Shooting Gardens - How to Make Great Garden Photographs

Ever been disappointed when your garden photograph just doesn’t match up to the wonderful view you saw in real life? Join professional photographer Matthew Thomas in the gorgeous gardens of Field Place Manor House and find out how to make truly great shots, every time. This early evening workshop will involve a mixture of training room teaching, and a practical session implementing what you have learnt, using the wonderful grounds of Field Place Manor House as your subject matter. Subjects Covered: Training room session: Learning what makes a great shot. The fundamentals of good composition, how to work with light, how to use any camera like a pro. Practical session in the gardens of Field Place, with hands-on tuition. Making the shot is only half the story: We will return to the seminar room to learn how to easily edit your photographs with skill to bring out their best – and remove the worst! Who is the course for? The course is designed for beginners and those with some experience of using a camera, who want to up their game and make great photographs. Please bring your camera or smartphone and, if at all possible, a cable to connect it to a computer. By the end of the workshop you will have: A clear understanding of how to compose a good photograph. Practical experience of making photographs in a garden setting, learning from a professional photographer. Guidance on the right equipment needed to make great shots, to suit your budget.