Whether its the Yorkshire Dales, The North York Moors, the stunning Yorkshire coast, the Lake District or Scotland, work alongside John and share his passion for landscape photography. John has an intimate knowledge of these regions throughout the seasons, and will take you to several scenic locations where you will receive his individual attention.
Benefit from positive analysis of, and feedback on any photographic prints you care to bring along.
Workshops typically start at first light, and usually run until the sun goes down.
DATES: Throughout 2009/10 Weekends and Mid-Week days are available.
TIMES: Start times to be arranged according to the season, and stay out until the sun sets.
MEET: At a pre-arranged starting point, from where transport can be provided for UP TO FOUR PEOPLE.
GROUP SIZES and COSTS FOR ONE DAY WORKSHOPS:
One-to-One tuition £250 - Including lunch and transport plus a signed hardback regional landscapes book.
Two people - £380 (£190 each)
Three people - £396 (£132 each)
Four people - £440 (£110 each)
Special rates for photographic clubs and societies up to a maximum of 8 people - £380
If booking more than 30 days prior to the workshop a £50 deposit per day per person or for the group will be required together with a completed booking form. You will need to be fit enough to walk between 3 and 4 miles on the day (unless a less strenuous workshop has been planned), wear suitable clothing and footware, particularly in winter, and bring a packed lunch. Participants should ensure that both themselves and their photographic equipment is fully insured.
A booking form and further information will be mailed to you once a suitable date has been agreed.
Ideally you should bring a tripod. Contact me for more info. prior to the workshop.
If you are new to photography, or wish to develop your skills further, using either film or digital, John's wealth of experience will ensure that you quickly begin to understand how to use the most important functions of your camera, and the essential techniques needed to create more dramatic images. You will learn how to set up your equipment, check and control exposure, adjust depth of field and use landscape filters creatively.
If you have never used a digital SLR camera and have booked a one-to-one workshop then use of a Canon 20D is included.
If you are particularly interested in learning how to shoot digital panoramic images, use of a Pano Bracket is available, and John will show you other methods used to create panoramics which are later stitched together in the computer.
Throughout the day John will encourage everyone to extend and develop their artistic/compositional skills.
WORKSHOP BOOKINGS
DEPOSITS - Deposits for workshops are non-refundable.
TRANSFERS - Clients who wish to switch a deposit to an alternative workshop will be subject to an admin. fee of £20
FINAL BALANCE PAYMENTS- Payments are due six weeks prior to the workshop.
If reservations are made within six weeks of the workshop then the full amount will be asked for.
CANCELLATIONS - There will be no refund for cancellations made less than 30 days from the workshop, unless a late replacement booking is made to fill the cancellation, in which case you may transfer to another workshop.
EXTREME WEATHER - Increasingly these days the weather can be very unpredictable. Very occasionally a workshop might have to be cancelled due to extreme weather. When this happens clients may transfer their booking to another group workshop later that year.
The course is primarily suited to those wishing to explore and develop their understanding and application of the creative functions of their digital cameras, to improve their landscape photographic technique, and to develop an eye for composition. The course is ideal for digital SLR users though bridge cameras will also be fine, and clients would benefit enormously if they can bring their own tripods.
These courses will start at 9.45 and finish at 5.00. We will meet at the Art Gallery in Exhibition Square, YO1 7EW, and the course fee of £95 includes coffee/tea on arrival, free entry to York Minster, and 5 blank greeting cards from John's range.. John will run through camera set up including ISO settings, best aperture settings for depth of field, focussing technique etc. As the course progresses he will also demonstrate the use of tripod, cable release, filters etc. all of which enable him to create great images. Location finding, composition, controlling exposure, white balance settings and many more aspects of landscape and commercial photography are all covered in abundance throughout the day. York is brimming with fantastic locations and architecture which provide a feast of photographic opportunities, where you will photograph St Mary's Abbey, York Minster, the riverside, Bar Walls and of course the unique Shambles.
The course is limited to 6 photographers so that John can spend enough quality time with each person.
