CAPE CORNWALL Landscape Photography Course
Tuesday June 21 2022
Thursday June 23 2022
3 days / 2 nights Cape Cornwall
CAPE CORNWALL
Landscape Photography Course
Located four miles north of Land’s End, near the town of St Just. The distinctive headland juts out into the ocean. Cape Cornwall is one of only two capes in Britain. Most of the headland is owned by the National Trust. The nearby village of St Just and the Crown Engine Houses of Botallack mine are within the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site.
This westernmost region of Cornwall is within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, enjoying the same status as National Parks. Enjoy three amazing days exploring rugged towering cliffs, secluded coves and beaches with golden sand, set against spectacular turquoise oceanic waters. Discover your creativity.
Connect With Your Passion For Photography
- Open to photographers at all skill levels
- Learn within a group of up to four participants
- Mentoring with a uniquely constructive spirit
- Complex topics are made accessible, relevant and fun
- No need for sophisticated equipment
During this outdoor experience, you will be expertly guided to breathtaking locations. Excursions along the rugged coast will reveal an unspoilt and timeless landscape.
- Ideal for the solo traveller, with no single supplement
- Great value for two sharing a double ensuite, save £200
Your facilitator, Harry Fricker, is well acquainted with the area. He champions sustainable tourism and is respectful of Nature, People & the Environment. Harry provides outdoor holiday experiences for you to advance your photography and to enjoy, whilst being safe at all times.
CAPE CORNWALL Landscape Photography Course Holiday Tour Workshop
Dates
From Tuesday June 21 2022 12 pm*
To Thursday June 23 2022 5pm*
*Provisional times
3 days / 2 nights Cape Cornwall
Accommodation
You will be sojourning at Cape Cornwall Club, a modernised hotel on the grounds of the prestigious golf club, by the homonymous coastal landmark. The newly refurbished ensuite bedrooms have all the comforts of a luxury hotel. The bar and dining area is a modern open space, in a relaxed and casual environment, looking out over the wild Cornish cliffs. The menu is inspired by their Michelin Star Chef. Spa available.
Room
Deluxe double ensuite. Inner courtyard view.
Breakfast
Choice of English or Continental included
Facilities
Complimentary WiFi Internet, Flat Screen TV & Car Park.
Bonus
- No single supplement
- £200 discount when two participants share a double ensuite
- Non-participating guests included for a nominal charge
Directions
- Cape Cornwall Club, St Just, Cornwall, TR19 7NL
- Near St. Just, on the A3071
- Directions
Itinerary
From Cape Cornwall we set out to explore the surrounding landscape, making the most of the light and Golden hours. Harry will guide you pre-selected locations with outstanding photographic potential, including; Cape Cornwall, Penwith Heritage Coast, Sennen Cove, Land’s End and Botallack Mine, amongst others.
We will schedule active periods, together with downtime to relax and enjoy your own time exploring. The road map below, is a guide to the locations. The itinerary, will be defined closer to the date, depending on weather and choice of optimum locations along this stretch of rugged coast.
❖ Bespoke Tuition includes
- Hands-On Learning
- Mentoring
- One-To-One
- Ongoing Photography Review
❖ Topics, adjusted to individual requirements, may include;*
- Camera settings – Shutter Speeds, Apertures & ISO
- Focusing methods
- Filters
- Visualisation & Planning
- Photographing the Golden Hours
- Astro photography & Painting with light
- Post-processing – Photoshop, Lightroom & Luminar
- Building a Portfolio
*A schedule of daily Photography Workshops & Demonstrations, will take full advantage of locations and the weather.
❖ Tangible Results
- As the holiday draws to a close, you will notice a marked improvement to your photography
- The takeaway for participants is understanding how to develop their own photographic style
- Pre-Workshop Learning Materials
- Photography Tuition
- Location Guidance
- Light Refreshments
- Accommodation & Breakfast
- One Month Online Support
- Transport in a Vintage Defender 110
Transport
- Participants are welcome to self-drive
- We can arrange transfers, if you use public transport
Please call to discuss your requirements.
