REGIONAL GIFT VOUCHERS

Workshops must be booked and taken before the end of 2024

Workshops must be booked and taken before the end of 2024

Set in seven acres of rural countryside, the facilities at Shropshire falconry are second to none. The venue is not open to the public and is exclusively for the use of our photographers whilst they are there. Steve and Lisa are extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about what they do. They will be on hand to pass on tips and insights into bird behaviours which will help you capture great authentic looking shots. Experienced photographer Andy Lowe will be on hand on the day to offer advice and tips.

The day will last for five hours and is divided into two parts. The first session will focus on photographing static portraits of the birds in various natural locations and perches around the site. Following a break for lunch Steve and Lisa will fly a sequence of different birds which fly at gradually increasing speeds for our photographers to capture in action. Where possible this session will finish in the early evening to take advantage of the light.

Prior to the workshop there will be a short zoom meeting to recap all things technical, the equipment required for the day and some housekeeping around things we need to know when on site. Some prior knowledge around aperture, shutter speed, ISO and auto-focus would be advantageous for this workshop, as would a lens with a minimum focal length of 200mm.

This workshop is limited to ten photographers but will only run with a minimum of five photographers. If this number is not reached then attendees have the option to book for a future date. Plenty of notice will be given of this eventuality. It is also dependent on the weather, the primary concern being high wind. There are indoor facilities to fly some of the birds if the weather gets the better of us.

Simply purchase the voucher and then the recipient can choose whichever day on the North-West & North-West Midlands Going Digital page suits them best.

If you have any questions regarding this workshop, please contact Andy Lowe at

andy-lowe@goingdigital.co.uk

Phone – 07979 273683

OPEN DATED VOUCHER for our popular Introduction to Photography Part 3 - Manual & Composition Workshop for use within The North West region.

This is a perfect gift for anyone who wants to learn how to make the best use of their camera, which will be explained in a simple and easy to remember manner.

Book this date and the recipient can contact us to arrange to attend any of the Introduction to Photography Part 3 Workshop Manual & Compositionrunning at any time within the region in the next year, provided there are spaces remaining.

E-mail andy-lowe@goingdigital.co.uk with the name(s) of the recipient(s) and you will be sent a personalised Gift Certificate, with details of how to book a specific date and venue.

This workshop will have a maximum of 5 students and will last between 5-6 hours starting at 10:30am set within the beautiful grounds of Tatton Park, Cheshire.

This is a relaxed, day long workshop where we banish jargon and explain in plain English how to use manual mode like a pro and take your photos from great to spectacular, simply by deploying your secret weapon, which is composition.

Mastering manual on your camera will allow you to shoot landscapes with filters, create landscapes with 'smooth water' or moving clouds, photograph fireworks, light trails, and images at night. A strong command of composition will put you head and shoulders above the rest and will transform an ordinary image into something that you'd be proud to put on your wall.

We use a mixture of theory and practical throughout the day to help you understand how, why, and when to use manual mode use examples to help you understand the rules of composition. This workshop is both formal learning and field based and you'll leave with plenty of useful reference materials.

A DSLR is available to borrow on the day, subject to availability - please contact Andy on 07979 273683 before booking.

What will I learn:

Manual mode- we'll show you how to use manual mode to precisely control your camera and start to shoot much more creative imagery

Light- you'll learn how the camera 'sees' light, how it differs to what our eyes see and how to use it to your advantage.

Focus- we look at how to focus in low light and when and how to use manual focus.

Landscape skills- we'll explain how to create 'smooth' water, use graduated and Neutral Density filters and capture movement in clouds.

Low light photography- you'll learn how to photograph fireworks, light trails, sparklers, create 'ghosts' and photograph in low light.

Composition- we look at the rules of composition including how using light and colour can change a shot.

Lenses- we explain how your lens choice can affect a photo and change the perspective.

Here's what you can expect from the day:

A fun, sociable and educational day, running from 10am to approximately 3:30pm

Tuition from an experienced professional photographer and course notes emailed to you afterwards to support your learning.

Both formal learning and practical time, so that you get the best of both worlds and get the most from the day no matter what your learning style.

A review of images after the session, with lots of opportunities to ask any questions.

Group size of no more than 4

Free WIFI and access to restaurant facilities.

Access to our Facebook Community group following the workshop

OPEN DATED VOUCHER for our popular Introduction to Photography Part 2- Movement Workshop for use within The North West region.

This is a perfect gift for anyone who wants to learn how to make the best use of their camera, which will be explained in a simple and easy to remember manner.

Book this date and the recipient can contact us to arrange to attend any of theIntroduction to Photography Part 2 Movement Workshops running at any time within the region in the next year, provided there are spaces remaining.

E-mail andy-lowe@goingdigital.co.uk with the name(s) of the recipient(s) and you will be sent a personalised Gift Certificate, with details of how to book a specific date and venue.

This workshop will have a maximum of 5 students and will last between 5-6 hours and will start at 10:30am set within the beautiful grounds of Tatton Park Cheshire.

This workshop is both formal learning and field based, you'll leave with plenty of useful reference materials.

A DSLR is available to borrow on the day, subject to availability - please contact Andy on 07979 273683 before booking.

What will I learn:

• Shutter priority- we'll show you how to use shutter priority to precisely control your shutter speed.

• Shutter speed- we explain why you might want to use a slow shutter speed, how and when to use it and the effects you can create.

• Shutter speed- we explain how to freeze movement to capture wildlife, children, sports and action.

• Focussing- we'll show you what focus modes you have available and explain when and how you would use them.

• Metering- we look at how the camera meters and creates the exposure, what metering modes your camera has, how to change them and when to use them.

• Jpeg v RAW- we explain the differences so you can choose the one that works best for you.

• Buttons and dials -we'll help you understand what they do, how to change them and how and when to use them so that you have a better understanding of and feel more confident with your camera.

Here's what you can expect from the day:

• A fun, sociable and educational day, running from 10:30 until around 4pm.

• Tuition from an experienced professional photographer and course notes emailed to you afterwards to support your learning.

• Both formal learning and practical time, so that you get the best of both worlds and get the most from the day no matter what your learning style.

• A review of images after the workshop, with lots of opportunities to ask questions.

• Group size of no more than 4.

• Free WIFI and restaurant facilities available.

• Access to our Facebook Community group following the workshop.