Cape Cod Nights
April 17 - 20, 2026
Multiple locations across four nights.
Small group size of 7.
Six hours of afternoon in-person technique and editing sessions.
Any skill level welcome.
Physical Exertion : Easy to Moderate (standing, walking on sand.)
Cape Cod After Dark is an incredible sight to behold. Starry beaches, beaming lighthouses, the iconic bridges of the canal and more come alive under the dim light of the night when colors beyond the capability of the human eye can be captured on camera.
This adventure brings you the opportunity to photograph a variety of subjects under various lighting conditions. Clear skies allow for the late night Milky Way to shine through while light painting will create incredible opportunities even on the cloudiest of nights. Rest assured, there are photos to be taken under nearly any conditions.
Join a small group of photographers lead by an instructor that has hosted thousands of people over the last fifteen years right here on Cape Cod! No one has logged more hours education photographers after dark here.
What To Expect:
You can expect to visit at least two locations per evening for a minimum of 6 amazing locations during your experience. This includes Nauset Light, Highland Light, Coast Guard Beach, Stage Harbor and more!
We will be staying up late as the Milky Way makes its appearance after 11pm. Spend the first few hours shooting star trails, practicing your settings and thinking about compositions. Or, just relaxing under a starry sky!
Each day will be split between an educational photography module / review session and our field shoot.
Our group will be small - just seven people! This helps ensure that you get more opportunities to photograph your favorite subjects without having to wait your turn or worry about a large group of photographers photobombing your compositions. Each location will provide a wide space (pun intended) in which to be creative.
All skill levels are welcome! This experience can be as interactive as you choose! It's my priority to ensure you get great photographs and gain new skills to last you a lifetime. Some people come just for the opportunity to shoot within the safety of a group, to meet like minded photographers or as beginners hungry to learn as much as possible. Whatever your reason, you'll have a great time!
Things You'll Learn More About:
1) The ideal camera settings for high ISO photography.
2) Light painting - Using light to allow for single exposure shooting in dark conditions.
3) Basic astronomy, the seasonality of the night sky and how to incorporate the night sky into your composition.
4) Focusing in the dark.
5) Tracking vs. stacking and noise reduction techniques and ideas.
6) The best cameras and lenses for astro-landscape photography.
7) Post production tips and ideas to think about as you create your shots.
8) Understanding how atmospheric conditions can affect your shoot, even on what looks like a clear night.
9) Recording aurora and meteor events.
Workshop Gear Requirements
1) A DSLR or Mirrorless camera that has the ability to shoot at ISO settings of 3200 and higher.
2) A shutter release cable with intervalometer capability for longer exposures and star trails.
3) A very sturdy tripod. VERY STURDY. Chain store tripods, amateur video tripods and cheap kit tripods are not permitted in this workshop.
4) A wide angle lens (near the 12mm-24mm range) with a required aperture ability of at least f/2.8.
5) One or more flashlights. Preferably, one with a very low power setting for seeing the back of your camera and a brighter one for walking.
6) Two fully charged batteries.
7) Two memory cards.
8) Bug spray.
Should you need to rent a lens or camera, I recommend www.lensrentals.com.
Physical Considerations - Easy to Moderate
We will be walking with gear for up to one mile on various terrains including sand, dirt, grass and pavement. Some of these locations may include dunes with moderate grades.
Participants should be in good physical health. A disruption to the group due to a known health limitations or over-stating capabilities can spoil the experience for everyone, not just you.
When registering for this workshop, you are certifying the following:
You can carry your camera gear throughout the field shoot without assistance.
You are not taking medications that are known to cause dizziness or compromise balance as a potential side effect.
At least six months have passed since having surgeries that impact mobility including but not limited to knee, shoulder or back correction.
Have not fallen at another group event due to medical or balance issues within the last 12 months.
If it was apparent that you had a mobility or health challenge at a previous event that put you at risk of fall or injury , we may ask for clearance from a health professional prior to approving enrollment.
Hello! My name is Tim Little and I will be your host for this event. My goal is to ensure you have a great time, learn about night photography and head home with some great images!
How to Register:
To register, please click the button below. A $250 deposit holds your space with the balance due 90 days prior to the workshop. We hope you can join us!
Cancellation Policy
Deposits & Payments
Deposit due at registration; balance due by the posted deadline.
Unpaid balances by deadline → deposit forfeited and spot released.
Refunds
91+ days before event: Refund minus 30% of tuition.
90 days or less before event: No refunds (deposit or balance).
Participants may sell their space to someone else, but must handle reimbursement themselves.
If Organizer Cancel
You’ll be offered a rescheduled date or credit for another event within 1 year
If participant leaves the event early for any reason, there are no credits or refunds.
Travel Responsibility
Attendees are responsible for their own safety and risks while traveling.