Course fee includes: Coffee/Tea on arrival; Free entry to York Minster; 5 blank greetings cards from John's card range
( the full range can be viewed on this web site).
But does not include: Personal accident and equipment insurance for the duration of the course, and lunch.
If you are new to photography, or returning after some time away, and struggling to operate your new digital SLR camera then these courses are ideal for you.
SUNDAY 16th MAY
One booked so five places remain.
SUNDAY 23rd MAY
One person booked - five places remain.
SUNDAY 13th JUNE
SUNDAY 20th JUNE (Fathers Day)
SUNDAY 27th JUNE
SUNDAY 10th OCTOBER
SUNDAY 24th OCTOBER
YOU MAY BOOK ONE, TWO, OR THREE DAYS ON ANY OF THE FOLLOWING WORKSHOPS:-
ONE DAY £95 ----- TWO DAYS £180 -----THREE DAYS £250.
These small group workshops have a maximum of five photographers, and the cost does not usually include transport to locations and lunch. If I am working from my car I can provide transport for up to four clients. If I am working from my mobile home then I can provide transport for up to two people. Clients will need to organise their own accommodation.
FEB. - THE YORKSHIRE COAST CAPTAIN COOK COUNTRY - STAITHES/WHITBY AREA
SUN. 28th.
FULLY BOOKED
MARCH - SWALEDALE based at REETH 12th 13th 14th
FULLY BOOKED
MARCH - THE YORKSHIRE COAST CAPTAIN COOK COUNTRY - STAITHES/WHITBY AREA
FRID. 26th.
THREE CLIENTS BOOKED - so TWO PLACES REMAIN
MARCH 29TH / 30TH - FULLY BOOKED
APRIL - THE YORKSHIRE DALES - WHARFEDALE
ONE, TWO OR THREE DAYS - FRID. 23th / SAT. 24th / SUN. 25th
THREE BOOKED FRID. 23rd - two places remain
TWO BOOKED SAT.24th. - three places remain
MAY - THE YORKSHIRE DALES LIMESTONE COUNTRY - MALHAMDALE
ONE OR TWO DAYS - FRID. 28th / SAT. 29th
TWO CLIENTS BOOKED - SAT. May 29th. Three places remain
JUNE - THE YORKSHIRE DALES WILD FLOWER MEADOWS AND WATERFALLS - SWALEDALE - ONE, TWO OR THREE DAYS - THURS. 3rd / FRID. 4th / SAT. 5th
ONE CLIENT BOOKED Friday - Four places remain.
TWO CLIENTS BOOKED Saturday - Three places remain.
AUGUST - THE LAKE DISTRICT KESWICK/DERWENT WATER AREA
ONE or TWO DAYS - THURS. 5th / FRID. 6th
One client booked provisionally both days. Four places
remin on Thursday and Friday.
SEPTEMBER - THE YORKSHIRE COAST CAPTAIN COOK COUNTRY STAITHES/WHITBY AREA
ONE or TWO DAYS - FRID. 17th / SAT. 18th
One provisional booking SAT. 18th
FRIDAY Four Clients booked - ONE place remaining.
SAT. 18TH FULLY BOOKED
OCTOBER - The North York Moors and Coast
SAT. 2nd October
FULLY BOOKED
OCTOBER - THE YORKSHIRE DALES BURNSALL/BOLTON ABBEY/STRID WOOD AUTUMN COLOURS
ONE or TWO DAYS - FRID. 29th / SAT.30th
NOVEMBER - THE YORKSHIRE DALES SWALEDALE AUTUMN COLOUR
THURS. 4th
Viewfinder Digital Photography holidays are based in the beautiful historic city of York.
We will meet on the evening of your arrival and discuss the workshop and some basic landscape photography techniques. I will show you some exhibition prints and other examples of published images. You may bring along your own prints for analysis and feedback. The two day workshop can be tailored to suit your particular needs and interests so this is a good opportunity to discuss these.
DAY ONE: Consists of the whole day spent in one of the nearby National Parks, and/or the Yorkshire Coast.Transport is provided.
