Nature & Landscape Photography at Bodnant Gardens – Walking With Your Camera
Nature & Landscape Photography at Bodnant Gardens – Walking With Your Camera
Nature and Landscape Photography at Bodnant Gardens in the beautiful setting along the Conwy Valley in North Wales – what more could the photographer who loves being in the great outdoors with their camera want. Join us for our Walking with Your Camera – A Guided Photo Walk with photographic Masterclass in ICM (Intentional Camera Movement). This photographic event is crafted to help you unleash the full potential of your camera amidst the natural splendor. In our Welshot Masterclass, you’ll delve into the techniques of ICM and master the art of composing captivating visual narratives.
Walking with your camera invites you to embrace the great outdoors, capturing the essence of your environment. Whether you’re exploring long exposures, crafting abstract water compositions, or diving into macro and close-up photography to capture the beauty of one of North Wales finest gardens, this day promises a diverse and enriching photography adventure suitable for photographers of all levels.
Main Image Credit: Sarah Horrocks
You Will Learn
- Camera Settings and Functions:
- Understand how to adjust your camera settings (aperture, shutter speed, and ISO) for various lighting situations.
- Gain confidence in using manual mode to have full control over your exposure and composition.
- Macro and Close-Up Photography:
- Learn techniques for capturing fine details in macro and close-up shots.
- Master focus control and depth of field to highlight small subjects with precision.
- Capturing Movement in Nature:
- Discover how to photograph movement in nature, from wildlife to flowing water and wind-blown elements.
- Use appropriate shutter speeds to freeze action or create motion blur for dynamic, engaging images.
- Working with Light and Shutter Speeds:
- Master the use of light and shutter speeds to enhance your photos.
- Learn how to balance exposure in different lighting conditions to capture the perfect shot.
- Flora Photography:
- Gain techniques for photographing plants and flowers.
- Understand how to use natural light to bring out the beauty of flora and fauna.
- The Power of Good Composition:
- Learn how good composition techniques can transform your photos.
- Explore the rule of thirds, leading lines, and framing to create visually striking images.
- Landscape Photography:
- Master the art of shooting landscapes, capturing everything from sweeping vistas to detailed nature shots.
- Learn how to compose your landscape images to enhance depth and texture.
- Correct Exposure Techniques:
- Learn how to properly expose your images using manual settings, ensuring you capture the full range of highlights and shadows.
- Long Exposures and ICM (Intentional Camera Movement):
- Experiment with long exposure techniques to create creative effects, such as silky water or ethereal light trails.
- Use intentional camera movement to add an artistic touch and movement to your images.
- Creative Thinking in Photography:
- Explore innovative approaches to photography and how to think outside the box for unique results.
- Learn how to challenge yourself creatively to capture extraordinary images.
Participants will leave with practical knowledge and hands-on experience, ready to capture stunning, creative images with confidence.
Beginner to photography? We’re here for you.
Whether you are a beginner to photography, a photographer who would like to try a new genre, learn a new technique or skill, or, a more advanced photographer who wants to build their image portfolio, you will be made welcome, and we would love to help you get the best out of your camera.
The Welshot Team will be at hand throughout this Nature & Landscape Photography at Bodnant Gardens – Walking With Your Camera event to assist and help you get the best from your camera, so you can leave at the end of this session with memory cards full of beautiful photographs and great memories having learned a thing or three about photography and your camera.
Event Schedule
10:00 – Meet – Bodnant Tea Rooms. Welcome, introduction and preparing your camera
10:30 – Photography starts – Group tuition and 1:1 tuition
12:30 – Comfort break / lunch in the Bodnant Tearooms (not included)
14:00 – Masterclass session – ICM
15:00 – Photography resumes – 1:1 tuition available
16:00 – Review, Q&A
17:00 – Finish
Please Bring
- Camera and lenses suitable for this event – Wide angle if possible – Standard zoom – Macro – Bring the lenses you have (or like working with) and we will help you get the best from your lens and camera
- Spare (Fully Charged) Batteries and Memory Card
- Tripod / Cable release if you have one
- Refreshments – Snacks or drinks you think you will require during the event
- A list of ideas, help, questions etc that you would like to discuss with Welshot Team Leaders
Please Note
- Entrance fees, food or drink are not included in the cost of this event
- This is an outdoors event. Please make sure you come dressed appropriately.
- If Welshot decides to postpone this event due to bad weather conditions, you will be given several options regarding your booking.
- Voucher spaces are limited – Bookings made using a voucher/coupon code are non-transferable and non-refundable.
- In accordance with our Terms of Service – We may need to make changes to this event – We will do all we can to inform you as soon as possible.
