MaryBeth Kiczenski
ShelbyDiamondstar
Aurora & Star Tracked Milky Way
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Aaron King
Photog Adventures
Milky Way Photography & Timelapse
Seven Nights of Aurora Photography
Adventure in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Seven Nights
of Aurora Photography
Adventure in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan

 NEW FULL REFUND POLICY FOR COVID-19

100% REFUND FOR COVID-19 RELATED LOCKDOWNS UP TO 30 DAYS BEFORE WORKSHOP! After that, your workshop fee is irreversibly committed to the original workshop or any available future workshop of your choice. Also, there is a 90% REFUND for any other reason up to 90 days before workshop. 
WHEN: NOVEMBER 9th through 16th
WHERE: Upper Peninsula of Michigan

FITNESS LEVEL: Ability to walk in snow, uneven terrain.
Very minimal walking with some places that have flat gravel roads to walk a mile down, very very open for all fitness levels. Basically if you can avoid tripping on tree roots, willing to walk patiently at slippery points these trails will offer you ZERO challenge!
AuRORA PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP WITH MARYBETH KICZENSKI & AARON KING
$
2,750
INCLUDES:
ALL transportation during workshop
Sunset & Aurora Photography PLUS Deep-Sky Astrophotography
Snacks & Drinks while on-site doing Photography
Personal instruction at the camera, critique sessions
Post-processing sessions during the day

DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Meals
Hotel Accommodation
Travel insurance and personal equipment
Alcohol and soft drinks, laundry
    Reserve your spot today with a deposit of $750. The remaining Tuition must be paid by Oct. 9th. An invoice will be sent to you from Aaron through PayPal to cover the remaining $2000.
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Listen to the Podcast above to hear stories about MaryBeth's adventures in the UP chasing Aurora.
Seven Nights Chasing Aurora, Sunsets & Deep-Sky Astro
TRIP ITINERARY
NOTE: We are doing FOUR kinds of Photography. So all weather conditions will work for us this trip. Clear, cloudy, with or without Aurora we will have an adventure!
Devil's Garden
Marquette, MI
Sugarloaf Mountain
Miner's Beach & Elliot Falls
Hurricane River
  • ​Day 1: Marquette
  • ​Travel Day to Marquette, MI. If you are flying into Chicago, be sure it's on an early flight. The drive to Marquette from Chicago is approximately 6 hours.
  • ​Marquette is one of the larger cities in the Upper Peninsula with lots of major stores around in case you forgot anything.
  • 6pm-7pm Group Dinner and Orientation with the group. 
  • ​If weather permits, we will head out to a nearby Roadside Park & shoot at the beach. If Aurora is a possibility, we will stay out there.
  • Day 2: Sugarloaf Mountain
  • 12pm-2pm Lunch / Questions from the night before. Check Aurora forecast.
  • 4-6pm Sunset at Sugarloaf Mountain
  • 6-10pm Night shooting from Sugarloaf Mountain. We will wrap up around 10PM if there doesn't seem like a good chance for Aurora.
  • ​I want to emphasize here that each night we will be doing Sunset, Milky Way, Deep-Sky Astrophotography & Aurora!
  • Day 3: Miner's Beach & Elliot Falls.
  • 12-2pm - Lunch / Questions from the night before. Check Aurora forecast
  • 2-3:30pm - Drive to Miner's Beach and Elliot Falls (Au Train Beach - if the road to Miner's isn't accessible)  
  • 4-6pm - Sunset at the Beach
  • 6-10pm - Setup for night shooting. Cell signal is spotty at best in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, so we'll use our best judgement on how long to stay.
  • Day 4: Hurricane River
  • 12-2pm - Lunch/Questions. Check Aurora Forecast.
  • ​2-3:30pm - drive to Hurricane River (Sand Point Beach if Hurricane River not accessible)
  • 4-6pm - Sunset at the beach
  • 6-10pm - Setup for night shooting. Shoot until we get tired or Aurora comes out.
Devil's Garden
Whitefish Point
Kitch-iti-kipi
Tahquamenon
Bond Falls
  • ​Day 5: Whitefish Point
  • 12pm - Lunch
  • 12-3pm - Drive to Whitefish Point Lighthouse / Check in hotel/AIRbnb near Paradise.
  • ​​4-6pm - Sunset shooting.
  • 6-10pm - Setup for night shooting. Learn about "Yooperlites". 
  • ​I'll have a UV light handy and we can go rock hunting! If Aurora looks good, we stay! If not, we head to the hotel.
  • Day 6: Kitch-iti-kipi
  • 12pm - Lunch and discussions.
  • 2pm - Drive to Tahquamenon Falls for a quick detour/waterfall session. Bring your ND filters if you have them!
  • 4pm - Drive to Manistique for Sunset. We will stay in Manistique, too.
  • 7pm - Drive over to Kitch-iti-Kipi for an Orion shoot over the "big spring".
  • Day 7: Best Option Available
  • 12-2pm - Lunch / Questions from the night before. Check Aurora forecast
  • 2-3:30pm - Drive to an area we already have been or to a new location like Bond Falls  
  • 4-6pm - Sunset 
  • 6-10pm - Setup for our final night of shooting. 
  • Day 8: Return to Chicago Airport to head home.
  • Get your flight for after 6pm in the evening. We will have around six hours or less to get back to Chicago. We will need plenty of time to get you to your flight. You might need to stay in Chicago for a night to get a flight home that works. 
  • ​If you can't get a better flight time, let us know and we can drive one vehicle back early in the morning to make your flight.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you bring?
Night Photography is awesome but it WILL be VERY COLD especially in the UP, so come ready for snow!

