Join me in the Peak District in Hope Valley. Padley Gorge and Bolehill Quarry throughout the year on landscape photography workshops | All levels welcome
Summary
Location: Peak District - Derbyshire
Dates: 2024
Sun 3rd March - 09:30 - 16:15
Sat 25th May - 09:30 - 16:15
Sun 9th Nov - 09:30 - 16:15
Sun 10th Nov - 09:30 - 16:15
Two Booking Options
Morning - Padley Gorge 9:30 - 12:30
Afternoon - Bolehill Quarry - 13:15 - 16:15 ish
Or book the whole day and do both locations.
Participants: Max 6
Fitness: 3. Moderate
Photography Workshop Event Details: Padley Gorge And Bolehill Quarry
Description:
Padley Gorge is a deep but narrow valley in the Peak District, Derbyshire, between the village of Grindleford and the A6187 road. The gorge is wooded with a stream, the Burbage Brook, at the bottom. Padley provides numerous opportunities to refine your composition in many aspects. You can opt for close-up sketches of woodland growth, rocks and water or tackle a wider vista showing the river and work on long exposures, water abstracts and much more.
Bolehill Quaary - Created hundreds of millions of years ago by the power of natural forces, the last few centuries have seen the rugged landscape surrounding Padley Gorge sculpted by man who long ago quarried these gritstone Edges for stone and tunnelled deep beneath the moors to drive a railway line through the hills. Now an area of outstanding natural beauty, this walk takes in the breathtaking heights of Millstone Edge and majestic silver birch woodlands. It's a great location for any level of photographer to hone their skills and techniques.
Description/Itinerary
Description peak district photography workshops
Padley Gorge and Bolehill Quarry - Peak District Photography
Morning - Padley Gorge 9:30 - 12:30
Padley Gorge is a deep but narrow valley in the Peak District, Derbyshire, between the village of Grindleford and the A6187 road. The gorge is wooded with a stream, the Burbage Brook, at the bottom.
Padley provides numerous opportunities to refine your composition in many aspects. You can opt for close-up sketches of woodland growth, rocks and water or tackle a wider vista showing the river and work on long exposures, water abstracts and much more.
Afternoon - Bolehill Quarry - 13:30 - 16:30
Created hundreds of millions of years ago by the power of natural forces, the last few centuries have seen the rugged landscape surrounding Padley Gorge sculpted by man who long ago quarried these gritstone Edges for stone and tunnelled deep beneath the moors to drive a railway line through the hills. Now an area of outstanding natural beauty, this walk takes in the breathtaking heights of Millstone Edge and majestic silver birch woodlands. It's a great location for any level of photographer to hone their skills and techniques.
Peak District Photography Itinerary
Locations include:
(A detailed itinerary will be provided 5-7 days ahead of the workshop that will take into account weather/tide times (if applicable) and any other local seasonal factors.)
Padley Gorge
Bolehill Quarry
Day 1
Meet on location at the specified time
Workshop introduction and briefing
Location shoot AM
Lunch
Location shoot PM
Workshop end/depart
Booking/Terms
Book either morning or afternoon - or the whole day (discounted)
6 Places in each workshop
Availability will be marked as sold out if all spaces are 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.
Included/Excluded in price
Included in price
All photographic tuition and advice to help you make those shots
One-to-one tuition throughout the event
Image feedback throughout the event
Excluded in price
Cancellation insurance
Equipment insurance
Lunch (if applicable)
Drinks
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 a minimum number of participants (3)
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 6 attendees.
Other Information
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
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 - Moderate
This trip is rated as moderate, meaning that most people with average fitness should be able to deal with the 15-20 min walks and regular steps and gradients involved.
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 individuals 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 batteries if you have them.
Battery Charger if attending more than one day
Additional memory card(s) in case required
Remote Release Cable to take shots without touching the camera.
Any lenses are suitable - zooms, wide angle and macro
Tripod (essential) I can hire you one - the cost is £20 but let me know in advance if you want one.
A polarising filter is useful for removing glare and reflections but not essential
Graduated and Neutral Density Filters - useful for increasing exposure, dynamic range and doing longer exposures
Sensible footwear – it can sometimes be muddy, wet and sticky underfoot so walking boots or trainers with good grip are recommended and wellington boots for coastal workshops.
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 throughout the workshop
Take a look at my Comprehensive Guide: Preparing for Your Photography Workshop You can also download a PDF Version for printing
If you have any specific questions regarding equipment please contact me directly or take a look at my recommended products page.
Location
Location
Peak District, Derbyshire
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.