Shooting the Moon: A Masterclass in Lunar and Eclipse Photography with Robert Harvey
FREE highlights: https://youtu.be/HrUJ_6hDQH4
Have you ever tried to photograph a gorgeous full moon, only to end up with a glowing white blob in a dark sky? You are certainly not alone!
In this fascinating, feature-length presentation, acclaimed photographer Robert Harvey demystifies the art of lunar photography. Recorded live, this session goes far beyond basic camera settings. It takes you on a journey through deep astronomical planning, ancient history, and the precise techniques required to capture the moon perfectly balanced with the terrestrial landscape.
Watch the highlight reel above for a sneak peek of Robert in action, demonstrating exactly how he plans and executes his award-winning shots.
What You Will Learn in This Recording:
The Secret to Scale: Discover why a long lens is not enough. Learn how standing two and a half kilometres away with a 600mm lens is the true secret to making the moon look seriously big next to your foreground subject.
Essential Equipment: Understand the gear you actually need, including a long telephoto lens mounted on a sturdy tripod and the absolute necessity of a remote cable release.
Perfect Exposure: Stop guessing your settings. Find out why an exposure of 1/125th of a second at F8 and ISO 100 works perfectly for a moon high in the sky.
Expert Planning Tools: Watch Robert demonstrate how to predict exact alignments using The Photographer's Ephemeris, showing you exactly how to align the dark blue line through the grey pin for perfect positioning.
Rare Astronomical Events: A deep dive into capturing major lunar standstills, including how to photograph the complete arc of a standstill moon overnight.
Crucial Safety Warnings: Learn the vital importance of using proper solar glasses and a proper coated solar filter on your lens to prevent permanent damage to your eyesight and camera sensor during an eclipse.
What Our Community Said:
We had a fantastic, interactive audience joining us from all over the world for this session. Here are just a few of the insights and questions discussed during the live Q&A:
Danelle asked about the realistic success rate for these complex, heavily planned shots. Robert candidly shared that he aims for a 50 percent success rate, proving that persistence is key when dealing with the British weather!
Jill sparked a great technical discussion on the benefits of using prime lenses versus zoom lenses for lunar and eclipse photography.
Ray engaged with the weather forecasting section, asking for deeper insights into how the height of clouds affects visibility on the horizon when planning a shoot.
Esther brought up a vital safety question regarding solar eclipses, confirming that standard neutral density filters are never safe to use and a proper solar filter is mandatory.
Jim was so inspired by the segment on upcoming total solar eclipses that he is already looking forward to joining Robert on a photography trip to Morocco next year.
Get instant access to the recording today and start planning your perfect lunar landscape!
