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About Me

AstroTanja_128smlThings are always changing and new gear gets added. But this is it for now…

Our Gear:
[Celestron CGem DX, Celestron Advanced VX, Celestron CG-5 ASGT, Vixen ED80SF, Officina Stellare HiperAPO105, Orion 8″ Astrograph, Canon 60Da & Canon 5Dmiii, modded Canon 550 & 5Dmii, and an array of Canon Lenses, QSI 683.  Image acquisition via Sequence Generator Pro & Nebulosity & post production in PixInsight & Photoshop. Guiding SSAG & PHD ]

I’m an entrepreneur in media and publishing within the fitness industry. Astrophotography became my ‘professional hobby’ early 2012, but I’ve always had my head in the stars since I was a kid. I’ve now become relentless in the pursuit of dark skies, escaping Johannesburg (South Africa) when I can…coryANDtanjaNevada
Time lapse photography and night sky photography are new additions to my list –  loving the challenges and possibilities they present.

I’m passionate about photographing DSOs, being a mom and building a successful business. In general – I’m passionate about all things I love. Chase your dreams, don’t wait for opportunities to come to you – make them happen!

Print Media Features:
Print Media

Astrophotography & Profile features in All About Space (Dec 2013), Pix Photography Magazine (Dec/Jan 2014), Forbes Women Africa (Feb/March2014)

 

Online:
Online Media

Guest Interview Astronomy Magazine

Vodacom Now Profile

Q & A, Orion Telescopes



All images Copyright 2016 Tanja Schmitz