Photography Workshops in Northern Ireland
If you want a photography workshop that teaches the secrets of professional landscape, wildlife and reportage photography, AND YOU LIKE TO HAVE FUN, then look no further! Best of Scotland Holidays has teamed up with Shuttersheep, based in Belfast. You will receive comprehensive digital photography instruction and tutoring by seasoned photography instructors.
The idea behind Shuttersheep is very simple - TO TEACH PHOTOGRAPHY BY DOING! Their classroom is the land, the sky and the sea. Every workshop is taught by a master in a simple and non-technical way.
At the end of each workshop, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance plus a Team Photo. You'll also get a free copy of our exclusive Shuttersheep Photo Guide containing information about the locations you've visited and stacks of landscape photography tips!
You will be staying at the 4 star Park Avenue Hotel, Belfast. Located in the vibrant Belmont area yet less than 2 miles from Belfast City Hall, The Park Avenue Hotel Belfast provides a unique experience for people who are tired of the usual and want something different.
The 56 bedrooms boast the finest in Belfast hotel accommodation, all completely refurbished and designed to create an ultra stylish environment yet offering all you would expect from today's modern hotels in Belfast and more - ensuring that your stay is comfortable and enjoyable.
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Below we have listed 1, 2 and 3 day workshops. The prices are per person and include the following...
- 2,3 or 4 nights in the 4* Park Avenue Hotel, Belfast (or similar hotel)
- Full Irish breakfast each morning
- 1,2 or 3 day photography workshop as detailed below
- Stena Line ferry for car and passengers Stranraer/Belfast route
- VAT @ 20%
To book please contact us...
Email: lesley@best-of-scotland.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1592 752990
Toll Free: 1-888 678 1567 USA/Canada
ONE DAY DIGITAL LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
This one day, fast-paced workshop teaches the basics of Digital SLR landscape photography. It is ideal for individuals who need photography basics and wish to reach serious amateur landscape skills quickly. The day includes lectures on exposure, focus, and composition. The class then heads out for a shooting field trip with demonstrations and assignments. The course usually takes place over a weekend. However, weekday courses or one-to-one workshops are available.
Workshop:
09.30 - 11.00
- Getting to know your camera. Moving from the 'green square'.
- Field Photography Basics - Shutter, ISO, Aperture, DOF.
- Telling the Story 1 - Composition, light, texture and movement.
11:00 - 11:15am
- Tea/Coffee Break.
11:15 - 13:00pm
- The Inner Landscape.
13:00 - 14:00pm
- Lunch.
14:00 -17:00pm
- Landscape Portfolio Exercise - A simple exercise that will help start your Landscape Portfolio.
17:00 - 18:00pm
- Digital Finishing - A review of the day's photography plus an introduction professional digital photo finishing techniques using Adobe CS5.
1 Day Course Prices
| No. of people in car | 2 | 4 | Extra Hotel night |
| 18 Sep-19 Dec '11 | £403 | £259 | £45 |
| 01 Jun-30 Jun '11 | £410 | £262 | £45 |
| 01 Sep-17 Sep '11 | £410 | £262 | £45 |
| 20 Dec '11-05 Jan '12 | £410 | £262 | £45 |
| 01 Jul-31 Aug '11 (Mon-Thu) | £442 | £284 | £45 |
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TWO DAY DIGITAL LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Our two-day workshop will not only teach you the basics of digital photography, but allow more time for you to absorb and practice the various techniques demonstrated during the course. Toward the end of day one participants will meet to download and share images and lessons. On Day Two, you will also be introduced to panoramic and HDR photography.
Day One
09:30 - 11.00am
- Basics - Getting to know your camera. Moving from the 'green square'.
- Field Photography Basics - Shutter, ISO, Aperture, DOF.
- Telling the Story 1 - Composition, light, texture and movement.
11:00 - 11:15am
- Tea/Coffee Break.
11:15 - 13:00pm
- The Inner Landscape.
13:00 - 14:00pm
- Lunch.
14:00 -17:00pm
- Landscape Portfolio Exercise - A simple exercise that will help start your Landscape Portfolio.
