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Where Creativity Meets The Open Landscpae

Workshops for photographers who want to grow through hands-on learning and real-world experience.

Astro Masterclass

Phoenix, Arizona

March 5 - 6, 2027

Join me for four days chasing light through sandstone, slot canyons, and wide-open desert. Small group, big landscapes.

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Desert Awakening

Kanab, Utah

April 3 - 6, 2027

Join me for four days chasing light through sandstone, slot canyons, and wide-open desert. Small group, big landscapes.

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Astro Masterclass

Las Vegas, Nevada

April 9 - 10, 2027

Join me in the field for two days of hands-on night sky photography. Small group, real results.

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What Our Workshop Guests Are Saying...

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Richard A.
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"I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop! I would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in photographing the night sky."
Richard A.
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"This was an amazing class! Thank you for helping me learn what ...
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Jason H.
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"This was an amazing class! Thank you for helping me learn what settings work best and how to locate different areas of the night sky to photograph! I look forward to honing my skills in the future!"
Jason H.
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"Justin is very knowledgeable, patient, and a wonderful teacher. I appreciated how ...
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Valerie N.
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"Justin is very knowledgeable, patient, and a wonderful teacher. I appreciated how he took the time to spend with each workshop participant to make sure everyone was happy with their shots. He also wanted us to understand the settings that would work best, and why. It is so nice to learn a few new photography skills, and I now feel confident I can practice these on my own."
Valerie N.
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"I had a very enjoyable evening learning astrophotography. Justin did a great ...
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Tom R.
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"I had a very enjoyable evening learning astrophotography. Justin did a great job working with each of the attendees on a personal basis. I came away with a greater understanding and excitement for astrophotography. I highly recommend Justin."
Tom R.
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"This was my first workshop with Justin and my first time capturing ...
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Shannon A.
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"This was my first workshop with Justin and my first time capturing Milky Way photos. Justin was very informative, and I learned a lot about astrophotography."
Shannon A.
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"Justin is very knowledgeable in all aspects of photography and post-processing. He ...
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Eric T.
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"Justin is very knowledgeable in all aspects of photography and post-processing. He listens to the participants to make sure all questions are answered. Justin made some suggestions on composition, but also allowed each photographer to seek their own image. "
Eric T.
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"Amazing workshop for beginning astrophotographers. Justin is a very knowledgeable, friendly, and ...
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Mario P.
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"Amazing workshop for beginning astrophotographers. Justin is a very knowledgeable, friendly, and reliable instructor. From camera setup, field photography, and post production, Justin will teach you the tools and skills you need to start your own journey in astrophotography. "
Mario P.
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"Not only did I learn the concepts/techniques for astrophotography, but Justin ...
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Doug B.
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"Not only did I learn the concepts/techniques for astrophotography, but Justin and my fellow photographers were able to help me problem solve my issues with obtaining sharp images by problem-solving the focus settings on my camera. I look forward to taking more classes. Thanks for a great class in a beautiful setting."
Doug B.
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"The workshop was very helpful to me in getting started with astrophotography. ...
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Seshasayee V.
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"The workshop was very helpful to me in getting started with astrophotography. Justin is very knowledgeable and patiently explained all the things very well, a very well-planned workshop. I would recommend this workshop to anybody interested in astrophotography. "
Seshasayee V.
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"Fantastic experience all the way around! Justin is incredibly knowledgeable and extremely ...
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Jacqueline P.
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"Fantastic experience all the way around! Justin is incredibly knowledgeable and extremely patient. I learned so much in just a few hours. This workshop completely opened up my eyes to new photographic opportunities! "
Jacqueline P.

Resources, Tools & Guides

From foundational ebooks to astro planners and workflow tools, explore the resources that support your creative process.

Photography Tips, Stories & Guides

Insights on landscape photography, astrophotography, and the creative process.

Justin Northcraft is an adventurer, photographer, and content creator deeply immersed in the realms of landscape, aerial, lifestyle, and astrophotography. A dedicated creative professional since 2006, Justin currently calls Utah home, drawing endless inspiration from its diverse and breathtaking landscapes. His pursuit of visually compelling content is driven by a commitment to uniqueness and originality.

In addition to his creative endeavors, Justin is passionate about education and fostering lasting relationships with his workshop clients. He believes in the power of sharing knowledge and experiences, creating a collaborative and enriching environment where everyone can grow and thrive. Join Justin on a journey of exploration and learning, and elevate your photography skills while building meaningful connections within a community of like-minded enthusiasts.