Through the Looking Glass
Course Title: Tenerife Photography Workshop
Introduction to Course
The ability to take a good photograph is infinitely useful across all professional disciplines. Conservation is no different. A photo tells a story of a thousand words, especially ringing true when it comes to raising awareness and making REAL difference in the world of conservation. This is why we believe that knowing the basics of photography can help you in any career path or it might just turn out to be your new favourite hobby.
Designed for beginner/intermediate photographers wanting to learn some techniques in the field and build up a portfolio of nature, culture and landscape photographs. Content would include daily sunrise and sunset shoots at different locations, editing sessions, whale watching trips for cetacean photographs, brand building, website making and social media marketing.
Who should take this course?
By the end of this course you will have learned:
Designed for beginner/intermediate photographers wanting to learn some techniques in the field and build up a portfolio of nature, culture and landscape photographs. Content would include daily sunrise and sunset shoots at different locations, editing sessions, whale watching trips for cetacean photographs, brand building, website making and social media marketing.
Who should take this course?
- Students, young professionals, older wildlife and nature lovers, people wanting a career change.
By the end of this course you will have learned:
- A greater knowledge of DSLR cameras and modes – no longer shooting on the auto setting
- Knowledge of the exposure triangle
- An increased knowledge of advanced techniques – motion blur, depth of field, long exposure
- Portrait and people photography
- Astrophotography
- Landscape photography
- Professional editing techniques with Adobe software
- Photographs reviewed and given constructive criticism by mentors and tutors
- Created of a portfolio to show potential clients
- Knowledge of how to build a brand and how to start attracting work
Photo: Eve Pilmore
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Photo: Andrea
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course structure
- Duration: 5-7 days
- Each day would follow a similar structure:
- Early mornings introduction to the days sessions then out on site taking photos
- Mid day; back at base for editorial workshops
- Early evening out on site again for more shoots
- Evening present photographs taken that day for critical appraisal from FEF mentors and industry experts, eg. Sergio Hanquet
- After this reflection session, consolidate findings from the days work, go back out the next day to take even better photos
- Each day would follow a specific focus, covering the following modules:
- Landscapes
- Portraits
- Animal
- Nature
- Whale and Dolphin; you will have the opportunity to go out on the AWdF research vessel 3 times during your course to take pictures of one of the 28 species of cetaceans found around the waters of Tenerife.
- Sunset and sunrise
- Culture
- Glamour
- El Teide
- Astrology
Special Courses will run at certain points during the year, with a calendar of ‘special events’ happening on the island e.g. hiking El Teide, Puerto de la Cruz Carnival, etc.
Price & information5 Day course:
£600* including accommodation/food at the AWdF base £500* for the course only (provide your own food and accommodation) *does not include flights. 7 Day course: £750* including accommodation/food at the AWdF base £650* for the course only (provide your own food and accommodation) *does not include flights. Course start dates: Fourth Monday of the month starting in March |
Note: When you reserve your place the total amount of your booking will be shown but today you will only have to pay the £50/€50 deposit. The deposit is fully refundable in the event that you can not participate because of COVID-19.
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Discounts are available for groups, families and course bundles, please email [email protected] for more information on pricing and discounts.
Maximum capacity per course intake - 10 people. We want to ensure that every member of the team receives one on one tailored training, limiting the number of people we can take for each intake. Places are limited so don't hesitate to book.
General Course Information
For more information about our course structure and what you are gaining by doing a Fair Earth Foundation Course, please visit our Extra Information Page.
Requirements
How to apply?
BOOK NOW on the calendar above. For more information please email [email protected].
Application Deadlines
There are no deadlines for applications, but places will be filled on a first come first serve basis and there are limited places for each course intake. If you want to secure your place, please reserve your place for 2021 course intake now.
Maximum capacity per course intake - 10 people. We want to ensure that every member of the team receives one on one tailored training, limiting the number of people we can take for each intake. Places are limited so don't hesitate to book.
General Course Information
For more information about our course structure and what you are gaining by doing a Fair Earth Foundation Course, please visit our Extra Information Page.
Requirements
- There are no prerequisites or prior qualifications needed to complete this course. We only want to work with enthusiastic individuals and people with great positive attitudes. We work with small groups so that we can work at different levels of ability, with tailored learning and mentorship to suit all abilities and previous experience.
How to apply?
BOOK NOW on the calendar above. For more information please email [email protected].
Application Deadlines
There are no deadlines for applications, but places will be filled on a first come first serve basis and there are limited places for each course intake. If you want to secure your place, please reserve your place for 2021 course intake now.