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Marquinius · 17.01.2008, 17:02

I couldn't find anything on the forum: if I overlooked an existing thread, kindly point me to it!

I would really love to do some kind of a practical workshop on landscape photography. But I'm a little apprehensive as I had some disappointing experiences. I have a reasonable idea about composition, know the basics about cameras and all and really want to meet some people with whom I can discuss and from whom I can learn. And I would rather walk or hike all day, than sit in a classroom...

I once went to a regular "photo school" and entered an "experienced digital photography group", hoping that that would put me on my toes. It did

: tech stuff mostly and half of the class was just finding out what aperture or DOF meant. The worst evening was a "night shoot", which we did in the classroom as it was july and the instructor belately realised that it would be daylight until 22:30 .... I'm sure I'm NEVER going to do that again. I'll read the instruction manual and some books, thank you.

But I need to meet others to really learn: people who are not afraid (and have the knowledge!) to confront you. People who are willing to delve into what makes a shot good and what makes a shot great. Who are willing to let you experiment and find your own style.

Now I notice ads in the back of some of the better photo magazines: "short workshop", "masterclass in small group", etc. I'm thinking of England or Scotland, as that's "next door". Germany would be OK too. Sorry: the USA and such is just to far away for a 3 or 4 day course ...

So here's the question: does anyone have any experience with such workshops/masterclasses? What should one look for and are there surveys or something like that?

I would really appreciate pointers. Hope you can help.

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Marquinius Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 16.07.2007 Location: Almere Posts: 3,813	landscape photography workshops I couldn't find anything on the forum: if I overlooked an existing thread, kindly point me to it! I would really love to do some kind of a practical workshop on landscape photography. But I'm a little apprehensive as I had some disappointing experiences. I have a reasonable idea about composition, know the basics about cameras and all and really want to meet some people with whom I can discuss and from whom I can learn. And I would rather walk or hike all day, than sit in a classroom... I once went to a regular "photo school" and entered an "experienced digital photography group", hoping that that would put me on my toes. It did : tech stuff mostly and half of the class was just finding out what aperture or DOF meant. The worst evening was a "night shoot", which we did in the classroom as it was july and the instructor belately realised that it would be daylight until 22:30 .... I'm sure I'm NEVER going to do that again. I'll read the instruction manual and some books, thank you. But I need to meet others to really learn: people who are not afraid (and have the knowledge!) to confront you. People who are willing to delve into what makes a shot good and what makes a shot great. Who are willing to let you experiment and find your own style. Now I notice ads in the back of some of the better photo magazines: "short workshop", "masterclass in small group", etc. I'm thinking of England or Scotland, as that's "next door". Germany would be OK too. Sorry: the USA and such is just to far away for a 3 or 4 day course ... So here's the question: does anyone have any experience with such workshops/masterclasses? What should one look for and are there surveys or something like that? I would really appreciate pointers. Hope you can help.