A Beginner's Guide to Wide Field Astrophotography

Astrophotography can be one of the most stunning and magical genres of photography, as you watch wonders of the universe that are invisible to the naked eye appear on your camera screen. It is also one of the most technically challenging photography genres, but your practice and patience will be rewarded. If you are ready to get started, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will show you the basics of wide field astrophotography.

Coming to you from Leigh & Raymond Photography, this awesome video tutorial will show you the basics of wide field astrophotography. "Wide field" simply refers to capturing a lot of the sky in the frame, usually by using a wide angle lens. This is the best type of astrophotography for beginners, as it requires less specialized equipment and is not as demanding on your technique. On top of that, you can use the wide focal length to include elements of the landscape in your image should you so desire, which opens up a lot of creative opportunities. It is a really fun and rewarding genre that can produce images unlike any you have ever seen before, so check out the video above and set aside a night to head out there and photograph the sky! 

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Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.

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