THE ART OF NIGHT
ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
Four Day Workshop - Friday, September 4th to Monday September 7th 2026. The group size is limited to three participants. We will arrive on location two hours before sunset and shoot into the evening each night. If weather is poor we will shoot landscapes in the area.
Location - This workshop is held in the Porcupine Mountains. One of the Upper Peninsula’s best areas for shorelines, waterfalls, and night skies! A wide array of subjects, locations, and scenes await as the park offers some of the best photography in the state!
Hiking Level: Proficient - Participants will be required to hike and navigate groomed and ungroomed trails in near-total and total darkness, assisted only by artificial light. Minor obstacle navigation is required and heights are involved.
Terrain Type - Mountainous - Groomed and ungroomed trails featuring overlooks and valleys. Participants should be prepared to hike through dirt, mud, sand, and rock in the dark and in low-light and darkness.
Recommended Equipment - Headlamp with red and white outputs, handheld flashlight. A DSLR or Mirrorless camera and compatible lenses as well as a tripod and spare batteries. Participants that own a star tracker are encouraged to bring them.
Registration - All participants are required to register prior to attending the event. Registration is limited to six participants. Once registered you will receive an email with documents that must be signed and returned prior to participating in the workshop.
Investment - The total experience is $899 with a $250 nonrefundable deposit. The remaining balance is due 30 days before the above-listed start date of the workshop if you chose to place a deposit only.
Accommodations - Participants are responsible for their own lodging. Hotels and campgrounds are available nearby. It is highly recommended to book your accommodations as far in advance as possible.
Join me for a four-day adventure into the Porcupine Mountains as you embrace the Art of Night under some of the darkest skies the region offers. We will venture out each evening in search of the Milky Way and Northern Lights if they are active!
In this workshop, I will explain my approach to astrophotography and demonstrate techniques while we shoot together. We will cover single, stacked, and tracked approaches in the field. If conditions do not align for astrophotography opportunities, we will explore the area and shoot landscapes instead.
This workshop focuses on the artistic intent behind the image, revealed to you as you we work side by side throughout the experience learning the thought process and the approaches I use in the field to craft the photographs I share with you.
Please note: There is no guarantee of seeing the Northern Lights, or optimal conditions for astrophotography. As noted above, if conditions do not allow for astrophotography, we will explore remote places within and around the park. A headlamp and flashlight are required for this workshop. Participants should be comfortable with night hikes and navigating challenging terrain in the dark.
STATUS: AVAILABLE
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
By attending this workshop, you agree to hold harmless Nicholas Albert Photography, its owners, directors, officers, employees, agents, and representatives from any and all claims, demands, losses, or damages on account of injury, illness, death, or property damage, or other losses, damages, or expenses, arising out of or in connection with your participation in the workshop.
It is recommended that you purchase travel insurance for your trip. Nicholas Albert Photography is not liable for the reimbursement of any expenses associated with your trip including but not limited to airline tickets, rental car fees, hotel rooms, workshop fees, rental equipment costs, or any other travel expenses not listed but associated with your trip. Nicholas Albert Photography is not liable for any event that prevents or delays you from arriving at the workshop including but not limited to Acts of God, weather events, canceled flights, government shutdowns, civil unrest, force majeure events, or any other unforeseen circumstances not listed.
It is recommended that you insure your photography equipment prior to the trip. You are responsible for the safe transportation, storage, and use of any equipment that you bring with you. Nicholas Albert Photography is not responsible for any equipment that is lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed before, during, or after a workshop.
Nicholas Albert Photography’s only role is to teach photography and guide you to locations. You are responsible for your safety when traveling, participating in the workshop, and performing any activities associated with the workshop. You are responsible for determining your physical abilities! Do not exceed your physical abilities. By attending this workshop, you agree to hold Nicholas Albert Photography harmless for any personal injury, or in extreme cases permanent trauma, or death that may occur during or in connection with this workshop.
Nicholas Albert Photography makes no effort to vet participants of the workshop. You are responsible for your safety and equipment in the companionship of other participants. All participants are responsible for their own words, actions, and conduct before, during, and after a workshop.
DEPOSITS & PAYMENTS
All deposits are non-refundable. Deposits may be transferred on a one-time basis to another available workshop with available space as long as notice is received 31 days prior to the start date.
The deposit is specified with each workshop. The deposit is required to reserve your place in the workshop and is due at the time the workshop is booked. Your space is not reserved until your deposit is received. The full balance of the workshop is due 30 days before the start of the workshop. You can make the final payment for the workshop by visiting the same registration link on the respective workshop page.
