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Woodbridge Sunrise Workshop

Join me for a sunrise and a morning of Landscape Photography at the iconic Woodbridge Tide Mill on the River Deben, finishing up at Shingle Street on the Suffolk Coast, and allow me to show you how to get the most out your photography and your camera.

Here are the things you can expect to learn from the workshop: • You will understand the relationship between the exposure controls and the effects they have on the image apart from exposure. • How to use Aperture, Shutter and ISO to control exposure with the help of the Exposure Meter and Histogram. • How to make the best use of the cameras’ metering systems. • How to setup your camera for optimum image creation, taking the guesswork out of all those complicated settings. • You will learn about Lens Choice and how different focal lengths can be used effectively in the environment. • You will learn about Depth-of-Field and how to set the camera up to Focus effectively. • You will be introduced Neutral Density Filters, when and how to use them. • You will learn about Long Exposure Photography. • You will gain an appreciation of the fundamentals of image composition.

Price:

£75

Max participants - 6

Location
The River Deben at Woodbridge and onto Shingle Street on the Suffolk Coast.

Workshop Duration
Usually 5 - 6 hours.

Transport
You will need to get yourself to and from the locations, although any vehicle sharing is encouraged

Refreshments
Food and drink are not included in the workshop price, so please bring any food and drink you may need.

Workshop Requirements
This workshop is suitable for all abilities including complete beginners.

You will need

A camera with preferably a wide angle or standard lens. A tripod is also a must (I have a few available to borrow if needed) along with any Filters you may own (I have a few Lee100 Kits to borrow if needed) and a remote release if you have one. 

Warm clothing and suitable footwear, such as walking boots and/or Wellies.

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About this Workshop

This workshop begins just before the sun rises and ends shortly after lunchtime.  An advantage of an early morning workshop, is just how quiet and peaceful the River Deben will be.   Naturally, the start time of the workshop will be timed to make the most of the golden hour around the sunrise, although the tide will be different on the available dates, to add a variety of scenery. A brief meet & greet will allow us to get to know each other and for me to see what photographic gear you have brought with you.  We will then proceed taking pictures around the Tide Mill and along the river as the sun rises over the horizon. As well as the Tide Mill, there are other key locations to take in and photograph, such as the Sailing club end of the river, and the riverside walk.   Once we have completed all our photography at Woodbridge, we will move eastwards to Shingle Street on the Suffolk Coast.  This location is known for its iconic shingle covered beach and the stark landscape, lending itself to great black and white and long exposure photography. I use a very laid back teaching style, (there won't be any exam question, I promise!), and being a small group, I am able to ensure I spend as much time with all attendees, to help them get the most from their camera and equipment. You will learn all about reading and setting exposure, composition & framing, as well as how to get the most from the camera settings, such as achieving the best focus and Depth of Field for a scene.  If you haven't yet mastered Fully Manual control of your camera, I am sure you will be adept at it by the end of the workshop. Following the workshop, you will be given access to some freebies for you to download and keep, including my; "Landscape Photography Essentials", which will help solidify the new skills you have learnt. ​I look forward to seeing you there :)

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