How to PHOTOGRAPH the Milky Way | Settings - Timelapse - Tips

Welcome to Part 3 of my Milky Way Series! In this video, I review HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH THE MILKY WAY in a straightforward and simply way. I give details on the camera settings you should use for both still images as well as shooting a Milky Way timelapse. Join me as I travel to a lake in northern Vermont to apply the settings and skills that I review in the first half of the video. You'll get a sneak peak into other aspects of my Vermont life outside of photography and also see that photography outings don't always go exactly as planned. Enjoy!
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Best sure to check out the rest of my Milky Way Series for a complete guide on how to photograph the Milky Way:



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GEAR I RECOMMEND FROM THIS VIDEO:
Camera - any DSLR or mirrorless camera that can handle high ISO settings will do. I currently use the following:
Lenses - fast wide angle lenses are best
Tripod - any sturdy tripod will do

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[hvodinh]

Just stumbled on your Milky-way series. They are super instructive, thank you! Love your low key delivery style.

[mondujar]

You are a star yourself. You explain things so clearly and concisely, it’s refreshing to know we all have difficulties and failures on the way to that one perfect shot

[HistoryByGPS]

I disagree with you assumption that the time lapse was ruined. The lights and extra flashes adds to the story. Great job! - Jim

[candaedomkowski]

Really great milky way series Brenda. Glad you got Ferdinand back safely to his momma!

[fababei]

Despite the light pollution, you're right: it's a good example. All your three tutorials are full of useful information. Thanks a lot Brenda.

[dalestoltman]

Your explanation of terms, settings are easily understood and how to use PhotoPills is excellent. I would have been very happy with that time lapse. Nice job. I will re-watch all your video's on the Milky Way Series.

[OSLABADS]

You’re awesome!! Excellent teacher!! Thanks

[tonybelton]

That was a really nice time lapse sequence. The car lights and “party” added to it I reckon. I’m going to have a go!

[daggad]

Thank your, very clear and easy to understand video :)

[berkleysdad]

There is so much to learn in photography. Thanks for your videos and your great teaching style.

[richardcprovost]

This three part series is the clearest explanation on using photocells to the equipment and setting for milky way photos I've seen. Thank you so much.

[gwhite]

Your tutorials are excellent. Accessible, comprehensive, concise, zero ego. Thank you so much. At 73yo, seeing the Milky Way is tops on my bucket list for this summer.

[montanaylago]

I'm glad that you decided to share the time-lapse even when you did not like it a 100%
Better luck next time!

[cheereverytime]

the best tutorial out of hundred thousands vids out there!

[carlreid]

Great series Brenda I’ve watched them all after your Friday PhotoPills series episode on Milky Way. I often take a self inflating mat to help my knees and also to just lie back and marvel at the night sky.

[sturejo]

Clear, presise, to the point - and in a charming way!

[gruncletim]

I just came across these videos. Even with the cars coming by and the occasional blast of light, the time-lapse was still epic.

[GaleRainwater]

Nice to have you back Brenda. I am referring back to some of your great Astro. information. Thanks

[natew.]

Even though things didn’t go quite as planned, the image and clip were stunning. I’m excited to get out there!

[shupingyin]

Hour teaching is precise and come to the point there is no prolonged useless talking. I watched your entire PhotoPills Friday vids I Follow you here and on IG