Best Dates & Times for Milky Way Photography in New Jersey in 2023

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Download The 2023 Milky Way Calendar Fill out the form below to get access. Calendar Credit to Capture the Atlas Photo Credit: JT Shimer FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM Peak Milky Way season is almost upon us here in the Garden State! Here are the best dates and times when the Milky Way and the galactic center […]

Local Photographer Catches Early Milky Way Rising

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On January 29, 2023, Local New Jersey Photographer Steven Sitarik captured the Milky Way Rising over the horizon at the Jersey Shore in Long Beach Island. Despite the weather forecast initially not being in his favor, he used his instincts to set up his camera and capture the galaxy in the night sky. You see […]

Local Photographer Captures Rocket Launch Over New Jersey

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On Tuesday, January 24, 2023, New Jersey Photographer Matt Baron planned and timed his photo of the Rocket Lab launch of the Electron Rocket, nicknamed “Virginia is for Lovers,” as seen from the Judge’s Shack on Island Beach State Park. This launch was the first one from the US for the company. A New Zealand-based […]

Ultimate Guide for Night Photography in New Jersey

Where are the best dark areas in New Jersey for photos? New Jersey is an excellent place for photographers looking to capture stunning photos in dark areas. High Point State Park One of the best locations for dark area photography is High Point State Park, located on New Jersey and Pennsylvania borders. This park offers […]

Guide on Choosing the Best Camera Lens for Hiking

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Ready to level up your hiking photography? Maybe you read out guide for the best camera for hiking and are ready to find the best lens for an interchangeable camera. You can choose the right focal length and photography style on your hikes when you have various lens options. We will choose our lens similar […]