Astrophotography Workshop

Cover photo by Kyle Sullivan

We will meet by 8:30 PM at the Watchable Wildlife Area on the west shore of Hyatt Lake. There will NOT be a carpooling location for this event.

Join Kyle and other aspiring night sky photographers to capture images of the milky way from the shores of Hyatt Lake. Kyle will share the process for capturing night sky photos and help students with camera settings to take compelling photos. The meet-up will begin at 8:30 PM at the Watchable Wildlife Area on the north shore of Hyatt Lake. The best time for night sky photos starts around 10:30pm, once it’s truly dark out.  

Kyle Sullivan’s love for photography and public lands started at a young age, as he snapped photos on family vacations to National Parks, forests and BLM land around the West. His photos took a dark turn in 2015, when he discovered astrophotography during sleepless nights caring for his newborn son. While serving as the Monument Manager at Mojave Trails National Monument, Kyle worked with the Dark Sky International on efforts to protect the night sky in California’s desert. Kyle has served as the public affairs specialist for the Bureau of Land Management Medford District since 2020. His photos are often featured on BLM publications:BLM’s Facebook

MyPublicLands Instagram

the Department of Interior Instagram. 

Participants may choose to drive home after the workshop or stay in the Monument overnight. Due to the narrow, winding roads, lodging or camping is recommended.

Camping:

You may make a reservation at Hyatt Lake campground HERE

Dispersed camping, or camping outside the Monument's developed campground, is also allowed.

Lodging:

You can book a room or cabin at Greensprings Inn HERE

Cabins can also be reserved at Hyatt Lake Resort HERE

The Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument's mission is to support the protection, restoration and conservation of the Monument through service, advocacy and education. Our Hike and Learn programs are designed to introduce the public to different topics and locations within the Monument. Hike and Learns are co-created with local scientists, historians, artists, students, and more.

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