LANDSCAPE & NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
17-20 November 2024 -3 nights 4 Days
Investment $1860 Includes 4 days Tuition and 3 nights superb Accomodation at The Mercure in Gerringong and Breakfast
Deposit $440
This 4 day workshop concentrates on gaining confidence by learning the art of composing, assessing light, and achieving well exposed and dynamic images. We will also we looking 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 along with Landscape and Nature expert Sara Corlis.
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 well known natural photographers.
This is a unique opportunity to work with a professional photographers in an outdoor environment in an area inspired by many great artists and 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 has a wealth 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 6 to 8. We will take 10 but will have 2 tutors available.
Check out our Gallery of Photos made our last trip.
WORKSHOP FORMAT
DATE: 17, 18, 19, 20 2024
LOCATION: Gerringong/Berry Area 2.5hrs south of Sydney
GROUP SIZE: Minimum 4 –8 participants.
WORKSHOP INVESTMENT
4 days for $1320 Tuition Only
3 nights Accomodation $540 at a great corporate rate
Total $1860
Secure your place with a deposit – $440.
The Balance due 4 weeks before Workshop date.
ACCOMODATION
We have booked rooms at the beautiful and relaxing MERCURE HOTEL in Gerringong, which offers spacious rooms for you to enjoy. The hotel also has a lovely restaurant and bar area to relax and 2 swimming pools to really unwind. .
We have secured a corporate rate and per room is $180 a night so we are being well looked after! If you wish to spend any extra nights these will be accommodated at the corporate rate.
Please note this also includes breakfast.
I have put aside 10 rooms so once you have booked your trip with us please call and book your room directly with the hotel which are held under The Aperture Clubs name.
The Mecure Hotel Info:
https://www.mercuregerringong.com.au/
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 or Astro Photography depending on conditions
DAILY PROGRAM – Can change daily
The program gives you the opportunity to shoot 3 sunrises and 3 sunsets and a night shoot.
This is incorporated with some lectures, editing sessions and personal critiques.
There is some time to explore the township go for a beach swim and also relax.
This is an immersive few days of photography and 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.
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.
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
