Astrophotography is our passion.
With years of professional award-winning experience, we expertly guide you and share the beauty of the night’s sky, teaching you how to create starry masterpieces of your own.
We travel to the most beautiful and awe-inspiring destinations across Australia, hosting some of the darkest skies on earth – perfect for astrophotography!
Whether you’re beginning your photography journey, or have some experience, join us on an AstroWorkshop and start your next adventure.
– Luke and Jay

Whether you are just starting your journey in photography, or are looking to further develop your astrophotography skills, Luke and Jay’s hands on training will help you take your image-making to the next level.
Even if the weather does not allow us to photograph the stars (keep your fingers crossed!) you will still go home with sunrise and sunset images, and your mind bursting with astrophotography knowledge. These workshops will cover skills such as:
How to plan astrophotography shoots, using phone apps and other programs
How to photograph in the dark safely, and general seascape safety advice
Essential gear and equipment to capture stunning night images
How to focus and compose images in the dark
How to set up your camera to capture the milky way
How to post-process milky way images
Advanced post-processing noise reduction techniques
How to capture star trails and timelapses
How to create star trail images and timelapses in post processing
The Workshops
Bruny Island AstroWorkshop 2019 (Workshop 1)
Bruny Island Photography is dedicated to capturing and showcasing the Island’s unique natural beauty. Tasmania has a proud tradition of Nature Photography dating back to the 1850’s and these images have played a critical role in highlighting the richness of its natural environment and the imperative for its preservation. Our tours continue in the spirit of that tradition.
Bruny Island, itself, is a microcosm of the Tasmanian mainland. It is blessed with an extraordinarily diverse range of distinct environments – spectacular coastlines, geological wonders, beaches, rainforests, mountains, lagoons, abundant flora and fauna – a cornucopia of photographic material; all at your doorstep!
While bringing you to the many beautiful places this region has to offer, we will do our best to teach you how to take better photographs, to skilfully use your camera and equipment, and help you with post-processing. We pride ourselves on providing highly qualified photography guides to help you improve your photography.
From a chartered boat, our resident photographers will show you the geological splendour of the rugged Bruny coastline with its abundant sea and bird life – It is here that your journey begins.
Over subsequent days we will take you to some of the Island’s most scenic locations – many of which are situated on private reserves spanning thousands of acres.
Our accommodation offers spectacular settings for communing with the Island’s elemental beauty and unwinding from the day’s activities. A perfect base from which to practice, reflect upon and discuss the craft of photography with our guides and fellow tour participants.
We look forward to sharing our passion for the Island and showing you what an incredibly special place it is whilst honing your skills in the art of photography. You won’t be disappointed!
Workshop includes:
- Boat Transfer from Hobart to Bruny Island (weather permitting)
- Tasmanian gourmet food and drink (all inclusive including alcohol)
- Deluxe accommodation in our private lodge
- Bruny Island boat cruise
- Iconic Bruny Island locations such as the lighthouse
- On-location coaching
- Image post-processing classes
Narooma AstroWorkshop
Join Luke Tscharke and Jay Evans on an action packed astrophotography workshop based in Narooma, on the South Coast of New South Wales. You will be treated to three nights and two full days (four days total) of dedicated astrophotography coaching and tuition, both in the field during capture and back at the accommodation including post processing sessions. With ideal tides and timing for dark night skies this workshop will help you take your astrophotography to the next level. Whilst we can’t guarantee clear skies to capture the stars (keep your fingers crossed!), the Narooma area offers some amazing locations for photography, where we will also photograph at sunrise and sunset.
Itinerary includes:
- Glasshouse Rocks
- Horsehead Rock
- Camel Rock
- Other less known locations if time permits
- On location coaching
- Image post-processing classes
Uluru AstroWorkshop (Workshop 1)
It’s pretty hard to beat a crystal clear night sky in Australia’s Red Centre, it’s awe inspiring. When you add iconic places like Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta into the mix, it’s pretty clear this will be a very special and memorable workshop.
You will be treated to five days and four nights (three full days total) of dedicated astrophotography coaching and tuition, both in the field during capture and back at the accommodation including post-processing sessions. With ideal timing for dark night skies and the milky way rising from behind the rock this workshop will help you take your astrophotography to the next level. With the absence of light pollution, the clear night skies in the outback really do have to be seen to be believed.
Itinerary includes:
- Uluru (Ayers Rock) – sunrise/sunset/astro
- Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) – sunset/astro (where possible)
- Yulara village and surrounds
- Optional Uluru scenic helicopter flight
- On-location coaching
- Image post-processing classes
- Plus more!!
Uluru AstroWorkshop (Workshop 2)
It’s pretty hard to beat a crystal clear night sky in Australia’s Red Centre, it’s awe inspiring. When you add iconic places like Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta into the mix, it’s pretty clear this will be a very special and memorable workshop.
