photo by Inner_Vision via iStock Photos of the night sky, also called astrophotography, are a definite challenge for any photographer, but the results can be outstanding and create a sense of awe and wonder. Some of the challenges can be met by equipment choices and proper use, other challenges...

One of the great things about being a photographer these days is that there is no shortage of gear out there that helps us take better photos. That includes a host of star-tracking mounts used to track the motion of the stars so you can get crystal-clear, pinpoint stars, as shown above. I’ve...

Ask just about any photographer what the most difficult kind of photography is, and my guess is that many will say astrophotography. Though photographing the night sky can be daunting, if you break down the process step-by-step, you begin to see that it's really just a matter of mastering some...

There are many challenges with astrophotography, to be sure. But it's a mistake to think that it's not something that the average photographer can master. In fact, if you're armed with the right gear and have a strong understanding of the fundamentals of photography, astrophotography doesn't...

Sometimes the most difficult part of taking beautiful photos of the night sky is simply knowing where to begin. That's where this tutorial comes in... With the quick and easy tips outlined below, you'll get the pointers you need to start taking better shots of the stars sooner rather than...

photo by KiskaMedia via iStock What's so great about taking on astrophotography these days is that there is no lack of selection when it comes to star trackers. The benefit of having a star tracker is that you can take night sky photos without worry of star trails. Instead, since the...

Image Credit: idizimage via iStock  When I was a kid, we took a trip to Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. I remember being astonished by all the crazy features in the park - geysers, mud pots, and hot springs among them. But I left Yellowstone all those years ago more...

You can spend all kinds of energy planning astrophotography outings, getting the camera settings just right, gearing up with the right equipment to get the best shots, and so forth. But if you don't know how to edit Milky Way photos and images of other celestial bodies, you're leaving a ton of...

When you shoot photos during the day, the autofocus system on your camera is good enough to work like a charm in most instances. Granted, it's not perfect, but the instances in which it isn't spot on are few and far between. But shooting at night is another story... Even the most sophisticated...

If you ask me, the night sky is one of the most beautiful subjects you can photograph. The problem is conveying that beauty in the photos you take - it's a process that can be easier said than done at times. However, astrophotography doesn't have to be overly complex or intimidating. In fact,...