Upcoming Workshops
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Roger Groom, who runs this website Astro Photography Australia also hosts workshops on astrophotography in Perth Western Australia. This page lists the upcoming workshops with dates and details. Follow links to the workshop information to make bookings or enquire. Some workshops are booked directly with Roger Groom while others are booked with 3rd parties such as Perth Observatory and Stargazers Club WA.
Nightscapes Workshop in the Central Wheatbelt
Where: My private dark sky observatory site in the Shire of CunderdinDate: Saturday 14th March - Sunday 15th March 2026
Time: 4pm Saturday to Midday Sunday (if staying overnight or participating in image processing component)
Class size: 15 photographers maximum
Booking and more information: See Eventbrite Page for booking and information
Enjoy the dark skies and wide horizons of my private dark sky observatory site for nightscapes and wide-field photography.
Bring your own telescope or tracker and set up for more astrophotography until late in to the night, making the most of the fantastic dark skies.
Stay overnight (optional) and participate in an image processing workshop the morning after (optional). See EventBrite and ticket addons for pricing and informaiton.
Small group session - March 2026
Where: Perth ObservatoryDate: Tuesday 24th March 2026
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Class size: 3 participants maximum
Booking and more information: See Humantix event page for booking
Small group telescope & tracker sessions are tailored to those present with a focus on the use of telescopes and ultra-portable equatorial tracker mounts. Prior to the session I will reach out to each participant and discuss what they wish to learn during the night.
Nightscapes Workshop in the Central Wheatbelt
Where: My private dark sky observatory site in the Shire of CunderdinDate: Saturday 11th April - Sunday 12th April 2026
Time: 4pm Saturday to Midday Sunday (if staying overnight or participating in image processing component)
Class size: 15 photographers maximum
Booking and more information: See Eventbrite Page for booking and information
Enjoy the dark skies and wide horizons of my private dark sky observatory site for nightscapes and wide-field photography.
Bring your own telescope or tracker and set up for more astrophotography until late in to the night, making the most of the fantastic dark skies.
Stay overnight (optional) and participate in an image processing workshop the morning after (optional). See EventBrite and ticket addons for pricing and informaiton.
Beginners Nightscapes in a convenient metro location
Where: Perry's PaddockDate: Tuesday 14th April April 2026
Time: 6pm start, 9pm finish
Class size: TBA photographers maximum
Booking and more information: See Eventbrite Page for booking and information
Take advantage of this mid week convenient workshop located in suburban Perth to boost your nightscapes knowledge ready for your next dark sky adventure. We'll start with a 30-45 min group info session (bring a chair) then move to practical shooting where you can stay together or spread out as you choose.
Bring your mirrorless or DSLR camera, tripod, and associated camera equipment for an enjoyable information packed evening. Basic knowledge in using manual controls of your camera is assumed. We will walk through camera settings specific to nightscapes/astrophotography, tips on different scenarios and settings, and equipment to consider.
Perth Observatory two night Milky way workshop
Where: Perth Observatory, BickleyDate: Tuesday 13th May & Wednesday 14th May
Time: 7pm - 9:30pm each night
Class size: 12 people maximum
Booking and more information: See Perth Observatory website
Make the most of the September-October Milky Way setting before it disappears for the remainder of 2023. We will have one night of theory, and one night of practical, both will be at the Perth Observatory in Bickley. See the Perth Observatory for lots more details.
Perth Observatory Astrophotography Introduction
Where: Perth Observatory, BickleyDate: Saturday 13th June 2026
Time: 1pm - 10pm
Class size: 12 people maximum
Booking and more information: See Perth Observatory website
This full day workshop introduces you to astrophotography across a broad range of subjects including Nightscape, Milky Way, Deep Sky, Solar, Lunar and Planetary. You will use your camera to photograph nightscapes on the grounds of the Perth Observatory and also use your telescope on astrophotography telescopes of Roger Groom and the Perth Observatory. In 2023 we have a new set of telescopes specifically dedicated to this task.
Perth Observatory Lunar Photography Workshop
Where: Perth Observatory, BickleyDate: 26th June 2026
Time: 7pm - 10pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Class size: 20 people maximum
Booking and more information: Contact Perth observatory
Photograph the Moon through the telescopes of the Perth Observatory after a 45minute technical info session inside.
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If you would like to discuss options for an astrophotography workshop or simply book one contact me to talk about the options. This is not a "one size fits all" situation, I discuss with you what you would like and we come to an arrangement that will suit you.
