# Event Details - **Event Name**: THE OUTER BANKS - Night Sky Photography Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 16 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 am - **Event Description**: Night Sky Photography Workshop / MARCH 16-20 Nags Head / Oregon Inlet / Pea IslandAbout this EventFAWCETT PHOTOGRAPHY…looking for a great way to start 2026 ? OBX is the place to be…THE OUTER BANKS - Night Sky Photography WorkshopWorkshop Details:-Geared towards photographers looking to improve their night photography skills with a simple approach to avoid technical overload.-Hands on "In Field" shooting with support for decision on camera settings, composition and varied capture techniques for each outing-Hands on classroom post processing techniques tailored to optimize results from your captured images.-Workflow will include the use of Adobe Cloud Products - Lightroom Classic, Photoshop, and Adobe Camera Raw*-Workshop will be limited to 6 participants. Small group for better Instruction (Instructor is a National Park permit holder, First Aid / CPR certified and Insured)-We will operate between Nags Head, Pea Island, Frisco with plenty of beautiful scenes in between-We will capture sunset, sunrise, nightscapes under the star filled sky.-Apps will be used for planning to shoot under the best quality of light.-Post processing will be a Classroom scenario to establish your own workflow on the image capture techniques taught within the course-BYOL - Bring Your Own Laptop w/Lightroom Classic & Photoshop + external hard drive-Location / Field / Classroom Photographic Instruction-Full Frame camera is strongly suggested with a wide angle lens having an aperture of at least f/2.8 or wider-Simplified philosophy and technique utilizing your camera manually on what photography is: ISO f/Stop (aperture) and Shutter.-Utilizing the above to make confident decisions and control the outcome of your images and vision-Guidance on the proper camera settings for your DSLR/Mirrorless for Night Sky / Milky Way capture, Filters, Long Exposures*, Exposure Stacking, Focus Stacking, Stacking for Noise Reduction and proper HDR capture.*at least a 10 stop Neutral Density filter is recommended for this. A polarizing filter is also suggestedWorkshop Cost-Registration Deposit of $525 to secure your spot via EventBrite (non-refundable)-Total Workshop Fee is $1,275-Balance of Workshop Fee $750 due by 1/31/2026 a PayPal Invoice will be provided.-Lodging, Transportation and Meals are not included.-A Beach House will be secured as a hub for the Workshop. *Travel Insurance is highly recommended*-Lodging options will be provided after Registration / DepositTerms & Conditions https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/3d3d87f0-0313-11f0-a4d7-015fc82f85c1-rimg-w1112-h740-dc191713-gmir.jpg The Outer Banks Of North Carolina provides many breathtaking foregrounds / backgrounds and Iconic Lighthouses for capturing the night sky on the East Coast of the United States today. Low coastal landscapes overlooking the Atlantic Ocean have the darkest possible skies to capture the Milky Way and star-filled skies. On this 5 day hands-on Photography Workshop we will spend our nights capturing beautiful star-filled skies. After a night of shooting an amazing sunrise awaits us at our oceanfront property, something not to be missed in the Outer Banks. We will learn to place ourselves in the best possible scenario to capture the best possible light, create some unique images that are off the beaten path, with expert instruction along the way to enhance your creativity and skill set. The goal of this workshop gives you the ability to capture and create on your own, your vision. These skills will translate well to our specific post processing techniques and bring your vision to life.Additional information on Lodging will be provided upon registration. Lodging in this area is seasonal and off-season rates apply. Checking in a day early is suggested.Day 1March 16, 2026 - Meet & Greet / Camera settings, equipment, and setup for night sky https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/3d78e340-0313-11f0-a4d7-015fc82f85c1-rimg-w1108-h740-dc1d2933-gmir.jpg PLANNING INFO / PHYSICAL DIFFICULTYPlanning is essential for any type of photography so you are in position to capture the best possible light. Even though this Workshops focus is capturing the night sky our daily schedule is planned around all things celestial. Sunrise in this location is at 6:21 am and sets at 6:06pm. For our night shooting having a New Moon (no moonlight) is ideal so it does not influence our scene. For what we call nightscaping simply plan to operate as if you would be working a night shift.Physical difficulty of this location is relatively easy but can be moderately strenuous walking in soft sand. It is important that participants be in good physical health and able to carry (equipment) what they bring. While many locations will be a short distance from a parking lot, there is a possibility for longer walks across soft sand and dunes. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/3daceb90-0313-11f0-98a0-0d7fd6f07b0c-rimg-w1112-h740-dc2e312f-gmir.jpg ITINERARYA few weeks prior to the Workshop we will have an online meeting to discuss and be prepared for the possibility of shooting on the first night. The Workshop officially kicks off at 2:00pm on March 16, 2026 and at that time we will review and prepare our equipment for night sky shooting.We will have a daily schedule that serves as an outline or guide that will allow flexibility to outings we plan. The one constant that will be maintained will be our classroom / post processing sessions from 1:00pm to 3:00pm daily. