Brighton photography courses and workshops

Landscape Photography Walk

Landscape photo showing a hand on the bottom left holding two pumice stones with the Seven Sisters in the background. Photo by Eva Kalpadaki.

Sunday 25 February 2024

Brighton Seascape Walk

Cost: £68

        

Duration: 6 hours

                10:00 - 16:00


Walking Route: West Pier to Palace Pier and beyond


Where: meeting point at the Brighton Bandstand


NOTE: The workshop will be rescheduled in case the weather is not good


Landscape photo showing a hand on the bottom left holding two pumice stones with the Seven Sisters in the background. Photo by Eva Kalpadaki.

Sunday 3 March 2024

Undercliff Walk

Saturday 29 June 2024

Undercliff Walk

Cost: £68

        

Duration: 6 hours

                10:00 - 16:00


Walking Route: Saltdean Undercliff Walk


Where: meeting point at the Saltdean bus stop 'Longridge Avenue'


NOTE: The workshop will be rescheduled in case the weather is not good


Landscape photo showing a hand on the bottom left holding two pumice stones with the Seven Sisters in the background. Photo by Eva Kalpadaki.

Sunday 14 April 2024

Shoreham Houseboats Walk

Saturday 13 July 2024

Shoreham Houseboats Walk

Cost: £68

        

Duration: 6 hours

                10:00 - 16:00


Walking Route: Shoreham Houseboats


Where: meeting point at the Shoreham footbridge


NOTE: The workshop will be rescheduled in case the weather is not good

View of the closed doors huts in Saltdean under the cliff. Photo by Eva Kalpadaki

Landscape Photo Walk Themes

- Basic practical tips for landscape, seascape and urbanscape photography


- Basic composition rules


Looking at inspiring photographs:

- Deadpan landscape photography


- Abstract landscape


- Memory, Myths and the landscape

Landscape Photography Walk

Brighton Outdoor Workshop

Aim


This workshop aims at supporting you to practise the most fundamental principles of Landscape Photography along a photo walk route.

You will briefly be introduced to simple rules and techniques in how to achieve eye-catching compositions of landscape and urbanscape scenes. Taking inspiration from famous landscape photographers you will be guided both in theory and practice to express your creativity and make the best use of your camera. Open to all with or without knowledge of Photography but with an enthusiasm and imagination to create and learn from it.

 

 

Objectives

 

At the end of the workshop you will be able to:

 

- demonstrate a critical understanding of the basic principles and aspects of Landscape Photography.

  

- demonstrate a practical engagement with landscape photography by taking your own photographs

 

- critically reflect on the making of your own images and discuss the process behind them in terms of how you used the principles of landscape photography in your pictures.

 

 

General Workshop Outline


10:00- 11:10

Introductions

Theory session – explaining with visuals the basic principles and aspects of Landscape Photography

 

11:10

Tea & Biscuits Break (biscuits are provided, bring your own drink)

 

11:20 - 12:30

Play Time - - theory into practice - Part I

 

12:30 – 13:00 

Lunch Break 

 

13:00 -15:00

Play Time - theory into practice- Part II

You will be taking photographs walking along the dedicated landscape route. You can work on specific themes I will be giving you or you can choose to shoot freely. I will be guiding you along the way and when needed and giving you individual attention and practical tips on how to achieve your desired results.

  

15:00 – 15:50

Feedback Time with Tea & Biscuits (biscuits are provided, bring your own drink)

Looking at each other’s photographs, commenting on them in a non-judgemental environment, suggesting new ideas, and reflecting on the making process.

 

15:50- 16:00

Summing up on the workshop themes, leaving your workshop feedback, and suggesting ideas for further workshops based on your needs.

 

 

Handouts 

At the end of the workshop, I will be sending you e-handouts by email


 

Camera guidelines

A DSLR or mirrorless camera are ideally the best types of cameras you can have if you want to really explore and experiment with photography. However, all camera devices are welcome, including smartphones or tablets and you will still benefit from the workshop.



Refund & Cancellation Policy

No refunds:

- if you cancel within 15 days before the start of the course.

- if the course is cancelled but a new date is scheduled

- if you stop attending it or any sessions of it




Minimum Age

16 years old is the minimum age for participants to attend the workshop on their own. For younger children please contact us.