PHOTOGRAPHY COURSES 2018 Do you have a passion for photography? Taking great photographs doesn t require the most expensive or extensive photographic equipment. A budget DSLR and a 50mm lens is all you need to get started. What s more important is a good eye for composition and detail, a decent understanding of your camera, knowing the basic lighting techniques - whether you re using natural light or flash or both - and above all, developing strong interpersonal skills with your subjects. And having fun while you re taking pictures. Jurgen Vogt has extensive photographic experience and runs many photography workshops and safaris into Africa.
1 DAY PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO PORTRAITS If you have a passion and enthusiasm for portraiture, then the Essential Guide to Portraits is the course for you. Whether you are photographing family or friends, shooting contemporary lifestyle images, or the glamour and pressure of weddings - enjoy the challenge of delivering high quality, creative and appealing portraits. Workshop Content 1. Introduction to Portraits - learn how to set up your camera s key functions for shooting great portraits. 2. Exposure - find out how your camera s metering works to help perfect your exposure. 3. Composition - what to think about when composing portraits. 4. Focusing and Depth of Field - ensure a perfect balance of sharpness and blur. 5. Portrait Lighting - good control of lighting lies at the heart of every good portrait photographer - we explain the skills needed to control lighting like a pro. 6. Manipulating Daylight - the basics of how to handle ambient light. 7. Indoor Lighting - learn how to use ambient and artificial light sources at home to illuminate your subjects. 8. Creative Flash - key functions of your flash systems explained. 9. Studio Flash Explained - we reveal how easy studio lighting systems are to use. 10. Take your best Family Photos - from babies to teenagers, we reveal the secrets to taking perfect photos of your loved ones. 11. Digital Techniques - Photoshop and post-production techniques to try. 12. Black and White Portraits - the fundamentals to great mono images. 13. Portrait equipment - our choice of the best gear for portraits. What you ll need for this workshop: The Essentials: 1. A DSLR camera and the equivalent of a 50mm lens. The more lenses the better. 2. A laptop with some type of image processing (comes standard with most digital cameras on a disk). 3. Your memory cards. 4. A charged battery. Nice to Have: 1. An external flash unit. 2. A tripod. 3. Flash triggers (to be explained). 4. A reflector/diffuser (to be explained).
FAQs: Q: Is this workshop only for portrait photographers? A: No, anyone interested in taking images will learn loads of new techniques. Cost: R1 490 per person The cost includes: Photographer Course notes Lunch at Aloe Lane Tea and coffee Time: 8:30 17:00 Minimum number of 4 people.
2 DAY WILDLIFE WORKSHOP This workshop includes one day of theory at 4-star boutique bush lodge, Aloe Lane Guest Lodge and then one day practical in the Pilansberg Game Reserve. Cost: R5 590 per person Includes: Photographer Course notes Venue at Aloe Lane Guest Lodge Lunch at Aloe Lane on Day 1 Accommodation at Aloe Lane Guest Lodge in a Deluxe Room (x2 people sharing) Dinner on Day 1 including 2-course meal and a glass of wine Transport to Pilansberg including return trip Park entry fees Lunch at Pilansberg Excludes: Drinks Gratuities Camera equipment Extras Time: 8:30 17:00 Day 1 8:30 17:00 Day 2 Minimum number of 4 people with 2 people sharing a room. Single room rates can be quoted on request.
5 DAY BOTSWANA PHOTOGRAPHY SAFARI If you have dreamt of exploring the Okavango Delta then this is for you! This wildlife photography safari comprises a stay over at the 4-star boutique bush lodge, Aloe Lane Guest Lodge including a true African style Boma braai experience - and 4 nights accommodation at semi-luxurious tented Mogothlo Safari Lodge at the Khwai River in the Okavango Delta.
Cost: R27 840 per person Includes: Specialised Photographic Guide Daily Wildlife and Photography Lectures 1 night accommodation at Aloe Lane Guest Lodge, Johannesburg in a Deluxe Room with Boma dinner experience International flights to Maun, Botswana return including airport taxes (Air Botswana) 4 nights accommodation at semi-luxurious tented Mogothlo Safari Lodge, Khwai River in the Okavango Delta Transport Game viewing vehicles for 2 x daily game drives All meals in Botswana Excludes: Visas Drinks Gratuities Camera equipment Extras Minimum number of 4 people with 2 people sharing a room. Single room rates can be quoted on request. An additional night on return trip from Botswana at Aloe Lane Guest Lodge can be quoted separately. Times: Itinerary to be supplied on Day 1 Bookings: Please email info@aloelaneguestlodge.com to book your course/s, or for more information. Terms & Conditions: 100% upfront payment secures your booking. Dates are subject to availability. Excludes travel insurance. All travellers must be in possession of a valid passport. Aloe Lane Guest Lodge s Standard Terms and Conditions apply.