Description
Where the night sky becomes your drill sergeant.
Step into two unforgettable nights of astrophotography in the heart of Oklahoma.
When: Friday, September 11 - Sunday, September 13, 2026
Where: Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge & the Gloss Mountains, Lodging at the Best Western Fairview, OK
This immersive Milky Way Boot Camp gives you exclusive, private access to one of the most unique landscapes in the region—the Salt Plains Wildlife Refuge after hours. With unobstructed 360° panoramic sky views, it feels like standing beneath a weighted blanket of stars as the core dances across the horizon. On night two, we shift to the dramatic silhouettes of the Gloss Mountains, where you’ll learn how to blend the beauty of the stars with strong foreground elements and compelling landscape details.
Throughout the weekend, you’ll receive hands-on instruction on focusing in the dark, composing for the Milky Way, dialing in exposure, and building a confident workflow you can take anywhere the stars shine with a 3 hour editing course.
Whether you’re brand-new to night photography or ready to push your skills further, Milky Way Boot Camp is designed to ignite creativity, deepen your understanding of the night sky, and send you home with images you never imagined you could capture.
Limited spots. Unlimited stars.
Schedule of Events :
Friday, September 11:
3:00PM: Check in to hotel for Meet & Greet OR opt to meet us at the Salt Plains if it more convenient and your check in will be handled for you
5:30PM: Enter Salt Plains to scout and watch sunset
8:00PM: Blue Hour
9:00PM: Milky Way
12:00AM: End Instruction
Saturday, February 12:
12-3:00PM: Editing Course on how to bring out the Milky Way details
5:30PM: Gloss Mountain State Park to study the geography and geology of the area
7:30PM: Caravan to the back side of the mesa for Blue Hour compositions
9:00PM: Milky Way
12:00AM: End Instruction
Sunday, September 13:
10:00AM: Goodbye Brunch (included with tuition) and Q&A
Lodging Venue: Best Western, 802 N. Main Street Fairview, OK 7373
Equipment Needed:
- DSLR or Mirrorless Camera (if you are unfamiliar with your camera menu settings, please bring your manual as well)
- Wide Angle Lens for the stars that can open up to f/2.8 (e.g. 15-35mm, 14mm prime)
- Intervalometer (most newer cameras have internal intervalometers)
- Tripod
- Light Pollution Filter
- Memory Cards (at least 128GB)
- Extra Batteries
- Rain gear for camera and bag
- Raincoat
- Snacks
- Water/Coffee
- Headlamp/Flashlight
- Appropriate Outdoor Footwear & Clothing
- Laptop with Photoshop, Lightroom Classic 2026, and either Starry Landscape Stacker (Mac) or Sequator (PC)
Shipping & Returns
Returns Policy
Orders over $99.00 will receive free FedEx Ground shipping (typically 2-3 business day shipping) in the contiguous (lower- 48) United States. In stock orders placed after 1:00pm CST on weekdays will not ship until the next business day. Orders submitted online before 1:00pm CST, Monday - Friday will be processed that same day. though, this does not guarantee that your order will ship that same day. Orders are subject to verification and sometimes require additional information from the cardholder. These precautions are made with the card holder's interests in mind. We will attempt to reach the cardholder for up to five (5) working days after the order has initially gone through our verification department. After the allowed time, and if we are not able to verify the credit cardholders information, we will cancel and refund the pending order. Orders placed after 1:00pm CST Fridays will not ship until the following Monday. The $99 order total is calculated after all rebates and bundle discounts have been applied. Gift cards, duties, and taxes do not count towards the $99 order total. Our free shipping is available for orders completed using our online cart only, items ordered in store or by phone (approved by Bedford Executive Team members only) will not qualify for free shipping.
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