Infra Red
Capture to Print
21-24 May 2024
£1595 (10% deposit, balance 4-weeks from start)
3-Nights B&B
Maximum group size 4
Based in Bideford, North Devon
North Devon 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 Hoops Inn, just outside Bideford on a single occupancy B&B basis and all transport is provided during the workshop.
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.
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 as we will almost certainly be able to transfer you too and from Barnstaple station.
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 schedule followed by a shoot in the hotel grounds to setup your cameras for the next few days.
Pre-requisites:
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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 three different converted cameras that could be loaned but please check with Adrian for availability BEFORE booking!
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No previous experience is needed, training will be provided during the workshop.
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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.
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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.
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For your peace of mind, please make sure you have suitable travel and equipment insurance.
Not Included
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2 x Evening meals
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Alcoholic drinks
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Travel to and from the workshop
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Travel and equipment Insurance
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Computer and editing software
Location & Contact Details
Adrian Beasley +44 7785926738
Address and travel details will be provided after booking.
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.