This is a list of what we recommend to take with you:
  • Camera with manual mode 
  • Lenses you need are anything from 8mm-50mm and with the largest aperture possible! f1.2 to f3.5 are great options! Bring your 50mm, and anything else you would like. Telephoto lens gigapanos can be great! Just don't forget your widest and largest aperture lenses at home!
  • Sturdy Tripod (REQUIRED!) make sure it is STURDY enough
  • L-Bracket (Optional) - Best for Panorama and switching orientation 
  • Focusing Aid (Carson Lumiloupe: https://amzn.to/2lDwFjz)
  • ​Lens Warmer (Keep the condensation off your lenses)
  • Batteries – Fully charged and at least 2 per night!
  • Memory Cards – minimum 2 cards of 32GB each
  • Head lamp (red lamps are not required anymore)
  • Really Warm outdoor clothing for staying warm during the coldest hours of night and standing in the wind!
  • Gloves
  • ​Water Proof jacket & Pants (Recommend good snow pants)
  • Laptop (OPTIONAL) for post-processing (Lightroom & Photoshop)
Flying, Driving & Hotels?
Flying in?
If you plan to fly in, JustFly.com and SkyScanner.com are great sites for Flight Deals. You should fly in to Chicago (ORD). You can arrive with plenty of time Sunday 8th the night before the workshop or come in EARLY as you can Monday morning November 9th. 
Driving? We are driving you!
We will group everyone into two seven passenger SUVs to give everyone enough space to spread out. MaryBeth and Aaron will drive the vehicles and we will split up the groups into two permanent groups so that we minimize close contact with everyone. We will take breaks on the road around every 45-minutes to stretch our legs and open the doors and move some fresh air into the vehicle. Prevent us from sharing too much while out on our Aurora Chasing adventure! 
Hotels?
There are several options out there. The itinerary below will guide you on which location we will be sleeping at so you can find your favorite option. The only change that will be coming towards the end of August is a decision that we will make with the group that signs up on whether we group up for a shared AirBNB for any of the nights. That will be decided after talking to those that sign up over the next two weeks. 
TRIP DETAILS

SEVEN NIGHTS OF SUNSET, MILKY WAY, DEEP-SKY AROUND THE ORION CONSTELLATION & AURORA PHOTOGRAPHY (four types of photography!)
This will be a very FULL workshop with even the opportunity to learn how to use your Star Tracker if you have one! MaryBeth and I can teach you how to setup efficiently, nail your polar alignment and some best practices when capturing and post-processing. 

1 to 4 Instructor Student Ratio!
WIth MaryBeth and Myself with only 8 participants. We are going to easily spend LOADS of time at everyone's tripod giving hands on, mask wearing covid-free instruction! You will not lack for a chance to speak to MaryBeth or myself the entire week and will enjoy the best Instructor to Student ratio my workshops currently offer! 

Your Tuition covers ALL TRANSPORTATION! 
So you don't need to worry about driving or spending money gas. The entire workshop is pulling together and helping cover all of that. We will rent two 5-passenger Ford F150s that MaryBeth and I will drive so that everyone can sit comfortably and sleep along the way or take in the cool sights!

HOTELS
There are several options out there. The itinerary below will guide you on which location we will be sleeping at so you can find your favorite option. The only change that will be coming towards the end of August is a decision that we will make with the group that signs up on whether we group up for a shared AirBNB for any of the nights. That will be decided after talking to those that sign up over the next two weeks. 

ITINERARY & INFO FROM MARYBETH:
While our goal is to see and capture the Northern Lights, please note that they are largely unpredictable. As such, we want this to be as much about the adventure and experience as learning photography. On that note, the times listed can be subject to change based on the Aurora forecast that day. Please be prepared! Regardless of the Aurora, you will still learn tips and tricks for night photography, as we will capture the night sky and Orion, too!  

November in Northern Michigan can be quite unpredictable. We may have a foot of snow, or none at all. As a general rule, please be prepared for cold weather. Bring snow boots, a heavy jacket, snow pants, gloves, ice cleats (for waterfall areas), and chemical warmers. As one who has done a lot of photography in the cold, it is better to come prepared than be underprepared! 

Hotels in the area:

Marquette:
Econolodge Lakeside - 2050 S, US-41, Marquette, MI 49855
Days INN - 2403 US-41, Marquette, MI 49855
Holiday Inn - 1951 US 41 West, Marquette, MI 49855
Ramada - 412 W Washington St, Marquette, MI 49855
Quality Inn - 1275 US-41 West, Marquette, MI 49855

Paradise: (By whitefish point)
This may be harder to book, as some close for winter. However, I know this one stays open all year. 
Magnuson Grand Hotel - 8112 N M-123
Paradise, MI 49768

Manistique:
Quality INN - 905 E Lake Shore Dr, Manistique, MI 49854
Econolodge - 1101 E Lake Shore Dr, Manistique, MI 49854
Comfort Inn - 617 E Lake Shore Dr, Manistique, MI 49854

The good news is that its off-season, so the rates are under $100/night.  

If you have any questions, please get in touch with me by email at aaron@PhotogAdventures.com.
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7-Night Aurora Photography Workshop in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
You are buying a SEVEN-NIGHT Photog Adventures Aurora Photography Workshop that includes:
  • ALL transportation through out the workshop
  • Snacks & Drinks while on-site doing Photography
  • Personal instruction at the camera, critique sessions and post processing sessions during the day while we wait for night to do Milky Way Photography
NOT INCLUDED IN THE WORKSHOP FEE:
  • Meals
  • Seven Nights Accommodation
  • Flights to and from workshop
  • Travel Insurance
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