Digital Photography Workshops
3 Mystic Mumps And A Marsh November 2009
"Have you ever tried to capture an atmosphere, a landscape that stirs your emotions, only to find that it seems somehow plain and disappointing when you look at your photo on the camera or the computer?
Are you frustrated because no matter how many times you go, you just can’t get that shot you have in your mind; the one that really shows how you feel, and brings the landscape to life?
We are going to take you to places that will transport you back in time; lands of legends like the ancient Isle of Avalon, with it’s timeless view of the mystical Glastonbury Tor as it shimmers and rises above the timeless ancient marshes in front of you!"
Join Us For A Weekend Of Personal Digital Photography Training As We Explore 3 Magical Locations In Somerset And Show You How To Capture The Images You Visualise.
Workshop Outline
Overview:
I will broaden your knowledge & skills in the areas of digital
landscape photography from both behind the camera and from
behind the desk.
This is intended as an informal and fun weekend of learning with
the bonus of meeting new people and experiencing wonderful locations.
Designed for:
Those who have an intermediate photography knowledge.
e.g basic knowledge of the workings of their camera, exposure, shutter
speed & F stops.
Benefits :
You will learn in a small group of like minded people by doing, watching and
asking questions along the way.
The group is kept to a maximum of 10 people so personal attention can be given
to everyone attending.
The weekend workshop is structured to be fun and informal, but as informative
as possible.
Guided By Simon The Course Content Will Include:
- Composition
- Lens Choices
- Lens Behaviour
- Filters - The Good & Bad Points
- Why Sometimes Shooting With 1 Lens Is Not Enough
- Starlight Photography (if sky is clear ) Or Lightpainting
- Camera Set up
- Exposure Settings
- Focusing At Night
- Lightpainting Tips
- Workflow Overview
- Image Conversion
- Editing Images
- Image Renaming
- Image Keywording
- Archiving To Safeguard
- Digital Asset Management
And Much More. . . . .
The Schedule:
(Please Note These Are Subject To Possible Changes)
Friday 7.00Pm
Minibus Pick Up From Travel Lodge Ilminster To Local Village Pub For
A Meet & Greet & Chat About The Weekend.
We Can Also Order Food Here.
Saturday 6.00am
Minibus Pick Up From Travel Lodge Ilminster .
We Travel To Our First Location At Catcott Lows.
10.00-11.00am
We return to base at Monks Yard for a late breakfast/brunch.
11.00Pm-12.00Pm (approx)
We start our first training session at base.
We will look (using a digital projector) at image workflow using images from this mornings shoot.
12.00Pm-1.00Pm (approx)
I will demonstrate how I assembled an image I visualised of Catcott Lows using some of the techniques we discussed on this mornings shoot.
N.B Refreshments Will Be Available During This Session
Lunch 1.00-2.00Pm
2.00Pm
We depart to Burrow Hill where we take a quick tour around Burrow
Hill Cider Farm (and sample their wares!) before we set up for our
evening shoot.
3.30pm
If the skies are clear we will shoot some starlight images of Burrow Hill &
tree (maybe incorporating some lightpainting techniques).
If cloudy we will just do some lightpainting with our rather large
green torch!
6.00Pm
Back to the hotel.
This would have been a long day so after resting up you may choose
to meet up with everyone else for an evening meal or do your own
thing.We will again supply transport to a local country pub.
Sunday 6.00am
Minibus Pick Up From Travel Lodge Ilminster .
We Travel To Our Third And Final Location For A Shoot.
10.30-11.00am
We finish shooting and order some breakfast and have a departing chat
about the weekend’s events.
12.00Pm
Goodbye
Equipment Needed:
Camera,Lenses (Approx 24-70mm as a minimum,70-200mm also be beneficial),Tripod,Cable Release (One that enables you to lock
shutter open in Bulb mode),Cf Cards.
If in doubt bring it!
Equipment That Might Be Useful But Not Imperative:
CF Card Reader (for Offloading cards) ,Laptop for Storage
Device, Camera Manual ,Small Torch.
Other Items Advised :
Wellies Or Waterproof Boots (it gets a bit muddy)
Waterproof & Warm Clothing, Umbrella.
Accomodation And Base Venue Info:
Suggested Hotel:
Travelodge Ilminster Hotel
(2 minutes from our Monks Yard Base)
A303 Southfield Roundabout
Horton Cross
Ilminster
Somerset
TA19 9PT
Tel: 0871 984 6229*
Fax: 01460 259 986
Website Here
Base Venue:
Monks Yard Events
Our base for the weekend is 2 minutes from the Travelodge Hotel at Ilminster.
The Monks Yard
Website Here
Price & Dates:
We have just 10 spaces available (N.B UPDATE 25th September Only 5 Spaces Left)
Weekend Of November 6th-7th-8th
PLEASE NOTE THE OCTOBER DATE IS NOW NO LONGER AVAILABLE
A special launch price of just £150.00 per person is charged for this workshop.
This fee covers training,transport & some refreshments.
All fees are paid through Paypal.
Payment Details & Standard Terms and Conditions:
Payment Details
A deposit of £75.00 will reserve your booking.
Full payment or balance must be made 30 days before workshop
Cancellations
If you wish to cancel you must notify me by email at simon@prophotoinsights.net 30 days before the workshop commences.
If cancellation is less than 4 weeks before the course commences the following charges will be made:
- Less than 30 days 50% of fee
- Less than 7 working days full fee.
Please Note If Your Place Is Filled After Cancellation We Will Be Happy To Refund 100% Of Your Fee
Terms and Conditions:
1, Payment in full of £150.00 or the Balance (made payable via Paypal) is required weeks prior to the workshop date with the completed booking form.
A confirmation will be emailed to you which form a contract between you and Simon Plant of ProPhotoInsights.
2, Should payment fail to reach us by the date specified in our Terms we reserve the right to cancel the booking and retain the deposit.
3, It may be necessary for reasons beyond my control (e.g averse weather) to change the content or timing of a workshop or even cancel it altogether.
In the event of cancellation a full refund will be made but hereby disclaim any further liability.
4, ProPhotoInsights does not accept responsibility or liability for death, bodily injury or illness caused to the client or any other person included on the booking form, unless proven to arise from negligence on the part of the Company. Any claims shall, be subject to English law in respect of any question of liability or quantum, and all proceedings shall be within the exclusive domain of the English courts.
5, ProphotoInsights carries 5 Million Pounds Public Liability Insurance for our own cover.
We advise all photographers to check that they are personally covered on location by Public Liability Insurance which is often found on your House/Contents Insurance.
We accept no liability if you have an accident or cause one to others while attending this workshop.
6, The client must communicate any perceived failure of the course or workshop to
ProPhotoInsights while on the course, thus giving us the opportunity of achieving a satisfactory solution.
Should this not be possible for any reason, your complaint must be made in writing to us within 28 days after the finish date of the course.
7, By signing the booking form, you are agreeing to accept all of these Terms and Conditions.
Bookings:
Upon payment we will email you a booking form which needs to be completed and emailed back to us .
You may pay a deposit (unless workshop commences in less than 30 days) or choose to pay the full fee.
Rather Pay By Cheque Or Bank Transfer?
Just email me to arrange at simon@prophotoinsights.net