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Juan Aguilera has spent over two decades photographing the natural world after dark. He's a member of the International Dark Sky Association and National Parks at Night, and he's taught photography workshops across the Pacific Northwest, including at Mount Rainier and the Steens Mountain Wilderness.
Instructor: Juan Aguilera
Date: Thursday AUG 13 2026
Time: 6:30pm to approximately 9:30pm
Location: Mongata Winery, Walla Walla
Suggested Donation: $55 per person
Includes: One bottle of wine per ticket, with all proceeds supporting Through the Lens Mobile Youth Photography Program
About the Evening
Juan Aguilera is one of the most gifted night sky photographers working in the Walla Walla Valley and this is a genuinely rare opportunity to learn from him in one of the most beautiful outdoor settings in the region.
From 6:30 to 8:30pm you will be inside at Mongata Winery for the instructional portion of the evening. Sip wine, take notes, ask questions. Juan will walk you through everything you need to know to photograph the night sky including camera settings, composition, and how to work with the unpredictable and glorious conditions that come with shooting after dark.
Then we head outside. From approximately 8:30 to 9:30pm we photograph the Perseid meteor shower together with Juan guiding you through the session in real time.
All cameras welcome. All skill levels welcome. Ages 21 and older for the wine portion. Designated drivers and NA Students are warmly welcome.
A scholarship seat is available for anyone who needs it. Reach out before registering and we will take care of you.
Terms snapshot:
Suggested donation is $55 per person. No minimum is enforced but every dollar above $36 goes directly to Through the Lens. Meteor visibility is not guaranteed. No refunds based on weather or natural conditions. Guests are responsible for their own transportation. Do not drive after consuming wine.
Anyone with a camera (DSLR, mirrorless, or otherwise) who wants to learn how to shoot the night sky, from total beginners to photographers ready to get serious about astrophotography.
Your camera and lenses, a tripod, and warm layers.
Students will drive themselves, and please consider carpooling as a Thank You to Mother Earth.
Juan Aguilera has spent over two decades photographing the natural world after dark. He's a member of the International Dark Sky Association and National Parks at Night, and he's taught photography workshops across the Pacific Northwest, including at Mount Rainier and the Steens Mountain Wilderness.
Instructor: Juan Aguilera
Date: Thursday AUG 13 2026
Time: 6:30pm to approximately 9:30pm
Location: Mongata Winery, Walla Walla
Suggested Donation: $55 per person
Includes: One bottle of wine per ticket, with all proceeds supporting Through the Lens Mobile Youth Photography Program
About the Evening
Juan Aguilera is one of the most gifted night sky photographers working in the Walla Walla Valley and this is a genuinely rare opportunity to learn from him in one of the most beautiful outdoor settings in the region.
From 6:30 to 8:30pm you will be inside at Mongata Winery for the instructional portion of the evening. Sip wine, take notes, ask questions. Juan will walk you through everything you need to know to photograph the night sky including camera settings, composition, and how to work with the unpredictable and glorious conditions that come with shooting after dark.
Then we head outside. From approximately 8:30 to 9:30pm we photograph the Perseid meteor shower together with Juan guiding you through the session in real time.
All cameras welcome. All skill levels welcome. Ages 21 and older for the wine portion. Designated drivers and NA Students are warmly welcome.
A scholarship seat is available for anyone who needs it. Reach out before registering and we will take care of you.
Terms snapshot:
Suggested donation is $55 per person. No minimum is enforced but every dollar above $36 goes directly to Through the Lens. Meteor visibility is not guaranteed. No refunds based on weather or natural conditions. Guests are responsible for their own transportation. Do not drive after consuming wine.
Anyone with a camera (DSLR, mirrorless, or otherwise) who wants to learn how to shoot the night sky, from total beginners to photographers ready to get serious about astrophotography.
Your camera and lenses, a tripod, and warm layers.
Students will drive themselves, and please consider carpooling as a Thank You to Mother Earth.