If your final payment is not received 30 days or more before the start date of the workshop, Nicholas Albert Photography reserves the right to fill the spot from a waitlist and/or cancel your workshop. In the event of such a cancellation, no refunds will be provided.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
Please be aware, there are no exceptions to this policy, even if the reason for cancellation is due to a circumstance beyond your control including but without limitation; severe weather or other Acts of God, governmental instability, war, strikes, or labor disputes, civil unrest, unforeseen repairs or renovations, embargoes, medical reasons, epidemics, and pandemics. All cancellations must be made via email using the same email address used to register for the workshop. The date that the email is received is considered the date of cancellation.
Cancellation 31 days or earlier before the workshop -
If you paid the full amount for the workshop, everything will be refunded to you except for the non-refundable deposit. The deposit can be transferred to future workshops available within the current or following year.Cancellation 30 or fewer days before the workshop -
If you paid the full amount of the workshop and your space is not filled the entire workshop fee is forfeited. If your space is filled, the deposit and full workshop fee can be transferred to future workshops available within the current or following year.If your final payment is not received -
If your final payment is not received 30 days or more before the start date of the workshop, Nicholas Albert Photography reserves the right to fill the spot from a waitlist and/or cancel your workshop. In the event of such a cancellation, no refunds will be provided.
Nicholas Albert Photography may cancel a workshop at any time without liability to the participant if the reason for cancelation is due to any circumstance beyond the control of Nicholas Albert Photography. These events include without limitation; severe weather or other Acts of God, governmental instability, war, strikes or labor disputes, civil unrest, unforeseen repairs or renovations, embargoes, medical reasons, epidemics, and pandemics. In the event that such a cancellation occurs, Nicholas Albert Photography reserves the right to cancel the trip and apply paid fees to a future workshop or reschedule the workshop.
Nicholas Albert Photography reserves the right to cancel any workshop for any reason at any time. If Nicholas Albert Photography must cancel a workshop, you may be eligible for a full refund of the workshop price only. Nicholas Albert Photography is not liable for the reimbursement of any expenses associated with your trip including but not limited to travel expenses, airline tickets, rental car fees, hotel rooms, workshop fees, or any other travel expenses not listed but associated with your trip.
Should Nicholas become ill, injured, or otherwise become unable to perform his duties instructing and hosting the workshop, a replacement instructor will be provided, the trip will be rescheduled, or the workshop fee will be applied to a future workshop within the current or following year.
Cancellations due to medical emergencies or limitations are not eligible for a refund before, during, or after a workshop. Cancellations made for inclement weather or photography conditions are not eligible for a refund before, during, or after a workshop.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISKS
In consideration of the landscape photography workshop services of Nicholas Albert Photography, its owners, directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives, and all other entities associated with Nicholas Albert Photography hereinafter collectively referred to as “Nicholas Albert Photography”, I agree as follows:
Although Nicholas Albert Photography has taken reasonable steps to ensure the safety of both myself and my equipment so that I may enjoy an activity for which I may not be skilled, Nicholas Albert Photography has informed me that this activity is not without risk. I understand that certain risks are inherent with landscape photography workshops and the outdoor locations we will be working in and cannot be eliminated without eliminating the unique character of the workshop service itself.
These inherent risks can be the cause of loss or damage to my equipment, or accidental injury, illness, or in extreme cases, permanent trauma, or death. Nicholas Albert Photography believes that it is important for me to know in advance what to expect, and to be informed of the inherent risks. The following describes some, but not all, of those risks.
I am aware that outdoor landscape photography workshops hosted by Nicholas Albert Photography entail the risks of injury, trauma, or death, and/or loss, damage, or destruction of my equipment. I understand the description of these risks is not complete and that other unknown or unanticipated risks may result in injury or death, and/ or loss, damage, or destruction of my equipment. I agree to assume and accept full responsibility for the inherent risks identified herein and those inherent risks not specifically identified both for myself and my equipment. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary and I am participating of my own free will and elect to participate in spite of and with full knowledge of the inherent risks.
I acknowledge that engaging in this activity means that I have responsibilities as a participant. I acknowledge that Nicholas Albert Photography has been available to fully explain to me the nature and physical demands of this landscape photography workshop and the inherent risks, hazards, and dangers associated with it.
By attending this workshop, I agree to hold harmless Nicholas Albert Photography, its owners, directors, officers, employees, agents, and representatives from any and all claims, demands, losses, or damages on account of injury, illness, death, or property damage, or other losses, damages, or expenses, arising out of or in connection with my participation in the workshop.