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One Day Workshop - September 22nd 2012
One Day "Beginner to Intermediate" Level Workshops
Price: €95 [Lunch not included]
8 Places maximum [minimum 4]
Location: INFF centre, Manch, Ballineen, Co Cork
Time: 9.30am until 5.30pm.
At Manch we have indoor classroom facilities, a walled garden with a bird hide, ponds and flower beds and over 70 acres of beautiful mature mixed forestry in which to learn and enjoy our photography workshops.
These one day workshops are for photographers who use SLR cameras. We work in relaxed and fun manner with the emphasis on enjoyment while you learn.
Please see full workshop details for more info.
FULL ONE DAY WORKSHOP DETAILS:
All workshops
The following subject matter will be covered in the One day Workshop:
Get to know our cameras and understand what they can do for us and how.
Apertures, Shutter Speeds and ISO – all the info you need.
Use both Manual and Auto modes – when and why?
Learn about Metering, Exposure, Composition and Lighting.
Understanding Light.
Learn how to SEE images in nature.
Learn best practice plus tips and tricks for making images of all subjects.
See various types of equipment with Mike [Canon users may try some of Mike’s own equipment].
Make some great images under Mike’s direct tuition.
And finally - have some fun!!
Itinerary:
9.30/10am - Meet Mike at Irish Natural Forestry Foundation [INFF] woodland centre at Manch in Ballineen.
Morning session:
A general briefing session on digital photography will start the day. We will see what level participants are at and split into groups if necessary.
We will then do a guided look at nature subjects in the beautiful woodlands at the Manch estate with Mike. After this participants will go off to make their own images and Mike will do a short one-to-one session with each person or in small groups. We also have a new hide at Manch, for shooting garden and woodland birds - These have been very popular in previous workshops and we hope to give each participant a session in the hide if they wish.
During the long morning session we will include time for coffee breaks etc and then we will break for lunch at about 1pm. Participants can go off for lunch [Mike can suggest local shops for sandwiches etc] or bring a packed lunch to Manch and avail of our Tea/Coffee making facilities.
Afternoon session:
The afternoon session will concentrate on using what we have learnt so far to get some more nature images. We will also do an in depth metering demonstration with some specific subjects. Mike will answer any questions that have arisen for participants and make sure everyone has learned all they wanted during the day. Short demonstration sessions of digital processing can be done if required also.
Who these workshops are designed for:
These workshops are designed for those with a basic knowledge of digital SLR photography [who wish to learn A LOT more] but also for those who feel they are of an intermediate standard but who wish to improve their skills and knowledge. Participants need to have at least a Digital SLR [capable of changing lenses] and with both Manual exposure modes as well as Auto exposure modes.
Bring whatever lenses you have available to you. For Canon users some lenses may be available for loan by prior arrangement with Mike and some will be available to try during the day. If you are not sure if the course would suit you please ask and Mike will have a chat with you. One to One tuition with Mike is also available if this would suit your needs better.
Itinerary changes:
Itinerary may change due to adverse weather of course. In the case of exceptionally bad weather we have the availability of the class room and a large poly tunnel in which we can shoot subjects under cover. We can also do some digital tuition and hope the weather improves as the day goes on. It is possible to do some bird photography from the hid in wet conditions also.
What you get:
Apart from the use of the woodland and other facilities at the INFF office at Manch, the following is included.
Coffee/tea and biscuits will be provided at the breaks.
A copy of Mike’s Digital processing Cd “From Capture to Print”, which includes digital processing notes plus exposure notes with examples.
A chance to try out some of Mike's personal lenses if you are a Canon user.
And of course Mike’s Tuition!!
What you need:
A digital SLR camera with the ability to change lenses [one lens is sufficient for the workshop though] and to work in manual exposure mode.
Bring whatever lenses you have available. If in doubt call us.
A tripod if you have one - some may be available to borrow from Mike by prior arrangement.
Use of some of Mike’s lenses is possible. Canon users may avail of Mike's personal lenses including a 100mm Macro and a 180mm Macro and a 300mm F4 telephoto which is useful for the bird hide. Use of camera bodies or lenses for the full day may be possible by prior arrangement with Mike – a rental charge may apply. Please call us for details.
Clothing:
Warm and weatherproof clothing is recommended and good walking boots or such like for the outdoor sessions. Waterproof leggings can be especially useful for getting down low on soggy ground or sand at times. It rains in Ireland!! But sometimes this just adds to the atmosphere!Fitness Level:
There will generally only be some short walks necessary over reasonable ground during these holidays.
Cancellations Policy:
Participant’s cancellation.
If you need to cancel your workshop booking please contact us as soon as possible. The date on which you cancel will determine whether you receive a refund from your payment.
Cancellations more than 30 days before the workshop will receive 75% refund of payment OR transfer full payment to another workshop OR a full refund ONLY if we can fill your place.
Cancellations less than 30 days before the workshop will receive 50% refund of payment OR transfer full payment to another workshop OR a full refund ONLY if we can fill your place.
Mike Brown Photography cancellation.
If Mike Brown has to cancel the workshop we will offer alternative workshops to participants. If none are suitable a full refund will be given.
Liability:
Mike Brown Photography hopes to provide a safe environment for their workshops while making them both fun and educational. However, we assume no liability for personal injury or loss or damage to equipment while on the workshops.
Free Global Delivery Mike's Guarantee- Information on Print Size All print sizes are quoted in inches and are the approximate size of the actual print not including the mount [matting].
- Paper / Print Quality All prints are professionally printed on Kodak Endura Photographic paper. This paper has excellent archival quality but like all artwork should be stored or displayed correctly. Over exposure to UV light or displaying prints in daylight [e.g. in glass conservatories] for extended periods may diminish the quality of the prints over time. Our mount board is acid free professional quality board in a warm-white colour.
- Signed by the Artist Your mounted photograph will be personally signed by Mike Brown.