You will be treated to five days and four nights (three full days total) of dedicated astrophotography coaching and tuition, both in the field during capture and back at the accommodation including post-processing sessions. With ideal timing for dark night skies and the milky way rising from behind the rock this workshop will help you take your astrophotography to the next level. With the absence of light pollution, the clear night skies in the outback really do have to be seen to be believed.
Itinerary includes:
- Uluru (Ayers Rock) – sunrise/sunset/astro
- Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) – sunset/astro (where possible)
- Yulara village and surrounds
- Optional Uluru scenic helicopter flight
- On-location coaching
- Image post-processing classes
- Plus more!!
The Red Centre Way AstroWorkshop
Join Luke Tscharke and Jay Evans on an incredible adventure touring the Red Centre Way. The romance of the outback can never be understated and the landscape in this region has to be seen to be believed.
Not only will this iconic road trip give opportunity for Astrophotography with some of the centre’s most picturesque landscape, rock formations and gorges, you will also photograph the magical light and colour of of Watarrka National Park (Kings Canyon), the Mereenie Loop, the sublime gorges of Tjoritja (West Macdonnell Ranges) and Palm Valley with your guides helping you get the best images from your camera.
As we travel the unbelievable distances across Territory roads, we will also stop to capture the incredible landscape and wildlife with wallabies, camels, dingoes, brumbies, birds and lizards common sights along the roadside.
Five nights accommodation with your own room, breakfast and most meals are provided, and a full four days on the road to experience the breathtaking majesty and vastness of the Red Centre Way.
Itinerary includes:
- Uluru (Ayers Rock) – sunset/astro
- Kings Canyon
- Mereenie Loop Road
- Glen Helen Gorge
- Optional Uluru scenic Glen Helen photography heli flight
- West Macdonnell Ranges (Finke River, Ormiston Gorge, Ellery Creek, Standley Chasm)
- Hermannsburg and Palm Valley
- Alice Springs
- On-location coaching
Capertee AstroWorkshop
Join Luke Tscharke and Jay Evans on an exciting astrophotography workshop based in Glen Davis in the Capertee Valley, 135km north-west of Sydney. You will be treated to two nights of dedicated astrophotography coaching and tuition, not only in the field during capture but also back at our accommodation for post processing sessions. This workshop is designed to help you take your astrophotography to the next level. This is an all-inclusive workshop, all accommodation and food and drink will be provided (some conditions apply).
Whilst we can’t guarantee clear skies to capture the stars (keep your fingers crossed!), the refinery ruins, rural landscape, forest and surrounding valley wall of the Capertee Valley provides some stunning compositions for your Milky Way shots.
Itinerary includes:
- The historic Glen Davis Works (including guided tour)
- Capertee Valley
- Glen Davis & Surrounds
- On location coaching
- Image post-processing classes
Bruny Island AstroWorkshop 2019 (Workshop 2)
Bruny Island Photography is dedicated to capturing and showcasing the Island’s unique natural beauty. Tasmania has a proud tradition of Nature Photography dating back to the 1850’s and these images have played a critical role in highlighting the richness of its natural environment and the imperative for its preservation. Our tours continue in the spirit of that tradition.
Bruny Island, itself, is a microcosm of the Tasmanian mainland. It is blessed with an extraordinarily diverse range of distinct environments – spectacular coastlines, geological wonders, beaches, rainforests, mountains, lagoons, abundant flora and fauna – a cornucopia of photographic material; all at your doorstep!
While bringing you to the many beautiful places this region has to offer, we will do our best to teach you how to take better photographs, to skilfully use your camera and equipment, and help you with post-processing. We pride ourselves on providing highly qualified photography guides to help you improve your photography.
From a chartered boat, our resident photographers will show you the geological splendour of the rugged Bruny coastline with its abundant sea and bird life – It is here that your journey begins.
Over subsequent days we will take you to some of the Island’s most scenic locations – many of which are situated on private reserves spanning thousands of acres.
Our accommodation offers spectacular settings for communing with the Island’s elemental beauty and unwinding from the day’s activities. A perfect base from which to practice, reflect upon and discuss the craft of photography with our guides and fellow tour participants.
We look forward to sharing our passion for the Island and showing you what an incredibly special place it is whilst honing your skills in the art of photography. You won’t be disappointed!
Workshop includes:
- Boat Transfer from Hobart to Bruny Island (weather permitting)
- Tasmanian gourmet food and drink (all inclusive including alcohol)
- Deluxe accommodation in our private lodge
- Bruny Island boat cruise
- Iconic Bruny Island locations such as the lighthouse
- On-location coaching
- Image post-processing classes
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