Late spring and early summer is the perfect time to learn how to shoot infrared; fresh foliage and sunny conditions translate perfectly to moody, ethereal images. Spend the day in Dorset, shooting tree-lined avenues and ancient, ruined buildings, with a follow-up Zoom session learning suitable processing techniques. Loan equipment is available if you don't have your own.
You'll spend 8 to 10 hours in the field in various locations around Dorset, learning how to ‘see’ in black and white and how to identify which subjects will make suitable monochrome infrared studies. You'll also be given the relevant technical knowledge to help you create eye-catching black and white infrared images.
Infrared works best at the times of day when the landscape is traditionally considered not very photogenic, so for this workshop there are no early starts or late finishes - you'll start mid-morning and finish late afternoon. Don't worry if you don't have an IR-converted camera as Mark has a spare which you can use during the workshop - just remember to bring your own SD card.
The second part of the workshop is a processing tutorial which will take place via Zoom, arranged for a mutually convenient date.
Please note that accommodation is not included in the cost of this workshop. Click on the ‘Accommodation’ tab to see a list of recommendations. If you book one of these, Mark will collect you from your accommodation; otherwise, you'll meet on location.
£50.00 deposit / £395.00
8 - 10 hours' tuition
Follow-up Zoom session
Use of Lee Filters
Discount code for 20% discount on purchases of Lee Filters
Use of tripod (on request)
Use of infrared-converted camera (on request)
Discount code for 20% discount on purchases of Lee Filters
Transport between locations
Meals
Transport to the workshop
Accommodation
Camera/travel insurance
The workshops take place in various locations around Dorset. Mark is happy to travel to other parts of the country, but there may be additional charges for travel and accommodation costs. Please contact Mark to discuss this if necessary.
Any level. Mark is experienced at teaching photographers of all abilities, from complete beginners to aspiring professionals.
If you have an infrared-converted camera, bring that. If not, let Mark know and he will bring one that you can borrow for the day. Other than that, memory cards, tripod, spare batteries and whatever filters and accessories you already have. Also bring suitable clothing and footwear.
If, a day or two beforehand, the forecast looks wet/poor, the day can be rearranged for an alternative, mutually convenient date.
Mark will contact you to discuss your requirements, potential locations and so on. He will then send a draft itinerary, which you can discuss with him and amend if necessary. The balance will be requested 48 hours before the workshop (or if the weather forecast is especially bad, the workshop will be rearranged at this stage).
Contact Mark to discuss it. He may be able to change some existing arrangements to make room for your workshop. If you don't ask, you'll never know!
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