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Photography workshops for complete beginners, Exmoor National Park, Somerset, UK.
Entry level workshop, perfect to get you off auto mode and learn the basics.
FAQS:
Locations (subject to change): Exmoor National Park, including Selworthy, Robbers Bridge & Dunster.
Please See What You Will Learn Below
Ideally you have the following equipment for this workshops:
If you’re not sure, please ask Jack for advice when you book. We also have cameras that you can hire on your course day, subject to availability.
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Exmoor Photography 4 Hour Workshops:
Please note: we now only run the Excl 1:1 workshop on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays.
Do you sometimes get frustrated that the images you take doesn’t always do justice to what you are looking at?
Would you like to get you your camera off auto and start to use and understand the other shooting modes?
Perhaps you are planning a once in a lifetime trip abroad like a Safari or a family holiday and want to capture those precious memories feeling more confident with your camera.
These 4-hour workshops aimed at complete beginners; they are designed as a great introduction into the world of digital photography. They are ideal if you have a new camera and would like Jack to show you the basic settings (see what you will learn) and principles of photography to get you off ‘auto’. Or perhaps you have had your camera for a while and have always wondered what the other settings it has can do. Professional photographer Jack and Alison are all about customer service. We completely understand that using unfamiliar settings on your camera can seem very daunting. The tuition and guidance we provide will give you the confidence and knowledge in a friendly relaxed environment at your own pace. We will never make you feel awkward or embarrassed if you don’t understand something straight away and guarantee you will finish the day knowing more than you did when you started.
As with all the courses this workshop is completely field based, we will visit several picturesque locations, teaching you different photographic techniques while capturing the stunning variety of landscapes that Exmoor National Park has to offer.
We always have a supply of Alison’s legendary flapjack & homemade cake on board.
Additional Info 4hr Workshop:
The Course numbers are limited to a maximum of three, so you will have all the one-to-one time you require, with either Jack and/or staff. Obviously, we understand that people’s knowledge and requirements will differ, so what we show you during the course is designed to be flexible and adaptable to your individual ability level, starting with the basics of photography, taking you off ‘auto mode’. We will always ensure that you have plenty of time to develop some or all of the techniques listed below.
Jack has produced a brand new 4-hour workshop field guide booklet that you will be given at the 'meet & greet' at the beginning of your day. This is yours to keep and provides a useful reference for you to use, next time you take your camera out on your own.
Jack advises that you have preferably a digital SLR or mirrorless camera, with lenses for this course are from 10-17/18mm – 300mm (we have lens you can hire if required, must be booked prior to course, subject to availability). If you have a macro (close up) lens it would be very useful but not essential. However, you can also use a bridge camera with at least a 12x optical zoom, but it is essential that it has a mode dial that has manual modes settings available.
If you’re not sure, please ask Jack for advice when you book. We also have cameras that you can hire on your course day, subject to availability.
Exmoor Photography has private location access when required / for customers (like Jack) with limited mobility during the courses; these will only be used when weather permits and when necessary.
Please note that courses may be postponed if adverse weather conditions are forecast. Jack keeps a close eye on the weather forecast and may postpone the course the day before if necessary. We do not expect our customers to participate on the course in pouring rain!
Don’t forget we run several course options including our full day standard landscape course during which Jack will show you all your cameras' settings in one day and about 25+ photography techniques! Customers often return to complete one of our full day courses once they have mastered the camera settings from this workshop.
They are designed to educate, be fun, relaxed, and hopefully enjoyable. We pride ourselves on providing first class customer service here at Exmoor Photography, something that is supported by our customer reviews.
Sorry, but we do not take other professional photographers on this course.
What You Will Learn 4hr Workshop:
Our Vehicle:
Jack was trained to a very high ‘advanced’ standard to drive while in the service.
We use a new Ford Kuga Hybrid that will comfortably seat 3 guests and their equipment, the vehicle is maintained to a very high standard, it has dual zone air conditioning for your comfort and heated seats! The vehicle is fitted with a ‘cold climate pack’ heated windscreen etc. Although we do not intend to go ‘off road’ and ‘bounce’ you and your camera equipment about while on the course, the vehicle is fitted with ‘all weather’ tyres that give enhanced traction. We carry a BSI compliant (BS-8599-1) first aid kit on board & a fire extinguisher.