Saturday 23rd November 2024, six places available, £150 per place.

Join me and Michael Allan for a eight hour workshop in some of the finest woodland the UK has to offer. The Staffordshire woodland is steeped in history and was once the stomping grounds of J.R.R. Tolkien, it’s a massively inspiring location that’s full of photographic opportunities. We will meet during blue hour where there’s a great chance of capturing any early morning atmosphere and will spend the morning among the oaks and birch that are predominant in this woodland. We will take approximately a one hour break at a local cafe for food and refreshments before returning to the woodland to practice what’s been learnt throughout the morning.

The workshop is aimed very much at the budding woodland photographer, those who would just like a location guide or the beginner looking to learn the basics. We know this location intimately and will spend time with each of you individually throughout the day to ensure you’re getting the knowledge and guidance you require. Woodland Photography is widely regarded as a challenging genre but with many proven compositions to visit throughout the day we’re sure you will go away with an understanding and the confidence to make images for yourself that you’ll be pleased to share and display. The day wont be limited to just shooting known compositions, you will have plenty of time to explore and find your own images. Creativity will always be encouraged and you will have us on hand to provide guidance and to answer any questions you may have.

We will discuss the following compositional theories throughout the day;

• The use of light

• Balance

• Separation

• Framing

• Colour

• The many variation’s of subject

• Depth

• Texture

• Interaction

• Emotion, connection, history and how this can affect compositional choice and the stories we wish to tell.

• Crop Ratio’s

We will also cover the following technical aspects;

• The exposure triangle

• Where to focus

• The use of the histogram

We hope you can join us for what will be a great day’s photography in one of Britain’s finest ancient woodlands.

Thanks

Marc and Mike.

Thing’s to bring with you;

• Camera, lenses, memory cards, tripod.

• Waterproof Clothing.

• Wellington Boots, Walking Boots.

• An Umbrella.

• Snack’s and water.