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Long exposure photography requires the use of ND filters (we have some to borrow if you don’t have your own) so you can use longer shutter speeds to create beautiful effects with movement in water and clouds. Capturing images like this requires excellent technique and some knowledge. By joining this workshop you’ll be guided in the techniques needed as well as learning how to take some amazing coastal photographs.

Topics covered:
– Coastal composition and tips
– Calculating exposures with ND filters
– Achieving focus for landscape images
– Using ND, Grad & Polarising filters

Class size:
Our one day workshops run on a maximum ratio of 1:4, limiting class sizes allows us to provide you with the best learning environment possible, including expert guidance, instruction, and personal attention according to your learning style.

The workshop price includes:
– Guide to Landscape Photography
– Pocket long exposure card
– Tuition from Richard Young
– Use of ND Filters
– Tea/coffee and a muffin

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Join Richard Young and Dave Buckton on a four-day wildlife photography workshop showcasing the best of Otago’s wildlife and coastal scenery. You will capture the area’s exceptional wildlife includes New Zealand sea lions and fur seals, as well as a host of rare bird species, such as the Yellow-eyed penguin, Northern Royal albatross and petrel.

Our Otago Wildlife workshop includes a boat charter around the peninsula, with another highlight being a stay and dinner at the famous Larnach Castle. We will also travel North of Dunedin, to photograph the Moeraki Boulders, one of New Zealand’s most distinctive coastal landscapes and visit the Orokonui Wildlife Sanctuary.

Capture to Print Masterclass Workshop: This masterclass workshop has been designed to cover the topics of Coastal Wildlife, Bird & Coastal Landscape Photography; with dedicated tuition sessions and notes on these subjects.

The workshop concludes with a processing session and printing a 17×22″ fine art print of one of your images using the latest Epson SC-P800 printer. We will also have a number of Tamron 150-600mm Lenses along with Nikon bodys available for shared use during the workshop to help you capture some amazing close up wildlife images.

Price includes:
– Boat trip on the Otago Peninsula
– 3 nights accommodation at Larnach Castle in a room shared with one other person from the workshop. If you wish, there is the option to upgrade to your own double hotel room at extra cost
– 3 breakfasts at Larnach Castle
– 1 dinner at Larnach Castle
– Full tuition by Richard Young and Dave Buckton
– Printed notes covering special techniques, settings and tips
– Copy of Pocket Guide to Wildlife Photography
– 17 x 22″ inch Fine Art Print from the Epson SC-P800
– Use of Tamron 150-600mm Lenses
– Trial of Nikon bodys & lenses
– DOC concession fees
– DOC marine mammals Permit
– Donation to Penguin Rescue
– Printed notes

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Doors open at 5:30pm and entry is by gold coin donation.

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