturdy tripod and tripod head and remote cable release (not wireless or infrared) or intervalometer are needed.
