YES! You CAN Master the Milky Way.

Once you understand the dynamics of shooting at night, you open up a entirely new realm of possibility.

About Mike Oitzman

Mike Oitzman is an award winning landscape, astro, and action photographer based in Nevada County, and is currently president of the Nevada County Camera Club.

As founder of Master The Milky Way LLC, Mike Oitzman specializes in guiding aspiring photographers to capture stunning images of the night sky. His expertise caters to both beginning and experienced photographers, providing comprehensive night photography instruction for all skill levels and equipment.

Mike OItzman capture vista at Donner Summit overlooking Donner Lake and Truckee. Credit: *Dave McLellan Designs*

Mike leads hands-on field trips at various Northern California scenic locations, including Donner Summit, Grouse Ridge, eastern Sierra, and the high Sierras. These trips offer practical experience under his guidance, allowing participants to apply what they’ve learned in his free online workshops and videos.

Mike OItzman demonstrates how to use Photopills app to students during a Milky Way workshop.

He further supports his students by providing valuable online resources such as a free downloadable “Cheat-Sheet” to assist with camera setup in the field. Mike Oitzman is skilled at using advanced techniques such as composite, stacked and tracked images to reduce noise and produce high quality night photography images.