LANDS END CORNWALL Photography Holiday
❖ Monday 14 – Wednesday 16 June 2021
❖ 3 days / 2 nights
❖ Land’s End Hotel 4 ⭐️
Lands End Cornwall Photography Holiday
Since Antiquity, Eastern Mediterranean tin traders called Land’s End, Belerion, The Shining Land. This westernmost region of Cornwall is within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, enjoying the same status as National Parks. Experience the beauty of Penwith Heritage Coast. Rugged towering cliffs, secluded coves and beaches with golden sand, set against spectacular turquoise oceanic waters.
Connect with your passion for Photography
Open to photographers at all skill levels, with no need for sophisticated equipment. Enjoy personalised learning, within a select group of up to four participants. Mentoring with a uniquely constructive spirit, will advance your photography. Each day you will able to further your practice, receive constructive feedback and answers to your questions. Your facilitator is a skilled communicator, making complex topics, accessible and relevant.
Since the nineteenth century, Land’s End continues to be a source of inspiration for Artists, Poets & Writers. During this outdoor experience, you will be expertly guided to breathtaking locations. Excursions along the coast will reveal an unspoilt and timeless landscape.
Inspirational experiences to boost your photography include;
- Thrilling cliff top vistas
- Leisurely walks on unspoilt tidal beaches and hidden coves
- Discover timeless fishing villages steeped in heritage
- Feel life at a slower pace
Ideal for the solo traveller, with no single supplement, and great value for two sharing a room. Indulge in an elegant break from the everyday. We hand-picked Land’s End Hotel for its unrivalled location, relaxed atmosphere and dedicated staff.
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.
Once you arrive, be assured that Diorama Days will take care of the rest.
✜ Diorama Days is delighted to support The Cornwall AONB Trust (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), pledging to donate 10% of the profits from this Holiday.
❖ Accommodation
※ Sojourn at The Land’s End Hotel, rooted in the charm and tradition of its Victorian heritage, with a contemporary twist. Enjoy your stay in rooms with unrivalled views a natural landscape and dramatic sea scapes. First class customer service and unrivalled hospitality.
※ Complimentary amenities include, WiFi internet, flat screen TV and parking.
❖ Itinerary
※ 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 blissfully 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.
Photography Holiday Lands End Cornwall Workshop Tour
❖ 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
Start – Monday 14 June, 2021 3:00pm* approx. times
Concludes – Wednesday 16 June, 2021 3:00 pm
- Pre-Workshop Learning Resources
- Photography Tuition
- Location Guidance
- Light Refreshments
- 2 Nights Accommodation
- Breakfast
- One Month Online Support – Post-holiday
- Complimentaty transport in a Vintage Land Rover Defender 110
NB Participants are welcome to self-drive.
If you use public transport, we can arrange transfer.
We are flexible. Please call to discuss your requirements.
07412 848348
❖ Fee
📷 1 Participant £755 – Single Occupancy Superior Double Ensuite ✜ Contact us to upgrade to double occupancy.
📷 📷 2 Participants £1310 – Sharing a Superior Double Ensuite ✜ Saving of £200. At check out enter Discount Code dle
Secure your place with a 40% deposit
The remainder to be paid in full by
📌 Secure your place with a 40% deposit. The remainder to be paid in full by Tuesday 25 May 2021.
Fully refundable fee if cancelled due to COVID19 / Pandemic Travel Restrictions, before June 1, 2021. Alternatively you may rebook or receive a voucher for a future date. We honour all our agreements.
Photography Holiday Lands End Cornwall
❖ COVID-19 update
Health & Well Being of participants & staff, are central to our business at all times.
Photography Holidays & Workshops are largely conducted outdoors, where the risk is considered to be low.
We adhere to government guidance.
Following a risk assessment, we implement safeguards:
- 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
📌 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 📝
❖ Facilitator
- Harry Fricker MA (Image & Communication Goldsmiths)
❖ Skills Level
- Open to photographers at all levels. No need for sophisticated equipment
❖ Recommended Equipment
- Camera, Lens, Tripod, Laptop & Accessories
❖ Equipment Rental – Available from Diorama Days
Camera / Lenses
- Canon 6D full frame DSLR body – £30/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 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 Filter 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
❖ Clothing
- We advise to dress for the weather
- Layered clothing and a waterproof jacket
- Comfortable walking shoes / boots are essential
❖ Fitness Level
- Some light to moderate walking on open moorland, nothing strenuous
❖ The Booking Fee does not include
- Travel to / from the Venue (Transport during the Retreat is included)
- Insurance – Participants are advised to arrange suitable cover
- Personal Expenses; Mini Bar, Room Service, Laundry, Gratuities, etc
- Meals & Beverages (apart from those indicated)
Enquiries welcome Call 07412 848348