ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP - Hosted By William Eades

Join multi-award-winning photographer and Nikon Creator, Will Eades, for his comprehensive keynote designed for those eager to master the art of photographing storms, lightning and extreme weather.

Our expert-led presentation is divided into three essential stages, ensuring you are fully equipped across planning, forecasting and final composition. This session is designed for both beginners and seasoned photographers. Whether you’re aiming to enhance your storm photography skills or starting from scratch, we’ll cover everything you need to know, from basic equipment setup to advanced composition techniques. Each session is interactive and held in small groups, with the opportunity to ask questions and have the best possible experience.

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Topics covered

• Forecasting, Tracking & Positioning - We’ll cover location scouting, forecasting, tracking and essential planning techniques such as useful apps, the types of storms and essential storm safety.
• Equipment & Settings - You’ve planned your shoot, now let’s cover how to get the best images during the storm. We’ll take a look at Will’s camera equipment and identify essential techniques for focusing, exposure and the best camera settings.
• Composition - Walk through real-life examples of Will’s work using all of the techniques covered, the best lenses depending on the scenario and how to use shapes and scale to convey the immense size of storm clouds.

What to bring

• No equipment is required, although attendees are welcome to bring their camera to test settings or get assistance with specific Nikon models.