Gear Expert & Astrophotographer
On "Understanding Why You Are Here."
"As an astrophotographer that specializes in deep sky objects, it can be tricky at first to know what best suits your needs. This is why I aim to pass down any knowledge and experience that will aid you in your research!"
Gear Expert & Astrophotographer
On "Understanding Why You Are Here."
“When I first discovered that you don’t need to be a scientist to capture astrophotos, I knew I had found my passion. The journey from researching equipment to setting up under the night sky for the first time is a long one, and I’d love nothing more than to show our customers that they can make it happen too.”
Product Developer & Amateur Astronomer
On "Constantly Training & Improving."
I’m always striving to learn and explore new aspects of this hobby, continually pushing myself to grow and improve. That pursuit extends beyond visual observation into areas like astrophotography, exoplanet transit observation, and telescope making. My goals are to deepen my knowledge and continue to grow.
Content Creator & Astrophotographer
On "The Value of Empathy Driven Service."
"When creating video content, it’s so important to keep both beginners and advanced astrophotographers in mind. After over a decade in astrophotography, I’ve been through my fair share of frustrating experiences, and if you’re as dedicated to your craft as I am, you’ll likely face them as well. Which is why here at High Point, we understand those challenges and will always work to support you through your journey."
EDU/GOV Relations & Amateur Astronomer
On "Inspiring Our Customers."
"Service is where High Point really shines. We are thrilled when our experience helps our customers realize their dreams. Seeing our customers experience new things and share their accomplishments with us is what it's all about!"
Technical Writer & Content Creator
On "Striving to Help Our Teammates Be Better."
"Coming from no prior experience in the astronomy hobby it was very encouraging to find myself amongst a group of incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and kind people when starting out. With their guidance I’m now well on my way into the hobby and applying my knowledge into resources for our customers and the ever-curious community we’ve cultivated here!"
Gear Expert & Amateur Astronomer
On "Not Taking Ourselves Too Seriously."
"When I have my sights set on capturing a photo of a particular celestial object, I’ll spend a lot of time crunching numbers and researching variables to ensure I am ready to make the most of every imaging session. However, all that effort spent preparing can’t clear the clouds. Unexpected snags are frustrating, but instead of letting that bring me down I just remind myself I'm not a researcher for NASA. At the end of the day, what matters most is having a good time!"
Assistant Web Manager & Content Writer
On "Inspiring Our Customers."
"Whenever we add new gear to our catalog, I get excited about how it can fit into different telescope setups and how it might contribute to a wonderful observation or imaging experience. I want to inspire that kind of excitement in customers as they read our product pages and articles about the innovative new astronomy gear that is hitting the market!"
Web Assistant & Content Writer
On "The Value of Empathy Driven Service."
“It’s no secret astrophotography is a complex hobby. The intricate nature of gear setup, image acquisition, and image processing can easily become overwhelming, and I’m committed to developing content that is easy to understand and accessible to astroimagers of any level!
Direction of Operations
On "Striving to Help Our Teammates Be Better."
“Amateur astronomy is a vast and wonderful hobby. One night you can be looking at the planets; on another night you’re taking pictures of galaxies and nebulae or even performing exoplanet research for NASA! And all of it can all be done from the comfort of your backyard! With all the different options and complexity, it’s critical that we help each other learn and experience as many different aspects of this hobby as possible. It's this constant support and encouragement within our team that keeps us excited, interested, and also what drives us to deliver world class content and support to the astronomy community."
Customer Experience Manager
On "Striving to Help Our Teammates Be Better."
"When I first started working at High Point, I was very much a beginner in the hobby. From day one, everyone here was willing and eager to share their knowledge. Their patience and enthusiasm helped me not only do my job better but truly enjoy what I was doing. Now, four years later, I find myself on the other side of that exchange and helping our team navigate an ever-changing landscape of products, technology, and customer needs. It’s a good reminder that the knowledge we share with each other doesn’t just make our team stronger; it builds a culture where everyone has the chance to grow."
Web Assistant & Content Writer
On "Inspiring Our Customers."
"Whether I’m out capturing a photo of the Milky Way or catching a glimpse of our planetary kin through a telescope, looking up at the night sky always makes me feel a little lighter. Writing for High Point gives me the chance to share that feeling, and hopefully, inspire a few people to look up and find some joy too!"