WILD WEST COAST Photography Holiday
Tuesday June 14 2022
Thursday June 16 2022
3 days / 2 nights
Ship Inn, Mousehole
WILD WEST COAST Photography Holiday
From Mousehole to Sennen Cover we explore rugged towering cliffs, secluded coves and tidal beaches with golden sand, all set against spectacular turquoise waters.
This photography holiday workshop will enable you to make amazing photographs along the Cornwall’s Wild, West Coast.
The Westernmost region of Cornwall is within Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the same status as National Parks.
Over the centuries, Artists, Writers & Poets, continue seeking creative inspiration in the real Cornwall.
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.
WILD WEST COAST Photography Holiday
Dates
From – Tuesday, June 14, 2022 12 pm *
To – Thursday, June 16, 2022 5 pm*
*Provisional times
3 days / 2 nights
WILD WEST COAST Photography Holiday
Accommodation
You will be sojourning at The Ship Inn, a quaint hotel on the harbour’s edge in Mousehole.
Traditional and modern features make up this charming hotel.
Highly rated by guests 9.1/10.
Mousehole is amongst the most authentic and picturesque fishing villages in Cornwall.
Room
Single occupancy double ensuite. No single supplement.
Breakfast
English or Continental included.
Facilities
Complimentary WiFi Internet, Flat Screen TV.
Bonus
- No single supplement
- Enjoy a discount of £200 when two participants share a double ensuite
- Non-participating guests included for a nominal charge
Directions
- Ship Inn, Mousehole, Penzance, TR19 6QX
- Directions
Itinerary
We set out to explore the surrounding landscape. Harry will guide you pre-selected locations with outstanding photographic potential, including; Lamorna Cove, Penberth Cove, Porthcurno, Land’s End and Sennen Cove amongst others.
We will schedule active periods, together with some 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
WILD WEST COAST Photography Holiday
Fee
📷 1 Participant £700
📷 📷 2 Participant £1200*
*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 7 April 2022.
Fully refundable fee if cancelled due to COVID19 / Pandemic Travel Restrictions, before April 29 2022. Alternatively you may rebook or receive a voucher for a future date. We honour all our agreements.
WILD WEST COAST Photography Holiday
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
