Night Photography Adventures
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Harbor Lights - Star Trails
September 13, 2025
Learn to shoot star trails over this quaint harbor near Woods Hole! Timed to coincide with a late season alignment of the Milky Way, this location has great southern skies, bobbing boats and more!
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Galaxies Over Greylock
September 20, 2025
The Milky Way stretches from horizon to horizon as seen from the highest summit in Massachusetts, Mount Greylock in the heart of the Berkshires. From here you can see five states! On this night, you will learn how to photograph starry skies in this eerily quiet location while enjoying not only the view above but the expansive landscape below.
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Vineyard Nights , Holiday Lights : Edgartown
December 20, 2025
Stroll the decorated streets of Edgartown and immerse yourself in one of New England's most picturesque holiday settings. There is no shortage of subject matters to shoot here and you'll learn how to capture each one, going home with a sizable collection of images. Boat and island transportation is included! We sell out both nights every year, so don't wait!
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Vineyard Nights , Holiday Lights : Oak Bluffs
December 21, 2025
Grab your camera and trek out to Oak Bluffs with us for an evening of Christmas lights and magic as we stroll the quiet, decorated neighborhoods that await you. There's not shortage of photo opportunities and you'll learn how to capture every one of them.
Boat and island transportation is included! Limited to just six participants so don't wait!
Details here.
Galactic Highlands : Milky Way and Easy Panos
May 24, 2024
This single location event is made for photographers looking for a great subject with the backdrop of the springtime Milky Way. We'll learn how to shoot starry skies and dabble in panoramas using Highland (Cape Cod) Light as our subject.
Details here.
Starry Nights : Summer Skies
July 26, 2025
Explore the Cape Cod National Seashore after dark for this summertime event showcasing the beauty of the area under these conditions. We'll hope for starry skies, revealing the vertical Milky Way but the subjects are so good, cloudy skies won't damper.
Details here.
Race Point After Dark
August 2025 (TBA)
Journey to the last lighthouse on Cape Cod as we explore the Race Point area after dark! Should skies be clear, we will have a great Milky Way alignment but great photos are possible even if the clouds roll through. Sand dunes, structures and beaches await you in this single night adventure!
Details here.
Guided Night Photography Tours
Prefer an experience customized just for you? Join the hundreds of people who have explored Cape Cod After Dark with a premium, one on one tour!
Makes a great gift for photographers of any skill level!
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Single Night Experiences
Perfect for any skill level, these one night adventures feature starry skies, moonlit landscapes, ambient lighting at more. Great for people who want to be part of a small group in a friendly and safe environment.
Destination Experiences
For photographers of any skill level looking for a multi-night, curated adventure under starry or moonlit skies. These workshops provide a variety of subject matter ranging from the shores of Cape Cod , the otherworldly landscapes of Joshua Tree, Nevada Ghost Towns and more!
Nelson Ghost Town : Moonlight Edition
April 10-12, 2025. (Goffs Bonus Night April 13/14)
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Three nights in this amazing Nevada property nestled in the canyons an hour outside of Las Vegas! Cars, trucks, buses, planes, gas pumps, creepy dolls - all under an April moon! Learn to light paint in a safe and fun environment. Bonus Night Upgrade: Goffs, California!
Details here.
Cape Cod Nights
April 25 - 29, 2025
A multi-night workshop adventure for locals and visitors who want to experience several locations and conditions, after dark in one big visit! Starry skies, long exposure ambient light, harbors, light houses - there is something in this for everyone!
Details here. (just 2 spaces left)
Martha's Vineyard After Dark
May 17 - 20, 2025
SOLD OUT
Experience all the Vineyard has to offer after dark! Scheduled before the busy season, we'll visit beaches, lighthouses, quaint neighborhoods and even locations featured in a certain shark movie! Learn astro-landscape and long exposure photography with amazing subjects!
Details here.
Joshua Tree and Borrego Springs
Discover the magic of Joshua Tree National Park at night across multiple locations followed by two more nights lurking around the fascinating metal sculptures of Borrego Springs!
Join Tim and Ken for what will surely be a memorable experience in Southern California! Long exposure, Milky Way, Light Painting - this one's got it all!
Details here.
Nelson Ghost Town : Dark Sky Edition
Coming October 2025!
Experience a three night photography adventure inside the Nelson property during the dark week in October. Light paint old buildings, gas pumps and cars without the moon erasing your creative efforts. Capture starry skies and a fall Milky Way band as it stretches over head.
Join us for a unique take on a night photography favorite. Click here to be notified when registration opens!