Isle of Man Photography Courses

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1-2 Day courses in Landscapes/Seascapes
On these courses you will be guided on how to use  your digital SLR camera effectively. 

1 Day course - On this course you will be guided through the features on your digital SLR camera and how to use them effectively. The contents of this course are as follows.
  • Understanding your camera & its functions
  • Aperture priority & shutter priority
  • Understanding histograms
  • ISO settings
  • Achieving correct exposures
  • Depth of Field
  • Use of Filters
  • Metering Modes
  • Composition
We will visit a couple of locations around the island to develop your shooting skills.  (Locations can be at your request).
 Check out what to bring on your Course!
A Full days course  will include tuition, course notes, lunch, & transport to locations. ( Meet at a designated point)
Price -  £80 pp 1-3 people maximum per course.
Please go to contact us to make initial enquiries.
STUDENT RATES AVALIABLE AT  10% DISCOUNT (proof required on booking)   Secure On line booking available at :- www.celtic-moments.co.uk  click on photography courses gallery, or complete booking form  in the contact us section Contact Us and send payment by cheque.
 
Dates Available for February, March, April, May, June & July 2010
 
                     
Tuesday 5th June                       Full
Wednesday 16th June              Spaces
Monday 28th June                   Spaces
Friday 2nd July                         Spaces
Saturday 3rd July                      Full
Tuesday  6th July                    Spaces
Wednesday 14th July              Spaces 
Wednesday 21st  July              Full
Saturday 31st July                   spaces
Saturday 7th August               Spaces
Monday 11th August                Full
Tuesday 12th August               Spaces
Wednesday 25th August         Spaces 
 
 
 

     2 Day Course
 
 
On this course you will be guided through the features on your digital SLR, and how to use them effectively. The contents of this course are as follows.
  • Understanding your camera & its functions
  • Aperture priority & shutter priority
  • Understanding histograms
  • ISO settings
  • Achieving correct exposures
  • Depth of Field
  • Use of Filters
  • Metering Modes
  • Composition

Day 1 You will be show the basic skills you need to use your digital SLR, in a location around the island.

 

Day 2 You will have the opportunity to shoot either sunrise/sunset depending on the time of year. Also we will visit a glen to experiment with filters and slow shutters speeds to capture the flowing waterfalls & streams.

 

Price - £150 pp includes tuition, course notes, lunch/dinner, transport to locations. (Meet at a designated point)

 

1-3 people maximum on these courses.

 

Please go to contact us to find booking form  Contact Us

 Dates Available

March, April,May,June,July& August

 

 

Friday 25th -26th June               Spaces

Saturday 10th -11th July            Spaces

Friday 16th -17th July                 Full 

Monday 19th - 20th July               Full

Friday 23rd -24th July                Spaces

Sun 8th -9th August                     Full

Sat 14th -15th August               Spaces

Saturday 28th -29th August         spaces

 

 Secure Online booking available at:- 

 

www.celtic-moments.co.uk  or complete booking form on this site and send payment by cheque

   

 
 

 What to bring on your course

 

1. Your own Digital SLR & Lenses. (I have 1 avaliable to borrow if required).

 

2.  Spare battery (charged), memory cards. Tripod(if you have one)

 

3. Filters if you have any. They will improve the quality of your images, especially a poloriser.

 

4.  Warm clothing & waterproofs, sturdy walking boots. (trainers not ideal). 

 

5. Mat for kneeling on, (not essential)

 

6. Plastic covers to protect gear incase of wet weather.

 

7. Your  DSLR user Manual.

 

8.  Flask  of Tea/coffee or water & snack bar to keep you going.

 

If you need any help with filters etc. we will be more than happy to advise.

 

Some filters may be available to use on day  depending on your lens sizes.  Try before you buy!!

 

Tripods or monopod will be available to use on day again try before you buy!!