PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP DUNKELD
DUNKELD TRIP OVERVIEW DATES 22 24 April 2016 30 Sep 2 Oct 2016 DURATION 2 nights LOCATION Dunkeld STARTS/FINISHES Dunkeld COMFORT TRIP GRADING Classic Easy PRICE 599 (Partners 49 DBB per night) Spend two days developing your photography skills with Colin Prior Luxury accommodation at the Hilton Dunkeld House hotel with dinner in the Garden Restaurant. Enjoy access to some of the best locations in Perthshire Tutorials, one-to-one tuition and feedback on your work. TRIP DETAILS Our base at the Hilton Dunkeld House hotel gives us easy access to the surrounding Perthshire landscape and to the rivers Tay and Braan. During the weekend, we will cover tutorials, practical work and a group critique session on our return. On Sunday morning, we shoot at dawn before returning for breakfast. Colin will give one-to-one tuition in the field and if time permits feedback on individual images. The course is best suited to photographers who have a working knowledge of photography. Camera equipment is dependant on individual preference, budget and experience and whether you shoot with a DSLR or a mirror-less system is unimportant. What is important however is that you are familiar with your camera s layout and menu structure and understand the differences between the shooting modes.
DUNKELD TRIP DETAILS WHAT S INCLUDED IN THIS PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP Two nights accommodation in the four-star Hilton Dunkeld House www.hiltondunkeld.com Each client will have private accommodation with en-suite facilities. Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner are included throughout. Personal tuition, critique sessions and tutorials. All transport during the trip, starting and finishing in Dunkeld. GRADING: EASY Easy straightforward hiking generally over good trails with no major ascents. The days are fairly leisurely and we spend about four hours outdoors. Terrain underfoot is mainly on paths or hill trails which may be muddy in places. Daily walks are mainly glens or coastal hikes with some ascents up to 450m (1500ft).
TRIP ITINERARY Below is a typical itinerary, which inevitably will change to take advantage of the optimum weather conditions each day. The decision about the following days location will be made in the evening when the most accurate forecast has been studied. Friday Evening 6 7.30 p.m. Welcome reception and presentation 8 p.m. Dinner Saturday 9-10.30 a.m. Tutorial 11-4 p.m. On location in Dunkeld (packed lunch) 4.30 7 p.m. Hotel - group critique 8 p.m. Dinner Sunday 6.30-8.30 a.m. Early morning photography 9 a.m. Breakfast 10-12 a.m. Tutorial 12.00-1.45 p.m. Buffet lunch 2-3.45 p.m. On location at The Hermitage 4 p.m. End
MORE INFORMATION GETTING THERE This trip starts and finishes in Dunkeld. For train timetables, costs and reservations follow these links: www.firstscotrail.com www.thetrainline.com www.seat61.com MEETING INSTRUCTIONS The workshop commences on Friday evening at 6 p.m. in the Drawing Room with an introduction and presentation. Partners are welcome to join this session. THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Transport to and from the workshop start/end points Travel insurance and personal equipment Meals not mentioned in the itinerary Alcohol and soft drinks, laundry Gratuities Any other items not mentioned as included RECOMMENDED PERSONAL EQUIPMENT The ability to respond to Scotland s changeable weather with appropriate clothing will enhance your enjoyment. The key is to bring comfortable clothing, which will maintain your body temperature under a variety of weather conditions. If you are at all susceptible to the cold, a down jacket or windproof fleece is the most effective way to keep warm and can quickly change your mental outlook. Lightweight boots ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD Situated just over an hour s drive from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, the Hilton Dunkeld House hotel stands amidst 280 acres of Perthshire countryside. Overlooking the River Tay, the Garden Restaurant serves the best seasonal produce from the Highlands in a relaxed and informal setting. Waterproof jacket and trousers Hat for sun protection or warmth Casual clothes for evening wear Personal wash kit Optional: sunglasses, sunscreen, and lip salve TRIP PRICING The trip price is 599 per person (Partners 49 DBB per night). Group size is up to ten clients
PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT Camera equipment is very much a personal choice and is dependant on individual preference, budget and experience. Whether you shoot with a 35mm DSLR or a mirror-less system is unimportant. What is important however is that you are familiar with your camera s layout and menu structure and understand the differences between the shooting modes. Carrying equipment for every eventuality is also counter-intuitive and you should avoid your experience outdoors being overshadowed by the weight of your bag at the end of the day you re here to enjoy and not endure. The information below is intended only as a guide to help you get the most from your experience. Camera bag bring a camera bag that allows you to comfortably carry your equipment over rugged terrain. Backpacks distribute the weight between your shoulders and hips making walking much easier than a bag with a shoulder strap and are normally protected against wind and rain. Tripod the ideal tripod needs to be light enough to carry but heavy enough to perform in winds. A tripod is essential for landscape photography allowing camera settings to be used that would otherwise be impossible. A wide range of models are available from Manfrotto and Gitzo and for more advanced photographers, carbon fibre tripods offer a lighter weight solution but essentially do the same job as those made from aluminium. Lenses again, lenses are dependant on personal choice, budget and also the subjects pursued by each photographer. For travel photography an excellent solution is to have two zoom lenses such as a 24-70mm and a 70-200mm. With two lenses, a range of 24-200mm can be covered, which will account for 95% of your images. If you are interested in more intimate landscapes, a 100mm Macro lens opens up a wider range of possibilities. Backup and storage Ensure that you have adequate memory cards and a means of backing up your work, either on a laptop, ipad or supplementary storage drive. Bringing your own laptop will allow you to see what you have shot each day and will facilitate critique sessions. Remote release an indispensible accessory, which eradicates vibrations when the camera is mounted on a tripod. Spare batteries batteries can be re-charged daily if necessary, however it makes sense to bring a spare battery to maximise your opportunities of taking photographs. Lens cloth a lens cloth is useful for removing rain or sea spray if it finds its way onto a lens.
HOW TO BOOK Contact: Helen Guy in reservations at the Hilton Dunkeld House hotel Direct line: 01350 728331 Email: helen.guy@hilton.com INSURANCE It is a condition of booking that you are insured against medical and personal accident risks. This must include cover for the activities to be undertaken during the trip. We also strongly recommend you take out cover for cancellation and curtailment and baggage cover. We work with and recommend Campbell Irvine Insurance whose policies are specially designed for adventure holidays and are underwritten by AXA Insurance. Insurance can be arranged directly at: www.campbellirvine.com
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