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Ben, Floyd & the Core - Winner of Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2019, People & Space

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A lone tree situated between two hills under a clear, star-filled night sky. The winter Milky Way arching down the sky and the famous Sycamore Gap tree underneath. Cassiopeia, Cygnus, the Double CLuster, Perseus and our sister galaxy Andromeda

Award Winning Astrophotography

We sell all our work framed and printed to the highest standard using local Cumbrian businesses.

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Tuition with Ben

Are you looking to learn more about your camera or how to take better photos? We offer tuition sessions year round in the Lake District & a number of other special places with beautiful subjects and dark skies, its a great way to learn photography and how to use your camera to capture amazing photographs.

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Alnitak, Orion, Horsehead & Flame nebulae

Astrophotography at Grizedale Observatory

Come and visit the Grizedale Observatory and spend some time with Ben learning the basics of Astrophotography. These workshops cover using a basic setup of camera, tripod & lens up to tracking mounts, Milky Way stacking and DSO’s with a telescope

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Iceland

Discover one of the most spectacular destinations on Earth.
Join us for an unforgettable adventure across Iceland’s dramatic landscapes — from thundering waterfalls and black sand beaches to glowing volcanoes and glittering glaciers.

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A lone tree growing at the edge of a calm lake with mountains in the background, reflecting a colorful evening sky at sunset. Llyn Padarn, Snowdon, Wales

Our Services

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Photography tuition & trips, workshops, photography for your business, pet photography, online shop, wedding & events

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Woodland wildlife hide

We are blessed to have access to a beautiful ancient woodland where we have built a hide to capture the diverse wildlife that inhabit the woods and neighbouring farm land

The hide is available with or without tuition

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