Devon landscape photography workshops (beginners)
Weekend residential photography courses for beginner photographers
Course dates & availability
Fri 17th May (eve) to Sun 19th May 2024
(Only 2 spaces)
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Fri 20th Sept (eve) to Sun 22nd Sept 2024
(SPACES)
Your training at a glance
Course name: Residential photography workshops for beginner photographers
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Location: Mazzard Farm, Ottery St Mary, East Devon
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Course description: Looking to improve your photography skills? Join me for a weekend photography workshop at Mazzard Farm, located in the stunning East Devon countryside. This residential workshop is perfect for beginners looking to move beyond taking simple snapshots and capture beautiful landscape photos. With a small group of up to six students, you'll receive personalized instruction over two days. We'll cover everything from composition and lighting to editing and post-processing. Plus, we'll venture out into the surrounding area to put your new skills to the test and capture stunning shots of the East Devon coast and countryside (weather permitting, of course!).
Course length: Friday evening to Sunday late afternoon (you can also stay Sunday night if you wish)
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Who is it for? Beginner photographers
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What you'll need: Any compact, bridge, mirrorless or DSLR
camera (any camera with manual settings)
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Your trainer: Professional Devon photographer, Gary Holpin Photography
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Price: £379 (pay just £125 deposit to secure your place)
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What's included? 3 nights accommodation, 15 hours of training over 2 days, some meals and drinks, course pack, free follow-ups with tutor.
Why book a photography workshop with me?
Award winning accomodation
All photography workshops are based at the award winning Mazzard Farm,, located deep in the East Devon countryside. You'll stay in one of a handful of high quality & comfortable cottages, clustered around a pretty courtyard, and set in 17 acres of woodland, orchards & gardens.
Exceptional training
If you're thinking of joining me for a weekend immersed in photography, here are just a few reasons to choose me as your trainer:
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I make technical concepts easy to understand
As I am self taught, I know how confusing the technical aspects of photography can be. I know how to make complicated concepts easy to understand.
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I'm a Devon specialist
I know Devon like the back of my hand. so If you join me on a weekend workshop, as well as helping you to improve your skills, I will also introduce you to some beautiful and photogenic locations.
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My enthusiasm for photography
Feedback from previous students has often pointed out that my enthusiasm not only makes the training more enjoyable, but it also helped them to learn more effectively..
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I consistently get great reviews
My students consistently give me glowing five star reviews. You can read some of my five star reviews on Google.
Beautiful locations
One of the best things about being a Devon photographer is having the excuse to get out and enjoy so much beautiful scenery (you can read about my photography journey here). On my photography workshops I will make sure that I take you to some beautiful locations, so that as well as learning photography, you can also enjoy some of the natural beauty of Devon.
A bit more detail
Group size
Accommodation
Transport
Transport from local rail station (Honiton) may be available on request. Transport during the training (to photo shoots at the local coast) can usually be accommodated by sharing cars.
Groups are limited to a maximum of six students
Accommodation is in a in self contained holiday cottage.You may need to share the cottage with one other person of the same sex (with your own bedroom, but sharing other facilities).
Refreshments
A welcome meal on the Friday evening is included in the fee. A breakfast hamper and tea and coffee making facilities are also provided. You will need to arrange your own refreshments for the remainder of the weekend, but we can provide plenty of ideas of options, and often students get together to eat as a group.
Training
Training time is normally 9.30 am until
5.00 pm on both Saturday and Sunday. The rest of the time is yours to explore the local area, or chill in your comfortable cottage accommodation.
Payment
A £125 deposit is required at the time of booking in order to secure your place. The balance is due 28 days before the date of the course. Please see our cancellation policy (in the FAQ's) and consider taking out travel insurance.
Weekend itinerary & what you'll learn
FRIDAY
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Late afternoon: Arrive at Mazzard Farm & check into your cottage
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Evening (around 7 pm): Meet and greet meal at a local Ottery St Mary pub
SATURDAY
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9.30 am: Training session at Mazzard Farm
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1.30 pm: Location shoot at Sidmouth, including the Clock Tower challenge!
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3.30 pm: Back to Mazzard Farm to review and discuss your photos
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5.00pm: Finish for the day
What you'll learn
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What makes a great photo?
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Improving your composition
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Ideas to get creative
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How your camera works
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Understanding on screen info
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Moving off automatic mode
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Checking exposure
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How to focus properly
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Important camera settings
SUNDAY
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9.30 am: Training session at Mazzard Farm
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1.30 pm: Location shoot (Beer)
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3.30 pm: Back to Mazzard Farm to review and discuss your photos
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5.00 pm: Prize awarded for the best photo of the weekend & finish
What you'll learn
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It's all about light
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A bit about kit
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Creative use of shutter speed
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Techniques for difficult light
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Introduction to editing in Lightroom
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Apps to help photo planning
Photography courses by Devon photographer, Gary Holpin photography
Photography courses by Devon photographer, Gary Holpin photography
Photography courses by Devon photographer, Gary Holpin photography
Photography courses by Devon photographer, Gary Holpin photography
Student feedback
"If you want to spend a weekend improving your photography skills in the beautiful South Devon country side, you will not go far wrong in booking with Gary. All in all I found the course to be great value for money and felt that I came away a much better photographer."
"Delighted with the photos we took on a weekend course with Gary on the East Devon coast. His relaxed, interactive teaching style and ability to impart knowledge meant we came away with more than we thought possible in such a short time."
"Gary, your knowledge and enthusiasm is fantastic, you're inspiring and my knowledge and confidence have both increased"
"I love your professional, but informal style. I've learned loads which I can apply to my photography and I'm already delighted with some of my photos from the weekend."
"Excellent course, great pace and thoroughly enjoyable weekend. Really liked Gary's relaxed and easy going style"
"The training was the right balance of theory and time out in the field. The combination of both really helped to put the theory into practice and see where things worked and didn't work. Thank you, Gary for two enjoyable days."
"Gary is passionate & knowledgeable. I felt I could ask him anything and he has a relaxed and informal style"
"Really well paced. Gary gives full consideration to individual learning needs"
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