The event was held on January 21, 2025 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

About This Workshop

The night sky is full of spectacular space objects, many of which are hidden to the naked eye. Join professional nature photographer Liron Gertsman for a virtual workshop on the techniques, from beginner to advanced, that can be used to reveal these unseen details. We'll learn how to create eye-catching photos of the night sky, with a focus on capturing high-detail landscape and mid-focal length images.

About Liron Gertsman

You may have seen him on CBC’s “The National”, heard his voice on CBC Radio One, or seen his work in publications such Canadian Geographic magazine, Audubon Magazine, The Guardian, GEO magazine, and others. Liron Gertsman has been observing and photographing the natural world continuously since he first got his hands on a borrowed point-and-shoot camera at the age of five. His work has been experienced by millions in some of the largest museums across the world, including the Natural History Museum in London and the Smithsonian in Washington DC. Liron uses his photography and tours to educate on the importance of preserving and protecting the natural world for the continued health and existence of all who live on our planet. As a naturalist and photographer, he feels it is his duty to show people the essence of Earth, by thinking outside the box to create eye-catching images and unique experiences that connect people with nature. Liron’s work has been widely recognized and awarded, winning the professional category of the 2022 and 2024 Audubon Photography Awards, winning the grand prize of the 2023 Audubon Photography Awards, earning NASA’s “Astronomy Picture of the Day” feature, and earning a highly commended designation in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. Liron has a biology degree from the University of British Columbia, which he uses to enhance his passion for art and visual storytelling, providing a scientific background to inform his understanding of the natural world.

https://www.lirongertsman.com/