DAY TWO: On the second morning we will explore the city of York with our cameras visiting locations such as York Minster, Museum Gardens and The Shambles etc. We then break for lunch.
In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to download your images. If you are new to digital imaging I can introduce you to Photoshop Elements and/or Photoshop CS4 on either PC or iMac systems. You will be shown some basic manipulation techniques to improve and enhance your images.
For more experienced photographers I will show you how you can transform those good photos into competition winning and/or exhibition quality images.
Mount cutting and Canvas printing using a large format printer are additional options to be covered should clients wish to include this.
These TWO DAY courses are available weekends or mid-week and are exclusively for one-to-one, or SMALL GROUPS OF UP TO FOUR PHOTOGRAPHERS.
COSTS: One-to-One Two Day Course £380
TWO PHOTOGRAPHERS £440 (£220 each) - ONE PHOTOGRAPHER + PARTNER £400
THREE PHOTOGRAPHERS £600 (£200 each)
FOUR PHOTOGRAPHERS £800 (£200 each)
This does not include accomodation which will have to be arranged by you.
I AM NOW ALSO OFFERING ONE DAY COURSES IN YORK
Costs: One-to-One ONE DAY Course £250
TWO PHOTOGRAPHERS £320 ( £160 EACH ) - ONE PHOTOGRAPHER + PARTNER £280
THREE PHOTOGRAPHERS £420 ( £140 EACH )
FOUR PHOTOGRAPHERS £460 ( £120 EACH )
In the first instance contact me with some preferred dates, and once we have agreed these I'll mail you booking and information forms. A £100 deposit will be required when returning the form, and the balance should be paid no less than 30 days before the weekend.
I can tailor these courses to your own particular needs and interests so please contact me to discuss these.
If you live in or near to York, I teach short digital photography courses for both beginners and improvers at York High School during term times, and am also available for private tuition.
These one and two day workshops are based in the picturesque village of Aysgarth, in the heart of Wensleydale. Aysgarth is famous for its spectacular series of waterfalls that cascade down a series of large limestone steps carved out by the river Ure on its descent to mid-Wensleydale. There are many well signed woodland walks offering spectacular views of the falls and river, and in spring the area is adorned with wild flowers.
These workshops combine both technical and creative aspects of landscape photography, where clients are encouraged to develop an eye for creating landscape images whilst learning how to use their camera to its full potential. Transport can be provided for up to four people.
Cornlee Guest House is a charming Victorian property built from traditional Yorkshire stone, located at the eastern end of Aysgarth overlooking the village green. Cornlee offers high quality accommodation with three letting rooms. Room 1 is a spacious double en-suite room with views across the village green, Room 2 is a delightful sunny double en-suite room with south facing aspect and views to the fells beyond. Room 3 is a twin bedded room overlooking our courtyard garden and has private facilities including a bath, shower and separate wc.
One Day Workshops
COSTS:One-to-One tuition £250. (Lunch included)
Two people £360 (£180 each)
Three people £375 (£125 each)
Four people £400 (£100 each)
Two Day Holidays
DAY ONE: A full day’s Landscape Photography primarily in Wensleydale, and possibly in Swaledale, depending on the weather.
DAY TWO: In the morning, Village and Landscape Photography. In the afternoon, should clients wish, 2/3 hours of Digital Imaging tuition using Photoshop, held at Cornlee Guest House.
COSTS: One-to-One Two Day Course £450 (Lunch included on day one)
TWO PHOTOGRAPHERS £500 (£250 each)
These prices do not include insurance or accommodation. For accommodation availability and tariffs contactStuart & Odette Illingworth
Cornlee Guest House
Aysgarth, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3AE
Telephone: 01969 663779
E-mail: cornlee.aysgarth@btinternet.com
Website: www.cornlee.co.uk
SHAUN CONWAY - SHERIFF HUTTON - 2009
Hi John
I hope you’re well. I just want to express my sincere thanks for a wonderful day that I spent with you last Sunday. The various hints and tips you provide will prove invaluable for my development in photography. I shall be investing in both a polarizer and a panorama head for a tripod – it’s amazing what can be achieved with the addition of the right technology coupled with expert guidance. I have played with a few images since last weekend and I wanted to send you some of the results I’ve achieved. I have to say, I’m pretty pleased with some of the results. Staithes looks good but blimey, I’m still getting flash backs whilst standing on top of Cowbar Nab!!
