Cherrie Photography Astrophotography workshops
What You’ll Learn
How to plan your shoot using apps like Stellarium and PhotoPills
Mastering camera settings for astrophotography
Focusing at night: manual & infinity techniques
How to capture star trails, timelapse footage, and the Milky Way core
Intro to tracking mounts and long exposure stacking
Post-processing guidance using Lightroom and Photoshop
Locations
We shoot in carefully scouted dark-sky areas of Cornwall, including Bodmin Moor, West Penwith, and coastal viewpoints near Land’s End and the Lizard Peninsula. Exact location is based on forecast and visibility.
Workshop Options
1-on-1 Sessions (3–5 hours) – tailored personal coaching
Group Workshops (Max 4 people) – ideal for learning with peers
Private Bookings – perfect for couples, groups, visiting photographers, or content creators
Schedule & Pricing
Workshops typically run on clear moonless nights between March and October for Astrophotography.
Pricing from £150 per person
Pricing from £150 per person
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 science publications. You’ll leave this workshop with the skills and images to confidently shoot the night sky on your own.
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Capture The Sunset Over The Iconic Goonhilly Radio Station
The Sun will be 49m above The Arthur Satellite Dish at a shooting distance Of 1.6km with an apparent size of 15m
How to get to the Shooting spot
Parking Available At Traboe Cross Carpark With A Short Walk
Shooting Spot Location
Goonhilly Earth Station Helston Cornwall Uk (50.0452569, -5.1616896).
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.
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
Shooting Spot
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