Through studio presentation and practical location-based tuition, you will explore, in depth, the techniques and ideas behind creating successful seascape and urban landscape images with both aesthetic appeal and strong narrative, with a human element.

The overall aim of the course is to understand the fundamentals of both creative seascape and urban landscape photography, develop narrative in your images and produce consistently strong images. The course will also cover an introduction to using Adobe Lightroom as an editing tool and conclude with a group critique of the images shot during the weekend.

Subjects covered are: Light Composition Narrative (the human element) Timing Long exposures and motion blur Pre-planning Tides/weather/time of day Equipment - use of lenses/filters/tripods/remotes

Visits will be made to various coastal locations during the weekend.

Please note, it is essential that you have computer skills for this course. Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom software (Creative Cloud version) would also be an advantage. The course is for up to seven participants. Each student will be allocated a PC in the College's digital computer suite.

What students need to bring

• A DSLR or mirrorless camera and all the lenses you have, ideally covering from wide angle to telephoto. Camera instruction manual (if available).
• A neutral density filter (ideally a 6 or 10 stop or a variable ND filter) is required, as well as a tripod and either a wireless remote or cable release (you can also use the self-timer on the camera if you do not have these).
• Any other lens filters you have, e.g. a circular polariser would be useful but is not essential
• Fully charged and spare camera batteries and charger
• Camera memory cards, camera to computer USB leads
• Laptop (optional)
• USB (large storage capacity) or portable hard drive storage device (plus connecting leads)
• Bring a note of your own Adobe ID login. If you don’t already have one, please register for a free account at www.adobe.com prior to the course, and remember to bring the details with you.
• Be prepared to work outdoors so bring appropriate clothing, including waterproofs and suitable waterproof footwear and a sun hat/protection.
• Pen and notebook

Available to buy

Available from shop: USB Memory sticks

Additional information

Wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear i.e. no open-toes or sandals.

Arrival day
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm for registration
6.45pm: Welcome, followed by dinner (included)
8 - 9pm: First teaching session, attendance is essential

Daily timetable
Course teaching 9.15am - 5pm (lunch included)
Dinner: from 6.30pm (included for residential students)
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed

Departure day
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm (lunch included)
Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am

Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required

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