Free · The Milky Way Blueprint

Get a clean, sharp Milky Way shot on your next clear night.

A simple blueprint with the exact settings, gear and stacking steps I recommend, plus a free shutter speed calculator. Built for beginners and intermediates who want results without the overwhelm.

184K+ community · 5+ years shooting the Milky Way · Shortlisted, Astronomy Photographer of the Year

What's inside the Blueprint

Everything you need for one clean shot, in plain language.

The gear you need, and where to spend first if you upgrade.
Planning a night: a dark location, where the Milky Way will be, and the weather.
Composition basics for night photos.
The settings I start from, with or without a star tracker.
My free shutter speed calculator for a safe shutter time with your lens.
Stacking in free software to cut noise.
A free video lesson where I edit a Milky Way photo in Lightroom.

Your next clear night

Get the Blueprint before your next clear night.

Free, with my shutter speed calculator.