Why You Should Start Your Astrophotography in the Daytime

10/09/2026

A photo of the Milky Way can be breathtaking on its own, but you can make it more stunning by adding a foreground element to your photo. Sam travels to the American Southwest to share how you can include the landscape in your astrophotography. Explore the Four Corners as she teaches you how to location scout, compose your photos, and more.

It's World Space Week. World Space Week (WSW) is the largest annual space event on Earth, celebrated globally from October 4 to October 10 every year to honor the contributions of space science and technology to human life.

  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 0:35 - How to Find a Location
  • 1:44 - Framing the Shot
  • 2:49 - Important Tips
  • 4:04 - Astrophotography Settings
  • 4:38 - Final Images
  • 4:58 - How to Return to a Location at Night
  • 5:52 - Should You Use a 35mm Lens?
  • 6:48 - What to Do When It's Cloudy
  • 7:57 - Lighting Painting
  • 9:20 - How to Stay Safe
  • 10:20 - Why Photograph the Four Corners?