Perseid Meteor Shower Photo Outing 2026

Dark Sky, Milky Way & Meteor Shower Photo Workshop

With Zack Schnepf

What better place than Central Oregon to experience the annual meteor shower. The dark sky of Bend’s surrounding desert and mountains is world-renowned.

Join our local pro photographer for a once-in-a-lifetime photo experience and learn to capture the night sky with your camera.

Our photographer will determine the exact location due to current conditions to make sure you have the best possible night sky experience.

Two evenings / nights available to choose from, or join both nights to get the most out of it.

If you want a more private experience, book one of our Private Night Sky Photo Tours.

$225 per night

$425 for both nights

$65 online post processing on August 16. Sunday afternoon

Max 8 participants

Beginner to intermediate

Car pool

Itinerary:

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

or

Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:30 pm: Meet in Bend at a location disclosed after booking and self drive/car pool to our chosen photo location.

Our photographer will determine the exact location due to current conditions to make sure you have the best possible night sky experience.

7:00 pm: Photographing the landscape at sunset. Familiarize yourself with the area and get your camera set up for night photography.

8:25 pm: Sunset, then Milky, Way, Night Sky and Perseid Meteor Shower photography.

11:50 pm: Head back to Bend

Book your own accommodation early.

What to bring:

Nights cool down in the High Desert. Bring a jacket or warm sweater

Mosquito repellent

Sturdy tripod

Camera with wide angle lens. Ideally with f.2.8

Fully charged extra battery

Flashlight/headlamp with red light

Wear shoes with good traction—we may be walking on uneven ground

Water and snacks if needed