NOTE: This July workshop will be a Zoom meeting. Login details will be sent to all members closer to the event.
Luke Tscharke (pronounced "Shar-key") is an Australian landscape photographer based in Hobart, Tasmania. With a background in biology and quality assurance, Luke transitioned from his corporate career to photography, motivated by his deep appreciation for nature and adventure. This change allowed him to combine his attention to detail with his passion for capturing natural landscapes.
Luke's work spans nature, infrared, aerial, and nightscape photography, demonstrating his technical skills and creative approach. He dedicates significant time to planning his shoots and carefully analysing weather patterns. This meticulous preparation allows him to be in the right place at the right time to capture unique light with his infrared camera or photograph phenomena like the Aurora Australis.
Passionate about dark sky preservation, Luke's astrophotography showcases the beauty of Tasmania's night skies. His work highlights the importance of protecting these areas from light pollution, recognising their value for ecological balance, cultural significance, and scientific research. Luke actively supports initiatives to maintain and expand dark sky areas in Tasmania and beyond, understanding that these pristine night skies are a precious and increasingly rare natural resource.
Luke has received international recognition, including the 2015 International Landscape Photographer of the Year award and the 2018 David Malin Astrophotography Award. As a certified drone operator from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), he has also contributed to aerial cinematography, notably in the 2022 film "Franklin."
As a Sony Digital Imaging Advocate and regular contributor to Australian Geographic, where his images have been featured on two magazine covers, Luke uses his platform to share his profound appreciation for the environment.
Lake Oberon - Luke Tscharke