Processing Images from Astro-Modified Cameras (sponsored by Spencer’s Camera)

Take your Milky Way and astro-landscape photography to the next level with Brennen Nicole’s presentation exploring the benefits of using astro-modified cameras. She will explore three processing techniques—median stacking, blue hour blending and histogram stretching—that will transform your night sky images.

Brennen will delve into:

• Median stacking: Eliminate noise and enhance star clarity for razor-sharp night skies.
• Blue hour blending: Achieve perfectly exposed, natural-looking foregrounds by combining the best of blue hour and starlight.
• Histogram stretching: Maximize the dynamic range and bring out the vivid colors and details of the Milky Way.

This presentation will start with a clear breakdown of each technique and its purpose, followed by a hands-on demonstration of processing workflows using Lightroom and Photoshop.