Workshops

Along with fellow professional outdoor photographer, Ross Hoddinott, I run Dawn 2 Dusk Photography – specializing in 3-, 2- and 1-day workshops based in various locations in the South West of England. Ross and I have reputations as two of the UK's leading landscape photographers and together, we have an intimate knowledge of the West Country – not only knowing the most popular and celebrated viewpoints, but the region's ‘hidden gems’ also. Through years of experience we know just when to visit which location, depending on the season, weather and light…

On a Dawn 2 Dusk Photography workshop, you will join us on location for practical, in-the-field tuition. The number of participants is restricted to 12 to ensure the workshop always remains friendly, relaxed and personal. Also, the advantage of having two leaders is that you can guarantee that either myself (a Canon user) or Ross (a Nikon user) will always be nearby when you need advice or a professional opinion – regardless of whether you shoot film or digital, are a beginner or experienced.

For more information about and to view our programme of upcoming workshops, please visit our website at: www.dawn2duskphotography.co.uk

Other Workshops
For the last few years, I have also been running my own workshops. 2010 sees a few changes to the way these are organised.

I will now be running these in association with Dorset photographer Tony Blake and the maximum group number will now be 8, meaning an improved tutor to participant ratio of 1 to 4. A packed lunch will also be included in the price.

To enable these improvements, the price for the 2010 workshops is £120.00. This is the first price increase since I began running these workshops.

Everything else about the workshops remains the same, i.e.

• They take place on Saturdays
  
• We meet (time depends on season) at Quarr Gallery, Swanage, for coffee and a short briefing
  
• The day is spent in the field , typically at 3 different locations, shooting until dusk (weather depending)
  
• There is a dawn shoot on Sunday
  
• Transport between locations is included

As well as acting as a guide to the locations, I am available for guidance and help on any areas of landscape photography, including composition, metering, use of filtration and so on. I also set exercises specifically designed to help develop your ability to 'see' shots and improve your technical ability. Both digital and film users are catered for - I have experience of both media. Transport between locations and a packed lunch are provided, but please note that accommodation is not included.

If you require help with finding accommodation, please let me know.

To download a sample itinerary, and a list of recommended accommodation please click here. For any further information, please Email me.

If you would like to book a place on a place on a workshop, first please read the terms and conditions as once you have paid your deposit you will be bound by these. Then click on the 'Add to Cart' button underneath the workshop you wish to book. You will then be prompted to pay a deposit of £40.00. Payments are routed via Paypal for secure online transactions, but you do not need to have a Paypal account to make payment.

Once your payment has been accepted, your place on the course has been reserved. I will then email you a booking form and questionnaire, which I require for my records and to help me fine tune the content of the workshop.

2010 dates
Because of my many other commitments, I am initially only able to offer two workshops in 2010:

- Saturday February 27th FULLY BOOKED

- Saturday November 20th

One or two more dates may be added.

For terms and conditions, please click here

One-to-One Tuition
I am also available for one-to-one and small group private tuition. You will receive up to 10 hours of in-the-field instruction, covering all aspects of landscape photography. Please Email me for more information.


Testimonials
"What a superb day I had yesterday! Thank you very much for a most enjoyable and informative day - your approach was very professional and well considered"
Hugh Letheren, Ringwood

"Not only did I learn & remember a lot about how to approach taking a photograph..but I came away with 250 photos. I found the whole weekend thoroughly rewarding and enjoyable."
Paul Winstone, Surrey

"Firstly, thanks for a great workshop. It was most enjoyable, well organised and Harry and I learnt a hell of a lot. The atmosphere was very friendly and encouraging."
David Tilsley, West Sussex

"Mark certainly knows his craft, I have done a couple of Photography workshops in the past but this was the best I have been on. I especially like the way Mark spent time with each person giving them advice & guidance.
I would certainly recommend Mark's workshops to anyone wanting to improve their photography."
Mark Lewis, Southampton

"I enjoyed your company very much as well as learning an approach to taking landscapes that was quite new to me. I was really pleased with some of the results and would never have produced such pictures without your advice and guidance"
Peter Shepheard, participant on a one-to-one workshop