Milky Way Photography Checklist
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Milky Way Quick-Start Checklist
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Want to go beyond the basics?
Inside Milky Way in Motion, I walk you through my complete advanced workflow. From planning and shooting to professional editing and cinematic Milky Way time-lapses.
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About Carly Stocks & Dark Sky Utah
Carly Stocks is an award-winning photographer who is passionate about teaching others how to capture the Milky Way. Carly spent seven years teaching high school physics and now brings her expertise to her courses and content. She’s spent years photographing the Milky Way and honing her skills. From presenting at the NightScaper Conference, being published in USA Today, and winning international photography competitions, she’s learned what works. Carly has developed workflows and techniques that remove the guesswork, so you can easily capture night sky images you’re proud of.
