West Dorset - Autumn Workshop with Ben Kapur (28th October 2024)
Workshop Date: Monday 28th October 2024
Tutors: Jack Lodge and Ben Kapur
I am beyond excited to co-host this West Dorset workshop with good friend, Ben Kapur. You may have seen Ben over on YouTube or followed his journey as a creative over on socials, now you can join us both as we photograph sites like The Cob in Lyme Regis, West Bay, Colmer’s Hill, Ancient Woodlands, and St Catherine's Chapel - all weather dependant. (Limited to 6 Participants)
Sunrise or Sunset Workshop: Sunrise (please get in touch for recommended accommodation if you’re travelling)
Please Note: Workshop itinerary is issued 7-10 days prior to workshop commencing so that weather charts can be read and timings planned around the best conditions on the day.
Terms and Conditions
Dorset Landscape Photography Group Workshop (Max 6 Participants)
This group workshop will be limited to just 6 people, ensuring you get our full attention throughout and experience some of our favourite locations in their best conditions. When adding the workshop to your basket, please let us know of any individual requirements and what you’d personally like to achieve from the session.
Between us we will cover everything from planning a sunrise/sunset, understanding how weather and conditions should dictate locations you visit, and how to use the seasons to your advantage. You will only require a basic understanding of how your camera works, with plenty of time for us to show you some best practices of how to set it up with a focus for landscape photography.
Each workshop is completely unique, depending solely on the conditions and weather on the day - we will work with this to create different types of images and get the best from whatever skies/light we have on the day. You will receive honest feedback and advice to help you on your landscape photography journey, no matter what your current experience.
Location
West Dorset
Fitness Level
Moderate
Included
8 hours of tuition
Best practices for planning a shoot - including what apps to use and making the most of all weather
Transport during the workshop
Use of Kase Filters with prior agreement
Excluded
Insurance (health, accident, and equipment)
Accommodation (recommendations can be given on request if travelling)
Transport to and from a meeting point prior to and after workshop
Food and refreshments (flask of preferred hot drink recommended)
Suitable clothing, waterproofs, walking shoes and tripods
Required
Camera gear and tripod
Shutter release or intervalometer
Memory cards and spare batteries (2-3 recommended)
Polariser and ND filters (I will have demo sets available on the day if needed)
Recommended
Rain cover (I just use shower caps, will have some available on the day)
Flask/Refreshments
Ben Kapur
Ben Kapur is a Professional Photographer based in the South of the UK. He grew up in the Dorset town of Lyme Regis, so naturally has a love for the exploring and photographing the wonderful Jurassic Coastline
He was fortunate enough to win "Scotlands Photo of the Year" for 2020 with his image "The Storm of Storr" this is his proudest achievement to date.
Ben shoots with Fujifilm, using the XH2 and a range of their XF lenses - he was also proud to be a Lumix Ambassador before he switched systems in 2023.
Jack Lodge
Jack Lodge is a professional landscape and nature photographer from Wimborne, Dorset. Through his landscape photography, Jack strives to photograph the true beauty of each season and capture the light as it dances across the landscape.
Having turned full-time professional in 2022, after leaving his day job in architecture, Jack began running seasonal workshops across Dorset and neighbouring counties.
Jack is extremely proud to be an ambassador for the likes of Kase Filters UK, f-stop, and Fotospeed.
Camera Bags
As an Ambassador for f-stop, I am excited to be able to offer all my Workshop and 1-2-1 participants a discount on f-stop gear. Exclusive for everyone who attends, you can enjoy 15% off the best bags on the market and I am more than happy to talk you through you my setup/how I arrange my personal bags.
Filters
I have exclusively used Kase Filters for the last several years and champion their Wolverine Magnetic Circular Filters. If you would like to demo their filters please let me know prior to attending and I will bring some spare kits - if you like the system, I can offer you an exclusive discount off any new filters after attending.
Prints
Andy and his business partner, Carlo, formed Fine Art Inkorporated in 2017 as a dedicated print studio in Swanage. The setup has professional Canon printers and a wide choice of fine art papers. During the workshop we can discuss the power of printing and talk about different print options available.