07412 848348
Fee
📷 1 Participant £840
📷 📷 2 Participants £1480*
*A saving of £200. Enter Discount Code 200 at checkout
📌 Secure your place with a 40% deposit. The remainder to be paid in full by May 20 2022
Fully refundable fee if cancelled due to COVID19 / Pandemic Travel Restrictions, before June 12 2022. Alternatively you may rebook or receive a voucher for a future date. We honour all our agreements.
CAPE CORNWALL Landscape Photography Course
Pre-Workshop Learning
Your leaning journey starts about ten days before event.
We’ll arrange an online meeting that will allow me to start tailoring your learning experience.
I’d like to know where you are at with your photography, and what you would like to achieve.
After our meeting I will send you a selection of online learning materials.
Not homework, but learning resources to focus the mind.
We want to hit the ground running!
One month free online support is included after the workshop.
Feedback is key to deepen your learning and skills!
Pre-Workshop Learning Materials & Online Support are complimentary bonus items.
Bring Your Partner
You may bring your other half or friend, who will is welcome to join during meals and socialising.
Whilst you are on location, your significant other may like to experience things their own way.
There may be a spa, health & wellness facilities, as well as shopping, arts & culture.
We will gladly advise on activities, locations and itineraries.
There may be a small supplemental charge.
Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Fitness level
Workshops include light to moderate walking along designated paths and some open moorland.
Nothing strenuous
If you have particular requirements, we will gladly accommodate your request.
Please contact us.
Clothing
- We advise to dress for the weather
- Use layered clothing
- Bring a waterproof jacket
- Wear comfortable walking shoes or boots
Recommended equipment
Please bring your camera, lens, tripod, laptop & accessories.
Cameras with adjustable manual settings are ideal.
Equipment Rental from Diorama Days
We have a range of professional equipment available for rental during the experience.
Enquiries welcome call 07412 848348
Camera / Lenses
- Canon 6D full frame DSLR body – £40/day – £300 deposit
- Canon EF 24mm f/1.4 L USM, ø 77mm Prime Lens – £30/day – £300 deposit
- Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 Distagon, ø 72mm, EF Prime – £30/day – £300 deposit
- Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 Planar, ø 72mm, EF Prime – £30/day – £300 deposit
- Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro ø 52mm, EF Prime £30/day – £100 deposit
- Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM, ø 72mm, Zoom – £10/day – £100 deposit
Accessories
- Manfrotto tripod 055XDB PRO Black – £10/day – £50 deposit
- Manfrotto tripod 190X PRO Black – £10/day – £50 deposit
- Manfrotto Monopod 681B Black – £10/day – £50 deposit
- Weston Master IV light meter – £15/day – £100 deposit
- Billingham Hadley Small Camera Bag Black – £10/day – £50 deposit
- Hoya Circular PL Polarising Filters 52mm, 72mm & 77mm – £10/day – £30 deposit
- GOBE ND1000 Filter 77mm – £10/day – £30 deposit
- Polaroid Intervalometer PLRTC18 3 pin connector Canon – £5/day – £10 deposit
- Wacom Intuos Graphics Tablet Small + Stylus/USB cable – £5 /day – £20 deposit
Not included in the fee
Insurance. Participants are advised to arrange suitable cover.
Personal expenses; mini bar, room service, laundry, gratuities, etc.
Travel to / from the accommodation/venue (unless indicated).
Meals & Beverages (unless indicated).
COVID19 update
- Health & Well Being of participants & staff, are central to our business at all times
- Our Photography experiences are largely conducted outdoors, where viral transmission risk is considered to be low
- We adhere to government regulations and update accordingly
Following a risk assessment, we implement safeguards indicated below
- Up to 5 people per group, 4 Participants : 1 Facilitator
- Adhere to social distancing
- Wear a face covering
- Maintain cleanliness & sanitise surfaces
Participants are welcome to self-drive
Please provide your own face covering, surgical gloves & hand sanitiser
Please contact us if you have any questions 07412 848348
