A lot of people have messaged me recently on Instagram asking how to photograph the Milky Way? So I thought I’d put together this brief blog post on how I like to do it. Here is a list of gear that you’ll need: DSLR camera with high ISO capability (they pretty much all have that nowadays) Fast wide angle (minimum 24mm) lens with a minimum aperture of f2.8 Good sturdy tripod Shutter release cable   Step One The first thing you need to do before getting started is check the moon phases in you area.  You need to shoot on a “moonless” night or New Moon phase so no moon…