Capture the Cosmos Giveaway Launches Tomorrow!

The stars are aligning — literally!We’re thrilled to announce the Capture the Cosmos Giveaway, launching this Tuesday, November 11th, 2025, and running through November 18th, 2025. This is your chance to win one of three incredible prizes that celebrate adventure, creativity, and the art of photographing the night sky.

The Spirit of the Giveaway:

This isn’t just another giveaway, it’s a celebration of the growing community of photographers, dreamers, and stargazers who chase the beauty of dark skies and remote landscapes.

As many of you know, I’m teaming up with Brandon Black of Black Lion Photography, to offer an opportunity to experience the Milky Way like never before — under the wide-open skies of Terlingua, Texas, home to Big Bend National Park where the stars stretch endlessly above the desert horizon.

The Three Prizes:

🥇 First Place: Capture the Cosmos Workshop Experience

One lucky winner will receive a fully covered spot in our Capture the Cosmos Astrophotography Workshop, taking place in June 2026.You’ll spend several unforgettable nights learning, shooting, and exploring alongside fellow photographers in Big Bend National Park, with lodging provided by our amazing partners at Far Flung Outdoor Center.It’s the ultimate experience for anyone who loves photographing the night sky and the rugged beauty of West Texas.

🥈 Second Place: Move Shoot Move Nomad Tracker

The perfect tool for astrophotography enthusiasts!Our friends at Move Shoot Move have provided their Nomad Star Tracker — a compact, ultra-reliable tracker that makes capturing pinpoint-sharp stars easier than ever. This is one of my personal favorites and a must-have for anyone serious about night photography.

🥉 Third Place: $100 Spencer’s Camera Gift Certificate

The legendary Spencer’s Camera & Photo is contributing a $100 gift certificate good toward a sensor modification or even an astro-modified camera body.Whether you’re upgrading your setup or customizing a camera for astrophotography, this prize will help you take your images to the next level.

How to Enter:

Entering is simple and the more engaged you are, the better your odds

***Starting Tomorrow***

1. Follow all five of our amazing giveaway partners on Instagram:

   • @distantlightphotos

   • @blacklion_photography_

   • @bigbendfarflung

   • @moveshootmove

   • @spencerscamera

2. Like the official giveaway post on Instagram (launching November 11th).

3. Tag two friends who love photography or stargazing in the comments — each tag counts as an entry!

4. Bonus: Share the post to your story for extra cosmic karma

   
   

Important Dates:

• Giveaway Opens: Tuesday, November 11th, 2025

• Giveaway Closes: Tuesday, November 18th, 2025

• Winners Announced: Thursday, November 20th, 2025

There will be one winner per prize category, so three incredible people will take home these amazing rewards.

Join the Adventure:

This is your moment to reach for the stars, literally. Whether you’ve dreamed of standing beneath the Milky Way in Big Bend, wanted to capture sharper night images, or needed that final push to upgrade your astro setup, this giveaway is for you.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Capture the Cosmos experience.Mark your calendar, follow the rules, and get ready to tag your stargazing crew!

We can’t wait to see who joins us under the stars.

— Michael Simmons, Distant Light Photos