Astrophotography Services
Expand your knowledge with one-on-one astrophotography consulting.
Get the boost you need to become a better astrophotographer. We can guide you through the challenging parts of astrophotography through in-person private astrophotography workshops or online with video calls.
Video Call - Online Consulting
Astrophotography is full of seemingly endless questions with hardly any answers. Whether you are just starting out or have a burning question you need answered - a consulting call is a perfect opportunity.
We have several options for video consulting that start at $50 for 30 minutes and go on from there. Click on "view details" in the box above for more information.
The time you invest to chat with us privately is yours and we can talk about anything!
Let's troubleshoot issues, we can give suggestions or help with equipment, or provide you tips while we watch you process your own data.
Below is what you can expect from a one-on-one:
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A private call via Zoom
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Discuss anything you would like (Astro-related or not)
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We will answer your questions to the best of our abilities
Image Processing Services
Astrophotography is one part data collection and one part processing. It's no secret that processing astrophotography data can be a challenge and it takes a lot of time. The good news is we can do it for you!
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Below are the results we achieved using data from consults - hover over the image to see the difference!
M51 - Before & After
Rosette Nebula - Before & After
Reasons for Processing Help
Big Backlog
Hidden Potential
Some folks enjoy spending their evening collecting data and end up with a backlog of unprocessed photos. It can be intimidating to go through it all alone, but the good news is you don't have to.
Astrophotographers may love their final image after processing their data. However, they may suspect that there is hidden potential within their images. See the images above for examples.
Rushed Processing
Refine Quality
A big backlog can lead eager individuals to rush their processing ultimately leaving them disappointed with the final image. See the fruits of your labor with our astrophoto processing.
Bring out the best of your data with help. Let us process your image to the best of our abilities. You may be surprised by what we can do to enhance your data with our popular PixInsight workflows.
We offer two types of image processing and the quality of work is the same for both. After completing a purchase, please email us to open a line of contact and begin the file transfer process.
$75
Image Processing - Basic
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We will process your raw files for any deep-sky object to the best of our abilities
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Receive the final .JPG, .TIFF and .XSIF files
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Receive a written breakdown of the processes used to achieve the result
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Receive tips for improving in the future
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*There is no difference in the quality of the work between the Basic and Premium
$250
Image Processing - Premium
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All Basic features plus:
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The entire workflow and processing will be recorded on video and sent to you. Live commentary is included so you understand what is being done and our thoughts from beginning to end.
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Optional: With permission, your image will be featured on our website
Private Astrophotography Workshops
Get hands-on experience with an in-person astrophotography workshop near fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada. Meet with us in the desert for a two-part workshop: on-the-field training and a processing workshop. Or consider an online remote imaging session to practice or get the targets you desire.
We can rent our gear for an additional cost in case you cannot travel with your astrophotography setup.
Find more information about in-person training on our private workshop page.
In-Person
Private Workshop
Remote Imaging
Private Workshop
Location: Las Vegas desert (approximately 45-60 minutes drive from the Las Vegas Strip)
Duration: Sunset until dawn. The workshop lessons will be covered in a few hours, but we can stay as long as you like.
Price: $800
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If you live near Las Vegas, plan to visit soon, or want a unique experience off the beaten path (and love photography), set up a private astrophotography lesson with us! Let's enjoy the dark desert sky together.
Location: Zoom Call (remotely)
Duration: One evening session that lasts approximately 1-3 hours.
Price: $300 per session.
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If you want to try remote imaging, we offer you the use of our personal rig at UDRO. Not only will you get access to data from Bortle 2 class skies, but we will also be with you to explain everything and guide you.
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Note: Current setup is the Stellarvue SVX130T.