Discover the secrets of capturing autumn landscape images with maximum visual impact.
In this practical workshop, you will explore the techniques and ideas essential to producing stunning images, including presentations in technique and in-depth critiques.
Walks of two to four miles are planned, taking in the picturesque grounds of West Dean Gardens and the surrounding area of the South Downs as our locations. The workshop will look in depth at the importance of light and composition, the best use of lenses, the use of filters and the importance of pre-planning for best results. The workshop will also cover an introduction to post-processing, using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop software, and how to best enhance your images.
Arrival Day - this is the first date listed above
Courses start early evening. Residential students to arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm.
6.45pm: Welcome, followed by dinner (included).
8 - 9pm: First teaching session, attendance is essential.
Daily timetable
Classes 9.15 - 5pm, lunch is included.
From 6.30pm: Dinner (included for residential students).
Evening working - students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with their tutor's permission and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.
Last day
Classes 9.15am - 3pm, lunch is included.
Residential students are to vacate their rooms by 10am please.
(This timetable is for courses of more than one day in length. The tutor may make slight variations)
What students need to bring
- A Digital SLR or mirrorless camera and all the lenses you have, ideally covering wide angle to telephoto ‘Bridge’ or Advanced compact cameras that have full manual control over exposure settings are fine too Camera instruction manual (if available)
- Any lens filters you have, e.g. a circular polarizer would be useful, but is not essential
- A tripod – essential
- Fully charged and spare camera batteries and charger
- Camera memory cards
- Camera to computer USB leads
- Cable release or remote (can also use self-timer on camera, if you do not have these)
- Bring a note of your own Adobe ID login. If you don’t already have one, please register for a free account at www.adobe.com prior to the course, and remember to bring the details with you.
- Laptop (optional)
- USB (large storage capacity) or portable hard drive storage device (plus connecting leads)
- Appropriate outdoor clothing, including waterproofs and suitable waterproof walking footwear
- Pen and paper
Available to buy
- Available from shop:
- USB Memory sticks
Additional information
N.B. It is essential that you are familiar with using a computer. Basic familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom software (Creative Cloud version) would be an advantage.
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes). Please tie your hair back if it is long.