This two-day course is designed to enable beginners to establish a strong foundation in photography.
Topics covered:
Day 1:
Camera basics, manual control, manual metering, aperture priority and depth of field control.
Day 2
Composition, white-balance, making a good shot better, fieldwork, supports and bringing it all together.
Over the weekend the course will be delivered as a combination of work in the classroom as well as outdoor sessions on the reserve at Woods Mill.
Tutor David Plummer is a wildlife expert, conservationist and professional photographer and multi award winning filmmaker. His images are regularly featured in leading wildlife publications and national and international press, and he appears regularly on national and international radio and television. He has been running courses for Sussex Wildlife Trust for many years focusing on some of his passions; photography, badgers and owls. His acclaimed book “7 Years of Camera Shake: One Man’s Passion for Photographing Wildlife” was published in 2017.Venue: The Classroom, Woods Mill, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9SD
What to bring: Camera, lenses, tripods, batteries, instructions, Packed lunch, Notebook and pen. Wear suitable clothing and footwear for the weather conditions. Tea & coffee provided.
Facilities: Free parking available. Toilets can be found in the car park and the classroom.
Public transport: Compass Bus 100 Burgess Hill-Pulborough stops outside Woods Mill Monday – Saturday. No Sunday Service. http://www.compass-travel.co.uk for timetable.
Accessability: Easy walking. Can be muddy after rain.
To enable more people to attend our courses, we have a limited number of concessionary tickets available to those on a low income. No proof required.
Please read our terms and conditions before booking.
Photo: David Plummer © David Plummer
