Travel Photography Weekend Workshop, Sydney

Travel Workshop Outline

Saturday
Day One combines training room and location based learning.

9.00 We meet reasonably early today so we can take advantage of some morning light. We will look at some basic modes and settings of your digital camera. I will demonstrate some basic concepts and give an overview of the weekend workshop.

9.30 We begin the training room sessions (which take place in comfortable air-conditioned facilities). Exposure explained, Metering options (when to use spot and when to choose evaluative). Understanding ISO, Using RAW, learn about Histograms.

11.00 We take a refreshment break then we look at the more creative aspects of travel photography. Lighting, composing an image, capturing the decisive moment.

13.00 We have lunch, there is an extra chance to talk photography (or meet back after a break).

14.00 Digital photography and the computer. We look at working with RAW files, how to get the best possible colour and how to optimise exposure. How to resize photographs, Storing your digital photogaphs.

16.00 We finish the first day of the workshop.

Sunday
Day Two is all practical photography on location. Using afternoon light you will have plenty of oppurtunities to put the theory learnt yesterday in to practice today.

12.00 We meet at Hyde Park. You will learn: How to use Shutter Speeds to control the way movement is shown in your images; Using Depth of Field to isolate your subject from a blurry background; How lens choice and position affects perspective. We will look at using fill-flash to liven up your portraits. The exterior of St Mary's Cathedral will be used for Architechtural Photography. Passing along Macquarie St we will head towards the Botanical Gardens to practice some Close-up work.

14.30 We will take a short break and light refreshments will be served provided.

15.00 The shadows begin to lengthen and the colour of the light gets warmer. We will bring together all the techniques learnt during the workshop.

18.00 The Weekend Workshop draws to an end. We say our goodbyes and leave as more confident photographers!

Duration of Workshop: 12 Hours total
Cost: $395 including light refreshments both days and extensive online course notes.
Maximum Class size: 10 students

Important information:

In the case of Poor Weather;
Day One will be held "Rain or Shine" as most Saturday sessions are inside. The outdoors components will be adjusted to suit weather conditions.

Day Two may be postponed if weather conditions are unsuitable. Bear in mind that a travel photographer should be able to make good images in less than ideal weather. If day 2 is postponed we reschedule for the following weekend.

What you will need to bring;
Camera: A digital SLR (Single Lens Reflex) plus lens(es) or a Compact digital camera with full manual override*
Memory Card(s)
Fully charged Camera Battery, plus spare if you have one.
Notepad & Pen.

Also useful;

External flash (I am not a huge fan of flash for travel photography so don't worry if don't have one).
Polarising filter

*Suitable non-SLR cameras include; Canon G9, Leica D-Lux 3, Panasonic CX2. (If you are not sure if you camera is appropriate please email with the model number).
If you are waiting to buy your SLR (perhaps until you leave on your trip) I have DSLRs available to use, please let me know in advance.

Please wear comfortable shoes as we will be doing some walking and clothes that you can kneel down in. Also please have something warm with you to wear for the "Night Photography" session.

Light refreshments are included both days. Please advise in advance if you have any special dietary requirements.