I know people often worry about lack of experience and that they may show themlseves up in a group situation and so this workshop is purely for people who classify themselves as beginners.

The workshop will take place at several locations including the impressive iron structures known as the Dolphins which were left over from the Normandy Landings, the weathered wooden groynes, the Millenium Beacon Lighthouse, Lepe Coastguard Cottages and the Watch House.

Once on site I will offer advice on the sorts of images I would be looking to make and I will discuss camera settings, focussing techniques, filter choices, bracketing, composition tips, lens choices and depth of field considerations. We will all get to use filters to create that lovely misty water effect. The emphasis will be on going at the pace of the individual and this is relatively easy given the small group size.

Each person can then find their own compositions and practice the techniques and I will move around the group to see how you are getting on, answer any questions and offer any advice.

We will be shooting throughout the afternoon and evening leading up to, hopefully, a colourful sunset.

I am used to running workshops of up to 10 people and so I have experience of helping participants of differing abilities including beginners.

If you'd like to book then call me on 07425 162539 or e-mail me at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

The workshop will run for 4 hours, maximum 3 people. £79 per person.

What you will learn

Other than any specific requests you have I would expect to cover:

• Taking control and getting the best from your camera.
• Exposure and metering, switching to manual settings.
• Focussing and maximising depth of field.
• Using filters to enhance your photographs.
• Bracketing to achieve greater dynamic range.
• Histograms – an essential tool to ensure maximum detail is captured & nothing lost.
• Composition – some basic rules to help you obtain a well balanced composition.
• Understanding the benefits of shooting in RAW.

Equipment

On the day you will need as much of the following equipment as possible:

• A digital SLR (preferably) or a camera capable of full manual control
• Lenses with a range of focal lengths including wide angle
• A sturdy tripod if you have one
• Suitable clothing and good sturdy footwear, bring some wellies.
• Something to eat and drink
• A spare battery and a spare memory card