Stargazer Studios

Spend four days this summer under some of the darkest, most star-filled skies in the USA, learning to photograph galaxies and nebulae with guidance from Ian Lauer and Cathrin Machin.

This relaxed Arizona retreat requires no experience, and includes telescopes, trackers, and simple beginner-friendly techniques. You’ll stay in a remote lodge, enjoy meals from a private chef, and spend your nights stargazing, sitting around campfires, and sipping whisky or mocktails under the Milky Way.

With one-on-one instruction, group sessions, and plenty of cozy moments with like-minded people, you’ll leave with your own deep-space photos, new confidence, and a circle of friends who share your sense of wonder.

Beginners Guide To The Galaxy is a four-day, starlit workshop where you’ll learn to photograph galaxies and nebulae using simple, beginner-friendly techniques. No experience is needed, just a willingness to enjoy cozy moments under the breathtaking Arizona night sky.

Set on a private property with incredibly dark skies, the retreat includes guided telescope sessions, magical stargazing experiences, and gourmet meals prepared by a private chef, followed by campfire storytelling each night. With one-on-one and group instruction, you’ll leave with beautiful deep-space images, new skills, and memories that last a lifetime.