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Benjamin Barakat

Milky Way Photography gear guide (2023)

Jan 12, 2023 by Benjamin Barakat Add Comment
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Ever wanted to know what photography gear is the best for capturing stunning images of the Milky Way and our night skies? Well, look no further. This list may not be the best gear for everyone, but after spending the last five years doing this professionally, this is the gear that works best for me.

So what camera and lenses do I use, and what additional gear for my imaging?

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This is the story of how I shot my wife touching a Comet

comet girl astrophotography story: title image

Nov 24, 2022 by Benjamin Barakat Add Comment
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She pointed up to the sky and touched the comet igniting a spark that entwined with her soul and the soul she has created. A bond that is entangled for the rest of eternity and existence. And that very soul that grows, thrives, and lives inside of her is Comet Girl!

It was about two years into my journey of being a night photographer. My knowledge and experience were still fairly average, so taking this shot was a real challenge. Here is the story of my exploration of Comet Girl.

One late evening, I was scrolling through my social feed and saw this image of Comet Neowise. I then saw another one and another one. I was left in disbelief and was sad that I had missed such an opportunity to see a once-in-a-lifetime & rare sighting. Little did I know this Comet wasn’t going anywhere in a rush, at least for a few weeks, and after more research, I soon realized I had not missed my chance to see it and capture it.

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