What we do

  • Nighttime mountain landscape with a star-filled sky and a calm lake reflecting the mountains and sky with light trails from the photographers car

    Nightscapes / astrophotography / long exposures

    Let us show you how to capture the amazing dark skies above the Lake District and the landscapes below. At night the Lake District is stunning and a great place to learn astrophotography

    Spark spinning, astrophotography, light painting, come join us for a night to remember

  • A scenic landscape featuring a rocky stream with a stone bridge overhead, surrounded by lush green trees and hills in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

    Lakeland Landscapes by day

    Come and explore the Lake District and learn how to capture the best of our beautiful landscape with your camera

    Learn camera function and how to get the best from your camera and kit while visiting some of the most beautiful places the UK has to offer

  • 2 nights astrophotography / 2 days editing course

    2 full night of astrophotography. Milky Way, stacking, star trackers & deep space.

    In the day we spend time in the studio learning how to edit, post process & print

    1-2 people only per course

    With or without accommodation

  • A detailed photo of a nebula with bright stars and cosmic dust in deep space.  The Horsehead and Flame nebulae in Orion

    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

  • Close-up of a hawk with piercing yellow eyes looking over shoulder against a blue sky background.

    Woodland Wildlife Hide

    Come and spend some time in our photography hide and spend time capturing beautiful photographs of the wildlife that lives in and visits the woodland. The hide is available with or without tuition

    A haven for wildlife and a beautiful place to learn photography or to just go and sit with your camera and enjoy




  • Northern lights over a snow-covered mountain range reflected in water

    Photography tours UK/Scotland/Iceland

    Join us on unforgettable journeys to the UK, Scotland, Iceland, and Tenerife—some of the most photogenic places in the world.

    Capture golden dawns and fiery sunsets over dramatic coastlines, mountains, and volcanic landscapes. We visit dark-sky locations: the Highlands of Scotland, Tenerife’s Teide National Park, and Iceland’s wild landscapes, where the Milky Way and even the northern lights await.

    Whether you’re shooting sweeping vistas by day or chasing stars and aurora by night, our tours are designed to spark creativity, build skills, and leave you with extraordinary images.

  • A spiral galaxy with bright star clusters surrounded by numerous distant stars in space.

    Deep Space Tuition

    We have some fantastic dark skies in Cumbria and they can be perfect for using a long lens or telescope to capture Deep Space Objects millions of light years away

    This is a session designed to help you get to grips with the complexities of the equipment but also of locating, focussing and capturing the DSO’s with your DSLR, mirrorless or deep space camera

  • Screenshot of Adobe Creative Cloud with icons for Lightroom, Photoshop, and Post Processing, including a background of an aerial landscape with mountains and water.

    Editing sessions

    Today, rather than 35mm film and a darkroom we have digital camera’s & a digital darkroom. It can be daunting, but editing after we shoot is an essential part of maximising your images. We offer lightroom & photoshop editing sessions at the studio or even after a tuition session or workshop.

    Session times 1hr to 3 hrs

  • A framed photograph of a starry night sky with the Milky Way galaxy visible, above a silhouette of a hill with a person kneeling and looking up at the sky.

    Online Shop & Gallery

    If you would like some photography for your wall at home or work, you may find it here

    Everything is printed, framed & assembled locally using other local small Cumbrian businesses. Nothing is mass produced ensuring the finest quality artwork for your wall & everything made to order

    Almost every framing choice can be accomodated. Feel free to ask

  • A bride and groom exiting a building through open doors, surrounded by smiling friends and family, as white confetti is thrown in celebration. The bride holds a bouquet and a child, while the groom stands beside her.

    Weddings / Events

    We do a small number of weddings / events per year

    If you would like to talk about booking us for your’s, please get in touch

  • Night sky with star trails above a backyard featuring a small shed, a tiny house, and trees. String lights illuminate the scene.

    Photography for your business

    If your business needs eye-catching visuals, we’d love to help. From professional photography to fully qualified and insured drone operations, we can capture your business in the best light. Whether it’s showcasing the stunning dark skies above your location, creating dramatic aerial footage, or producing high-quality photography for your website and social media, we’ll deliver images and video that truly stand out.