Departures

Daily, year-round, on request. Simply let me know what date suits you best

Duration
1 full day; exact timings to be confirmed but to include a pre-dawn start to capture the sunrise

Group size
Maximum of three people. This workshop is also ideal for one-to-one tuition, or for couples

Cost

£200 per person (one-to-one tuition) 

£250 per couple

£300 per group of three

*Book two days and receive a 10% discount on your second day

Included
A full day of tailor-made photography tuition from William Gray. Private transport in a comfortable Nissan X-Trail. Morning tea or coffee and cake; delicious picnic lunch, drinks and snacks. Use of tripod and filters if required

Not included
You need to make your own way to the start/finish point of the workshop. Please also ensure you have adequate photo insurance

Photography level

Since this is a tailor-made workshop, it is suitable for complete beginners through to advanced photographers

COVID guidelines
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I've lived in the Cotswolds for over 20 years, photographing its beautiful and surprisingly diverse scenery throughout the seasons. On this full-day workshop, I'll share with you some of my favourite, often little-known, locations for photography, picking the ones that not only suit the time of year, but also offer you the very best opportunities to develop and improve your camera skills.

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Highlights

• Depending on the weather and time of year, we might start by photographing sunrise over a mist-covered water meadow.

• We'll explore the craft of landscape photography, using dramatic beech woods, rolling countryside or iconic Cotswolds landmarks to master composition and viewpoint.

• If you're interested in wildlife or macro photography, we'll visit a nature reserve to photograph orchids or butterflies.

• You can customise your day with optional add-ons, below.

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Why this trip?

• With a full day to spend on photography, we'll be out from dawn to dusk, making the most of the best conditions and learning about the changing qualities of light.

• A full day also gives us time to photograph in more than one location, allowing you to practise a range of techniques.

• If you're a beginner, there will be plenty of time to demystify your camera and become confident with its various settings.

• I'll provide instant feedback on your images throughout the day, and can also include a Lightroom demonstration.

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Itinerary

When you reserve this workshop using the form below, I'll also ask you what you hope to gain from the day, what areas of photography you're keen to focus on, and whether there are any particular subjects you would like to tackle, such as close-ups, abstracts, wildlife etc. Using this information, I'll put together a bespoke itinerary for you, including details of where and when we'll meet and what time the workshop will end. Where possible, I like to make these full-day workshops run from dawn to dusk, but this can mean an extremely long day during summer! We can discuss how long you want to be out once you've reserved your place. I look forward to hearing from you.

Optional add-ons

For a small extra charge (to cover admission fees only), I can easily include a visit to the Cotswold Wildlife Park, Batsford Arboretum, Hidcote Manor Garden or the Snowshill Lavender Farm if you'd like to spend more dedicated time on wildlife, plants or garden photography during your full-day workshop. If this is of interest, please mention it in the form below.