Ocean and Lakes Workshop

Ocean and Lakes Photography Workshop-Sun 10th April 2011 Snowdonia National Park, North Wales- -£150 from sunrise to sunset


A very special 14 hour Photography Workshop shooting exceptional ocean and lake scenes in and around the infamous Snowdonia National Park with professional, personal tuition in a small group of 4.

Summary of the Photography Workshop
PRICE: £150 all inclusive day from sunrise to sunset (6.00am to 8.00pm)
LOCATION: The beaches and estuary of Borth-y-Gest and the most beautiful lakes of Snowdonia National Park
ABILITY: Photography for beginners and intermediates
TUITION: A friendly, professional photographer will be giving individual and group advice throughout
SHOOTING: Landscape, seascape, water, movement

Ocean and Lakes Photography Workshop includes
  • Guided photography for beginners and intermediates of some of the most stunning water landscapes in the UK
  • Personal photography tips and tuition from a skilled, professional photographer
  • Tasty breakfast and hot lunch at local eateries
  • Comfortable on-site transport by car
  • 3 months FREE ongoing professional photography support and review of your developing portfolio
Key techniques we will be covering on the day
  • How to meter a scene and “see” a good image
  • Shooting into the sun
  • Shooting silhouettes and the use of Neutral Density Graduated filters to control contrast
  • Explore the use of aperture and ISO settings as a way to give us control over the shutter speed
  • Use of slow shutter speeds to give water a silky smooth look and to blur and soften cloud formations
  • Creative use of white balance in order to warm up the image or cool it down
The Ocean and Lakes we will be shooting
3 hr Photography Workshop at Borth-Y-Gest from sunrise
Picture this: - Borth-y-Guest is a pretty coastal village set on a small horseshoe bay with amazing views across the estuary to Harlech Point, the Rhninogg Mountains and Tremadog Bay beyond. The beaches at Borth-y-Gest are to die for. Smooth sands sweeping down to the shore line - all at the base of magnificent cliff tops. The dawn glow and sunrise illuminate the estuary with some truly magical light









1 hr Photography Workshop at Llyn Cwellyn
Picture this: - Llyn Cwellyn lies in a beautiful valley with a high ridge and forest on its western shore and Mountain Snowdon overlooking it from the East. The lake provides a spectacular location in spring, with the vibrant colours of the hillside often reflecting in its still waters. An array of rocks and small shingle beaches provide excellent foreground interest.










1.5 hrs Photography Workshop at Llyn Dinas
Picture this: - Llyn Dinas is a 60 acre, fairly shallow mountain lake with panoramic, awe-inspiring scenery and a charming boathouse. This still pool of water reflects the shape of nearby Dinas Emrys and it is said to have been the site of a long-ago battle between Owein, one of King Arthur's greatest warriors, and a giant.











2.5 hr Photography Workshop at Llyn Mymbyr
Picture this: - Llyn Mymbyr are two spellbinding lakes (also known as the Capel Curig lakes) resting in a tranquil valley which is backed by a rugged, mountainous landscape. Cast your eyes across the waters to the majestic Snowdon Horseshoe and the snow-tipped peaks of Grib Goch.











1 hr Photography Workshop at Llyn Gwynant
Picture this: - Llyn Gwynant is a beautiful 125 acre natural lake lying in a steep sided, glacial valley below the southern slopes of Snowdon. It’s a popular location for canoeing and kayaking and provides endless possibilities. In the right conditions with no wind, there are some superb reflection shots to be had here.











1.5 hr Sunset Photography Workshop at Borth-Y-Gest
Picture this: - The seascape setting at Borth-y-Gest is inspirational at dusk, offering a fine array of small boats harboured in the estuary at low tide which make fantastic subjects to study and shoot from different perspectives as the sun sets.












Where to meet
Borth-y-Gest beach car park at 6.00am on Sunday 10th April. We’ll give you a contact number and direct you if you get lost, but it’s not hard to find. Once you get to the beach car park, you can’t miss us – not many people will be there at sunrise!

A map to locate Borth-y-Gest:
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What to bring
  • Digital Bridge type camera or DSLR
  • Your lenses if you have a DSLR
  • A Tripod if you have one
  • A cable release if you have one
  • Any filters and holders that you have
  • Walking boots
Don’t worry if you haven’t got all of this equipment – let us know what you need and we’ll have it available for you on the day, free of charge .

What if the weather’s bad?
We love bad weather -some of the best photos have been taken in situations where there was rain, snow, or wind. Wear a waterproof and join us to experience the amazing shots you can produce when the weather is poor.

Dramatic, storm laden skies can produce excellent images as rays of light burst through the cloud structure intermittently. This in turn lights the landscape in a very diffused and moody way. Rainbows are another good reason why you shouldn't pack your camera away when the weather turns bad. The diffused light will saturate the colours and make your images stand out from the crowd. When it rains outside the moisture and droplets tend to create a shiny surface on most materials which can create beautiful images. The clouds that accompany the rain also diffuse the available sunlight, spreading it equally and removing shadows. Extreme storm photos are one of the only types of photos that can bring fear and wonder to the viewers who have the privilege of seeing them.

Do you need to be fit?
No. There are car parks next to all locations and the walking on this Photography Workshop is not too strenuous.

Need a place to stay?
Why not make the most of the weekend and stay the night after your Photography Workshop? Soak up the friendly local atmosphere over a relaxed supper whilst sharing the best Photography Tips. Then explore the beautiful countryside the next day, practising the new techniques you learnt during the Photography Workshop. Here’s some links with some great B&B’s and hotels:

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Testimonial
"Thanks for a great day last Sunday, I did enjoy it very much.

I thought there was a good range of locations for the day and the time did go very quickly. The rules that you explained, for setting everything up were very helpful. I found it easier as the day went on to think more about what you said, although it probably didn't look like it to you!

Thanks for the workshop notes, they will help me as I will be able to refer back. It's all to easy to forget some of the points. I have printed them off and the copy is in my camera bag. The Lightroom tips, during the food stops were very helpful too. As I said to you at the time, I had no real idea about how to adjust the images properly from the raw file. The run through that you have kindly typed out will be invaluable for me too.

Yes a great day, thank you. I learnt a lot. I will certainly recommend you."
JH - Wordsley, West Midlands.

Any questions at all
Please contact us and we will be most happy to advise:

T: +44(0)1562 750 430 or +44(0)7916 296647

E: oceanandlakes@oneworld-images.com

How to book

Please click on the book now below to confirm your place on the Photography Workshop

We accept payment by cheque or Debit/Credit card payment via PayPal over a secure server. You do not need a PayPal account in order to pay online. Upon booking your place on the Photography Workshop, you will receive a confirmation email and receipt from Oneworld Images.



We very much look forward to meeting you and giving you some great Photography Tips!