With Colin Westgate and Hugh Milsom , (2 days, at Seaford, East Sussex). Wednesday/Thursday 1/2 December 2010.

A repeat of last year’s over subscribed workshop, so if you missed that, then here is your chance. Landscape photography is often thought to be straightforward and indeed, it is not difficult to obtain reasonable pictures. Frequently, however, landscape photographs are disappointing, perhaps because of unfavourable light, poor composition or unsatisfactory printing. With the right approach, such problems can be overcome and this comprehensive workshop will cover methods of improving your landscape pictures from the moment of taking to aesthetic enhancements prior to making  the final print.

The content will be a mixture of discussion, an appraisal of pictures from participants, and a field trip into the local area where there are interesting beaches and features such as the wonderful cliff scenery of the Seven Sisters. The In-depth discussion will cover the principles of landscape photography, both technical and aesthetic. Topics such as the characteristics of different lenses, various filters, choice of subject matter, viewpoints, composition, principles of exposure, use of light and more will be included.

Vision and Interpretation are vital elements in the production of most successful landscape photographs. This includes ‘pre visualisation’ at the moment the picture is taken and post production prior to making the print. Both aspects will be covered, the latter using Photoshop procedures, which will be demonstrated using digital projection. A selection of images taken digitally on the workshop will be used, but if you are a film worker, you are invited to bring negatives or transparencies with you.

Both Colin Westgate and High Milsom have many years of experience photographing in the landscape and both will demonstrate and discuss their individual approaches to the subject.

Price £125 (deposit £40). 8 places