3-Nights B&B

Maximum group size 3

Based in Bideford, North Devon

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The coastline of the North Devon coast offers many opportunities for Infrared photography in Black & White and Colour. Infrared has an ability to capture dramatic skies and I am often drawn to them. More recently, I have been spending time in the amazing dunes we have all along the North Devon coast. I have been exploring ways to capture them in Black & White and also colour. These images are then developed using Lightroom. Capturing and editing Infrared images is only slightly different from conventional photography, so you will adapt quickly. You can use Photoshop or Lightroom to process your images but if you are a Lightroom user, I will share with you my unique way to perform channel swap in Lightroom without the use of Photoshop.

 

This workshop combines shooting, editing and printing. We are a small group and will divide our time creatively depending on the conditions. The outline plan is for 2 full days of shooting and 1 full day of developing and printing. Our studio offers the very latest A3, A2 and A1 printers from Canon and Epson and fine art papers from Fotospeed. All of the studio facilities are available during the workshop and we have included a material budget for 1-day of printing.

 

Location and Accommodation

The workshop is based in North Devon. We will use locations along the coast and inland depending on conditions. The editing and processing day will be held at Kingsdown House in Bideford, the home of Adrian and Clea Beasley.

 

You will be staying at the Imperial Hotel in Barnstaple on a single occupancy B&B basis.

 

Meals

Breakfast and packed lunches are included every day. Clea will cook for one of the evening meals leaving just two evening meals at your expense.

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Transport

Transport will be provided during the workshop, you can leave your car at the hotel. Let me know if you intend to travel to the workshop by train.

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Arrival and Departure

The workshop starts at 4pm on the first day and finishes at 4pm on the last to allow for travel and de-stress. The first session will involve personal introductions, introduction to the workshop and a schedule followed by an evening meal.

 

Pre-requisites:

• A camera converted to Infrared or a suitable camera with Infrared filter and tripod. If you are not sure if you have the right equipment, please email Adrian for advice. I have two converted cameras that could be loaned but please check with Adrian for availability BEFORE booking!

• No previous experience is needed, training will be provided during the workshop.

• You need to bring a computer for the editing and printing session. You may bring your desktop if you do not have a laptop. We may be able to loan you a laptop if you are unable to bring your own but please check before booking.

• You will need an average level of fitness for the location elements, we will be walking much of the day when shooting. If you have issues with mobility, please speak to us before booking and we can advise if the workshop is suitable for you.

• For your peace of mind, please make sure you have suitable travel and equipment insurance. Make sure you policy covers Covid related costs.

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Not Included

• 2 x Evening meals

• Alcoholic drinks

• Travel to and from the workshop

• Travel and equipment Insurance

• Computer and editing software

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Location & Contact Details

Adrian Beasley +44 7785926738

adrian@abeasley.org

Address and travel details will be provided after booking.

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Booking and Cancellation Policy for Residentials: 

We require a 10% deposit when you book to secure your place, final balance will be due 4-weeks before the start of the workshop. If you cancel at any time, please understand that I may need to retain some of your monies to cover incurred costs that I cannot recover, unless I am able to re-sell your place. In general, if I am able to re-sell the place, I will refund you so please contact me as quickly as possible.