WORKSHOP FORMAT
DATE: April 28 – May 1 – Join us for 3 nights, 4 days.
LOCATION: Mount Victoria and surrounding areas
GROUP SIZE: Minimum 4 – Maximum 10 participants on each workshop.
WORKSHOP INVESTMENT
TOTAL INVESTMENT: $2450 Includes tuition, accommodation, breakfasts, garden entrances and 1 x picnic lunch.
Please pay a deposit of $450 to hold your place via our booking link below. Note: the balance is due 4 weeks before the workshop starts.
BREAKDOWN
All Tuition included with 2 tutors over 4 days, 1 picnic lunch and garden entries, accommodation and breakfast
Accomodation 3 Nights single rooms with ensuite. If you wish to extend your stay or arrive earlier please let us know and we can extend to you our corporate rate.
Deposit $450 to secure your place. Balance due 4 weeks before tour date.
Please read our terms and conditions:
Please Note: This tour includes day workshops and tuition, accommodation and breakfast and 1 picnic lunch but no other meals. We have secured rooms at the Hotel Etico in Mount Victoria – a queen room includes a delicious breakfast. You can pay the room rate directly to the hotel (please give your booking no/The Aperture Club)or choose to pay via our site.
Hotel accommodation If you require any extra nights let us know so we can pass on our corporate rate to you.
ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Etico is a social enterprise that provides beautiful and comfortable accommodation in one of the most welcoming villages of the Blue Mountains. Plus it powers a program that provides employment and independent living opportunities to young people with disability, helping them to achieve their independence goals.
Hotel Etico:
Contact No: 0438 511 352 Katie
11 Montgomery Street, Mt Victoria
GETTING THERE
By Car: From Sydney, head west along the M4 towards Penrith. Join the Great Western Highway and follow the road as it weaves its way up into the mountains. You might like to stop for a cup of tea or coffee in lovely Leura on your way!
By Train: If you would like to travel by train, please contact us to discuss options for a pick-up at Mount Victoria train station and daily carpools to and from the workshop venue.
WHAT THE WORKSHOP COVERS
A TYPICAL DAY
We rise early to capture the gorgeous early morning light and shifting mists that the Blue Mountains area is known for. Breakfast is supplied at Hotel Etico and after we will explore some great garden locations that our maestro Brent Wilson has found for us.
Afternoons will be spent relaxing or viewing your morning shoot and learning some valuable tips on botanical editing.
The second shoot of the day begins in late-afternoon and continues until dusk. This ensues we are out for the golden and blue hours. This is an opportunity to practice the theory and techniques in the ever-changing evening light. After dark it’s your time to use as you choose: rest, reflect, dine and delight in the peaceful Blue Mountains. Of course we can change the schedule to suit conditions and if we find an extraordinary place to shoot that we can’t resist!
POSSIBLE LOCATIONS AND SHOOTS
- Mount Wilson
- tumbling creeks
- majestic cliff top views
- green mossy rain forests
- gum tree forests
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 shooting locations, occasionally on uneven surfaces with steps and inclines. If you have any doubts about your ability, please contact us directly.
Blackheath is on a high plateau about 1000 metres above sea level. Temperatures are generally lower than Sydney. Spring days in the Blue Mountains regularly begin with a misty morning that burns off by mid-morning. This is caused by cold air sinking into the valleys overnight and rising as the day begins and can make for very atmospheric (but chilly!) morning shoots. During spring, temperatures generally rise through the day, with crisp cool evenings. Err on the safe side and come prepared for wind, rain and temperatures from 10˚C- 20˚C.
When you book you will receive a detailed packing list to help you plan for the mountains.
GETTING AROUND
We try to keep cars to a minimum and suggest we car pool into 2 cars.
We will have 1 car that accommodates 4 people and others can drive or alternate cars each day.
Distances covered at one time is no more than 30 mins from the hotel so an easy commute.
MEALS
Lunch and dinners are not included in the workshop and can be enjoyed at your accommodation or at one of the many cafes, restaurants, pubs in the area. Tues night we will probably go to the Blackheath Pub that serves great meals and Wed night we will enjoy dinner at the hotel.
We do supply 1 picnic lunch on the second day.
Approx dinner costs excl drinks $25 – $35.
BYO Alcohol to hotel or bar available.
WHAT TO BRING
- Camera equipment
- Tripod
- Laptop with latest Adobe Lightroom Classic software (recommended) or a tablet with image processing software (Snapseed)
- Wet weather clothing
- Clothing for cold temperatures
- Sturdy footwear
- Travel insurance + ambulance cover for duration of tour (required)
- Day pack/camera pack
- Torch
- Water bottle
