There are photographs that make couples gasp. Portraits that feel like they belong in another world. And then there are the images where the couple is standing beneath an actual galaxy, and suddenly nothing else comes close.

Based in northern Utah, one of the most remarkable dark-sky locations in the world, Jessie and Dallin have developed a five-step system for shooting astrophotography couple portraits that is genuinely accessible to any photographer willing to prepare properly. In this tutorial, they take you through everything: from the seasonal and weather planning that happens weeks before a shoot, through to the on-location techniques, flash work and camera settings that bring the whole thing together.

The result? Epic, breathtaking portraits that your couples will talk about forever. Images that look completely different from anything else in your portfolio, and that position you as a photographer who offers something truly extraordinary. This tutorial won't just teach you astrophotography. It will change what you think is possible.

This is the tutorial that literally reaches for the stars. 🌌

Top 5 Things You Will Learn

1. When, where and how to plan your astrophotography shoot: Learn the seasonal considerations, moon phase planning, location scouting and weather-watching techniques that mean you arrive at the shoot with the conditions stacked in your favour.
2. Camera settings for combining couple portraits with a starry sky: Discover the specific settings Jessie and Dallin use to expose both the stars above and the couple below in a single, beautifully balanced frame.
3. How to light your couple in near-total darkness: Find out exactly how they use off-camera flash to illuminate the couple naturally and flatteringly in incredibly dark conditions, without destroying the ambient feel of the night sky.
4. Focusing in the dark: Learn the techniques Jessie and Dallin use to achieve sharp focus on their subjects when there is almost no light to work with, a challenge that trips up even experienced photographers the first time.
5. Creating an experience your couples will never forget: Understand how Jessie and Dallin structure and communicate the astrophotography shoot experience to clients, including how they manage expectations, travel and timing for the most magical results.

To find out more about Jessie and Dallin, please visit their website: https://jessieanddallin.com/