West Kirby and New Brighton long exposures
Event info
A hybrid online / on-location workshop for 6 participants. Tickets will go on sale on 1 January 2021.
This new approach to traditional location-based landscape workshops offers you all the key creative and technical support you need from a workshop leader whilst enabling you to fully comply with social distancing requirements. It will comprise three elements:
- a detailed online briefing with the workshop leader (via Zoom)
- individual (unaccompanied) on-location photographic shoot at a time to suit you
- follow up image review and critique.
The coastline at West Kirby and New Brighton is a monochrome, minimalist paradise for those photographers who enjoy putting their Big Stoppers (or equivalent long exposure filter) through its paces. The shoot has to take place on the specified dates as these coincide with high tides that are required for this type of photography at these locations.
The workshop is based around West Kirby and New Brighton on the Wirral but if you are planning two visits to this location Colin would suggest visiting Crosby as well for the incoming tide on one of the days. He normally visits all three locations on the same workshop but it can be a rush and if you aren’t familiar with the area you are likely to miss out on some of the spots either because the tide is too high or too low. All this will be explained in the pre-shoot video conference that Colin will give via Zoom.
In the initial video conference Colin will provide an introduction to the locations showing examples of his work, discussing practical issues around parking, public facilities, tides and sun positions along with camera techniques that he recommends. This is an interactive session and you can ask Colin anything you like as he will not only show you examples of his work but help you plan your own visit to the locations.
The locations Colin has lined up for you feature seafront architecture, tidal sea defences, Perch Rock Lighthouse and public art (if you choose to shoot at Crosby in addition to the other locations) . You will explore a diverse range of locations and subject matter challenging your creativity and approach to these subjects.
This event is wheelchair accessible as shooting is possible from the promenades and other paved surfaces instead of from the beaches.
After you have completed your location shoot and any image processing, you will meet again online with Colin and the other participants to share your images and receive feedback from Colin.
In planning your day(s) out, you should expect to bring/wear:
- all your usual camera gear, tripod & filters.
- wellies are essential.
- waterproof trousers, and coats should it rain.
- lunch and refreshments.
You will need:
a 10 stop filter (Colin can advise on this)
a 0.6 Hard (or medium) Graduated Neutral Density filter
A shutter release cable
A sturdy tripod
This will be a category C event for up to 6 people. Category C means events that focus on a particular skill or technique (such as long exposures, composition or night photography) and/or on getting the best from a particular location. The event leader will have good location knowledge to ensure that the best is made of the prevailing conditions and will be a skilled landscape photographer able to offer tuition at all levels. These events are usually led by professionals but sometimes by volunteer members of the landscape group.
To take part in the online meetings you will need:
• a computer with webcam and microphone
• a reasonable internet connection
• to download and install the Zoom application on your computer. You will not need a Zoom subscription.
A link to join the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you a day or two in advance of your appointment.
Ticket prices for this event include a £2 carbon offsetting charge. For more information click here.
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Event Organiser
- Name
- Mark Reeves
- Tel
- 07968616551
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Cancellation by You
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If you have paid for an event, please note that this fee/ticket price is non-refundable unless we are able to sell your place to somebody else. You are welcome to sell your place yourself but, again, PLEASE notify the event leader / organiser in advance of any change.
Cancellation by us
Event leaders are asked to make plans for alternative activities or locations in the case of poor weather and, in most cases, events will proceed despite poor weather unless, in the view of the event leader, the weather will lead to unacceptable safety risks or very little chance of successful photography. It is inevitable, however, that occasionally an event will be postponed or cancelled for this or another reason beyond the RPS’s control. If an event is postponed we will transfer your booking to the rearranged event, with the option of a refund if the rescheduled date is not suitable for you.
Occasionally an event may also be cancelled owing to lack of bookings. So if you wish to attend an event, don’t leave it till the last minute to book as it may be too late.
If an event is cancelled we will give you as much notice as we are able and any payment by you to the RPS in respect of the event offered as a full refund. In the case of events cancelled because of lack of interest we will aim to give at least three weeks’ notice wherever possible.
Please note we are NOT able to refund any associated or consequential costs including but not limited to travel, accommodation, insurance premium or other costs incurred by you in order to attend the event.
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