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We
run 3-day workshops at a small conference centre just outside Howick in
the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. The workshop usually takes place over a
weekend, with registration and an introductory talk (which includes a
slide show) on the Thursday evening and then a full day on Friday and
Saturday and a half-day on Sunday. The cost of the course is R2 250-00
p.p. (price subject to change) and includes brunches, teas and coffees,
comprehensive course notes, a copy of one of our coffee table books and
a certificate of completion of the workshop.
A
typical day would begin with an early start as we set off to a location
like the Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve or Karkloof Falls where we shoot
scenic and wildlife images. About 2 hours after sunrise (when the light
quality is starting to deteriorate) we head back to base to download
the images. After every shoot each participant chooses 3 images for
evaluation, these sessions being critical to the learning process and
held in a constructive and supportive environment.
The
day continues with instruction in Photoshop and photographic principles
and then, about 2 hours or so before sunset we head back into the field
for more photography, all the while dealing with honing camera usage
and techniques.
Equipment
required is as follows:
- A SLR Digital Camera preferably with removable
lenses (a fixed lens camera will work but will limit what we can do to
a certain degree). An advanced point and shoot camera will be fine for
beginners, but it should have a fairly long lens, as we will be doing
wildlife photography (e.g. Canon G7, G9 or S3, Nikon P3, P4 or
something similar)
- Zoom lenses – the selection is broad
but at least 2 zoom lenses are recommended, one wide angle and one
medium to long telephoto, which should preferably have some form of
image stabilization.
- A flashgun.
- A sturdy tripod.
- A laptop computer with either Photoshop or
Photoshop Elements loaded on to it. This is essential. Instruction will
be in Photoshop Elements 5. It is recommended that you have some form
of backup medium - DVD's or a portable hard drive. We will
have copies of Photoshop for sale at the workshop and also
free versions various other programs with us to load onto your
computer.
- A memory card reader or computer cables to
connect your camera to your laptop.
- The charger for your camera/s.
- Memory Card/s.
- The manual(s) for your camera(s).
Please
email us at info@africaimagery.com
for more details about the photographic workshops or if you would like
to be placed on our mailing list.
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