Photography weekend Milky Way - Burg Eltz

The Milky Way… what photographer doesn't dream about that?! Just over a two-hour drive away in the Eifel is a dream location for photographing the Milky Way… Burg Eltz! You can be there during this 'one of a kind astrophotography workshop'. Spectacular photos await!

Of course we need good conditions for the galaxy. The summer is an excellent period to photograph the Milky Way. The core is still nicely above the horizon. The Milky Way can also be photographed fairly early, so we don't have to go out in the middle of the night. If the weather really throws a spanner in the works... don't worry... we will plan a new date in consultation.
in het eten gooien… geen nood… dan plannen we in overleg een nieuwe datum.

During the day we visit Burg Ehrenburg, another gem in the Eifel. Of course we don't ignore the double waterfall either!

What does the course of the workshop look like?

We leave from Venlo, with anyone who wants to carpool. After all, this is good for the environment! Are you from another part of the Netherlands and is it more convenient to drive directly? That is possible and allowed, of course. The day starts with photographing a beautiful waterfall, located near Burg Eltz. In the afternoon we check in at our accommodation.

After dinner we set course for Burg Eltz. Here we start with the sunset and the blue hour to take the foreground photos. Around 11 p.m. it's time for the Milky Way. You will also get a demonstration about shooting with a start tracker. Of course you will also get the photos made with the starttracker! Saturday morning we enjoy a delicious breakfast. After breakfast we delve into the post-processing of the Milky Way photos. You only get real results after the processing. After lunch we visit Burg Ehrenburg and in the evening we go again to Burg Eltz for the second round of Milky Way photography. Sunday morning the river Mösel is our backdrop
the sunrise!

We sleep one night in real characteristic gypsy wagons, located near Burcht Ehrenburg. A whole experience and cozy setting, which you must have experienced once!  

If you’re interested in another workshop, please have a look here. Or maybe you’re more into photography tours? Then check out our photo trips and tours. Or read about the different destinations in one of my blog.

Till clicks!

As an experienced world traveler and professional photographer, I’m driven by passion, professionalism and enthusiasm to teach you how to take better photos and get to know your camera and settings. Personal attention for your learning needs is key.

Curious about photography travel destinations, the adventure of travelling the world or simply want to know more about our workshops? I’ll gladly tell you everything while we end the workshop with a drink.

Friday, July 26th until Sunday, July 28th 2024

• Time departure on Friday 10.30
• Time return on Sunday 4pm
• Costs € 695 p.p.
• Minimal of 4 participants
• Maximum of 7 participants

Included:

• Workshop Milky Way photography
• Demonstration Star tracker
• Post-processing in Lightroom
• All nights based on shared rooms
• Vervoer in een busje vanuit Venlo
• Guidance from an experienced and enthusiastic photographer
• Feedback on your best photos

Excluded:

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Travel with own transportation

• If you have a tripod, bring it with you.
• If you have any filters, bring them with you. You can use polarizing filters, ND grey and gradient grey filters are all useful in this workshop.
• You can also borrow a tripod and/or filters.
• We will leave promptly at 10:30 am on Friday and will be back on Sunday around 4:00 pm!
• If you want to drive directly to the Eifel, you will receive the address to navigate.
• Bring your own lunch for the first day. We have lunch together in the field at an idyllic spot in the Eifel.
• In the evening we agree together where we eat it. We take into account any preferences.
• We sleep one night in the characteristic gypsy wagons at Burg Ehrenburg… very atmospheric! Bring your own sleeping bag for this. 
• Save my number (+31 6 12240118) so you can call in case you’re running late.