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/3de14200-0313-11f0-9e58-a1f988df7308-rimg-w1108-h740-dc485f73-gmir.jpg RECOMMENDED CAMERA GEAR and MOREDSLR / Mirrorless Camera (full-frame sensor preferable)Lenses for Night Sky: 14mm to 35mm with an aperture of f/2.8 or widerLenses for general purpose: for our daytime outings bring what you have from wide-angle to large telephoto zoom. There will be opportunities where a 300mm lens or longer will come in handy.Very Sturdy Tripod (strong winds are common)L-Bracket designed specifically for your camera (a worthy investment if you don't have one)Remote Shutter Release (basic mechanical release that allows for simple operation of opening and closing the shutter)Extra Batteries and Charger / Extra Memory CardsLens cloths, rocket blower, etcFilters (Circular Polarizing Filter, Graduated ND Filters, 10-stop Solid ND filters for long exposures)Rain ProtectionCamera Manual (a PDF file you can download from the manufacturers web page)Computer with an External Hard-Drive / Adobe Lightroom and PhotoshopNotebook & Pen https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3e1ac890-0313-11f0-98a0-0d7fd6f07b0c-rimg-w1109-h740-dc2b1e12-gmir.jpg March is the time of year when Orion (Winter Milky Way) and the core of our universe, the Dark Horse Nebula (Summer Milky Way) can be captured. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3e4d9860-0313-11f0-98a0-0d7fd6f07b0c-rimg-w1112-h740-dc17191a-gmir.jpg March is the time of year when Orion (Winter Milky Way) and the core of our universe, the Dark Horse Nebula (Summer Milky Way) can be captured. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3e8682b0-0313-11f0-a4d7-015fc82f85c1-rimg-w494-h740-dc182c49-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nags-head/the-outer-banks-night-sky-photography-workshop/100001217847999149 - **Event Categories**: workshops, photography, art, sports, health-wellness, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 525, max: 525, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Nags Head - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Cape Hatteras National Seashore - **lat**: 35.9056218 - **long**: -75.5983266 - **full address**: Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Cape Hatteras National Park Road, Nags Head, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: THE OUTER BANKS - Night Sky Photography Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/08d2dcb83a9f2a033b8c4fd6d53311482be875854ed654ac5035f9ac5606315f-rimg-w1200-h628-dc2c2d30-gmir.jpg?v=1742204168 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is THE OUTER BANKS - Night Sky Photography Workshop being held? - **A:** THE OUTER BANKS - Night Sky Photography Workshop takes place on Mon, 16 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 am at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Cape Hatteras National Park Road, Nags Head, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for THE OUTER BANKS - Night Sky Photography Workshop? - **A:** Tickets for THE OUTER BANKS - Night Sky Photography Workshop are priced at USD 525 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityDEPOSIT: OUTER BANKS 2026-Night Sky Workshop/MarchUSD 525Available - **Q**: Who is organizing THE OUTER BANKS - Night Sky Photography Workshop? - **A:** THE OUTER BANKS - Night Sky Photography Workshop is organized by Robert Fawcett. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** THE OUTER BANKS - Night Sky Photography Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Nags Head, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Fawcett (Bob) - Retired from 31 years of Government service, 26 of those years as a Forensic / Scientific / Technical Photographer. Growing up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania the interest in photography began early with Dad taking the family on those weekend drives through the country, taking in the scenery down those back roads never explored. Little did I know back then it would become a career that would take me on a journey to places around the globe. That journey began in Washington, D.C. in October of 1985. As I continue the journey the plan is to share with others the passion of photography and pass along the experiences from the days of film to the current digital world. From the beginning and up to this present time I have always been a true believer of shooting in a manual mode, using the three things of what photography is ISO, Aperture and Shutter. When mastered one can be in total control of light and the vision in your mind to capture the creative images you desire.**Since retiring in 2017 I am available for individual one on one instruction and photography tutoring for the following: Manual Photography (gain confidence in your shooting without getting frustrated with all the bells and whistles), Macro Photography, and Post Processing with Photoshop. Additional instruction on any technique that may have been employed or used on any images posted on this site, focus stacking, panoramic, long exposure etc. Please check my Facebook Photography page under EVENTS for current Photography Workshops for current offerings. Check back often as I continue to update the EVENTS and feel free to submit any inquiry via email**All images seen here are available at: www.rfawcett.com " } ] } ] ```