We will meet at 6pm on the first evening in the bar at the Sunningdale Hotel, Bamburgh, for with an introductory talk and discussion before dinner, on each participants needs and aims – an essential aspect of ensuring that every participant gets as much as possible from the course. You will also at this stage be briefed on the programme for the next 3 days.
Our photography commences the next morning and runs through until 4:00pm on the final day. We will visit a number of diverse locations, all of which will offer you numerous challenges and provide you with ample opportunity to practice a number of techniques. There will also be the opportunity for a dawn (weather and conditions permitting) and dusk shoots.
We will have the chance to review your images in our image critique sessions, when you’ll be able to discuss them with your tutors, and fellow photographers, and receive constructive feedback as we look back on our photography.
The workshop has a relaxed format and is designed to be enjoyable as well as well as educational, so aside of improving your photography you can also enjoy the beautiful surroundings and most importantly have fun! There will also be time to relax and chat over dinner in the evenings.
3 nights single occupancy ensuite b&b accommodation is included in the ideally situated Sunningdale Hotel, located in the village of Bamburgh, overlooked by its magnificent castle. Our base for pick ups and drop offs will be here.
- Bamburgh castle
- Dunstanburgh castle
- Alnmouth
- Amble
- Embleton Bay
- Holy Island
- Cullernose Point
- Howick Scar
- 3 full days of photographic tuition and demonstrations
- 3 nights single occupancy ensuite b&b accommodation
- 3 x lunches
- 1-2 critique sessions
- Transport to and from Northumberland
- Personal insurance
- Equipment insurance
- Meals not mentioned
- Drinks from the bar
The workshop is aimed at anyone who wants to improve their photography so photographers of all levels of experience are welcome. It is not suitable for the complete beginner.
Over the course of the workshop we will help you to get the most from your camera, and work with you on composition and camera technique to enable you to capture the best images possible ‘in-camera’. We will give you both practical and technical advice, as well as individual guidance and hands on demonstrations in the field, at locations chosen to both challenge and inspire you. We will also look at composition and developing your vision.
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We will have two – three vehicles to take us between locations each day. A volunteer driver will be required if numbers dictate, and fuel reimbursed, currently at the rate of 22p per mile.
We recommend that you have a reasonably good level of fitness to join this workshop. Some of the ground will be uneven, particularly on the beach, and there will be a degree of mostly flat walking to access some of the locations. The pebbles and rocks are also likely to be slippery. The pebble beach near Dunstanburgh is particularly so and great care is needed here.
- DSLR or mirrorless camera with ideally both wide angle and telephoto lenses.
- Tripod
- Cable release
- Whilst not essential, you will benefit from bringing neutral density graduated filters; a polariser and a neutral density filter.
- It is recommended that you also bring a rain cover for your camera.
- A laptop and card reader is useful to select and review your images for the purpose of our image critiques but not essential.
Before buying any equipment or if you are unsure of what to bring, please email sarah@imageseen.co.uk for more information.
Please ensure that you insure your photographic equipment. It is also recommended that you take out personal insurance in case you need to cancel. You may wish to consider Staycation Plan