Your advice regarding using the square format is a revelation – it really does bring a different aspect to the images. I have used it on a couple of images that I attach. It is and approach I’ll be using in the future – very interesting. If you’re ever passing through Sheriff Hutton or want to take a little bit of time out hunting around the village with your camera I’d be happy to show you the sights (including the pub!).
Aside from the photography from last weekend, I have a collection of my photos on my website – this can be viewed at www.shaunconway.com – thanks again for all your help and I look forward to meeting you in the future.
Best regards
Shaun
NIGEL JESSOP - DEWSBURY
I just wanted to say thank you for a very pleasant couple of days. I was still stiff two days later, but it was very rewarding, and I don't think I forgot anything!!! Thanks again Nigel.
PAULA JENKINS - CLECKHEATON
Hi John, I just wanted to say thanks for a great day on Monday. I only managed a quick peek at my pictures yesterday but was very pleased with what I saw. Can't wait to get started with Photoshop! I'm already planning my next excursion. Thanks again, Paula.
CAROL HAMPTON - NOTTIGHAM
I wanted to say how much I enjoyed the day yesterday, I learnt a lot - fucussing the near ground, then turning off the Auto Focus, bracketing to get the best exposure, using ND filters and the polariser filter, and using a hood or standing to the side to prevent glare. Not to mention the tripod and spirit level, all in all a great help to me to improve my pictures.
I thought your exhibition was superb. I loved the locations you took us to. Thanks also for the book I have already enjoyed the super photos of the Dales.
Best Wishes Carol.
John,
A slightly belated note to say how much we enjoyed and benefited from our recent 2 day course. The weather and scenery was perfect in the Dales and York was fascinating on the Tuesday morning. Your tuition was great on both days and we have come home with a much better understanding of what we can do. We are also now proud owners of a reasonable tripod and Photoshop Elements 5. We are 'dabbling' with both and slowly improving. We hope your break in Northumberland was a success.
Thankyou again
Best Regards
Elaine & Terry Dudeney
Hi John,
Many thanks for all your help and assistance today.
Great day, fabulous locations, fantastic sunset (see attached).
Regards Kevin
Kevin M O'Sullivan
Garry and Andrea McDonald from Solihull - Lake District Workshop - 26th October 2008
Hi John
I hope you are well and that you had a safe journey back from the lakes.
Garry and I really enjoyed the workshop. Garry spent all day yesterday sorting out his pictures etc. I would like to continue his re-ignited passion for photography by booking a further session with you.
WENSLEYDALE ONE TO ONE WORKSHOP APRIL 11TH 2009
John
Just a quick note to thank you for an excellent day on Saturday. The weather was kind to us and ideal for photography. It was good just to listen to you and pick up no end of tips on composition, exposures, how to use grad filters properly and in the words of David Noton, how to wait for the light.
Your insight into Photoshop was superb and having scribbled a few notes I didn't forget any of it. I have already played with layers, the polygonal lasso, cloning, feathering and layers to create some good final images of Castle Bolton.
I was wide awake at 7 AM yesterday and wandered down to the falls where I got some lovely shots. I was late for breakfast because the sun had moved by 8:45 to highlight most of the upper falls and I just had to take some more!
Thanks again John, not only for the tuition but also for chauffeuring me around all day
Garry
Elgol The Isle of Skye
'John, thank you so much for the most enjoyable 4 days out in the wilds of Scotland taking images that come close to yours! A really wonderful way to see such a beautiful place and learn how to capture it and take it home. I can't recommend it enough.'
Blencathra from Walla Crag - August 2008 one to one workshop.