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Garden Photography Workshop | Private Garden | Coventry

  • Coventry 45 Hathaway Road Coventry, CV4 9HW United Kingdom (map)
The Art of Garden Photography Workshops - Coventry
Sale Price:£35.00 Original Price:£45.00

Join us for an unforgettable journey into macro and abstract garden photography. Secure your spot today and embark on a transformative learning experience!

Summary

  • Location: Coventry - CV4

  • Dates: 2024

    • Sun May 26th - 15:00 - 17:30

    • Sun Aug 25th - 15:00 - 17:30

  • Participants: Max 4

  • Fitness: 1. Easy

  • Photography Workshop Event Details: Garden Photography

  • Description: Elevate Your Garden Photography Skills with Macro and Abstract Workshops

    Immerse yourself in the art of macro and abstract garden photography with our enriching workshops. Discover the nuances of camera settings, lens utilisation, and composition techniques tailored for capturing the captivating beauty of gardens.

    What to Expect:

    • Dive into the intricacies of capturing stunning macro and abstract garden images

    • Learn about specialised equipment and lens utilisation for breathtaking garden photography

    • Engage in hands-on assignments and receive personalised guidance

    • Unwind with afternoon tea as part of the enriching workshop experience

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Description/Itinerary

Description

Garden Photography Workshop

2.5hrs in my back garden

My garden has been, for a long time, my creative studio. Beyond photography and the outdoors I have a passion for gardening, plants, flowers and all things natural that are permanent and evolving or periodic tourists be it flora and fauna and the diversity of wildlife that visits. This one-off workshop is available for anyone who shares my love of the garden space and wants the opportunity to have hands-on guidance on how to create an image amongst so many visual delights. You can focus on close-up macro, wider portraits of segments of the garden structures and borders or whatever grabs your attention.

I will be on hand to help with camera settings, composition, and instant photo reviews with my laptop on-hand and serve you tea/coffee/water and cake!

Places are limited to four to ensure my lawn is not wrecked (but seriously) and to allow you the space and time with me to explore and maximise the time and environment.

Itinerary

A brief introduction for 20 min and discussion on the varied approaches to photographing a garden space and the woodlands accessible from the back of the garden.

Alan will guide you on;

  • Camera Settings

  • Exposure & Colour Settings

  • Composition and Framing

  • You will be given four assignments with guidance notes to encourage you to experiment and vary your compositions.

  • Image review and feedback throughout the workshop using a laptop and large screen in the gazebo.

  • Tea/coffee and cakes are available throughout

Booking/Terms

4 Places

Terms

  • Workshop dates are subject to a minimum number of participants (2)

    • In the event of insufficient bookings or bad weather, alternative dates will be offered.

  • Maximum group size 4 attendees.

  • Participants are responsible for attending with appropriate footwear and are responsible for their own equipment.

  • Under 16's welcome but must be accompanied by a paying adult.

  • All bookings must be made in advance through the Alan Ranger Photography website - www.alanranger.com/batsford

  • Bookings are confirmed within 24hrs & joining instructions will be emailed out 4-7 days prior to the event date.

  • Optional post workshop image review and feedback on your images

  • Please read my terms and conditions as all bookings made are bound by them.

Difficulty/Equipment

Fitness Level Required - Easy

This trip is rated as easy, meaning that most people with average comfortably be able to deal with the short walks and occasional steps or gradients involved and be comfortable on their feet for the duration of the workshop event.

Experience Level - Beginner to Intermediate

  • The workshop is suitable for any level, including beginners.

  • All participants receive 1-2-1 tuition and support on practical workshops so that tutoring can be tailored to the individual’s needs and experience.

  • No prior knowledge of photography is required as each student will be taught individually, according to their level.

Equipment for this workshop

What to bring:

  • Your camera, fully charged battery and spare battery if you have one.

  • Remote Release Cable to take shots without touching the camera.

  • Any lenses are suitable but if you have a macro and or zoom then bring those as it gives you a better chance to work on close-ups

  • Tripod (preferable) I can hire you one for the session at the cost of £10 but let me know in advance if you want one.

  • A polarising filter is useful for removing glare and reflections but not essential

  • Sensible footwear – it can sometimes be muddy and sticky underfoot so walking boots or trainers with good grip are recommended.

  • A large sandwich bag and an elastic band to wrap around your camera and lens if we have light rain

  • A kneeling mat or dustbin liner to put on the ground if you want to kneel or crouch down for ground-level shots

  • Water, snacks or whatever you need for the event duration

  • Raincoats or equivalent – we might catch a shower!

  • Notebook/Paper and pen for note-taking in the theory session

If you have any specific questions regarding equipment please contact me directly or take a look at my recommended products page.

Location

Location

45 Hathaway Road, Coventry, CV4 9HW

 

My Approach

My Objective: Is to Improve Your Photography

“A good teacher gives you a gift for the rest of your life.”

That doesn’t mean “trophy” images – it’s the means to create images you like.

 I aim to.

Provide you with an educational, fun, safe, well organised experience.

1.     Help you improve your camera craft – settings and use of functions.

2.   Help you use your equipment more effectively – lenses, tripods, filters etc.

3.   Help you improve your creative thinking and composition.

4.   Help you develop an approach to improving your landscape photography.

Improve your photography

On this workshop Alan will guide you through:

  • Thinking more about composition

  • Using colour, texture, shape and more

  • Framing and designing the shot

  • Using camera settings to vary the effects

  • Learn the impact of using long exposure, shallow depth of field and other techniques.

  • Recognise correct lighting, contrast and texture to shape and form each shot.

Work with Alan to review your shots, try new ideas and improve your photography.