Photographing The Milky Way
I’ve long wanted to photograph the milky way, but this involves being up in the middle of the night in a dark-sky area. With school-aged kids and me being an early-to-bed kinda person, it’s not been appealing to drive out into the mountains for a 2 am photoshoot.
Fortunately, this spring, I did book a hotel in Canmore for the PPOC’s annual National conference (where I was receiving my CPA designation) and I secured a spot in a milky way workshop with Monika Deviat. A group of us ventured out to Banff in the middle of the night. It’s hard to stay up past midnight to head out into the cold, dark night, but with a group of fellow photographers, it is easier! Plus, I was there with my twin sister, Laurie Brown, which was extra awesome!
There’s something really peaceful about being out in the wee hours of the morning, breathing in the mountain air and listening to the wind in the trees. It’s healing for the soul, and I love that feeling.
The above image was taken at Two Jack Lake, near Banff.
I hope you like it and I hope that you get yourself out into the fresh mountain air at night - heal your soul.
- Alison
Photographing real life is a powerful way to capture genuine moments and emotions, and to tell a story. While posed photos can be beautiful, they often lack the authenticity and emotion that come documentary photography (my specialty). So the next time you're considering a family photoshoot, consider opting for a Day in the Life session with me - you’ll be glad you did!
