Steam Recreations
- WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY IN AUTUMN
- WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY - AUTUMN STEAM GALA
- QUANTOCK AUTUMN
- DORSET COAST
- NORTH DEVON COAST
- DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
- DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS
- INTRODUCTION TO STEAM RAILWAY PHOTOGRAPHY
- STEAM IN THE LANDSCAPE WORKSHOPS
Workshops
WHAT WORKSHOP COURSES ARE AVAILABLE?
We offer 1 day and multi day workshops in both landscape and steam railway subjects, whichever you prefer. Most are full day courses, although see below for our "taster"option. Multi day courses will include an evening critique session of some your previous work if you wish.
Landscape courses are available at a variety of locations in South West England, both coastal and countryside and final locations chosen will often depend on the weather conditions and time of year. You may also have a particular favourite area that you would like to use and this will be considered if required. Landscape workshops take in the best light at the beginning and end of the day for at least a part of the course.
Steam railway courses concentrate on steam in the landscape opportunities rather than shots of trains at stations etc., although some of these can also be included if you wish. The railway courses take in as many locations and picture opportunties as can be fitted in to a full day out on the lineside.
Evening taster courses. In addition to the above we offer some short evening "taster workshops" in the Somerset area starting a couple of hours before sunset and taking in a local landscape feature that can produce a successful result in the late afternoon/evening lighting often referred to as the "golden hours".
Workshop courses can be offered on a "one to one" basis on a date to suit your own requirements - we all lead busy lives these days - or you can book one of our pre arranged dates listed below and join other like minded photographers where you can also share ideas and experiences to further improve your photography. Two and three day courses do offer more value in terms of topics and locations covered.
COURSE CONTENT
Each workshop will aim to cover the fundamentals of good photography, regardless of whether landscape or steam railway. We will however try not to cover in detail areas in which you are already familiar. Most workshops will therefore include the following, obviously digital features only apply when that medium is used;
• The camera - includes an overview of the functions and facilities available on your camera
• Exposure control - including manual, aperture priority, shutter priority and ISO settings and exposure compensation and bracketing
• Working with the light and camera metering modes
• Focus control
• Depth of field
• Composition - understanding how the above all effect the final result
• The eye of as photographer - how to see good picture opportunities
• RAW and JPEG images
• White balance
• The Histogram
• Post production options - software available
• Home printing
PRICES
The standard charge for our 1 day workshops in 2008 is £125.00, for 2 day workshops £225.00 and for 3 day workshops £295.00. These charges will apply to all courses regardless of whether they are booked "one to one" on tailored dates or as one of our pre-arranged dates with other like minded photographers. The workshops can be booked either individually or for a small group. If small groups book together a discount can be applied, please call us for details.
The only variation to these charges is where stated below against individual workshops as a special offer.
If alternative locations to those mentioned in the workshop descriptions below are preferred for your workshop then the additional costs incurred by your tutor will be applied to the total.
All courses/workshops can be booked on line via our secure payment facility or by sending a cheque to our postal address.
ACCOMMODATION
Multi day courses will obviously require some overnight accommodation to be arranged and we can help you to find or book on your behalf a suitable bed & breakfast guest house. The costs of this is not included in the course fee and payment for this is the responsibility of the student.
POOR WEATHER OPTION
If you have booked a "one to one" workshop session and when the date for your course arrives the weather forecast is particularly poor you can contact us to discuss the option of postponing, no charge will be made for doing this in these circumstances. Where our pre-arranged workshops are concerned, such as at railway gala events, it is of course best to grin and bear any bad weather and make the most of what is on offer!
Terms and conditions
WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY IN AUTUMN
Two day workshop covering the WSR's popular SOMERSET IN AUTUMN gala.
This 2 day workshop event is aimed at keen steam photographers or enthusiasts looking to cover this popular event with the benefit of Don's knowledge of the line from a photographic point of view.
Running through the beautiful Quantock Hills and alongside the Bristol channel coast to Minehead, the West Somerset Railway offers many varied photographic locations which will use for this 2 day workshop to learn about and practice the art of steam photography.
The course will include transport around the event and guidance on some very nice locations, often less well known, along the line where the light will be right for the shot planned. Tuition will also be provided on camera technique, composition and exposure control etc. The emphasis will be on shots that include the landscape around the railway as well as the steam trains themselves. Each day will start at approx 09.00 hrs and continue through until approx 18.00 hrs with a packed lunch taken whilst out on location.
Cost shown is per person for two days. Cost for this workshop will be £225.00 per head.
WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY - AUTUMN STEAM GALA
This 2 day workshop event is aimed at keen steam photographers or enthusiasts looking to cover this popular event with the benefit of Don's knowledge of the line from a photographic point of view.
Running through the beautiful Quantock Hills and alongside the Bristol channel coast to Minehead, the West Somerset Railway offers many varied photographic locations which will use for this 2 day workshop to learn about and practice the art of steam photography.
The course will include transport around the event and guidance on some often less well known locations along the line where the light will be right for the shot planned. Tuition will also be provided on camera technique, composition and exposure control etc. The emphasis will be on shots that include the landscape around the railway as well as the steam trains themselves.
Each day will start at approx 09.00 hrs and continue through until approx 18.00 hrs with a packed lunch taken whilst out on location.
Cost shown is per person for two days. Cost for this workshop will be £225.00 per head.
QUANTOCK AUTUMN
A three day workshop based in lovely Quantock Hills concentrating on the Autumn colours that can be seen in the area. The three full days workshop will include both the morning and evening light. The three day length of the course should enable you to take home some quality images from the event.
