Landscape and Long Exposure
4 Days 3 nights Photography Weekend in Gerrigong/Berry
Sun 17, 18, 19 20 Nov 2024
FULL PRICE: $1860
DEPOSIT: $440
LANDSCAPE and NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
Immerse yourself in a weekend of learning, exploring and sharing creative energy in Landscape and Seascape photography in the beautiful surrounds of Gerringong, Berry and Kiama districts only 2 - 2.5hrs south of Sydney.
This weekend concentrates on gaining confidence by learning the art of composing, assessing light, and achieving well exposed and dynamic images. We will also we looking at developing a series work in one of these genres this weekend.
Arts photographer Sharon Hickey and owner of The Aperture Club will reveal her insider tips and demonstrate ways of working mindfully in a variety of locations along with Landscape and Nature expert Sara Corlis.
We explore the use of light in landscape and nature photography and learn important elements of composition and its relationship with form. We will also be spending time evaluating our work and learning new ideas and concepts from well known natural photographers.
This is a unique opportunity to work with a professional photographers in an outdoor environment in an area inspired by many great artists and photographers.
Berry is surrounded by breathtaking flora and fauna and is located 2.30 hrs south of Sydney.. From spectacular ocean beaches through to rainforests and waterways Berry has a wealth of beautiful locations for us to explore and capture.
Arrive early if you wish and do nothing else but relax, meet wonderful people, indulge in great photography and explore this amazing landscape.
We work in a small group 6 to 8. We will take 10 but will have 2 tutors available.
Check out our Gallery of Photos made our last trip.
WORKSHOP FORMAT
DATE: 17,18, 19, 20 Nov 2024
LOCATION: Berry Area 2.5hrs south of Sydney
GROUP SIZE: Minimum 4 - Maximum 8 participants.
WORKSHOP INVESTMENT
· Weekend for $1320 Tuition Only
· Accomodation $540 Only $180per night Corporate Rate
TOTAL $1860
Secure your place with a deposit - $440. The Balance due 4 weeks before Workshop date.
ACCOMODATION
We stay at THE MERCURE HOTEL in Gerringong, which offers spacious and beautiful rooms. The hotel offers a lovely restaurant and bar area to relax and swimming and spa facilities to really unwind. The Mercure have given us a good rate and also a wonderful place to edit our work and for tutorials.
We have secured a corporate rate and per room is $180 a night even for the Saturday night!- so we are being looked after! If you wish to spend any extra nights these will be accommodated at the corporate rate.
I have put aside 10 rooms so once you have booked your trip with us please call and book your room which are held under The Aperture Club.
The Mecure Hotel Info
https://www.mercuregerringong.com.au/
WHAT THE
WORKSHOP COVER
· Creative camera controls
Long Exposure methods
· Advanced creative composition
· Understanding light
· Working with filters
· Creative idea development
· Setting mood and creating atmosphere
· Developing personal style
Painting with Light
DAILY PROGRAM: - Can change daily
The program gives you the opportunity to shoot 3 sunrises and 3 sunsets and a night shoot.
This is incorporated with some lectures, editing sessions and possible extra day time shoots.
There is some time to explore the township go for a beach swim and also relax.
This is an immersive few days of photography and the aim is to think and feel photography whilst developing your individual approach and ideas.
Note schedule can be altered depending on everyone's needs etc. and is suitable for all levels of photographic skills.
WALKING AND WEATHER
This is a gentle trip, which requires a low level of fitness. There will be a small amount of walking to and from
locations, occasionally on uneven surfaces with steps and inclines. If you have any doubts about your ability, please contact Sharon directly.
When you book you will receive a detailed packing list to help you plan.
MEALS
Meals are not included in the tuition price but we will look at affordable and enjoyable options.
There are plenty of cafes and restaurants around that suits all dietry needs and we can organise a picnic lunch if we so desire.
Approx dinner costs excl drinks $25 - $35.
BYO Alcohol to hotel or bar available.
TRANSPORT
Car: Make your own way directly to Berry. Car sharing might be an option.
Train: We are happy to organise pick up and drop offs to local train station. It's a very pleasant train journey from Central station.
Most of our clients prefer to have their own transport for this workshop, so that they can come and go from Berry depending on their time frame.
We will try to condense our outings to a couple of vehicles only on our photography outings depending on numbers. Whilst there I can take 3 to 4 people in my car and the same in Sara's car.
WHAT TO BRING
· Camera equipment
· Tripod
· Laptop with latest Adobe Lightroom Classic software (recommended) or a
tablet with image processing software (Snapseed or Lightroom)
· Wet weather clothing? Check weather forecast
· Wind jacket for early morning adventures
· Sturdy footwear
· Day pack/camera pack
· Torch
· Water bottle
· Please make sure you have booked your accommodation prior to the workshop
TESTAMONIALS
I can highly recommend the Berry photography weekend away, lots of variety, one on one input, relaxed atmosphere, high quality accomodation and meals, learn at your own pace, suitable for all levels.
Tracye Hughs
We look forward to welcoming you on our photography workshop very soon.
Sharon and The Aperture Club Team
Contacts:
Sharon: 0411 370577
Email: info@theapertureclub.com.au
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