Photography Workshops

Bluebell Photography Walk (Half Day)

Saturday May 3rd 2014 Places Left

14.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs.

One of the most beautiful sights, to be seen anywhere in Europe, is of a bluebell wood and one of the best places to experience one, is in Kent. The vibrant colours of the flowers themselves alongside the lime-green spring leaves provide a wonderful backdrop that has stirred the soul of millions as well as providing inspiration for countless poets, artists and photographers alike for hundreds of years.

This 3 hour photography workshop is ideal for those wanting to learn how to photograph plants and woodland scenes and whether you are an absolute beginner or more advanced photographer, you are sure to find this an enjoyable and beneficial workshop.

The workshop will take place at a Woodland Trust reserve in North Kent and upon meeting at the car park, we will commence by taking a short stroll to its entrance. An extensive woodland, covering approximately 200 acres, it has stands of coppiced sweet chestnut, ash, hornbeam and hazel as well as mature oak and beech. Wide woodland rides provide ideal conditions for flowers and insects to thrive.

Once in the woodland, I will illustrate how I go about photographing an individual plant, groups and scenes. Such things as viewpoint, lens selection, depth of field and exposure will all be covered. It is at this point when participants are welcomed to ask any questions, after which, you will disperse (but not too far) and choose your own bluebells in which to photograph. I will then, in turn, see how each of you are getting on, on a one to one basis.

Fear not if you are an absolute beginner and as yet have no real grasp on the aforementioned. I have extensive experience in dealing with those of all levels and it is for this reason that I have kept the group size small.

After a while we will move on and stop at intervals to photograph. As well as bluebells there are many other species which I am sure will catch our eye, including red campion, violets and the vibrant yellow archangel not to mention bumble bees and butterflies.

Those attending are also welcome to bring along a few prints which I am very happy to critique.

Numbers will be limited to a maximum of just 6 participants to enable me to spend quality time with each, something impossible to do with much larger groups.

Price = £35

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

Equipment required

As bluebells are quite large flowers, no specialised close-up equipment is required. A Bridge or SLR with wide-angle and medium telephoto zoom will be sufficient. However, should you have close-up filters, extension tubes and/or a macro lens, these will be useful though not essential. A full list of what to bring will be supplied upon receipt of booking.

Fitness level

Low. Level walking. Total distance of about 1 mile.

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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.

Workshop deposit £10.00 GBP Workshop balance £25.00 GBP Workshop full cost £35.00 GBP

Testimonials

Once again, thank you so much for your excellent tuition and sharing your knowledge with us. It was a lovely afternoon and I learned a lot.
Many thanks,
Chris (Strood, Kent)

I cannot stop taking bluebell and flower images, you have really planted the seed, if you will excuse the pun!
Gary (Folkestone, Kent)