Star Trail Photography - Complete Guide

🌠 How to photograph and edit a star trail image the easy way!

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Photographing a star trail can be one of the more interesting ways to photograph the night sky. When facing north, you can even get the full circle of stars in the sky, which is striking in a photograph.

In this video, you'll learn everything you need to know to photograph a full-circle star trail. First, we'll discuss how to prepare in the field, including which direction to shoot and how to find the North Star. Then, we'll cover what equipment you need to capture a full star trail successfully. Finally, we'll jump into Lightroom and Photoshop to merge the images together.

0:00 - Shooting a Star Trail
0:45 - Preparing in the Field
1:18 - How to Find North Star (Polaris)
2:30 - Equipment You'll Need
3:17 - Camera Settings for Star Trails
5:55 - Editing Star Trail Images
11:22 - Final Thoughts