Isle of wight night sky and nature workshop
Come join Tim Wells on a 2 night Astrophotography workshop around the beautiful scenery of the isle of wight.
With the well known dark Skies of the island Tim will take you to his favourite locations and help you catch the stars. (weather permitted)
on a cloudy or moonlit night Tim will help you capture some lovely sights and still go through with you how he captures the stars at night.
This workshop offers you an opportunity to explore the beautiful areas of the Isle of wight whilst learning how to capture the light between dusk and dawn. We start by, taking advantage of the Blue Hour to capture local seaside towns like Ventnor, as well as a lighthouse or two that can be found. We then track down some clear skies with the aim to photograph stunning starlit landscapes along with the opportunity to capture the Milky Way.
PRICE
£595pp Single room
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£445 No accommodation
(If you choose this option I will let you know where we will be meeting at the start of each day)
£990If you and your partner/Family member or friend wish to share an room and both join the workshop. (works out to be £495pp)
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DATE
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2 nights
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7th April 2024 - 3 spaces available -
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2nd May 2024 - 3 spaces available -
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3rd June 2024 - 3 spaces available -
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7th October 2024 - 3 spaces available -
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GROUP SIZE
1-5 ( I like to keep my workshops small so each person on them get as much time with me as they need)
SKILL LEVEL
Beginner to intermediate
FITNESS
Easy level. we will try and get as close to most our view points as possible but we will have to take a walk to some of the remote locations.
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REFUND AGREMENT
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100% refund will be given if Tim (Tim Wells Photography) is unable to carry out the workshop.
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100% Refund will be given If you choose to cancel your placement on the workshop up to 8 weeks before work shop date and 50% refund if within the the last 8 weeks of the workshop date.
INCLUDED:
- 2-nights accommodation
- Photography tuition and location guidance
- All transport during the week
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NOT INCLUDED:
- Transport to and from the arranged venue
- Personal accident, equipment, and travel insurance
- Food and drinks
Throughout the day we will spend it exploring areas allowing us the chance to scout the area before dark, This allows us to not only pick the best compositions but also for your personal safety.
by taking advantage of blue hour we will aim to photograph the Coastal towns or the Lighthouses making them perfect targets for those fantastic twilight hours. We will then hunt out clear skies to capture some stunning starlit landscapes.
Should the skies remain clear we can stay awake until the early hours of the morning and capture the Milky Way
WE AIM TO COVER:
*Blue hour photography
*How to scout and plan Milky Way and night shots
*Photographing the Milky Way and stars
*Capturing light trails and Star trails
*Exposure blending and Methods of noise reduction
*Lightroom editing workflow, Photoshop and presets
PROPOSED SHOOTING LOCATIONS
*Ventnor
*Steephill Cove
*St Catherines light house
*Pepper pot (St Catherines Oratory)
*Chale
*Compton Bay
*The Needles
WHAT’S IN THE NIGHT SKY FOR OUR TRIP?
*Mars
*Jupiter
*Saturn
*Mercury
*Milky Way
*Waxing Crescent Moon
WHERE ARE WE STAYING?
We will be staying at a travel lodge or Premier inn as this is a prime location for a base and as we aim to be out in the fields 80% of the time we only need somewhere to lay our head.
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WHAT DO YOU NEED?
- Camera, lenses, SD card, batteries and tripod
- Outdoor clothes suitable for all weather (waterproofs and sturdy footwear)
- Personal accident, injury, and travel insurance.
- Laptop (not essential but beneficial for any post-processing)
HOW DO YOU BOOK?
Please click on the button below and fill in the booking forms and Tim Wells will get back to you with the full terms and conditions and booking info.
A deposit of £250 will be required to confirm your place with the full amount payable 30 days prior to tour start date
This workshop will run under any safe weather conditions and Tim cannot guarantee clear Skies but he will still go through with you how to photograph the stars.