start making pictures instead of just taking pictures Landscape Photography Workshops

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1 start making pictures instead of just taking pictures Landscape Photography Workshops

2 The Idea The Clew Bay area around Louisburgh has so many amazing sceneries to offer for tourists and locals, especially for those who are interested in landscape photography. With today s camera technology many photography amateurs and enthusiasts are able to own a high quality DSLR or CSC camera, but are daunted by the sheer amount of buttons, modes and settings, so that most of them still use the auto mode and don t experience the true picture quality that can easily be achieved. Clew Bay Photography Courses are about improving your photography as well as getting out and about in stunning locations. I, Kerstin Hellmann, an experienced outdoor photographer, will be out shooting with you during the courses, helping you get the shots you re after and introducing you to new ways of mastering your camera. The workshops are targeted to the beginner who needs a helping hand in managing their camera and creating great photos, and the intermediate who is looking to refine their techniques. The Photographer After borrowing my dad s analogue SLR camera at the innocent age of just 12 years, I got addicted to capture landscapes I visited. During school and college I took several photo courses, both analogue and digital. In 2006, after graduating college with a BA in Graphic Design, I moved from Germany to Ireland. Here I really got into outdoor photography and deepened my photography knowledge before I went professional in Whenever I can I spend as much time as possible in Ireland s stunning countryside. To see more of my photographs, visit my website Irish Weather In Ireland, if you don t like the weather, just wait five minutes and it will change. This country is well known for a lot of rainfall, but between the showers we are blessed with lovely sunshine and stunning sunsets. Even if it looks dull all day, there s always some location to photograph. As long as it s not a constant downpour, the workshops will be held in any weather. The workshops are scheduled the way that the participants have enough opportunities to take pictures and learn the new camera techniques, even if the sun is hidden behind a thick cover of clouds. In fact, heavy clouds can even add a mysterious mood to the scene. There is no such thing like bad weather, just bad clothing! So don t forget to pack a good rain coat, waterproof walking boots and maybe a pair of waterproof pants. Wellies (rubber boots) can also be a good idea when we are shooting at the beach near the waterline. Remember, the North Atlantic can still be freezing cold during the summer. And don t forget about the wind! Here at the west coast of Ireland we experience some gaels and storms all year long. Again, this is no excuse to stay indoors. It s a possibility to witness great waves crashing onto cliffs or piers. Maybe just keep your umbrella in the car or you will need a new one shortly!

3 Sunset Workshops held Mondays to Fridays During the workshop we will cover why you should shoot in RAW composition understanding apertures & shutter speeds understanding histograms working with filters (optional) What to bring; camera, fully charged batteries, memory cards, walking shoes, rain coat, food & fluids, tripod (optional), ND and/or polarizer filters (optional) What will be provided; transport from Louisburgh to photo destination rental tripod ( 5 extra) Bookings, Costs and Payments bookings possible until 12pm (midday) of day of workshop for individuals and couples bookings for groups of up to 5 people for a private workshop possible 1 week prior day of workshop; subject to availability 50 pp when booked for one person 40 pp when booked for two people 30 pp for private group booking 3-5 people - early booking essential - a 50% deposit required up front - own transportation needed full payments will be due at start of workshop Itinerary (4-5 hours workshop) meeting me in Louisburgh approx. 3 hrs before sunset. (visit website or contact me for exact times and location.) departure to sunset destination brief theoretical part about camera modes, settings, apertures & shutter speed and composition to improve your photography participants have time to take photos before, during and after sunset (twilight) with plenty of personal guidance given to each participant individually Drive back to Louisburgh Departure (times and venues may vary depending on time and location of sunset)

4 During the workshop we will cover why you should shoot in RAW composition understanding apertures & shutter speeds understanding histograms working with filters (optional) post-processing with Photoshop / Lightroom What to bring; camera, fully charged batteries, memory cards, walking shoes, rain coat, food & fluids, tripod (optional), ND and/or polarizer filters (optional) What will be provided; transport from Louisburgh to photo destination rental tripod ( 5 extra) Bookings, Costs and Payments bookings are possible up to 3 days prior day of workshop for individuals and couples bookings for groups of up to 5 people for a private workshop are possible 3 weeks prior day of workshop; subject to availability 120 pp when booked for one person 100 pp when booked for two people 75 pp for private group booking 3-5 people - early booking essential - own transportation needed a 50% deposit required up front remaining payments will be due at start of workshop Itinerary (10-11 hours) 10am meeting me in local Café for tea/coffee and the theoretical tutorial about camera modes, settings, apertures & shutter speed and composition to improve your photography 11am departure to first photo location participants have time to take photos with as much personal guidance as needed 1.30pm Lunch in Louisburgh 2.30pm tutorial in post-processing with Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom, using images taken by participants earlier that day 4pm departure to second photo location 6.30pm Dinner in Louisburgh 8pm departure to sunset photo location participants have time to take photos before, during and after sunset (twilight) with plenty of personal guidance given to each participant individually after dusk drive back to Louisburgh to end the workshop (times and venues may vary depending on time and location of sunset) Please note: meals and drinks are NOT included Full Day Workshops held Saturdays and Sundays

5 Book your workshop online, by phone or Clew Bay Photo Courses Photography Kerstin Hellmann / Key Media Photography Design by Key Media Design