LANDSCAPE & NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
14 – 17 MARCH -3 nights 4 Days
Investment $1250 Tuition only
Deposit $375
This weekend concentrates on gaining confidence by learning the art of composing, assessing light, and achieving well exposed and dynamic images. We will also look at developing a series work in one of these genres this weekend.
Arts photographer Sharon Hickey and owner of The Aperture Club will reveal her insider tips and demonstrate ways of working mindfully in a variety of locations and situations.
We explore the use of light in landscape and nature photography and learn important elements of composition and its relationship with form. We will also be spending time evaluating our work and learning new ideas and concepts from Landscape Professional Sara Corlis.
This is a unique opportunity to work with professional photographers in an outdoor environment in an area inspired by many great artists and creative photographers.
Berry is surrounded by breathtaking flora and fauna and is located 2.30 hrs south of Sydney. From spectacular ocean beaches through to rainforests and waterways Berry offers us an amazing array of beautiful locations for us to explore and capture.
Arrive early if you wish and do nothing else but relax, meet wonderful people, indulge in great photography and explore this amazing landscape.
We work in a small group 4 to 8. 2 tutors will be available for personalised attention.
WORKSHOP FORMAT
DATE: 14, 15, 16, 17 March 2024
LOCATION: Berry Area 2.5hrs south of Sydney
GROUP SIZE: Minimum 4 –8 participants.
WORKSHOP INVESTMENT
4 days for $1200 Tuition Only
ACCOMODATION
WE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO STAY AT THE BERRY BOUTIQUE HOTEL WHICH OFFERS SPACIOUS AND WELL-APPOINTED ROOMS AND IS ALSO WHERE WE HOLD OUR LECTURES.
We have secured a corporate rate and per room is $175 a night – normal rates are between $250 and $280 per night for weekends so we are being given a great rate! If you are travelling with a friend the rooms are very large and accommodates easily 2 people. Most rooms have a balcony or back verandah on the ground floor units.
I have put aside 10 rooms so once you have booked your trip with us please call and book your room which are held under The Aperture Clubs name.
You can book as many nights before or after the course if you want an extended break. The corporate rate will apply to extra nights as well.
WHAT THE WORKSHOP COVERS
- Creative camera controls
- Long Exposure methods
- Advanced creative composition
- Understanding light
- Working with filters
- Creative idea development
- Setting mood and creating atmosphere
- Developing personal style
- Painting with Light
DAILY PROGRAM: – Can change daily
The program gives you the opportunity to shoot 2 sunrises and 2 sunsets and a night shoot.
This is incorporated with some lectures and daytime shoots as well.
There is some time to explore the Berry township but consider an extra night if you need a chillout moment.
Enjoy an immersive few days of photography – the aim is to think and feel photography whilst developing your individual approach and ideas.
Note schedule can be altered depending on everyone’s needs etc. and is suitable for all levels of photographic skills.
This workshop is suitable for all skill levels in photography.
WALKING AND WEATHER
This is a gentle trip, which requires a low level of fitness. There will be a small amount of walking to and from shoot locations, occasionally on uneven surfaces with steps and inclines. If you have any doubts about your ability, please contact Sharon directly.
When you book you will receive a detailed packing list to help you plan.
POSSIBLE LOCATIONS AND SHOOTS
Depending on Weather conditions at the the time.
- Bombo Quarry
- Black Head
- Bolong National Park
- Broughton Creek
- Oyster Farm
- Other areas of interest
MEALS
Meals are not included in the tuition price but we will look at affordable and enjoyable options.
Breakfast is included with the room.
There are plenty of cafes and restaurants in Berry and we can organize a picnic lunch if we so desire.
Approx. dinner costs excl drinks $25 – $35.
BYO Alcohol to hotel or bar available.
TRANSPORT
Car: Make your own way directly to Berry. Car sharing might be an option.
Train: We are happy to organise pick up and drop offs to Berry train station. It’s a very pleasant train journey from Central station.
Most of our clients prefer to have their own transport for this workshop, so that they can come and go from Berry depending on their time frame.
We will try to condense our outings to a couple of vehicles only on our photography outings depending on numbers. Whilst there I can take 3 to 4 people in my car and Sara can accommodate the same numbers.
WHAT TO BRING
- Camera equipment
- Tripod
- Laptop with latest Adobe Lightroom software (recommended) or
- Tablet with image processing software (Snapseed)
- Wet weather clothing? Check weather forecast
- Wind jacket for early morning adventures
- Sturdy footwear
- Day pack/camera pack
- Torch
- Water bottle
- Please make sure you have booked your accommodation and organised your breakfast, dinner and snacks prior to the workshop
CONTACT DETAILS
Sharon
Aperture Club
Contacts:
Sharon: 0411 370 577
Email: sharon@theapertureclub.com.au
