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Chocolate Fish Cafe, 100 Shelly Bay Rd, Maupuia · Outdoor activities

Interactive Five-Hour Intimate Group Landscape Photography Workshop with Online Tutorials

If you’re an intermediate photographer wanting to improve your landscape photography skills, embark on a one-day landscape and long exposure photography workshop located at Shelly Bay in Wellington. Begin with a series of three online video tutorials to help you prepare for shooting landscape photography before you enter the great outdoors. Bring your camera and join Spencer Clubb on a five-hour shooting session, where you’ll learn how to use ND filters for long-exposure photography, culminating with an opportunity to shoot a dramatic, long exposure sunset!

Inclusions
  • Valid for one person
  • Five-hour (approximately) photography tuition with Spencer Clubb
  • Pocket guide to digital photography
  • ND filter exposure card
  • Use of Benro ND filters
  • Three online video tutorials by Richard Young
    • eBook: Shooting Sharp Landscapes
    • eBook: Camera & Exposure Settings
    • eBook: Nature First Guide
  • Please note: Please bring your own DSLR or mirrorless camera with a manual mode
  • Available: Selected dates: 1pm or 3pm start time. Please refer to Booking Calendar for dates and times (this tour runs for approximately five hours)

Topics You’ll Cover:

  • Settings for landscape photography
  • Shooting in manual mode
  • Landscape composition and tips
  • Focus and hyperfocal distance
  • Calculating exposures with ND filters
  • Using ND, grad and polarising filters
Overview
Duration: From 5 hours
Printed, Mixed, Digital vouchers accepted
Language: English (New Zealand)
From ¥1,398 /person
Includes taxes & fees
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Location
Chocolate Fish Cafe, 100 Shelly Bay Rd, Maupuia
Language
English (New Zealand)
From
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Things to know

  • You will be emailled 7 days before the workshop with all the final details. If you have any questions before then, please get in touch

What to Bring to Workshop:

  • DSLR or mirrorless camera with a manual mode
  • A standard or zoom lens
  • A fully charged battery and ideally a spare
  • 64GB Memory card with plenty of space
  • A sturdy tripod (optional)
  • A telephoto lens (optional)

New Zealand weather is unpredictable, you can expect to experience a wide range of temperatures in a day. Plan and be prepared for all eventualities. It is advisable to carry warm clothing layers and waterproof gear. Please wear clothing that you feel comfortable in to allow you to concentrate 100% on your photography.

  • Comfortable walking shoes/boots
  • Raincoat
  • Rainpants/over-trousers
  • Fleece/down/outer jacket
  • Warm/layered clothing
  • Warm hat
  • Gloves/finger-mitts
  • Sunhat
  • Sunglasses
  • Water bottle
  • Headtorch
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Alarm clock
  • Personal medication
  • Wash bag

Selected dates

Availability:

  • Available: Selected dates: 1pm or 3pm start time. Please refer to Booking Calendar for dates and times (this tour runs for approximately five hours)

Important:

  • This is an intermediate-level workshop for those wishing to advance their landscape photography. Ideally, participants must have a basic knowledge of photography and be comfortable adjusting camera settings such as aperture and shutter speed
  • The aim of the workshop is to give you more confidence in the creative control of camera settings and shooting in manual mode. You will have a brief session at the start of the workshop/tour, covering camera settings and controls, to be sure everyone is up to speed
  • Food and drinks are not included
  • Transfers are not included
  • Cameras are not included

Terms & Conditions:

  • Maximum group size for this tour is five people
  • Itinerary is subject to change depending on availability and weather conditions
  • In general, the workshop will not be cancelled due to the weather forecast (apart from one day Wellington workshops, which may be postponed until the next weekend.). New Zealand Photography Workshops have never had a weekend where they have not spent the majority of it out shooting
  • If the weather does limit shooting, participants will spend more time learning techniques and post-production. Ultimately, the best photographs can come from any combination of weather conditions and New Zealand Photography Workshops will find subjects and locations to match
  • Please note that the workshops require a minimum number of people to proceed. If there are not enough participants one week beforehand, a full refund will be provided, or you will be given the option to keep your place on the next date

What to Bring:

  • DSLR or mirrorless camera with a manual mode
  • A standard or zoom lens
  • A fully charged battery and ideally a spare
  • 64GB Memory card with plenty of space
  • A sturdy tripod (optional)
  • A telephoto lens (optional)

Cancellations:

  • If the booking is cancelled between 7–14 days prior to departure, 50% of the booking value will be forfeit
  • No refunds will be given if the booking is cancelled within 7 days of departure, or for late arrivals and no-shows

Changes to Booking:

  • Changes to booking cannot be accommodated

Please Note:

  • Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
  • Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date

Important:

  • The destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
  • We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
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New Zealand Photography Workshops’ team of top landscape and wildlife photographers curates extraordinary experiences across New Zealand. From immersive one-day workshops to captivating multi-day tours, they specialise in landscape and wildlife photography. Whether you are a complete beginner, a keen amateur or an experienced photographer, their selection of workshops and tours will help you to get the most from your photography!

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