Workshops

Workshops are all outdoor events, normally for a maximum of 10 people but this has been reduced to 8 during Covid restrictions.

Workshops are tailored for each of the individuals attending, so you get the advice and guidance for your level of photography experience, from the beginner onwards.

Training Support

All workshops include a range of Training Support options, to help you get the most from your training experience with us.

With information, guides and videos, both before and after your workshop, which can be accessed via your own area on our website.

Plus you will be invited to an on-line Review Session after your workshop has taken place.

Themed Workshops

Birds Of Prey

Hawk Conservancy Trust, Weyhill, Hampshire:

February 25th, Friday
April 24th, Sunday
July 31st, Sunday

10:00 am to 4:30 pm

Group size - 10 maximum

£127.00*

* The price is reduced as you have to book your own entrance ticket during covid restrictions.

The trust is home to a large collection of beautiful birds of prey, that provide great subjects for us to capture both whilst they are stationary and also when 'on the wing' ….. flying during the displays.

These flying displays each have different themes and locations, during which different birds are flown and each display offers us different challenges for our photography, which you will be guided through. From low level passes across wild flower meadows; very fast action and multiple birds flying at once; and birds weaving through the woods under reduced light of trees canopy.

We work very much in align with the trusts daily program to ensure we witness events like the vulture breakfast, which take place between the displays.

Cathedral Views (Salisbury)

Salisbury, Wiltshire

January 16th, Sunday

10:00 am to 4:30 pm

Group size - 10 maximum

£147.00

This grand cathedral acts as a great subject for us to capture from many angles. Up close within the cathedral grounds and on a short walk along the river Avon, looking to find our own version of the painter Constable's - 'Salisbury Cathedral From The Meadows'.

The walk will also allow us to capture land and waterscapes, plus a range of visiting wildlife.

Zoo Wildlife

Marwell Zoo, Hampshire

January 22nd, Saturday
April 22nd, Friday
July 29th, Friday

10:00 am to 4:30 pm

Group size - 10 maximum

£127.00*

* The price is reduced as you have to book your own entrance ticket during covid restrictions.

A wide selection of wildlife in a range of indoor and outside locations, for us to learn and practise the control of our camera, whilst capturing a range of images.

Variety of large/small; fast/slow; shy/aggressive animals, offer a range of challenges which you will be guided through how to overcome to capture your images.

How to shoot with the ever changing lighting levels throughout the day outside and also under the various types of indoor lighting conditions, we will encounter in some of enclosures is also covered.

Windsor Views

Windsor & Eton, Berkshire

March 18th, Friday
June 10th, Friday

Group size - 10 maximum

10:00 am to 4:30 pm

£147.00

The castle is the main subject for us to shoot as we wander around the old town, into Eton and along the river Thames, looking for those vantage points to shoot from. Also capturing other local subjects of interest.

In addition, local wildlife provides good subjects to capture as they go about their business.

* Please note we do not tour inside the castle - too crowded and slow moving for our workshop - it really needs a separate day.

Water Gardens

Longstock, Hampshire

June 10th, Monday (TBC)

9:30 am to 4:00 pm (TBC)

Group size - 10 maximum

£147.00

These beautifully maintained water gardens offer us a great display of colour and textures at this time of year, with a great diversity of plants and trees. Sited within woodland valleys and crystal clear waters, which attracts a range of wildlife. Plenty of subjects for us to capture.

This is a private day during which only a couple of small groups are allowed access to the water gardens, which ensures that there are very few other people around compared to normal open days. This is a great advantage for us to capture images without the crowds of people getting in the way.

Architectural Photography (Medieval)

St Cross, Winchester, Hampshire

Dates TBC

10:00 am to 4:30 pm

Group size - 10 maximum

£147.00

These beautiful medieval buildings and Norman church at St Cross, offer us a great place to learn and practise architectural photography. With lots of interesting locations for us to learn our skills.

Also, we will look at capturing the buildings from the water meadows outside and perhaps any wildlife around, including the herd of rare cattle that roam freely.

As this is a working alms house, our workshop will be tailored to fit in with any events that may be going on, or work around any restrictions on the day.
We may witness the 'brothers' who live there is full uniform dress, or a wedding reception in the gardens; all great photographic opportunities against a great backdrop, for us to turn our hand to.

Beginners Workshops

Beginners Digital Photography

Andover
January 23rd, Sunday
February 26th, Saturday
April 23rd, Saturday
July 30th, Saturday

Salisbury
January 15th, Saturday
March 19th, Saturday
June 11th, Saturday

 Group size - 10 maxim

10:00 am to 1:00 pm

£57.00

Take control of your camera and step out from the camera's automatic mode, to become more creative with your photography and capture images looking how you want them to look.

You will be introduced to the key camera controls and settings, using non-technical language, with demonstrations and tutor guided short exercises.

Designed with the complete beginner in mind and improved over 25+ years, using feedback from previous delegates.

This workshop also includes on-line resources and a mini-course, to help you progress on your path with photography.

Skills Workshops

Composition & Framing

Andover
January 23rd, Sunday
February 26th, Saturday
April 23rd, Saturday
July 30th, Saturday

Salisbury
January 15th, Saturday
March 19th, Saturday
June 11th, Saturday

2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Group size - 10 maximum

£57.00

You may have all the camera settings correct and captured a great image; correctly exposed and in-focus, but not quiet looking it's best.
This is where framing your subject and using some basic rules of composition will help add that something to your photographs.

You will be guided through how to frame your subjects and use rules of composition to your advantage and .... when to break them!

List Updates

This list of workshops will be updated as and when both Covid regulations change and also, once my moving date has been confirmed.
The dates given above should not be affected.

If you have any questions please contact us at:-
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