Milky Way Astrophotography Workshops Cornwall With Aaron Cherrie
Astrophotography Workshops 2026
Select Your Dates
May 12th–21st (May 16th new moon)
Spring Milky Way rising—ideal for early season star trails
July 9th–20th (July 14th new moon)
Summer peak—high core visibility, warm nights for extended shoots.
August 7th–18th (August 12th new moon)
Perseids meteor shower bonus—combine Milky Way with shooting stars.
Price: £250 per person (£150 early-bird if booked before March 31, 2026).
Select Your Dates From The Calendar
Or Contact me below with your preferred dates, or to book for St Michael's Mount Workshops
What You'll Learn
- Plan shoots with PhotoPills & Stellarium
- Master camera settings (ISO, focus, long exposures)
- Capture Milky Way, star trails, timelapses, lunar alignments
- Intro to tracking mounts & stacking
- Post-process in Lightroom/Photoshop
-Lunar sessions: Full moon planning & landmark alignments.
Workshop Options & Pricing
1-on-1
3–6 hours From £150-£250pp
Groups up to 4
3–6 hours From £130-£230pp
-March to October for Milky Way
-Startrails & full moon all year-round. Deposit: 50% On Booking
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Key Locations
We shoot in carefully scouted dark-sky areas of Cornwall,
-and coastal viewpoints near Land’s End and the Lizard Peninsula.
Exact location is based on forecast and visibility.
Milky Way Astrophotography Workshops in Cornwall With Aaron Cherrie
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What You'll Need
-DSLR or Mirrorless camera with manual settings
-A fast wide angle lens 14mm-50mm f1.2-f4
-Telephoto lens 300mm-600mm for Lunar workshops
-A sturdy tripod
-Spare batteries/power bank & memory cards
-Lens warmer/dew heater
-External shutter release (For star trails, exposures longer than 30 sec)
-Torches & headtorch (For light painting & seeing in the dark)
-Warm clothes, snacks & flask
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Why Book with Me?
I’m Aaron Cherrie, the photographer behind @smokeys_skies, with years of experience shooting the night sky in Cornwall. My work has been featured by CNN, BBC, and online publications.
One of the great benefits of our Astrophotography workshops is the way in which we learn from each other.
I take a relaxed approach to teaching and give plenty of time for participants to practice the craft and ask for assistance when required. We can spend lots of time discussing the concepts and principles required to produce an outstanding image, or equally we could just get on and shoot.
so you can leave this workshop with the skills and images to confidently shoot the night sky on your own.
Astrophotography Workshops in Cornwall With Aaron Cherrie
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To Book Your Spot For 2026
Select Your Dates From The Calendar
Or Contact me directly using the Contact Form below or email: cherriephotography99@gmail.com
Limited spots – secure with 50% deposit.
Limited spots – secure with 50% deposit.
Follow @smokeys_skies for tips & previews.
Thank you for contacting Cherrie Photography!I've received your message and will get back to you within 24-48 hours.In the meantime, feel free to browse my Milky Way nightscapes, moon alignments, or Astrophotography workshops in Cornwall.Best regards,Aaron Cherrie@smokeys_skiescherriephotography.co.uk
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Photopills World Meet-Sunset At Goonhilly Cornwall
Download The Sun Plan Here @Photopills
Capture The Sunset Over The Iconic Goonhilly Radio Station
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How to get to the Shooting spot
Parking Available At Traboe Cross Carpark With A Short Walk
Shooting Spot Location
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Shooting Date and Time
Meet at 7pm 26th April 2025, shoot time 8pm.
What to bring
Camera, Tripod,lens 300mm - 600mm, ND Filter.
Planner: Aaron Cherrie.
Planner: Aaron Cherrie.
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Download The Supermoon Plan Here @Photopills
Supermoon Aligned With St Michaels Mount Cornwall.
The Supermoon Aligned With One Of Cornwall's Most Iconic And My Favourite Landmark The Beautiful St Michaels Mount During Golden Hour Giving The Moon A Orange Glow. At Distance Of 5.2km Giving An Impressive Moon Diameter Of 50m
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Location The Old Quay Newlyn Penzance TR18 5JR (50.102089, -5.546574).
Shooting Date and Time
17th October 2024 6:25pm. Meet Time 5.30pm. Advise To Arrive At Least An Hour Before Shooting Time.
How to get to the Shooting Spot:
By Car Follow A30 To Penzance 24hr carpark 12 St Peter's Hill, Newlyn, Penzance TR18 5ET (50.1017471, -5.5478634). Public Transport, Penzance Train Station & Bus Station
What to bring: Camera , Telephoto lens 300-600mm , A Sturdy Tripod.
Planner: Aaron Cherrie.
Planner: Aaron Cherrie.