Digital Photography Workshops
Workshop 3 Mystic Mumps And A Marsh
"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!"
Take a big step in your photographic learning by joining us for a weekend of historic locations and creative photography.
Join us for a weekend of digital photography training as we explore three magical locations in Somerset. Here we offer practical professional photography insights from behind the camera shooting and behind the desk retouching.
We'll be teaching you how to capture and create the images you visualize.
South Drain & Tor
S Kramer Monmouth U.K
"I have thoroughly enjoyed this practical thought provoking challenging course with our main man Simon.
I would unreservedly recommend this course to any photographer either beginner or advanced.
A word of warning though DONT forget to bring your sense of humour as well as your tripod !"
A short video from our November 2009 3 Mystic Mumps and a Marsh Workshop
Burrow Mump
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 - Light Painting Photography (if sky is clear )
- 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. . . . .
Light Painting
We'll Keep Shooting After The Sun Has Dipped With The Aid Of Our Big Green Torch !
The Schedule:
Friday 7.00-8.30Pm
Minibus Pick Up From Travel Lodge Ilminster To Monks Yard For
A Meet & Greet & Chat About The Weekend.
After This We To Go Onto A Local Village Pub For A Social Drink And We Can Also Order Food Here Should You Wish.
Saturday 5.00am
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 1.00-2.30Pm
3.00Pm
(Subject to Light Painting location) We will depart to Burrow Hill where we take a quick tour around Burrow
Hill Cider Farm to rummage through the Cider Orchards(and sample their wares!) before we set up for our
evening shoot.
6.00pm
Light Painting and Starlight Photography
Probably the second most fun you can have in the dark! After a glorious sunset (we hope) we will be setting up for some night photography with just our big green torch and the stars for illumination.
The location will either be Burrow Hill,Greylake Sleuice or shooting our resident Monks Yard Scarecrow or Tractor depending on the weather.
8.45Pm
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 5.00am (Clocks Go Forward !)
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
Ancient Marsh Overlooking The Tor Of Avalon
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:
March 25th-26th And 27th 2011
We have just 10 spaces available for all dates.
The Worshop costs £255.00 per person.
This fee covers training,transport & some refreshments.
All fees are paid through Paypal or by Cheque.
Pay Just £199.00 (A Saving Of £55.00) For This Weekend Workshop.
For The First 4 Bookings We Are Offering A Special Discount On This Weekend Workshop.
*Remember This fee covers training,transport & some refreshments.
Payment Details & Standard Terms and Conditions:
Payment Details
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 30 days 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 £255.00 (£199.00 with early booking discount) 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 (if deposits are available as part of booking).
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 .
Rather Pay By Cheque Or Bank Transfer?
Just email me to arrange at simon@prophotoinsights.net
Pay Just £199.00 (A Saving Of £55.00) For This Weekend Workshop.
For The First 4 Bookings We Are Offering A Special Discount On This Weekend Workshop.
*Remember This fee covers training,transport & some refreshments