Sunset landscape long exposure photography workshop shoots around Kenilworth Castle - Warwickshire - Various Dates | Long Exposures | Open to all levels| Book Today
Summary
Location: Warwickshire - Kenilworth
Dates: 2024
Mon 8th Apr - 18:00 - 20:30
Thu 23rd May - 19:15 - 21:30
Mon 9th Sep - 18:30 - 21:00
Participants: Max 6
Fitness: 1. Easy
Photography Workshop Event Details: Kenilworth
Description: Join me in this evening workshop, where we will shoot Kenilworth Castle ruins against the night sky.
Kenilworth Castle, formerly one of the strongest fortifications in the country, was reinvented in the Elizabethan era by Robert Dudley as an impressive palace for his queen. Initially built in the 1120s by Geoffrey de Clinton, the Norman keep served as a basis for the structure, and King John later added an external stone wall, as well as a reservoir, to the complex.
Description/Itinerary
Description
Long Exposure Photography Workshop - Night Shoot
Join me in this evening workshop, where we will shoot Kenilworth Castle ruins against the night sky.
Kenilworth Castle, formerly one of the strongest fortifications in the country, was reinvented in the Elizabethan era by Robert Dudley as an impressive palace for his queen. Initially built in the 1120s by Geoffrey de Clinton, the Norman keep served as a basis for the structure, and King John later added an external stone wall, as well as a reservoir, to the complex.
During the lengthy twelve-month siege of 1266, the castle withstood the military efforts of Simon de Montfort. In the fourteenth century, John of Gaunt extended the castle's scale with a large great hall and personal lodgings. Numerous Lancastrian monarchs of the era made use of the castle, with Henry V constructing a secluded retreat by the lake.
Eventually, in 1563, Elizabeth I gave Kenilworth to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, and with his support, the castle was fully transformed into a splendid palace. Elizabeth's royal visit for a week-long celebration in 1575 cemented Kenilworth's reputation, but after the English Civil War, the stronghold's fortifications were taken down.
It was not until Walter Scott's Kenilworth, a novel recounting the love story of Robert Dudley, his wife Amy Robsart, and Elizabeth I, that the castle gained the attention it retains to this day.
This is a good chance to learn and practise using the exposure triangle to balance ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture to create the desired effects in this long exposure photography event.
Shooting at night presents challenges and opportunities as we learn to see how light and dark tones contrast and how long exposure times can create dynamic pictures.
In this long exposure photography workshop, Alan will guide you through:
focusing in low light
tonal range and shadow and highlight recognition
composition and designing the shot in the dark
long exposure, set-up and calculating the right amount of time
Itinerary
Meet at the designated location point and time
Preparation and set-up
Photo walk and shoot/review long exposure photography techniques
Event finish
Booking/Terms
6 Places
Availability will be marked as sold out if all spaces sold, otherwise, if not there are spaces available
Purchase this photography workshop as a gift voucher for someone - just specify the event date on the voucher purchase checkout.
Terms
Please read my terms and conditions before booking as you will be bound by them upon receipt of money paid.
Price includes all tuition
Cancellation or Bad Weather
On the rare occasion that severe weather conditions prevent any of the photography workshops from safely or practically going ahead, other dates will be offered if a 1 day, 4hr or 2.5hr event.
Max and Min Participants
Workshop dates subject to the minimum number of participants (2)
In the event of insufficient bookings, alternative dates will be offered though Alan may, at his discretion, run the workshop with less.
Maximum group size 5 attendees.
Other Info
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 Alan Ranger Photography website
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
Difficulty/Equipment
Fitness Level Required -Easy
This trip is rated as easy, meaning that most people with average fitness should comfortably be able to deal with the short walks and occasional steps or gradients involved.
Experience Level - Beginner
The class and workshop are suitable for any level, including beginners. Ideally you will understand exposure, aperture and be shooting in Aperture Priority or Manual Exposure mode.
All participants receive 1-2-1 tuition and support on practical workshops so that tutoring can be tailored to the individuals needs and experience.
You will be provided an electronic guide beforehand to set your camera up in preparation and ensure you have everything required
Equipment for this workshop
What to bring:
Your camera, fully charged battery and spare battery if you have one.
Remote Release Cable to take/time shots without touching the camera.
Wide angle (10-24mm) is good for framing large vista’s and architecture. A zoom with any range between 24-200mm is good for isolating details at distance if required.
Tripod (essential) I can hire you one for the session at the cost of £10 but let me know in advance if you want one.
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
Water, snacks or whatever you need for the event duration
Raincoats or equivalent – we might catch a shower!
If you have any specific questions regarding equipment please contact me directly or take a look at my recommended products page.
Location
Location
TBC - Kenilworth Castle /Tile Hill Village
Gallery
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.
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.