We’ll visit one of the most beautiful stretches of ancient woodland and a stunning Dartmoor waterfall on this workshop. Hopefully the leaves will be giving a full display of their colour by this time and we’ll have some opportunities to talk about noticing details within the woodland, and how you can use water to create more abstract and intriguing images.
What to expect
This workshop is 3 hours in duration and will include a short walk of up to 2.5 miles, allowing us plenty of time to stop and immerse ourselves in nature, and take a quick breather if required. The route will follow well defined and reasonably accessible trails. You’ll be part of a small group, with a maximum of 6 attendees.
We will cover topics such as:
Identifying photographic subjects
How to compose beautiful images both using some ‘rules’, and ignoring them
Learning what you’re trying to ‘say’ with a photograph to help convey emotion
How to work with the available light on the day
What settings you can use on your camera to make the most of the conditions in the field without post processing
Most importantly I believe that learning should be enjoyable. The atmosphere will be relaxed and engaging, and you can feel comfortable to ask questions, experiment with new approaches, and share your love of photography with the group. We may even play some games to encourage you to see things differently, helping you develop your photographer’s eye.
Participants will be emailed more detailed instructions on the meeting location one month prior to the event.
✓ 3-hour guided session with an experienced photographer
✓ Stunning Dartmoor location
✓ Gentle guidance on technical aspects
✓ Time with fellow photographers in a supportive, friendly atmosphere
✗ Transport to the starting point
✗ Refreshments
✗ Photographic equipment, unless by prior arrangement at additional cost
✗ Personal insurance cover
The old saying goes ‘the best camera is the one you have with you’. If you only have access to a smartphone that’s totally fine, some of the images in my book were created with one. However if you have a more advanced camera feel free to bring it, and as many lenses as you’re prepared to carry, with you.
If you’d like to explore hiring or borrowing equipment, please get in touch with me well in advance and I will try to help you.
Dartmoor is renowned for its changeable weather, so participants should come prepared to embrace its unpredictable nature.
Ensure you bring with you:
Camera / smartphone
Tripod if using a camera
Spare battery/memory card
Power bank if using a phone (I will have a backup with me)
Food and drink
Appropriate outdoor clothing - walking boots, waterproofs etc.
Transport to the meeting point
Personal insurance if applicable
A shower cap to cover your camera with if its rainy
Please don’t bring a drone as their use is prohibited within Dartmoor National Park.
I have spent the past 7 years honing an approach to photography that is built around an intuitive ability to read the landscape, and respond to the conditions in front of me. I have used these skills to release a book of my images of Dartmoor National Park, a landscape I know intimately. Some people consider Dartmoor a tricky place to photograph, but I will share some tips and techniques to help you.
I am a proud member of Nature First, the alliance for responsible nature photography. Whilst we’re on our walk I will talk a little about the goals of Nature First to share how we can responsibly create and share images of the natural world.
I have chosen the locations of these walks carefully to minimise the impact on the environment, and chosen locations that only have suitable facilities for parking and walking without impact.
What about bad weather?
The workshop has been planned in such a way that inclement weather isn’t a problem. However if there are strong winds, heavy rain or weather warnings forecast plans may need to be adjusted, postponed or cancelled. Please ensure you have read my cancellation policy before booking.
We’ll visit one of the most beautiful stretches of ancient woodland and a stunning Dartmoor waterfall on this workshop. Hopefully the leaves will be giving a full display of their colour by this time and we’ll have some opportunities to talk about noticing details within the woodland, and how you can use water to create more abstract and intriguing images.
What to expect
This workshop is 3 hours in duration and will include a short walk of up to 2.5 miles, allowing us plenty of time to stop and immerse ourselves in nature, and take a quick breather if required. The route will follow well defined and reasonably accessible trails. You’ll be part of a small group, with a maximum of 6 attendees.
We will cover topics such as:
Identifying photographic subjects
How to compose beautiful images both using some ‘rules’, and ignoring them
Learning what you’re trying to ‘say’ with a photograph to help convey emotion
How to work with the available light on the day
What settings you can use on your camera to make the most of the conditions in the field without post processing
Most importantly I believe that learning should be enjoyable. The atmosphere will be relaxed and engaging, and you can feel comfortable to ask questions, experiment with new approaches, and share your love of photography with the group. We may even play some games to encourage you to see things differently, helping you develop your photographer’s eye.
Participants will be emailed more detailed instructions on the meeting location one month prior to the event.
✓ 3-hour guided session with an experienced photographer
✓ Stunning Dartmoor location
✓ Gentle guidance on technical aspects
✓ Time with fellow photographers in a supportive, friendly atmosphere
✗ Transport to the starting point
✗ Refreshments
✗ Photographic equipment, unless by prior arrangement at additional cost
✗ Personal insurance cover
The old saying goes ‘the best camera is the one you have with you’. If you only have access to a smartphone that’s totally fine, some of the images in my book were created with one. However if you have a more advanced camera feel free to bring it, and as many lenses as you’re prepared to carry, with you.
If you’d like to explore hiring or borrowing equipment, please get in touch with me well in advance and I will try to help you.
Dartmoor is renowned for its changeable weather, so participants should come prepared to embrace its unpredictable nature.
Ensure you bring with you:
Camera / smartphone
Tripod if using a camera
Spare battery/memory card
Power bank if using a phone (I will have a backup with me)
Food and drink
Appropriate outdoor clothing - walking boots, waterproofs etc.
Transport to the meeting point
Personal insurance if applicable
A shower cap to cover your camera with if its rainy
Please don’t bring a drone as their use is prohibited within Dartmoor National Park.
I have spent the past 7 years honing an approach to photography that is built around an intuitive ability to read the landscape, and respond to the conditions in front of me. I have used these skills to release a book of my images of Dartmoor National Park, a landscape I know intimately. Some people consider Dartmoor a tricky place to photograph, but I will share some tips and techniques to help you.
I am a proud member of Nature First, the alliance for responsible nature photography. Whilst we’re on our walk I will talk a little about the goals of Nature First to share how we can responsibly create and share images of the natural world.
I have chosen the locations of these walks carefully to minimise the impact on the environment, and chosen locations that only have suitable facilities for parking and walking without impact.
What about bad weather?
The workshop has been planned in such a way that inclement weather isn’t a problem. However if there are strong winds, heavy rain or weather warnings forecast plans may need to be adjusted, postponed or cancelled. Please ensure you have read my cancellation policy before booking.
