Milky Way Photography Workshops
Across the American West, Evie Wilder and Brad Goldpaint, Astronomy Photographer of the Year, lead intimate photography workshops and wildlife tours designed around meaningful experiences, personal instruction, and a shared passion for seeing the wild differently. Every participant receives our full attention, with guidance tailored to where you are and where you want to go.
Colorado Fall Colors at Night — 2 spaces remain
Photograph autumn foliage under moonlight in Colorado's San Juan Mountains. Timed to the peak of aspen color, with dates chosen so the moon illuminates the landscape without washing out the stars.
Fall Color Workshop Details →2027 Workshop Season · Booking Now
Death Valley Photography Workshops
Death Valley · Sawtooth Range · Colorado Rockies
Death Valley Salt Pans at twilight.
The LocationWhy Death Valley
Beneath some of the darkest, driest skies in North America, these workshops focus on the soft glow of the moon illuminating the desert's intricate textures and color-rich landscapes, while the arid clarity above makes the Milky Way blaze with unparalleled brilliance. Learn how to plan your shot and capture the Milky Way, Zodiacal light, star trails, and dramatic night landscapes in one of the most arid locations in the world.
Designed for all skill and fitness levels, the workshop immerses you in the heart of Death Valley's most dramatic terrain, combining in-field shooting, classroom tutorials, and a comprehensive 60+ page booklet that's yours to keep.
Death Valley by Moonlight — Pre-registration now open.
- No payment now — pre-registration is free to join
- A nonrefundable deposit of $2497.50 is due upon open enrollment
- The remaining balance is due 120 days prior to the workshop start date
- Trip insurance is recommended
- See our Terms & Conditions
- Questions? [email protected]
Death Valley under dark skies — SOLD OUT — Contact us for the waitlist.
- Deposit is nonrefundable
- The remaining balance of $2997.50 is due 120 days prior starting
- The remaining balance is due 120 days prior to the workshop start date
- Trip insurance is recommended
- See our Terms & Conditions
- Questions? [email protected]
Our Approach
Why Photographers Choose Us.
1. You First, Always.
We leave our cameras behind and focus entirely on you, your goals, and helping capture your vision. This sets us apart from the vast majority of other photography workshops.
2. Small Groups.
Eight photographers, maximum. Two instructors. That ratio means you're never waiting for help when the light is doing something extraordinary.
3. Learning that continues.
Every participant receives a 50+ page post-processing booklet detailing our editing techniques to keep long after the workshop ends.
Meet your Guides.
Night Sky & Wildlife Expert
Evie Wilder
Astronomy Photographer of the Year
Brad Goldpaint
"We keep our groups small, never more than 8 photographers. We leave our own cameras behind during workshops; every workshop is about your images, your progress, and your time in the field."
~ Evie & Brad
Reviews
Testimonials from our Guests
"INSTRUCTION AND GUIDANCE WERE EXCEPTIONAL."
This was an excellent workshop for capturing images under moonlight, focus stacking at night, and shooting the Milky Way with detail in the foreground. Instruction and guidance were exceptional, and there was plenty of opportunity to practice all of these techniques.
John C Morrison
Death Valley, 2026
"A REMARKABLY REWARDING JOURNEY."
I have taken Goldpaint workshops since 2012, and each time I come away with more night photography skills. The addition of Evie in 2025 as co-instructor is a total win. They teach with patience and clarity, and they make it fun for all.
Kathleen
Fall Colors Colorado, 2025
"I GOT FAR MORE HELP THAN I ANTICIPATED."
Only six participants for Brad and Evie to assist. Unlike other workshops, they did not engage in any personal photography during workshop time. Their time is spent circulating, encouraging, and suggesting compositions based on scouting they had previously done. The post-processing book they've developed is second to none.
Susan Green
Colorado Fall Colors, 2025
"NOWHERE ELSE CAN YOU GET THIS LEVEL OF EXPERTISE."
The best nighttime workshop I have attended. Brad and Evie are both truly passionate nighttime photographers and excellent educators, committed to sharing their knowledge. Nowhere else can you get the expertise they bring to this art form.
John Meredith
Colorado Fall Colors, 2025
"THEY DID NOT BRING THEIR CAMERAS."
Brad and Evie were amazing instructors. They did not bring their cameras, so their focus was dedicated to the participants. Processing images in new ways can be overwhelming, and the post-processing book they provided was an excellent step-by-step guide. I felt confident I could use it effectively once home.
Deborah Sie
Colorado Fall Colors, 2025
"FAR EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS."
I was initially concerned about how interesting photographing fall colors at night would be, but the experience far exceeded my expectations. Rain, heavy moisture, cool dryness. Each condition affected our settings, and things I rarely considered became important. I have been on many Goldpaint workshops and have never been disappointed.
Thomas Piekunka
Colorado Fall Colors, 2025
Something Wild is coming.
Wildlife · Sandhill Cranes · Winter Migration
Sandhill Crane Winter Migration Tour.
Predawn blastoffs over misted water. Wings against a pink sky. Four days in the Middle Rio Grande Valley photographing one of North America's great winter spectacles. Predawn liftoffs, golden-hour flight patterns, and slow afternoons for portraits and preening behavior.
We'll dial in settings for low light and fast wings while coaching on panning technique and the small behavioral cues that tell you when a bird's about to launch. Learn to read the flock so you're framed and focused before the shot happens.
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Snapshots from the field.
Cold hands, warm laughs, and light worth waking up for. Strangers at sunrise, friends by the last frame. Eight of a hundred quiet moments from past workshops.
Online Tutoring
At home online
Can't make it out to a workshop? Bring the workshop to you. One-on-one sessions built around your images and your goals. Bring the shots you've been wrestling with, the ones that felt right in the field but haven't come together in edit, and we'll work through them together in Photoshop and Bridge over Zoom. You pick the images. You pick the technique. I'll help you see what's already there.
Great for photographers who've taken a workshop and want more reps, or anyone who wants focused help without the travel.
$150/hour. Two-hour minimum to start.
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FAQ
How are my workshops different from other photography tours? +
We keep groups small, leave our own cameras behind, and focus entirely on your progress. Every workshop includes a 50+ page post-processing booklet, and the ratio of instructors to students means you're never waiting for help.
Do you bring your cameras to the workshop? +
No. We leave our own cameras behind so we can focus completely on your images and your goals.
How many participants are in each workshop? +
Eight photographers, maximum, with two instructors. A 4:1 ratio.
What skills will I gain during your night photography workshops? +
Composition under low light, focus stacking at night, capturing the Milky Way with foreground detail, star trails, moonlit landscapes, and complete post-processing workflow in Bridge and Photoshop.
What makes these workshops suitable for all skill levels? +
The small group size and 4:1 ratio means instruction is tailored to where you are. Beginners get foundational help; experienced photographers get advanced technique and refinement.
How physically demanding are the workshops? +
Most locations are accessible with short walks from the vehicles. Any longer or more strenuous hikes are optional and clearly noted in the itinerary.
What is your cancellation policy? +
Deposits are nonrefundable. The remaining balance is due 120 days before the workshop start date. Trip insurance is strongly recommended. See our Terms & Conditions for full details.
* Still have questions? Email me: [email protected] →
The Wild is waiting.
Small groups. Extraordinary places. Photography experiences built around the moments you'll remember long after you come home.
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