This isn't the only first for me this week. On Saturday I successfully ran my first Outdoor Photography Workshop. The groups are small, there were 4 of us. A really nice number to be able to get to know the students and their cameras.
We started at 10am in the lovely cafe at The Minories in Colchester. The weather wasn't great but we didn't notice the rain as we immersed ourselves into the subject of photography. After some talking the cameras came out of their bags and there was no stopping us. The purpose of the day was for the students to have a clear understanding of Shutter Speed and what you can do with it. I'm a very practical person so playing in the Minories garden with colourful windmills was perfect for them and for me. We also popped over to the Castle Park and practiced on the little fountain there. I held the umbrellas whilst they snapped away. It was great seeing that 'lightbulb moment' or the 'penny drop', so so satisfying. I truly feel that they grasped the subject well and their enthusiasm for homework was wonderful. They can't wait to practice and send me their work, that's terrific. In a couple of weeks we'll meet for part two at Beth Chatto Gardens where they'll learn all about the use of aperture
and depth of field ... without any techy talk of course!
Some spaces left for the next couple of 'part one' sessions...
Finally....I read today that a family photograph is one of the most treasured items a mother can have...would you agree?
Coming soon...especially for Mother's Day...Sally Parkinson Photography 'On the Road'. 30 minute fun studio sessions in Colchester for £10. View your images in your private online gallery and purchase prints. Date to be announced very soon..
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