Glorious weather and interesting locations add to the
fun 2 day workshops. Participants are encouraged to
create arresting images in a relaxed, supportive
environment with plenty of photographic toys and
techniques to experiment with.
Costs:
$500 inc GST per person.
Location: Jane Davenport's Imaginality Studio in Byron Bay
Accomodation and travel arangements are your own responsibility, but we are here to help with recommendations.
Introduction night meal is provided.
Class will break for lunch and we will eat together at a
local cafe and discuss photography over sandwiches!
Tea, coffee, juces and all ammenities ( including comfortable break-out areas and Jane's insprational library) will be on hand
throughout the weekend in the large wharehouse style studio.
Course Program:
Arrive Friday 5pm - over drinks and dinner at the Studio
we conduct 'Portfolio' reviews.
Each participant is to present 10 to 20 images -
either printed or in digital format for projection -
that best exemplifies their photographic passion.
8.30 to 5pm
Sat and Sunday will be spent moving between the
the studio and into the field for a series of lectures and intense practical sessions. You will experiment with a wide range of photographic equipement and discover methods of working with your image making that suit and surprise you!
Saturday will concentrate on the photographic.
Sunday will be more post production specific
with workflow, Photoshop and Lightroom issues in focus.
Time and weather permitting, we may take
an optional nocturnal journey into one of the
many national parks in search of subject matter.
Courses restricted to 8 participants.
You must bring your :
1. digital camera (preferably a digital SLR).
2. Laptop with Photoshop and Lightroom installed
(trial versions can be downloaded from Adobe).
3. Portfolio of 10 to 20 images for review.
4. Energy! The weekend will be packed
with information and action!
Call on 02 6680 8550
for enquiries and bookings
SHUTTERBUG PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
Photo Tips: Flowers That Last Forever!
BLOOMOLOGY!
Flowers by their very nature only last a few weeks, some only a day or two.So how can you keep the memory of your perfect blooms for all to enjoy in perpetuity? With photographs of course!
The quality of your images will increase with specialised equipment, but if you don’t get the basics right,
it won’t matter what you spend on camera,lenses and film –
your pics won’t turn out right.
Scan the garden, what leaps out at you?
Which flowers are saying, “Pick me!”
That’s the instinct that photographers call ‘the eye’ working. Approach the likely subject. Examine your subject from different views and pick your favourite. Keep in mind what first attracted you to the subject so that you include that aspect in your pictures.
Colour goes a long way towards the success of your pictures. Look particularly at the placement of colours around your subject.
Do you want the subject to blend in or to stand out?
Look for complimentary colours and colour reactions between the subject and the surrounds that help to make your picture look special.
Flowers in the background, an interestingly coloured fence and blue sky all make great backdrops.
Random bits of grass, leaves, twigs, buckets, watering cans,
plant tags and your feet are examples of visual clutter,
which can detract from your picture so move them out of the way.
Put the camera to your eye and check each corner of the viewfinder to make sure it’s all clear. Also carefully remove any flotsam that may be sitting on your subject. Of course if you are up on digital enhancement,
you can remove any sordid details on your computer, but is easier
to sort it out before you press the shutter button!
Pay attention to what your camera is doing.
Most point and shoot cameras are pretty sophisticated,
but do keep a close eye on what it selects as the most important thing and subsequently focuses on.
Over-ride your cameras settingsand a whole new world
of creative freedom will open up for you.
Experiment with the semi-automatic settings for a start.
‘Aperture Priority’ mode(all modern cameras have this setting) allows you to choose depth of field, while the camera works out the rest, allowing you to enjoy the picture taking process.
Always keep an eye on what the camera is doing -
tricky lighting can fool it!
5. Shadows
Light is the key ingredient to successful pictures –
and also the hardest to master.
Harsh light – such as midday sun and flash causes
hard shadows and leaches the colour from your subject.
Shadows on film, appear darker than in real life
and will overpower your picture.
Overcast days are a joy, because shadows are held at bay,
and the colours of your garden will leap out.
Beg, borrow or buy a digital camera and experiment
under different lighting conditions so you can see
straight away what the results are.
Fiddle around with the settings until you are happy.
It sure beats waiting for traditional film to come back
to discover the results are disastrous –
and by then your beautiful floral subject may have wilted
or been snacked upon by snails!
6. Wind
Blowy gusts are definitely the natural enemy of the photographer. If you want your subject in focus, wait until the wind has died down or if you must brave the elements, use your body as a windbreak to keep your subject steady. A tripod can be a big help too!
And Finally: Take more than one picture!
Everything in life is worth doing well, so experiment with a variety of angles and camera settings.
Your photo albums will become a joy because of it.
Pay attention to these points and you will be on your
way to producing your own works of art.
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