Cornwall Photography Workshop

1st to the 4th April 2022

1st to the 4th April 2022

3 Days & 3 Nights

Our base for this Cornwall Photography Workshop will be the stunning Tregenna Castle Hotel which overlooks the harbour town of St Ives.

All rooms are double with En-suite and on a bed & breakfast basis.

Link:Tregenna Castle

Cornwall - A Photographer’s Paradise

Cornwall's coastline is one of the most scenic and dramatic landscapes in the British Isles. Bustling with coastal villages and hidden coves it plays host to some varied wildlife and stunning photography locations.

As well as visiting some of the most iconic locations in the region, such as the dramatically situated Botallack tin mines (made famous in the TV series Poldark) and the spectacular scenery found at Landsend, we will also be exploring some of the beautiful secluded little coves dotted around the coastline. Together we will discover the beauty of Cot Valley and the wonderful cove at Porth Nanven, known for its giant and unique egg-shaped stones.

I will show you how I use COKIN Filters to dramatically help the proper exposure of images the first time. Along with tips on how to create creative long exposures.

We can even grab a pasty or two along the way and maybe sample a Cornish cream tea on your photography adventure around the Cornish coastline.

During the 3 days, I’ll be teaching various techniques and methods of work including landscape composition – using lead-in lines, rule of thirds, also the use of ND filters and Graduation filters.

Stunning Beaches And Coves

Our workshops are run for both beginners or advanced photographers or any skill level in-between, in one of the most beautiful parts of England surrounded by stunning landscape and seascapes. There’s also a chance of photographing the Milky Way one evening as West Cornwall has very low light pollution.

Included

Transport to such locations as:

• St Michael’s Mount

• Landsend

• Sennen Cove

• Porth Nanven

• Cape Cornwall

• Godrevy Lighthouse

• Portreath Harbour

• Botallack Tin Mines

You Will Learn

• Focusing, and maximizing depth of field.

• Long exposures with the use of filters.

• High Dynamic Range (HDR) images with exposure bracketing,

• Creating panoramic images.

• How to choose the right settings for each shot.

• How to Shoot in Manual.

• How to use your Histogram.

• How to use fast and slow shutter speeds to be creative.

• How to use Filters.

• How to compose your shot.

Fitness level

There will be no real strenuous walking required, however depending on where the workshop takes place, the ground may be uneven or slippery, so extra care may be required.

Excluded

Transport to the hotel, Insurance, Main Meals, Drinks & other Expenses.

This Workshop will only have 3 guests + Ian Mayou your workshop host.

Equipment needed

• Digital Camera

• Wide Angle Lens, Medium/Tele Photo Zoom

• Tripod

• Spare battery’s - you really don't want to run out – always have a spare if possible!

• Filter’s – Not a requirement but something we could look at before you buy. I have filters at hand for you to try.

• Memory Cards – Ensure you have a high capacity memory card or a good supply of smaller ones!!

• SHUTTER RELEASE CABLE - These are quite cheap to purchase if you don’t already have one and are definitely a good idea as they lessen the chance of camera shake and blurred photo’s.

• WATERPROOFS, GOOD WALKING BOOTS, WELLINGTON'S

• LAPTOP – We will usually have some opportunity during the workshop to look at some ‘post processing’ in Lightroom so it would be a good idea to bring your laptop if you have one.

INSURANCE

It is a good idea for you to have your own insurance but not essential, Ian Mayou Photography assumes no liability for any act, error, omission, injury, loss damage to any persons or property arising from any cause during the workshop, or transit to or from locations.

Each client must accept that there is always an element of risk in outdoor photography workshops and it is always up to them to be aware of risks relating to weather, tides, and walking around the landscape.

We always aim to capture a sunrise or sunset image on each day and with Cornwall's light this usually is a dramatic occasion. The itinerary is flexible so as to provide great photographic opportunities no matter what the weather.

Whether you need artistic or technical support, I will be on hand every step of the way to help you achieve the images you want to capture. The workshop group is kept small to maximize tuition and allow us flexibility to move around locations. There will also be opportunities throughout the workshop to review your images and go through processing workflows.