Technique: Landscape Photography for Beginners 3 Day

    You have just bought your first camera, or decided to take up landscape photography. Where to from here?

    Based at Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park this weekend photography workshop will help you understand and master the fundamentals of landscape photography, through multiple hands-on sessions out in the field. During the weekend we will cover:

    • Composition – what works and why
    • The Creative Process – how to achieve what you have visualised
    • Light and Colour – how to create mood and emotion
    • Wide Angle to Telephoto – how to choose the correct focal length
    • Taking the Camera off Auto – controlling your camera
    • Introduction to Lightroom – processing tips and techniques

    Your tutor for the weekend is New Zealand landscape and nature photographer Phillip Bartlett. Phillip has been teaching photographers, beginners to experienced professionals from around the world, for almost fifteen years and his patient, good-natured style will inspire and equip you as you start your own photography journey.

         ITINERARY
    Arrival QUEENSTOWN – AORAKI/MT COOK NATIONAL PARK
    Arrive into Queenstown today and we then travel to Aoraki/Mt Cook Village in the heart of the National Park. If you would prefer to self-drive we will advise the hotel. After getting settled into our rooms we head out for our first shoot of this magnificent landscape.

    Day one AORAKI/MT COOK NATIONAL PARK
    We leave the hotel pre-dawn to be in position for the first light on Aoraki/Mt Cook and the Southern Alps. We will work the different compositions in this area as the sun rises before returning to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast we meet for an informal ‘Question and Answer’ session to discuss different landscape photography techniques and photo gear issues. We follow this with a hands-on Lightroom processing tutorial. In the afternoon we travel to another location for last-light photography on the mountains.

    Day two AORAKI/MT COOK NATIONAL PARK
    This morning we photograph sunrise at Tasman Glacier lake which is backdropped by towering mountains. After breakfast we have another Lightroom processing session. Late morning we depart and return to Queenstown arriving in the late afternoon.

     

         WORKSHOP DATES and FEE

    2020:
    DECEMBER 18 – 20 

    2021:
    JANUARY 8 – 10 
    JANUARY 22 – 24

    NZ$1480.00 per person double occupancy
    NZ$1730.00 single occupancy
    We understand that these are uncertain times so we do not require a deposit to secure your place. Upon confirmation that the workshop will proceed 50% of the fee will be due. Balance of the workshop fee will be due 30 days prior to the commencement date. Payments may be made by internet bank transfer or international bank transfer.

    Inclusions:
    Photography tuition by Phillip Bartlett
    Accommodation for two nights at The Hermitage Hotel
    Two breakfasts
    Department of Conservation National Parks licence fees

    Exclusions:
    All domestic and international air travel and domestic transportation within your home country
    Any other travel services required to arrive at the workshop commencement location and all associated taxes, levies and insurances
    Immigration, duty, passport and visa fees where applicable
    Any personal items including meals not listed as included, alcoholic beverages, souvenirs and travel insurance

     

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    • 2020 Details

      December 18 - 20

      2021 Details

      January 8 - 10
      January 22 - 24

      From NZ$1480.00
      Limit: 4 Photographers

       

    • Highlights

      ▫ Aoraki/Mt Cook and the Southern Alps

      ▫ Tasman Valley

      ▫ Tasman Glacier Lake

      ▫ Hooker Valley

      ▫ Dark Sky Astrophotography

    • Photography Instructors

      PHILLIP BARTLETT
      Born in Nelson, at the top of the South Island, I am a full-time professional landscape photographer. Almost 15 years ago I started running New Zealand landscape photography workshops for photographers of all levels of experience.

      It is an absolute pleasure teaching photography, and I find it very satisfying working with photographers to develop their individual style, grow through creative challenges and master new techniques.

      Being out in the New Zealand landscape with other passionate photographers is always an exciting adventure, and you are most welcome to join me on this sensational workshop.

    • Government Licensed to operate Photography Workshops in National Parks and Reserves