Cheela Plains
Astrophotography Retreat
Immersive astrophotography experiences under some of Australia’s darkest skies
Deeply engaging astrophotography retreat set in the vast landscapes of Australia, offering time, space, and expert guidance under some of Earths darkest skies.
Guided Night Sky Shoots
Daily Editing Workshops
Personalised Guidance
Small Group Experience
Capture the Night Sky
Experience several nights of hands-on astrophotography under some of Australia’s darkest skies. Evenings are spent on fully guided shoots, exploring different ways to capture the Milky Way and the night sky. Mornings focus on learning editing techniques to enhance, combine, and bring out the finest details. This cycle of shooting, learning, and refining lets you experiment, make real progress, and leave the retreat with images you’re proud of.
Single Exposure
Astrophotography
Learn how to capture the night sky in a single exposure, including camera settings, focus techniques, and composition, so you can bring out the Milky Way, stars, and foreground details in one beautiful image.
Star Trails
Capture the motion of the stars by shooting a sequence of images over several hours and stacking them into one breathtaking trail.
Stacking Multiple Images
Capture multiple exposures and combine them to reduce noise, boost detail, and reveal the Milky Way in all its glory.
Timelapse
Astrophotography
Capture the motion of the stars by shooting a sequence of images over several hours and stacking them into one breathtaking trail.
Panoramic Milky Way Arch
Learn how to capture multiple images and stitch them together to create wide, sweeping views of the night sky. This technique is perfect for showcasing the classic Milky Way arch and capturing expansive landscapes in a single, breathtaking frame.
Suzy Jones
Starbright Wonderland Photography
Suzy Jones is an award-winning astrophotographer and geologist with a reputation for creating unforgettable night sky experiences. She has led workshops across Western Australia, helping photographers of all levels — from beginners capturing their first Milky Way to more experienced shooters refining their skills — achieve stunning results.
Known for her hands-on, supportive teaching style, Suzy makes complex techniques accessible while inspiring creativity and confidence. With her guidance, you’ll not only improve your astrophotography, but also experience the Pilbara under some of Australia’s darkest, most breathtaking skies.
Choose your Astro Retreat experience
Heyscape Denmark Astro RetreatFri, Apr 17Heyscape Denmark
Cheela Plains Astro RetreatThu, Oct 08Cheela Plains Station Stay
You will need to bring:
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Camera with memory cards
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Tripod
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Laptop with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop installed
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Warm clothing
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Suitable footwear
If your camera does not have an inbuilt interval timer you may need to purchase a remote shutter release. Feel free to email Suzy to see if your camera is suitable.
A full checklist will be sent prior to the event
In this webinar we will cover
