Night & Astrophotography Courses and Certifications

Chasing the Shadow of Moon: An Astrophotographer's Voyage

Explore the captivating world of astrophotography with Shivam Bansal as he shares his journey, techniques, and stunning cosmic imagery, inspiring viewers to pursue their passions and embrace the wonders of the universe.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Adobe

Mastering Low-Light Photography from Capture to Edit

Master low-light photography techniques with photographer Jarrad Seng, from camera settings to post-processing in Lightroom. Learn to handle challenging lighting conditions and create atmospheric images using AI tools and creative approaches.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

New Jersey Astronomical Association

Introduction to PixInsight Image Processing

Master PixInsight's fundamentals and core features through hands-on training, learning essential techniques for astronomical image processing and enhancement with expert guidance.

• YouTube
• 4 hours 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

New Jersey Astronomical Association

Introduction to SIRIL - Astrophotography Software

Learn to process astrophotography images using SIRIL software, enhancing celestial captures with advanced techniques and tools for stunning results.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

New Jersey Astronomical Association

Fun with Mosaics in Astrophotography - March 25th

Explore astrophotography mosaics with Charles Bracken, covering planning, processing, and examples from 4 to 150+ panels. Learn techniques for capturing stunning wide-field celestial images.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

New Jersey Astronomical Association

PixInsight Astrophotography Workflow - Astro Photography Meeting

Explore PixInsight's astrophotography workflow, from cosmetic corrections to star extermination, enhancing your celestial imaging skills.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Wolfram

Astrophotography Image Processing Workflows

Automate complex astrophotography workflows using Wolfram Language's image processing and data manipulation for calibration, alignment, stacking, and color combining.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

GOTO Conferences

Processing Data from the James Webb Space Telescope - Astronomical Image Analysis

Explore open-source data from the James Webb Space Telescope, learn about terrestrial telescopes, and discover how Java is used in processing deep-sky images captured from London's night sky.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Fundamentals of Photography

533 ratings at CreativeLive

Mastering camera techniques, equipment, and creative vision for impactful photography. Covers manual mode, gear selection, natural light, and critical analysis to elevate your photographic skills and artistic expression.

• CreativeLive
• 1 day 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Glamour Photography

217 ratings at CreativeLive

Learn to capture stunning, contemporary glamour portraits that empower women of all shapes and sizes. Master posing, lighting, and business strategies to elevate your photography and build a thriving career.

• CreativeLive
• 15 hours 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Complete Wedding Photographer Experience

140 ratings at CreativeLive

The Complete Wedding Photographer Experience with Jasmine Star

• CreativeLive
• 1 day 6 hours 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Picture Perfect Lighting

104 ratings at CreativeLive

Master lighting techniques for stunning portraits without relying on post-processing. Learn to use on-camera, off-camera, and natural light effectively, enhancing creativity and reducing editing time.

• CreativeLive
• 12 hours 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Portrait Photography Bootcamp

96 ratings at CreativeLive

Learn essential portrait photography skills, from camera settings to posing techniques. Master lighting, composition, and directing subjects for stunning results in various settings and group sizes.

• CreativeLive
• 13 hours 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Understanding Light

81 ratings at CreativeLive

Explore the fundamentals of lighting in photography, from natural light to studio strobes. Learn techniques to manipulate and shape light for powerful, well-lit images in various settings.

• CreativeLive
• 15 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Seeing and Shaping Light

92 ratings at CreativeLive

Develop skills to analyze, recreate, and design lighting setups for powerful portraits. Learn studio patterns, modifiers, and creative techniques for both indoor and outdoor photography.

• CreativeLive
• 4 hours 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course