17:00 - 18:00pm
- Digital Finishing - A review of the day's photography plus an introduction to professional digital photo finishing techniques using Adobe CS5.
Day Two
09:30 - 11.00am
- Review - Review of techniques explained and demonstrated on Day One.
11:00 - 11:15am
- Tea/Coffee Break.
11:15 - 13:00pm
- Location shoot - An introduction to HDR and panoramic photography.
13:00 - 14:00pm
- Lunch.
14:00 -17:00pm
- Location shoot
17:00 - 18:00pm
- Digital Finishing - A review of the day's photography plus more on professional digital photo finishing techniques using Adobe CS5.
2 Day Course Prices
| No. of people in car | 2 | 4 | Extra Hotel night |
| 18 Sep-19 Dec '11 | £669 | £409 | £45 |
| 01 Jun-30 Jun '11 | £676 | £419 | £45 |
| 01 Sep-17 Sep '11 | £676 | £419 | £45 |
| 20 Dec '11-05 Jan '12 | £676 | £419 | £45 |
| 01 Jul-31 Aug '11 (Mon-Thu) | £709 | £439 | £45 |
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THREE DAY DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
This is a three day workshop for those comfortable with the basics of Digital SLR photography. It is a fast-paced workshop that covers the most important elements required for elevating your hobby to an art. The workshop focuses on landscape photography.
The first day includes lectures on exposure, focus, and composition. The class then enjoys a shooting field trip with in-the-field demonstrations and assignments.
Day two starts in the field, at a new location, where participants enjoy additional demonstrations and assignments including HDR and panoramic photography. Some free time is also allowed to enable participants to focus on their own interests. Toward the end of day two students will meet to share images and lessons learned.
Day three focuses on Adobe Photoshop finishing techniques for landscape photography. We take an easy, step-by-step, fun approach where we will show you how to add the 'wow' factor to your landscape photographs.
Day One
09:30 - 11.00am
- Basics - Getting to know your camera. Moving from the 'green square'.
- Field Photography Basics - Shutter, ISO, Aperture, DOF.
- Telling the Story 1 - Composition, light, texture and movement.
11:00 - 11:15am
- Tea/Coffee Break.
11:15 - 13:00pm
- The Inner Landscape.
13:00 - 14:00pm
- Lunch.
14:00 -17:00pm
- Landscape Portfolio Exercise - A simple exercise that will help start your Landscape Portfolio.
17:00 - 18:00pm
- Digital Finishing - A review of the day's photography plus an introduction to professional digital photo finishing techniques using Adobe CS5.
Day Two
09:30 - 11.00am
- Review - Review of techniques explained and demonstrated on Day One.
11:00 - 11:15am
- Tea/Coffee Break.
11:15 - 13:00pm
- Location shoot - An introduction to HDR and panoramic photography.
13:00 - 14:00pm
- Lunch.
14:00 -17:00pm
- Location shoot
17:00 - 18:00pm
- Digital Finishing - A review of the day's photography plus more on professional digital photo finishing techniques using Adobe CS5.
Day Three
09:30 - 11.00am
- Review and introduction to advanced Adobe Photoshop landscape finishing techniques.
11:00 - 11:15am
- Tea/Coffee Break.
11:15 - 13:00pm
- Adobe CS5 Digital Finishing for Landscape Photography
13:00 - 14:00pm
- Lunch.
14:00 -17:00pm
- Adobe CS5 Digital Finishing for Landscape Photography
3 Day Course Prices
| No. of people in Car | 2 | 4 | Extra Hotel night |
| 18 Sep-19 Dec '11 | £935 | £569 | £45 |
| 01 Jun-30 Jun '11 | £942 | £573 | £45 |
| 01 Sep-17 Sep '11 | £942 | £573 | £45 |
| 20 Dec '11-05 Jan '12 | £942 | £573 | £45 |
| 01 Jul-31 Aug '11 (Mon-Thu) | £974 | £595 | £45 |
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For all courses and workshops, we require a minimum of two participants per group. The maximum number of participants per group will be four. Shuttersheep does not provide transportation during workshops and courses. Locations for shooting vary according to class location and weather.
