Darkness to Detail – Astrophotography Editing Masterclass

If you have purchased the astrophotography masterclass with the field shoot, you do not need to purchase this ticket as it’s included in your purchase. Darkness to Detail In this masterclass, Tom Rae shares the complete end to end process behind his nightscape imagery, offering extensive insight into both the creative and technical decisions that shape his work. From identifying and planning locations in New Zealand’s dark sky environments, through to precise capture techniques and advanced post-processing, Tom breaks down a refined workflow designed to produce high resolution, impactful results. With a focus on both detail and intention, this session goes beyond settings to explore how strong images are crafted from concept to completion. Attendees will leave with a clear and practical framework for elevating their own night photography to a professional standard, with real world practical advice to help them to create their own competition worthy night sky images. What you need to join in: An understanding of Lightroom / Photoshop and experience with a camera. Preferably you will bring a laptop with processing software (LR, Photoshop). WHEN: Sunday 9th August 2026 TIME: 9.30am – 1pm WHERE: Venue to be confirmed. We will update ticket holders in due course, this masterclass will be held in central Christchurch. PRICE: $495.00 for conference ticket holders, $895 for general admission.