North Kent Coast

Incorporating sweeping sandy beaches, cliffs, harbour 'arms' and sea tidal pools, the coastline of North Kent has long inspired writers, poets and artists from J.M.W Turner to Charles Dickens. Indeed, I have spent my entire photographic 'life' here and continue to draw inspiration from this very special region I call home!

Although not as familiar to many landscape photographers as, for example, the Devon, Cornish or Northumbrian coast, it is no less photogenic and, indeed, is one of the main attractions since you will be creating new compositions of seldom visited locations. No tripod holes here! Daylight is at a premium at this time of the year, and so to avoid spending too much time travelling between locations - thereby impacting on our photography time - we will be concentrating on those in the north east of the county from Birchington to Broadstairs. The North Kent Coast photography workshop dates have been specifically chosen in accordance with tidal patterns offering the very best opportunities, and with two sunrises and sunsets at our disposal, you are sure to return home with some wonderful photographs. I hope you can join me!

All the locations we visit are truly inspiring and offer oodles of potential and very different perspectives; from 'classic' compositions...

to long exposure...

ICM and impressionism.

HIGHLIGHTS
Very small group of just 3 ensuring bespoke one-on-one tuition
Critique and edit tutorials
Use of Lee Filters
Sweeping sandy beaches
Cliffs and tidal pools
Lessons in long exposure and ICM

WHAT TOPICS WILL BE COVERED?
On this North Kent Coast photography workshop, almost everything! Below are just a few aspects that will be discussed both on and off-location. 

• Composition: Strengthening and simplifying
• Long exposure and impressionist techniques
• Lens choice and its effect on subject relationship
• Working with different aspect ratios
• Black and white conversions
• Filtration
• Focus stacking
• Exposure blending

MY ETHOS
Whenever possible, I prefer to keep my groups small. This not only enables everyone to have plenty of space in which to photograph but also allows me to spend quality time with each attendee on a one-on-one basis. Although, at times, the 'art' of photography can be a serious business, I strongly believe the best way to advance others in their journey is to run such a workshop in a light-hearted, informal manner, never for one moment taking away the absolute thrill and enjoyment of being outdoors photographing the landscape with other like-minded individuals. Furthermore, I love to initiate group conversations about all things photography, so whether over coffee in a local cafe or while giving a post-processing tutorial, you can expect some lively (though always friendly) debating and discussion! 

LEE FILTERS LOAN
Lee Filters has kindly donated a full complement of filters including ND and ND grads along with holders and adaptor rings. Should you already have such filters then great but if not you are most welcome to use those provided. Please inform me prior to the workshop should you wish to borrow any. 

FINALLY...
Thank you very much indeed for considering this North Kent Coast photography workshop. Should you have any questions - however small or insignificant you think they might be - do drop me a line. I’m here to help and provide you with an inspirational workshop!