The Majestic Lake District in the Autumn

The Lake District is one of my favourite locations in the world.  It overs a diverse range of photographic opportunities.  This workshop will be a small group of 4 lead by myself exploring the amazing opportunities the lakes has to offer. 

We will visit some of the locations in my YouTube episodes from the Lake District and many more.  

Start to take photos you want to hang on your wall

I believe that if you want to improve your photography you need to be in the right mindset.  I will show you how I take less photos but end up with more keepers and photos to hang on the wall

I will talk you through what I use as the 4 key elements to producing great image.   

• Composition

• Light

• Subject

• Timing

As we wonder through the landscape I will also chat to you about the technical aspects of photography.  Understanding your camera and settings but keeping it simple. I will help with this throughout the day on the technical aspects depending you your requirements.  Typical areas that I work with are the exposure triangle of f-stop, ISO and shutter speed.

I also can help with appropriate use of filters.  I think that getting the image correct in camera at the time of shoot is a good practice and helps you spend less time sat at a computer and more time out in the fresh air improving your photography.

Once we have taken the photos we can review the photos together and understand how to get the most out of the image through post processing.

Workshop Key Features

• Maximum of 4 people

• Visit locations you have seen in my videos (around the langdales, Grasmere, Holmefell) and many more

• Moderate Walking at a pace that works for everyone. There will be some hill hiking involved so a moderate level of fitness is required for this workshop. Typical elevation gains (300m)

Be inspired! What you will get out of the day

Apart from some awesome images here are a few of the other benefits that a workshops can provide

• Help with composition and how to find unique angles

• Help with understanding light and how it can impact on the mood of the image

• Understand the key technical elements, demystifying the often overwhelming array of camera settings (focus, exposure, histogram, lenses, tripod, filters)

• Dedicated time to slow down and think more carefully about taking fewer but better images

• How to visualise an image and then see that through to the final print

• An understanding of how to effectively get the most out of your image in post processing with Lightroom

What is included?

This workshops is all about exploring the stunning Lake District and sharing our stories and images

• 4 nights accommodation in a 5 bedroom cottage

• 3.5 days (1x1/2 days and 3 full days) workshop guidance with me (plenty of time for 1-2-1 tuition)

• Help / Tuition using Lightroom / post processing in the evenings

• Packed lunch / Breakfast / Coffee and snacks for the entire 4 days

• All transportation from cottage to venues

• Shooting in 2-3 locations per day (inc. Sunrise and Sunset depending on weather)

• Review of your images in the evening on large projector screen and photo of the day competition

• Post workshop sharing and comments on Google photos of your images. A great way of getting feedback from me and your fellow workshop photographers

Note - Insurance isn't included in the price of the workshop.  Also - Evening meals (at local pub(s) or in the cottage isn't included in the price)

What should I bring along?

• Winter clothing - it could be snowing, frosty and will be very cold

• Walking boots

• Camera (obviously) and spare batteries as they will soon go down in the cold

• Tripod

• Filters if you have them (but not necessary)

• Manual for camera

• Phone