coastal landscape workshop
The Sussex coastline has some of the most stunning scenery in the UK and offers an abundance of photographic locations. From wide sweeping vistas, Victorian piers and colourful beach huts to dunes and weathered groynes, the list of possible subject matter is wide and varying.
The ideal time to shoot coastal location is around dawn and dusk, the so called golden hours, when the warm of the first and last light of the day can transform the scenery into something special. The colours that nature can deliver around these times can be spectacular and can often be even strong both pre and post sunrise and sunset.
A dawn shoot will normally necessitate an early alarm call in order that you are in location at least 30-45 minutes prior to sunrise. Even as the sun is below the horizon is can light the underneath of clouds with hues of pink and orange. Once the sun is above the horizon, the opportunities continue as the low sidelight catches ripples in the sand and creates shadows.
A dusk shoot begins at a more sociable hour as we are in location a couple of hours before sunset to build up to the crescendo of the final colours of the day. As the sun drops below the horizon, the colours in the sky can be fantastic and continue well after the sun has set. Reflected in pools left by a low tide, we can effectively double the light on offer and create stunning images.
On all sessions we will discuss composition, filtration, focus, exposure and histograms. We will also look at the technical set up of shots, understanding the effect that focal length and perspective have on the final image. We will investigate how the change in shutter speed can affect the feel and mood of an image
Possible Locations
Birling Gap, East Sussex
Littlehampton, West Sussex
Worthing, West Sussex
What to bring
Digital camera, preferably a DSLR
Variety of lenses, preferably including a wide angle
Tripod
Optional
Neutral density graduated filters
Neutral density solid filters
Polarising filter
Remote release
A compact/prosumer camera can be used, however, to achieve optimal results it is highly desirable to use a digital SLR. Kit can be borrowed on the day if you wish to try out a DSLR or particular filters. Spare tripods will also be available if you don't have one.
Duration & Time
Around 3-4hrs
available September to April
Cost
£75
