Photography Workshops

Fishing boats on Dungeness beach (half day)

Saturday June 15th 2013 FULL
Saturday August 17th 2013 Places Left

Start time will be 2½ hours before sunset and will run until sunset. However, for those wishing to paint with light, the finish time will be 1½ hours after sunset.

Price: £40

Group Size: 6

Dungeness lies along England’s south-east coast with its beach being one of the world’s largest expanses of shingle. Dungeness beach has a strange aura about it that really sets it apart from other UK destinations. I would say a uniqueness comprising of a wild, vast landscape with big skies.

The workshop will concentrate on the fishing boats, in particular those that are old and decaying that are to be found on the shingle banks, which, along with the fishing huts, make for wonderful subjects for photography. As we walk among the boats we will seek out texture in the wooden hulls, details among the discarded fishing nets and silhouettes against a sunset sky.

It will be held in late afternoon so that you benefit from the warm, low-angled sun. As with all my workshops, timing is of the essence and if you want to participate in one that doesn’t interfere with supper, then this is not for you! But, if you want to shoot during those times that pro’s work in and soak up the atmosphere of an evening spent at this photogenic location, then this is for you!

Numbers will be limited to a maximum of just 6 and is suitable for absolute beginners with a point-and-shoot as well as the more advanced photographer with an SLR. With such a small group size I can easily move between you, advising and answering any questions you may have on a one-to-one basis. You also have the freedom to position yourself where you like and not worry too much about other photographers being in your way.

I will begin by showing you, by way of large prints, how I have photographed this area. With each, I will discuss my thought process and techniques employed which may have involved the use of polarising or natural density graduated filters. I will also touch upon how the image was processed using Lightroom and Photoshop.

We will then proceed onto the beach and commence photography. I will approach each of you in turn and give as much or as little advice as you wish. I will not be there to take pictures myself so 100% of my attention will be on you! As the sun begins to set I am sure you will all be scrambling for wonderful silhouettes of the boats and once the sun has finally disappeared and darkness closes in, we will look at photographing the Dungeness fishing boats against a twilight sky and painting them with light using flash and/or torch-light. This part is optional and should you wish to leave before, you are, of course, more than welcome to do so.

Price includes: Tuition and email review of images.
Price does not include: Refreshments.

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How to book

To receive a booking form please contact Robert here or alternatively click here to download one. To book your place Robert requires a £10 deposit which can be payable either by cheque or paypal. Please contact Robert in the first instance to check there are places available.

Remaining balance can either be paid on the day or through paypal. If paying by paypal this will need to be settled at least 7 days before the workshop date. Robert will confirm receipt of this by email.

Once the booking form is received, Robert will email details to you regarding suggested equipment and meeting place.

Dungeness Workshop deposit £10.00 GBP Workshop balance £30.00 GBP Workshop full cost £40.00 GBP

Testimonials

"I learnt so much that day, it was thoroughly enjoyable and certainly won’t be the last you see of me."
Paul Ambrose

"I had such a good evening, learning along the way. Thanks for all the tips
and comments during the evening. Painting with light was a real eye opener"
Gary Botten