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One-to-One Black & White Film Photography
Join me for a full-day, one-to-one workshop dedicated to the craft of black & white film photography. With exclusive access to my Hasselblad medium format outfit and tripod, you’ll learn the fundamentals of analogue image-making while exploring the dramatic landscapes and seascapes of the North Kent coast.
Date: Tue 12th Aug - Mon 18th Aug 2025
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
Price: Free
Location: Various along the North Kent coast (tailored to weather and light on the day) but may include Seasalter, Herne Bay, Margate and Botany Bay.
Cost includes: Transport to locations, use of Hasselblad system and tripod, 2 rolls of film, processing and downloadable digital files.
Cost excludes: Getting to and from the meeting place (location TBC), film and processing beyond the two rolls included, and lunch.
Fitness level: Low to moderate. A mixture of pavement, sand/shingle beach and the occasional slope.
Experience Level: Beginner upwards. A vague understanding of exposure, however, is necessary.
Equipment needed: Everything is provided, including a full Hasselblad system with wide-angle to telephoto lenses, film backs, prosm viewfinder, filters, light meter and tripod.
Step back into the craft of traditional black & white film photography with this one-to-one workshop. Over the course of the day, you’ll have exclusive access to my Hasselblad medium format outfit and tripod, gaining a practical understanding of film photography while exploring the unique light and landscapes of the North Kent coast.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- Handling and loading 120 black and white roll film.
- Using filters for creative control – discover how red, yellow, orange and green filters alter tone, contrast and mood.
- Mastering exposure with a spotmeter – learn how to take precise readings and make informed exposure decisions for consistent results.
- Compositional approaches – work thoughtfully with light, shadow and texture in coastal settings.
WHO IT'S FOR
This workshop is perfect for photographers who:..
- Want hands-on experience with a legendary medium format system.
- Are curious about film and want to deepen their understanding of traditional techniques.
- Appreciate a slower, more intentional approach to image-making.
By the end of the day, you’ll have experienced the pleasure of working with the ‘Rolls Royce’ of cameras, gained confidence with analogue photography, and discovered a renewed appreciation for slowing down and seeing the world in tones of light and shadow.
Workshop info
Thank you for dropping by and considering attending a workshop. I love nothing more than to pass on to others the knowledge I have gained over the last 30 years as a professional photographer and 15 as a workshop and tour leader. My group sizes are always small ensuring a fun and friendly group dynamic, lots of 'personal space' in which to photograph without too much fear of others getting in your way and as much tuition as you would like or feel that you need. I hope you can join me!
Although under the 'umbrella' of Workshops, please note there is a difference between the three types that I offer. To avoid any confusion, please see below.
Workshops
Those taking place in the UK are classed as Workshops where learning is the primary aim, and in the case of those which are multi-day residential, very often include image critique and post-processing sessions.
Tours
Overseas trips are classed as Tours where the logistics are all taken care of and where the emphasis is on getting you to great locations at the best time of the day. Since these may include hide photography and working in cold, windy conditions where one-on-one tuition isn't practical, these are less hands-on. However, prior to the hide session or upon arriving at a location, I will give advice and suggestions on composition, lens selection and exposure.
Creative Visions
Creative Visions is a new concept that I have designed to specifically nurture your artistic growth. They can take place in either the UK or abroad combining both workshop and tour principles. There will be critique and post-processing tutorials and, most importantly, you will be encouraged to go beyond the record and representational and instead produce more intimate creative interpretations.
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