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Event
Aerial Photography Bootcamp
Neighbors, good food and good conversation: a 5-day stretch that makes Juneau feel like a small town.
- Jul 20 to Jul 24
- 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Hoke Designs Studio
- Free

About this event
Five days from first flight to a finished portfolio, with a field session every afternoon. Drones are provided, or bring your own.
Aerial Photography Bootcamp is one of those gatherings where you come for an hour and stay for three. Everyone is welcome, whether you have lived here for decades or arrived last week.
Volunteers make it happen, and there is always room for more help. If you would like to pitch in, find someone wearing a name tag when you arrive.
First time? Look for the welcome table and we will introduce you around.
Highlights
Meet your neighbors
A friendly crowd and plenty of new faces.
Food and drink
Coffee, snacks or a shared meal, depending on the day.
Ways to help
Volunteer spots for anyone who wants to pitch in.
Day by day
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Day 1Safety, rules and your first flight
Part 107 basics, airspace apps and preflight checks, then a first flight on the field.
- Welcome and gear check
- Airspace, rules and waivers
- Field session: first flights
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Day 2Composition from the air
Leading lines, patterns and the heights that flatter a subject.
- Composition workshop
- Reading the light
- Field session: patterns and top-downs
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Day 3Real estate shoot
A full property shoot on a real listing, from shot list to twilight.
- Planning the shot list
- Field session: property exteriors
- Twilight exposures
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Day 4Video and motion
Smooth reveals, orbits and fly-throughs, and how to plan them.
- Camera settings for video
- Planning your moves
- Field session: reveals and orbits
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Day 5Editing and portfolio review
Color, cropping and delivery, then everyone shows their best five images.
- Editing workflow
- Delivering files to clients
- Portfolio review and certificates
Times are approximate and may shift a little on the day.
Good to know
Accessibility
Step-free access; ask a volunteer if you need a hand.
Parking
Free parking nearby; biking and walking encouraged.
Kids welcome
Bring the whole family.
Volunteer
Help out for an hour and meet even more people.



