Stanley Harper
Stanley Harper is an experienced writer and photographer based in Visalia, CA. Originally from the western reaches of the Oklahoma Panhandle, Stanley cut his teeth photographing the Milky Way in those same Bortle 1 skies. Creator of the “Chase The Milky Way” Stanley now works on finding unique locations throughout The American West for photographing the Milky Way.
Stanley has written for Improve Photography, Pentax Forums and Offroad Xtreme. Stanley is also the creator, owner, writer, photographer and floor sweep at the enthusiast website Offroad Performance Network. You can also visit Stanley’s personal website Photography by Stanley Harper
Switching Camera Brands
Editors Note: While our primary goal at MilkyWayPhotographers is night and Milky Way photography, we occasionally expand our scope to include less obviously connected...
Milky Way Photography Safety and Security Tips
Milky Way photography, the boondocks, and weird hours go hand in hand. There are thousands of discussions and articles that cover techniques and post-processing. What is lacking, though, is discussions about safety and security. With the prime Milky Way season kicking off here in North America, now is an excellent time to visit safety and security tips for Milky Way photography.
Advanced Milky Way Photography Post Processing Techniques
There is no right way or wrong way when it comes to Milky Way photography post-processing. At MilkyWayPhotographers, we aim to teach various post-processing...
Photo Contests – The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Photo contests can be a great way to get your work noticed. Once we pick up a camera and start posting images to social...
Chase The Milky Way – Lake Thomas Edison / Sequoia National...
Sequoia National Park is often overlooked with it's sister park Yosemite next door. It's less populated and possible better for Milky Way Photography.
Chase the Milky Way MindShift Bag Giveaway, Part Three
Hello, MWP fans! Welcome back to another bag giveaway sponsored by us, and the good folks over at MindShift.
Over the last couple of...
Copyright 101 – The Basics
***DISCLAIMER***
The following article does not constitute legal advice. If you need legal help, please locate a law firm that specializes in copyright law. Also,...
Chase The Milky Way – The Sierra Nevada at Hume Lake
I have to apologize for the tardiness of this edition of "Chase The Milky Way." Things have been a little crazy the last couple...
Chase The Milky Way MindShift Bag Giveaway Winner, Part Deux!
July has been a busy month for all of us, and it's taken a little bit of time, but we are happy to announce...
Extended – Chase The Milky Way MindShift Bag Giveaway, Part Deux
Update - We're extending the deadline to enter the contest until midnight Monday, July 15, 2019. Don't miss your chance to win a MindShift...
