121 NORTH WALES PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS

121 North Wales photography workshops - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

• Are the 121 North Wales photography courses suitable for all skill levels?

  All 121 photography courses in North Wales are suitable for all skill levels from complete beginner to advanced photographers.

• What aspects of landscape photography does the workshop include?

  The course can be customised for participants invidual requirements on any aspect of landscape photography including:

  • camera controls/settings such as aperture, shutter speed, manual, histogram;

  • filter choice and how to use them creatively;

  • equipment advice on lenses, tripods, camera bodies;

  • creative composition advice helping to understand how elements like light, color, texture, and shape interact to create visually interesting and emotive images.  

• Can more than 1 person attend a North Wales 121 workshop?

  121 workshops are available for individuals or small groups. If you’re interesting in a small group 121 please contact me to discuss your requirements.

• How do I arrange my 121 workshop?

  Once you’ve made payment just drop me an email or give me a call and we can discuss your personalised requirements including choice of dates, locations and times.

• What time do 121 workshops begin and end?

  North Wales 121 workshops run on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays with flexible start/finish times to suit your preferences; the workshop lasts approx 6hrs

• Is it possible to photograph a sunrise or sunset on a 121 workshop?

  It is possible to photograph a sunrise or sunset during a 121 photography workshop, suitable timings and locations can be chosen to suit your individual reuirements.

• What photography locations in North Wales can we visit on a 121 workshop?

  • 121 photography courses can visit coastal locations such as the Isle of Anglesey, the dramatic mountain landscapes of the Eryri Snowdonia National Park or areas such as the Clwydian Hills and Dee Valley.

  • Typically 3 different North Wales photography locations are visited on 121 workshops

  • Locations are planned to minimise travelling distance ensuring maximum photography time during the day.

  • Please note for safety reasons I do not guide people to mountain summits. Whilst it is possible to take in some higher viewpoints these will be on well defined paths and require no strenous climbing. 

• Is the host photographer an experienced landscape photographer and knowledgable about Eryri Snowdonia?

  Simon Kitchin has been hosting landscape photography workshops in North Wales for over 15years and is an award-winning and well published landscape photographer. Simon is a local North Wales based photographer and the author of the extremely popular guidebook PHOTOGRAPHING NORTH WALES so has expert knowledge of the area.

• Is the host photographer an experienced teacher?

  Simon Kitchin has over 15years of helping people improve their photography skills having taught hundreds of photographers and also has professional teaching qualifications: BA (Hons) Degree in Education & Training.

• What fitness levels are required to attend 121 photography workshops in North Wales?

  121 photography workshops can be tailored for all levels of fitness and mobility and locations chosen to suit any individual requirements.

• What do I need to bring with me on the workshop?

  • Essential items include: Camera (with aperture/shutter/manual controls) and a choice of lenses, a packed lunch/snacks and drinks, warm/waterproof clothing and good footwear.

  • Optional items include: Filters, your camera user manual, a tripod

• What happens in bad weather?

  I monitor weather forecasts and if conditions are predicted to be completely unsuitable, to ensure both your safety and enjoyment of the day, it may be necessary to cancel a workshop. I will endeavour to provide at least 24hrs notice, although this cannot always be guaranteed; you will be offered either a full refund or a re-arranged alternative date. Weather can be unpredictable all year round in North Wales and workshops can take place in very changeable conditions throughout the year so you need to be suitably prepared, just in case.

• Is transport provided on 121 workshops in North Wales?

  Transport IS NOT provided on 121 photography workshops so participants will need their own vehicle for the duration of the day to travel between locations.

• What is NOT included in 121 photography workshops in North Wales?

  • A packed lunch, accommodation, insurance. 

  • Transport IS NOT provided on 121 photography workshops.

  • I also recommend you consider obtaining suitable personal insurance to cover both your equipment and travel.

  What are the booking Terms and Conditions?

  For full booking terms and conditions including cancellation please use the link below

  https://www.landscapephotographyuk.com/photography-workshop-terms-conditions