Chasing the Perseids: Capture the Night Sky Astrophotography Workshop Grand Teton 2026 — August 10-15, 2026

 Hosted by Come and Take It Photography

Get ready for the most dazzling summer skies in the Lower 48. August 2026, we’re heading to Grand Teton National Park for a multi-night, all-inclusive astrophotography workshop perfectly timed for the Perseid meteor shower. Imagine peak meteors, crisp mountain air, and the Tetons’ jagged silhouette under the Milky Way. If you’ve Ever dreamed of capturing meteors streaking over iconic peaks, this is your moment.

Why Grand Teton in August?

Perseid Meteor Shower: One of the year’s most reliable and photogenic meteor events will peak on the new moon during the workshop.

Crystal Nights, Comfortable Days: Warm daytime temps for scouting; cool, stable nights for tack-sharp stars in the first county to be certified as a International Dark Sky Community, Teton County, which include the park and surrounding areas. ,

World-Class Foregrounds: The Cathedral Group peaks; alpine lakes, historic barns, sage flats, and winding rivers provide endless compositions.

New moon and international Dark Sky Community: The locations we will be shooting are all in a certified dark sky community minimizing the light pollution and the the workshop with saddle the new moon allow for naturally dark nights.  This allows for prime star gazing and photography. 

All-Inclusive Simplicity:

Show up. Shoot. Create. We handle the logistics.

Included in the price of the Workshop:

Lodging  - comfortable, photographer-friendly accommodations that are close to our shooting locations

Most Meals: Breakfasts, Lite-lunches, and dinners and of course late-night snacks and coffee for the overnight shooting hours

Complete Workshop Instruction including: Pre-workshop Zoom to discuss gear and trip details, Classroom type instruction located at the lodging, multiple unique and easy to access locations each night and hands on guidance in the field to make sure you are capturing the best images possible

Local Transportation During the Workshop: the workshop will include transpiration to and from the airport, if needed; to and from shooting locations once you arrive at our lodging and access to the parks for sunrise opportunities and even opportunities to check out the amazing views, wildlife and more. Park permits and fees for workshop activities.

There are a few things that are NOT INCLUDED.  Airfare or travel to and from Jackson Hole, alcohol, Gifts, souvenirs and personal items.  Additional tickets and park entrance outside of schedule workshop, boat rides, and actives, hotels, cars rental and other cost outside the established dates of workshop.

Who It’s For

Whether you’re just starting with the night sky or you’re polishing an advanced workflow, you’ll leave with portfolio-worthy images and a repeatable process. We welcome:

Beginners learning manual night settings and focusing

Intermediate shooters refining Milky Way panoramas and meteors

Advanced photographers chasing complex blends and time-lapse sequences

_Photographers, spouses and anyone that wants to decompress in the Mountains. 

What You’ll Learn

Night-Focus Mastery (pinpoint stars every time)

Exposure Strategy (ISO, aperture, shutter for meteors versus Milky Way)

Meteor Capture Techniques (burst logic, intervals, and stack-ready sequences)

Noise Control & Stacking (star stacking, median meteor blends)

Blue-Hour & Foreground Planning (smart scouting and light management)

Panoramas & Vertical Milky Way Compositions

Post-Processing Workflow (Lightroom + Photoshop techniques, stacking and blending)

 Basic  Itinerary

August 10, 2026 - Day 1 — Arrival & Orientation Afternoon check-in, gear check, safety overview, and initial education on setting up you gear and getting the shot. Sunset and an early night session focusing practice + Milky Way compositions.

August 11, 2026 Day 2 — Mid Morning review of images from the night before to verify sharp stars and best capture. Afternoon rest.  Sunset and Blue Hour over lake and Teton range  foregrounds night time shooting over lake and mountains

August 12, 2026 Day 3 — Mid Morning review of images from the night before to verify sharp stars and best capture. Afternoon rest. Blue-hour foregrounds at historic barns; Perseid meteor shower and Milky way photography at barns with possible light painting

August 13, 2026  Day 4 —Early/Mid afternoon Head to Yellowstone NP and White Dome Geyser (~2.5 hr Drive) to capture steaming and erupting Geyser with Milky Way

August 14, 2026  Day 5 — Rest and recover from Yellowstone destination,  for night time shooting TBD

August 15, 2026  Day 6 — Pack up, Departures and flights

Gear Checklist

Camera with manual controls (full-frame or APS C recommended)

Fast Wide Lens (f/1.4–f/2.8, 14–35mm range)

Sturdy Tripod

Intervalometer (or built in interval shooting)

Extra batteries & memory cards

Headlamp with red mode

Warm layers (nights can be chilly), hat & gloves

Weather protection for gear and yourself

Have questions about gear? We’ll send a detailed prep guide after booking.

What’s Not Included

Travel to/from Jackson Hole or our meeting point

Personal insurance and incidental expenses

Some meals and alcohol

Dates & Group Size

August  10-15 5 nights 6 days

Small group for maximum 1:1 attention (limited spots) 12

All-Inclusive Pricing

One straight forward price covers lodging, meals, instruction, permits, and local transport during the workshop. No surprise add ons.

Responsible Night Photography

We practice Leave No Trace principles, respect wildlife and closures, and minimize light impact at night. Safety briefings and radio/phone coordination are standard practice.

How to Book

For all of the information about the workshop and to sign up, click here.