Brad Goldpaint Shares Night Photography Techniques from 15 Years in the Field

Brad Goldpaint, an award-winning photographer recognized as the Astronomy Photographer of the Year by the Royal Museums of Greenwich, has released a comprehensive guide detailing night photography techniques derived from his 15 years of expertise. Featured on PetaPixel, the article discusses essential planning tools like TPE, Google Earth Pro, PeakFinder, Photopills, and GAIA GPS. It outlines camera settings, recommending ISO 6400 at f/2.8 for 20 seconds, and highlights focusing techniques via Live View. Goldpaint advises on composition that favors landscapes, the advantages of moonlight, and the necessity of intervalometers, sturdy tripods (he prefers RRS), and dependable headlamps (such as the Nitecore UT27 Pro). He also covers frequent pitfalls, including underexposed foregrounds and focus checks, and answers FAQs about sensor types and optimal Milky Way photography seasons (March to October, peaking June through August). Goldpaint conducts night photography workshops in dark-sky regions of the Western US.