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Is Shooting The Milky Way on Your Bucket List?

Finally... A Simple System for Capturing Stunning Milky Way Photos Using Basic Camera Gear

(Even If You Live in a Light-Polluted City)

Milky Way Mastery hero — p07

I used the Milky Way Mastery course to learn on my own this time! I can tell you it is very well presented, easy to follow and understand. It has given me the knowledge and confidence I need to get out there and shoot without someone holding my hand LOL!

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Transform your blurry star shots into magazine-worthy astrophotography without fancy equipment. Everything is mapped out for you - just follow our proven planning, composition, and processing techniques. Capture the night sky in all its glory.

Here's what you'll master:

  • Perfect camera settings that work with any basic DSLR
  • Finding dark sky locations near you (even in cities)
  • Simple tricks to add striking foreground elements
  • Professional editing techniques to make stars pop
  • 30+ step-by-step shooting tutorials

All you need is a basic DSLR or mirrorless camera. And so long as you have a wide angle lens (18mm or 24mm is fine), you're ready to get started.

Meet Josh Dunlop & Casey Kiernan

Casey is the Michael Jordan of Milky Way Photography, with work featured on:

  • CBS News
  • History Channel
  • Al Jazeera

His photos have won multiple awards including:

  • Gila Time-Lapse Film Festival
  • Los Angeles Independent Film Festival
  • California Film Awards

Josh Dunlop, founder of ExpertPhotography with 250,000+ students, collaborated with Casey to make these pro techniques accessible to everyone.

Meet Josh Dunlop & Casey Kiernan

Who This System Is Perfect For

  • Night Sky Enthusiasts who want to capture the Milky Way's true beauty
  • Landscape Photographers looking to add astrophotography to their portfolio
  • Photography Hobbyists who want stunning night shots without expensive gear
  • Complete Beginners who've never shot in manual mode before
  • Experienced Photographers wanting to master night sky techniques

Milky Way Mastery

This comprehensive course includes 3+ hours of video tutorials that transform ordinary night shots into extraordinary astro images. You'll discover:

  • How to find perfect dark sky locations (even near cities)
  • Go-to camera settings that work 98% of the time (and what to do the other 2%)
  • Simple but effective foreground lighting techniques
  • Professional editing workflows that make the stars pop
  • Step-by-step shooting guides

How to Get Started (Even If You're New to Night Photography)

While this course includes 3 hours of in-depth content, we make it easy to take your first stunning Milky Way photo.

We've broken down this comprehensive subject into bite-sized, actionable lessons that build on each other.

Each module includes:

  • Clear, jargon-free video tutorials
  • Real-world demonstrations (both in the studio, and the field)
  • The exact camera settings we use (and you can copy)
  • Troubleshooting tips for common challenges

Once you know how to setup your camera, and you know how to find the stars... you have everything you need to start shooting.

Then once you're starting to feel more confident, you can experiment with foreground lighting.

Whether you're planning your first Milky Way shoot or looking to enhance your existing night photography skills, you'll find exactly what you need to succeed - without getting overwhelmed.

Milky Way Mastery system overview — p07

"But Josh, I Live in a Light Polluted Area..."

Some of my best Milky Way shots have been just outside of major towns and cities. I love them because they add context to the scene.

While it's true that you can't see the Milky Way in downtown Manhattan, you don't need to travel far to get these shots.

The truth is, dark spots exist in almost every area - you just need to know how to find them.

That's why we've dedicated an entire section of the course to help you:

  • Find the darkest skies near your location
  • Plan your shoots for optimal conditions
  • Use camera settings that cut through light pollution
  • Process your images to make stars pop (even in less-than-ideal conditions)

Check out this photo... I captured it just outside a major city, in an area with a yellow light pollution warning. As you can see, the Milky Way still shines through in all its glory:

Milky Way over light-polluted area — p07

The secret isn't location - it's knowing how to work with what you have.

With the right planning tools and techniques (which we provide), you can capture stunning night sky photos from places you'd never expect. Our students regularly get amazing results from suburban areas and city outskirts.

