Will Godward is a two-time former Olympian whose passion for competition and performance has supported a lifelong pursuit of capturing the night sky. An award-winning landscape astrophotographer with over 25 years of experience, Will now devotes his energy to documenting rare celestial events and sharing the beauty of the universe through his lens.
From first witnessing Comet Hale-Bopp in 1996 to photographing the 2023 Exmouth total solar eclipse and the extraordinary auroras of the 2024 solar cycle, Will has always chased the moments that inspire wonder. Based in South Australia, he has captured some of the darkest and most remote skies on Earth, with striking images from the Gawler Ranges, Lake Gairdner, Lake Eyre, and the rugged Flinders Ranges featured by Australian Geographic and NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day. His expertise has also led him to collaborate with the space industry, documenting missions such as the return of the first commercial space capsule to Australian soil.
As a Sony Advocate, Will combines his Olympic spirit, technical expertise, and creative eye in both still photography and cinematography. Through tours, workshops, space industry collaborations, and moving imagery, he continues to inspire others while raising awareness of the importance of preserving our natural night skies.