Creative Portrait Photography – Event Details

Overview:

During the creative portrait photography course, you will learn creative photography techniques in order to develop effective photographs taken in both studio and natural settings. You will be fully tutored through practical workshops in a full range of experimental as well as more traditional approaches to the genre.

Due to the guided practice and practical demonstrations offered throughout the course, it is suitable for all ability levels. Please note that attendees are limited to 8 people so to ensure that everyone can receive the help and support that they require.

The course will be led by Sharon Brookes who is a practising artist photographer and fully qualified art teacher with nearly 30 years’ experience of teaching.

The Course Timings:

• The weekend course runs from Saturday-Sunday, 10:30am to 3:30pm on each day and offers a comprehensive programme of creative photography.

During the creative photography course, we will:

• Depending on your experience level, you will learn/review the basics of how to shoot in manual mode and how to adjust camera settings.
• Develop your technical ability and confidence to be able to shoot effectively in more challenging lighting conditions and for different purposes.
• Experiment with creative approaches to shooting portraits which deliver effective and more sophisticated results.
• Encourage an interest or renewed vigour for the genre.

What’s included:

• Expert guidance by a fully qualified art teacher
• Practical demonstrations and exercises on camera settings, studio photography and shooting outside.
• Course notes to take home.
• All props and sets to use on the day.
• A simple lunch plus tea and coffee on each day.

What you will need to bring:

• Your DSLR or mirrorless camera.
• Lenses suitable for portrait photography such as a kit lens or prime lens of 35mm, 50mm or 85mm.
• Your camera instruction manual.
• A tripod, if you have one.
• An automatic shutter release, if you have one.
• Suitable footwear and clothing for working outside.

Further Details:

For further details, please visit our website page: https://bhretreats.co.uk/photography-courses/

Access:

We can arrange large-print scripts, if required. Please let us know on booking if you would like to access them. Please note that our bathroom facilities are located on the first floor. Owing to the nature of the retreat, you will be accessing outside areas that have some uneven ground.

For further details on access, please consult our studio facilities page.

If you would like to discuss any access arrangements, please contact Sharon. You will find the contact details at the bottom of the page.

Directions:

Please see our full address and Google Map link at the bottom of this page. For your convenience, we will also send you detailed directions after you have completed your booking. In the meantime, you may also wish to refer to our Contact Us & Directions page for further details.