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Under Teton Stars: Private Night Photography with Mike Cavaroc
A 3–4 hour private session in and around Grand Teton National Park where a professional night-sky photographer teaches camera settings and composition for Milky Way and moonlit landscape images.
Under Teton Stars: Private Night Photography with Mike Cavaroc.
Set against the jagged silhouette of the Teton Mountains and the protected dark skies of Grand Teton National Park, this private night-photography session pairs hands-on instruction with scene-setting landscape opportunities. Over the course of the outing you’ll learn optimal camera settings for capturing the Milky Way and for making the most of moonlit nights, leaving Jackson Hole with images the instructor calls “wall-worthy.”
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Guided by a Night-Sky Professional
You’ll be led by Mike Cavaroc, a professional nature and night-sky photographer who moved to Jackson Hole in 2008, has been capturing the region’s dark skies since arriving, and advocates for keeping those skies dark.
Milky Way and Moonlit Landscapes
Instruction focuses on the optimal settings and techniques to capture whichever is more prominent that night—either the Milky Way Galaxy or dramatic moonlit landscapes—and how to apply those techniques to the other condition.
Teton Mountains in the Frame
With the dramatic Teton Mountains and Grand Teton National Park as your backdrop, the program aims to deliver landscape compositions paired with starfields; the operator notes participants often come away with shots fit for wall display.
What the day feels like
What the Night Feels Like
Over a 3–4 hour private session a professional guide walks you through the technical and compositional choices for night photography, demonstrating camera settings and field technique while you shoot the prevailing conditions—whether the bright sweep of the Milky Way or a moonlit landscape—so you learn how to repeat the results on your own.
THE INSTRUCTOR
Guided by a Night-Sky Professional
You’ll be led by Mike Cavaroc, a professional nature and night-sky photographer who moved to Jackson Hole in 2008, has been capturing the region’s dark skies since arriving, and advocates for keeping those skies dark.
THE SKY
Milky Way and Moonlit Landscapes
Instruction focuses on the optimal settings and techniques to capture whichever is more prominent that night—either the Milky Way Galaxy or dramatic moonlit landscapes—and how to apply those techniques to the other condition.
THE BACKDROP
Teton Mountains in the Frame
With the dramatic Teton Mountains and Grand Teton National Park as your backdrop, the program aims to deliver landscape compositions paired with starfields; the operator notes participants often come away with shots fit for wall display.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private session is—and isn’t—best suited for.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring your camera and any lenses you prefer; the guide will bring his equipment as well and can supply an extra tripod if needed.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the session last?
The private night-photography session runs approximately 3–4 hours.
Where does the outing take place and meet?
Instruction and shooting occur with Grand Teton National Park as the backdrop; the program includes pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or private residence.
Will the guide bring equipment?
Yes. Mike will bring his equipment, recommends you bring yours as well, and can provide an extra tripod if required.
Who leads the session?
The session is led by professional nature and night-sky photographer Mike Cavaroc; to learn more about him visit FreeRoamingPhotography.com.
Is transportation included?
Yes. The program includes pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or private residence.