The last workshop was a success. For a brief story and some pics click on the above link.

The November and March workshops were full.

NOTE: I love teaching photography but since we hit the road in 2001 it has not been practical for me to run workshops.

There is an introduction night a week or so before the workshop, followed by theory and practical work at Jembi-Rinjah lodge and in the Grand Canyon.

The following is a rough outline of the workshop. Note that items and dates may change. A basic knowledge of photography is required for this course.

Outline
The Saturday session takes place at Jembi-Rinjah lodge, they have a comfortable conference room and can provide meals. After dinner we can relax around the conversation pit (and hopefully a nice fire) with BYO drinks. During the day we can all review and discuss your portfolio if you like. If that is too intimidating I can review your images privately.

Sunday we walk into the canyon, this is a short but steep walk, you don't have to be a gung-ho bushwalker but a little fitness wouldn't go astray. You will be expected to be able to equip yourself for a short one-day walk into the canyon. As this walk will be held regardless of the weather (well maybe not regardless, but a little rain won't stop us) you should have enough equipment to be comfortable in bad conditions. Don't forget lunch and drinking water. On our return we get cleaned up, then adjourn to the Ivanhoe pub for dinner and a night of general discussion.

Accommodation
We will be staying at the Blackheath Caravan park in their on-site cabins, or you can arrange you own. The workshop starts on Saturday morning at the Jembi-Rinjah lodge.

How to get there
Blackheath is about four hours drive from Canberra and two hours from Sydney. Jembi-Rinjah lodge is 5 minutes drive down the Evans Lookout road, which turns off just before Blackheath.

Course outline

One night the week before
Introduction night
Pick up course notes
Discuss what to bring and how to get there


Saturday
Theory day at the Jembi-Rinjah lodge.

Subjects covered will include the following but we can follow other paths according to the groups interests.

• Exposure and contrast control
• Black & white vs colour
• Equipment, both photographic and non-photographic
• Working in the field
• Reciprocity failure
• Wind
• Light
• The fine art world
• Presenting your work

We have dinner at the lodge, feed the birds (bring a camera) then relax around the fire with BYO drinks.

Bring along your folio and we can discuss your work.


Sunday
Walk into the Grand Canyon.

We spend the day amongst the ferns, waterfalls, rustic stone stairways and slot canyons.

In the evening we eat at the Ivanhoe pub then stay there to discuss photography or whatever crops up.


Monday
Walk and photograph along the "Valley of the Waters" track until we reach the Empress Falls, a beautiful waterfall with ample opportunity for photography in the small cascades, pools etc.

Lunch at the "Conservation Hut".