Wednesday, 6 January 2016

Malham Landscape Workshops

This years new landscape workshop is in the delightful Yorkshire Dales village of Malham less than 40 miles from Leeds and just over 50 miles from Manchester. 


The tour will take in the features of Janets Foss, Gordale Scar, Malham Tarn, Watlowes dry valley and of course Malham Tarn.

Course Aims and Content 

My aim is that you leave at the end of your tuition with a greater understanding of the subject having had both an informative and enjoyable experience.
What you will learn
·         Improve your digital landscape photography by taking creative photographs that really capture the moment
·         Understand your camera and all its functions
·         Obtain a good understanding of focus points, correct exposure, metering and depth of field issues
·         Use of ND filters to ensure the correct exposure between light skies and darker foregrounds, one of the essentials for good landscape photography
·         Understand how to see photographically and know what works well when photographing landscapes
·         Understand the rules of composition and how to obtain a well balanced and structured image
·         Understand the benefits of shooting in RAW against jpeg and the optimum settings for uploads to PC or laptop and file conversion
·         Be able to undertake image fixes and photo stitching using Photoshop or Elements

Materials and Equipment
·         Your own digital camera and its instruction manual together with any lenses and filters.
·         Spare batteries if you have them and a  good supply of memory cards.
·         A tripod if you have one but I can supply if necessary
·         Warm and weatherproof clothing and boots is a must as the weather can be changeable
·         Notebook and pencil, however course notes will be provided for you to take away.
·         Please bring a packed lunch

Not included
    Not included are any accommodation and personal accident insurance.

Janets Foss
 Gordale Scar
 Watlowes Dry Valley

 Malham Cove
 For further details and to make a booking please email peter@psc-photography.co.uk