Tuition includes:
In this workshop you will learn:
This full moon photography workshop meets on Madeline Island in Lake Superior. Participants are responsible for getting to and from the School on the island.
Once you arrive at the School all transportation will be provided, including inter-island boat trips.
On-campus lodging and meals can be booked directly from the Madeline Island School of the Arts. Lodging and meal costs are in addition to the workshop tuition. Click here for full details of the lodging and meal options. You are also free to find lodging and meals on your own in the very nearby town of La Pointe.
Day 1, Arrival Day. Sunday, August 7th
Your five night program with begins Sunday evening with a wine and cheese welcome reception at the School.
Days 2 – 5
This workshop is made of field sessions and classroom sessions. In the classroom we will learn everything that goes into making beautiful moon photographs, including the required gear, using the PhotoPills App, artistic and technical approaches to shooting the moon, understanding the moon’s motion, planning the shot, problem solving, and best practices. We will work together as a group to plan our shots, then go into the field to bring them to life! During the week we will have as many as five opportunities to photograph the moon in alignment with the wonderful natural and manmade features of the Apostle Islands. All our shoots will take place around sunrise and sunset, allowing us fantastic opportunities for landscape photography in addition to shooting the moon. During the day we will also have opportunities to discuss post-processing and the meaning of life.
Day 6, Last Day and Departure. Friday, August 12th
After our final morning shoot we will head back to the school to wrap up. Check out is on Friday afternoon.
Expect highs between 75 and 80°F, and lows between 50 and 60. There is likely to be a mix of sun and clouds, and even a chance of thunderstorms. Please check the weather forecast before the workshop and pack appropriately. And remember, 60° mornings can be quite chilly when you are on a boat out in the water!
Due to variable conditions, we recommend bringing multiple layers of non-cotton clothing (Merino wool and fleece are highly recommended), a warm jacket and pants, a warm hat, gloves, warm socks, and sturdy footwear (waterproof boots or hiking shoes are recommended), with lighter layers for warm days. We also recommend bringing a windproof rain jacket and rain pants just in case. A wide-brim hat, sunglasses, and a large water bottle will also be indispensable.
This workshop is hosted by the Madeline Island School of the Arts and abides by their policies. View the policies here:
https://secure.madelineartschool.com/Information_Policies.cfm
Josh Cripps
Josh is an acclaimed landscape photographer and educator from California. He gives presentations for companies like Nikon and leads exciting photo tours around the world. Josh has been obsessed with photographing the full moon since 2017 and is becoming known as “that crazy moon guy.” His photo of the 2019 annular solar eclipse earned worldwide attention and was published by NASA, CNN, and dozens of other media outlets.