Real People. Real Results.

What's Inside Milky Way Mastery

Plus 4 Powerful Bonuses

The Real Value of Milky Way Photography Training?

  • A single night photography workshop costs $1,000+ (and you're limited by weather)
  • Personal mentoring with pro astrophotographers? $250+ per hour
  • Advanced post-processing courses start at $500+
  • Night sky photo tours and expeditions? $2,500+ per trip

And those magical night sky moments you missed because you weren't prepared? Priceless.

For less than the cost of an hour with an expert, you'll get everything you need to capture stunning Milky Way photos for years to come. Not just once, but every time you point your camera at the night sky...

Milky Way Mastery

Take Magazine-Quality Milky Way Photographs

The entire course contains
  • Night Photography Gear
    $149.00
  • Knowing the Night Sky
    $99.00
  • Shooting The Milky Way
    $249.00
  • Post Processing
    $149.00
Course value $646.00
★ Bonuses Plus, you're also getting
  • Milky Way Preparation Checklist
    $49.00
  • Steel Wool Photography Premium
    $99.00
  • Light Painting Made Easy
    $149.00
  • Lightroom Presets for Astro
    $99.00
Bonus value $396.00
Combined value $1,042.00
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Try It. Love It. Or Get Your Money Back — Twice.

Our 250,000+ customers love our courses, and we're confident you will too. That's why every purchase is backed by two industry-leading guarantees.

"I'd rather pay you back twice than have you walk away unhappy. That's how confident I am in Casey's work."

— Josh Dunlop, Founder of Expert Photography

The Catch: This Price Has An Expiration Date

Here's the deal. Milky Way Mastery is on sale, and the sale ends the moment the countdown hits zero…

There are no extensions. There are no second chances.

Once that timer runs out, the full retail value returns automatically. And some of the bonuses will be removed too.

If you want Milky Way Mastery at this price, this is your chance to lock it in while the timer is still ticking.

And remember, you have a full 90 days to try it out.

Get it before it's gone.

Yours Truly,
Josh Dunlop
Founder, Expert Photography

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Questions?

Who is ExpertPhotography?

ExpertPhotography was founded in 2011 by Joshua Dunlop. Since then ExpertPhotography has grown into the world's largest photography education website with a variety of online courses, ebooks, cheat sheets, presets, and more.

Everything we do here is to make the process of learning photography easier, so you can experience the same joy we do.

We've taught photography to 250,000+ happy and satisfied students over the past 15 years.

Is this an online course or will you send me DVDs?

This is an online course only. This enables you to access the course immediately, and it enables us to easily add new videos as requested.

Can I download the videos?

Yes! We have downloads for every single video.

Do you offer closed captions/subtitles?

Yes! I'm proud to say that we offer these for all of our online courses.

May I see the course contents?

Sure, we have 27 videos, covering:

  • Accessories
  • Apps for Night Photography
  • Cameras and Lenses
  • Tripods
  • The Milky Way
  • The Moon
  • The North Star
  • Adding Foreground Interest
  • Exposure
  • Flood Lighting a Scene
  • Focusing
  • Histograms
  • Long Exposure Noise Reduction
  • Milky Way Panoramas
  • Mirror Lock
  • Shooting Modes
  • The 500 Rule
  • Working with Other Photographers
  • Creating Panoramas in Lightroom
  • Installing Lightroom Presets
  • Lightroom Processing
  • Star Stacking
  • Light Painting Pt 1 - Glow Sticks
  • Light Painting Pt 2 - Body Painting
  • Light Painting Pt 3 - Scene Lighting
  • Lightroom Presets
  • Steel Wool Photography
Will this work with my camera?

So long as you have a DSLR or a mirrorless camera, it should work fine. Older bridge cameras may struggle more, and you can't capture the Milky Way with a point-and-shoot.

Does the course expire or will I have lifetime access?

You will have lifetime access and the video downloads ensure that you can watch them on any device, at any time.

What's your refund policy?

You can get a full refund within 90 days of your purchase - no questions asked.