The workshop will cover composition, exposure control, depth of field and working with the light to obtain stunning Autumn images. We will also spend time reviewing your work from the course (and some from your existing collection if you wish) and looking at image completion. The evenings will enable us to get together and talk photography and hopefully learn more.
A minimum of 3 people is required for the course to go ahead, book now to ensure your place.
The quoted cost excludes accommodation, but this can be arranged on your behalf at additional charge if required. Cost for this workshop will be £295.00 per head.
DORSET COAST
A three day workshop based on the stunning Jurassic coast of Dorset covering locations along the coast throughout each day and taking in the evening and the early morning light. The three days should enable you to learn more and obtain a good range of pictures to take home from the event.
We will seek out some good landscape locations for our photographs and work to get the best results possible from we have in front of our lens.
The workshop will cover composition, exposure control, depth of field having an "eye for a picture", using filters and making the best of the available light to obtain stunning coastal images.
We will also spend time reviewing your work from the course (and some from your existing collection if you wish) and looking at image completion. The evenings will enable us to get together and talk photography and hopefully learn more.
The quoted cost excludes accommodation, but this can be arranged on your behalf at additional charge if required.
A minimum of 3 people is required for the course to go ahead, book now to ensure your place.
The quoted cost excludes accommodation, but this can be arranged on your behalf at additional charge if required. Cost for this workshop will be £295.00 per head.
NORTH DEVON COAST
A two day workshop based in North Devon covering locations along the coast throughout the day and taking in the evening light on the Saturday and the early morning light on Sunday. The two days should enable you to learn more and obtain a good range of pictures to take home from the event.
The workshop will cover any areas you feel you require help with. We will seek out some good landscape locations for our photographs and work to get the best results possible from we have in front of our lens.
The workshop will cover composition, exposure control, depth of field having an "eye for a picture", using filters and making the best of the available light to obtain stunning coastal images.
The quoted cost excludes accommodation, but this can be arranged on your behalf at additional charge if required.
A minimum of 3 people is required for the course to go ahead, book now to ensure your place. Cost for this workshop will be £225.00 per head.
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
The workshops are field based and will be held in Somerset (Devon or Dorset can be covered by specila request) along the coast and hills. A full day event starting around dawn and finishing at sunset during the autumn/winter/spring months. The workshop content can be tailored to cover any areas you feel you require help with. We will seek out some good landscape locations for our photographs and work to get the best results possible from we have in front of our lens.
The events concentrate on composition, having an "eye for a picture", using filters and making the best of the available light.
Contact us with dates that you may be available so that we can agree a suitable date(s) for your workshop. We try to be as flexible as possible with these workshops so do not list dates in advance.
Cost for this workshop is per person/per day. Cost for this workshop will be £125.00 per head.
DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS
If you are not already a seasoned photographer and don't know your ISO from your f stops using your new digital SLR camera to its full potential can be a bit daunting. SLR cameras are able to give the user full creative control of their picture taking as well as using auto modes, just like on a compact, when the situation suits.
This is our starter workshop for those who want to know more about digital photography and take their picture taking to a more advanced level.
The workshops will cover the principles of good photography, composition, exposure, using the light and camera handling.
Bring along your camera and its individual handbook and we will guide you through the cameras features and functions to help you understand it and improve your photography for better enjoyment of the hobby.
The workshops are field based and will normally be held in Somerset (Devon or Dorset can be covered by special request) along the coast and hills.
Contact us with dates that you may be available so that we can agree a suitable date(s) for your workshop. We try to be as flexible as possible with these workshops so do not list dates in advance.
Cost for this workshop is per person/per day. Cost for this workshop will be £125.00 per head.
INTRODUCTION TO STEAM RAILWAY PHOTOGRAPHY
Normally held at the West Somerset Railway which runs between Bishops Lydeard (near Taunton) and Minehead and offers plenty of photo opportunities, ranging from the beautiful Quantock Hills to the seaside at Blue Anchor where the line runs right along the top of the beach. Alternatively the workshop can be held at a steam railway in your own area, but additional costs will apply to cover travel and accommodation costs for your tutor.
Don will offer advice and share his knowledge to get the most out of a particular location. He will arrange to assist and guide you or the group throughout the event and provide critique and constructive feedback on your work. Transport to the venue will be the responsibility of the participants, however once arrived there we will provide 4x4 transport for you or the group around the various chosen locations, thereby reducing the problems of parking etc on the day.
Contact us with dates that you may be available so that we can agree a suitable date(s) for your workshop. We try to be flexible with these workshops so do not list dates in advance.
Cost quoted for this workshop is per person/per day if held at the West Somerset Railway on a one to one basis. If 2 or 3 people are booking together the fee for the group will be reduced to £100 per person/per day. Cost for this workshop will be £125.00 per head.
STEAM IN THE LANDSCAPE WORKSHOPS
Normally held at the scenic West Somerset Railway, running through the beautiful Quantock Hills and alongside the Bristol channel coast to Minehead, this 2 day workshop to learn about and practice the art of steam photography. If however you wish to book the cousre at a railway nearer your own home that can be arranged but a small additional charge will apply to cover extra costs.
The course will include transport around the event and guidance on some very nice locations (often less well known) along the line where the light will be right for the shot planned. Tuition will also be provided on camera technique, composition and exposure control etc. The emphasis will be on shots that include the landscape around the railway as well as the steam trains themselves. Each day will start at approx 09.00 hrs and continue through until approx 18.00 hrs with a packed lunch taken whilst out on location.
Contact us with dates that you may be available so that we can agree a suitable date(s) for your workshop.
Cost shown is per person for two days on a one to one basis. Cost for this workshop will be £225.00 per head.
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