Yorkshire Dales: Ribblehead Viaduct / Scaleber Force and More 19th March 2016

This one day photographic workshop will explore the rich photographic diversity in the centre of the beautiful Yorkshire dales. We will starting be exploring the dramatic Scaleber Force with its wonderful natural forms and amazing stepped cascading water. Then moving on to the world renowned Ribblehead Viaduct and then on to the limestone pavements surrounded by the three peeks. There is plenty of opportunity to make powerfully graphic compositions and we can even have a go at experimenting with monotone. There will be plenty of opportunity to experiment with long exposure moving water and I assure you once you visit you will be hooked!

What to expect on this photograph workshop?

Limestone pavements, spectacular waterfalls, historic viaducts, lots of classic Yorkshire Dales vistas and plenty of natural beauty!

The one day workshop structure -

A typical workshop day often includes tuition on the following subjects; camera set-up, live view and accurate focusing, of field preview, effective tripod setup, shooting manual, bespoke and one to one demonstrations of exposure, metering, and bracketing, focusing, depth of field (known as Hyperfocal distance). The creative uses of both shutter speed and apertures, use of filters, both exposure balancing (Neutral Density Graduated) and creative effects (Polarisers, Neutral Density). Whatever you’re understanding I assure you that I will help you advance both technically and creatively and ensure a bespoke learning experience depends on individual needs or requests.

Composition will form an important part of the workshop as its key to powerful images and there will be demonstrations, critiques and healthy discussions. Some topics we can cover; what makes a good image, the rules of composition, when to follow them and when to break them, how to win camera club competitions, use of depth, scale, texture, perspective, colour and psychology. Other popular topics of discussion include; location planning, lighting conditions, support material and communities, commercial work, Photoshop and, image philosophy.

This workshop main aim is designed to improve your technical and conceptual skills so you can be confident when shooting your own work. Oh yes there is always like minded and supportive fellow photographers for plenty of laughs and enjoyable experiences in wonderful soundings.

Group size: Four places available
Duration: 9am – 6.30-7pm (dependant on light and conditions)
Start and Finish Location: Tourist Information Malham
Date: Saturday 19th March 2016
Price: £95pp
What’s included: At least 8+ hours of Tuition, transport on the day, a friendly supportive learning environment.
What's not included: Insurance, transport to Whitby, food and drinks.
Fitness level - Easy to medium difficulty terrain; Please be aware workshop involves walking short distances over uneven ground and some limestone pavements, so you will need to be confident in such conditions. That said I always respect an individual’s personal limitations and due to the small group sizes this shouldn’t be a problem. If you need to discuss any concerns and need further information, please don’t hesitate to contact me, I will be happy to help.

Essentials

• Camera and spare batteries (ideally a SLR)
• Sturdy Tripod (I have a couple spare if needed)
• Memory Cards
• Walking Boots or Wellies
• Warm waterproof clothing
• Packed lunch

Optional but will improve the day

• Selection of lenses
• Neutral Density Graduated Filters (I use B+W 3,6 and 10 stop)
• Prints for critiques (over lunch, coffee)
• Camera manual

Note: Shortly after booking you will be emailed a pre workshop questionnaire enquiring your experience / to establish you’re learning style / and offer you a detailed itinerary of the day’s events. If you require further information about this workshop please don’t hesitate to email and I’d be happy to help.