Perth City Skyline Workshop - March 2024
Join landscape photographer Nathan Dobbie workshop at one of Perth's most iconic photography locations!
March 17th 2024
$130pp - Maximum of 5 participants.
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Join me for 3 hours of photography capturing the Perth Skyline by the Swan River under constantly changing conditions.
This is a sunrise workshop, the location boasts great photographic opportunities and a variety of different images can be captured in this relatively small area.
Following an initial briefing, we’ll be photographing the Perth city in vibrant colours, providing further opportunities to capture a variety of great photographs as the city lights shine across the water. As sunrise approaches, the lights will begin to fade and will eventually the skyline will reflect the colours of the morning light.
In this small group outing you’ll experience a range of different natural lighting situations and gain an insight into how to use ambient light to your advantage as a photographer. I will also all of the landscape basics, including ideal camera settings, planning, and lens selection.
- I currently have a special offer for all participants in this workshop to receive a 20% discount off of other upcoming events! More information is available at the bottom of this page.
What will I learn?
- Setting up your camera for landscape photography: Learn which camera equipment is necessary to capture your desired images.
- Photography fundamentals: How to shoot using manual mode & understanding aperture, ISO, shutter speed, and white balance.
- Composition techniques: Create captivating images that stand out from the rest in a positive way.
- Planning: Learn to plan your photography for the best results. This includes using natural light effectively.
- Use of lens filters to create the desired effect. Whether that be mitigating harsh lighting, controlling reflections and glare, or using a long exposure technique to capture movement in the water.
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is aimed at photography enthusiasts of any skill who might;
- Want to increase their photography knowledge in a practical, on location setting.
- Meet and socialise with other local photographers.
Strictly limited to 5 participants!
I keep the group small so each participant can receive individual assistance.
Itinerary
Arrive at the meeting point (TBA after sign up) 4:45am - workshop ends at 7:15am
What to bring:
For this workshop, you'll need to have your own transport to and from the location.
Please also bring any food/water, or medications that you may need.
All of our photography destinations are a short distance from from the carpark, access is easy but still come prepared and bring appropriate footwear. It can become quite windy and cold in the mornings at this time of year also.
Recommended Photography Equipment
Photography equipment is NOT supplied. At a minimum, you need your own camera, tripod, lens(es), memory cards (with plenty of space), and batteries (fully charged).
I recommend lenses with a focal length of 24-70mm and 14-24mm (full frame equivalent, contact me if you are unsure).
A good, sturdy tripod is highly recommended. You'll want one that allows full control of the leg angle, as this can be critical for setting up on uneven ground and getting the camera nice and low. I recommend that you have a ball head attached to the tripod also, as this will allow you to easily level your camera once set up. If you would like assistance in choosing the right tripod for you, contact me and I will be happy to assist. Read my guide to tripod selection for landscape photography here.
ND filters may come in useful on this workshop but are not strictly necessary. Read my guide on filters for landscape photography here.
I also recommend bringing some lens cleaning equipment for this workshop . I always carry a rocket blower, microfibre cloth, and lens cleaning solution to keep my lens and filters clean.
Booking
The workshop price is $130 and there are is a minimum of 3 and maximum of 5 participants. In the event the minimum numbers are not met and the workshop can not run, all payments will be refunded.
To Book:
- Please fill out this form to register your interest in attending this workshop.
- Once enough forms have been completed, I will contact guests in the order of completion. In the event of more than 5 bookings, I notify all sign ups of their position in the wait list.
We will proceed regardless of weather conditions, with the exception of a severe & dangerous weather forecast. There is shelter available at this workshop location.
Please ensure you can attend the workshop prior to booking, as we can not offer a refund or credit for a future workshop if you change your mind and your place can not be filled. We do however allow bookings to be transferred to an alternate guest. Full workshop terms and conditions here.
Special Offer! Save 20% on future workshops.
All participants on this workshop are eligible to attend the following workshops at a discounted price, and with higher priority! Just complete the registration forms and you will be contacted with a chance to book before the other guests. See the details below for workshop dates and discounted pricing.
- Burns Beach Sunset Shoot - 10th March 2024
Regular price - $150
Discounted price - $120