Milky Way & Astrophotography Workshop with Sigma | Nashville, TN

Join us for a one-of-a-kind astrophotography experience timed perfectly with the overlap of the Leonid & Taurid meteor showers. Whether you're just getting started with night sky photography or looking to elevate your skills, this workshop will give you the knowledge, gear access, and hands-on guidance to create your best astro images yet.

Led by astrophotographer Jack Fusco from Sigma, this workshop includes virtual learning, on-location shooting, and post-processing instruction—all designed to help you confidently shoot the stars and take home frame-worthy images.

➤ Preplanning Session | VIRTUAL

📅 Wed. Nov. 12th at 6pm CDT

📍Virtual session link will be provided at a later date.

The goal of this online lecture is for you to leave with the knowledge and ability to shoot the stars on your own. Jack will be guiding you through the basics of astrophotography all the way up to some advanced techniques. He will also review some basic astronomy information that will help you plan and capture images of the stars and be best prepared for viewing and photographing meteor showers!

What You Will Learn:

• Gear Essentials – A breakdown of the equipment you'll need before heading into the field.

• Planning & Scouting – Discover how to identify the right time and place to capture your shot.

• Camera Settings & Techniques – Learn how to make the most of your gear and fine-tune your shooting approach.

• Composition Tips – Explore what elements make for a great astrophotograph.

• Shooting Styles – From single exposures to image stacking, we’ll cover a variety of proven techniques to help you capture stunning night sky images.

• Open Q&A + Group Discussion – Get your questions answered and connect with fellow attendees.

⭐ Important: If you're attending the in-person on-site sessions, please make sure to join this live presentation—or watch the recording beforehand. It’s packed with information that will enhance your on-location experience.

➤ Hands-on Milky Way & Astrophotography Workshop | ON-SITE

📅 Fri. Nov. 14th & Sat. Nov. 15th from 6pm - 10:59pm CDT (or longer)

📍 Locations will be TBD once closer to the event

Bring these techniques to life under the stars!

Jack will lead a small group of photographers to a fantastic view of the night sky. While on location Jack will review techniques discussed during the lecture, by putting them into practice. We highly encourage you to attend the lecture, to help you be more prepared for the location experience.

What You Will Learn:

• We will meet on location with time to scout and plan compositions.

• Jack will share his personal approach to how he would plan an entire night to maximize his time shooting and ensure that he leaves with images he is excited about.

• The night will begin chasing as many Milky Way compositions and shooting techniques as possible and end with setting up best to capture the active meteor showers.

What You Should Bring:

• A Mirrorless or DSLR with manual settings

• A fast aperture lens

• Extra batteries (2 or more) and memory cards (64gb+)

• A sturdy tripod

• Wired Shutter Release/Intervalometer

⭐ We highly recommend bringing a wired remote—it’ll make capturing the meteor shower much easier during the workshop. Swing by Pixel Connection Nashville before the event to ensure you’re fully prepared. Our team is also happy to help assist you with selecting the right remote for your camera.

• Red light equipped headlamp, the red light will be less harsh on our eyes and help keep night vision intact. (We’ll discuss headlamps!)

• Warm clothing - Dress in layers to help stay warm

• Wear decent hiking shoes/boots to manage the terrain

• Water/Snacks

📸 SIGMA LOANER GEAR!

Attendees will have access to a selection of Sigma lenses during the nightly location outings.

Loaner gear will be available for pickup at the store on Friday and Saturday— Photo ID required.

➤ Post Processing Session | VIRTUAL

📅 Wed. Nov. 19th at 6pm CDT

📍Virtual session link will be provided at a later date.

A Start-to-Finish Image Workflow:

• Importing and organizing your files

• Deciding which images to process and which to discard

• Editing in both Lightroom and Photoshop

• Single Image Edit Techniques

• Stacking multiple meteor images

• Stacking multiple Images for Noise Reduction

• Using presets as a starting point and refining your style

• Exporting images for web use

Meet Jack

Jack Fusco is a professional landscape astro/timelapse photographer. What began as a way purely to document his travels as a touring musician, photography has become his main form of creative expression.On his often-sleepless journey, he strives to share the wonder of the night sky with as many people as possible. Whether chasing the Milky Way along coast lines or capturing the Northern lights in unforgiving remote locations you’re sure to find him coffee in hand, smiling up at the stars.Many of Jack’s images are often planned days, weeks, or even months in advance while waiting for weather and celestial objects to align. The resulting work shows a true and complete dedication to his craft. His work has been featured by National Geographic, TEDx, LA Times, NASA APOD, BBC, Forbes and many more.

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