1. FLORAL STYLING
Do you love having flowers around the house but just plonk them in a vase, because you don’t know how to arrange them?
Do you buy supermarket flowers because it’s cheaper and easier than going to the florists?
Are you unsure what to ask for when you go into a florists? And then end up spending more than you meant to?
That happens to a lot of people.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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Where to buy fresh flowers.
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How to select your flowers and talk with confidence to the florist.
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How to decide which flowers to put together.
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How to make cut flowers last longer.
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How to arrange flowers in vases, jugs and other containers.
2. STILL LIFE FLOWER PHOTOGRAPHY
Do you wish you could take really good photographs of flowers?
Photographs good enough to hang on the wall or turn into greetings cards?
You are not alone and it’s easier than you might think.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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How to photograph flowers using natural daylight.
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Which camera settings to use and which lenses are most suitable.
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How to get the most from your smartphone camera.
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How to create different moods and styles, from traditional Dutch masters to contemporary high key images.
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Recommended apps and software for editing your images.
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How to re-size your images for print and social media.
COURSE OUTLINE
MORNING SESSION
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How to select and style flowers – with Fiona West.
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How to photograph still life arrangements – with Jane Burkinshaw.
AFTERNOON SESSION
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Styling and photography practical session.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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What sort of camera do I need? A camera with interchangeable lenses will take better quality images and allow you more creative options. However, I will show you how to get great results with smartphones and compact cameras.
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Do I need a tripod? If you have one, bring it along. We will be working indoors and will be using slower shutter speeds. There will be a few spare tripods for people to borrow.
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What level of photographer is this course suitable for? Any! Whether you are a beginner or more advanced this course has something for you. During the practical session you will work at your own level and pace with Jane’s support.
THE VENUE
The Botanist at Alderley Edge is the perfect venue for the workshop, with its decor of stained and distressed wood, crumbling plaster and botany inspired props. We have the entire first floor at our disposal, with three distinct areas and plenty of natural light.
Take a look at last year’s Masterclass at The Botanist.
£135 PER PERSON
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
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Flowers for styling and photographing.
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Lunch and light refreshments.
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A bouquet of seasonal flowers to take away and display and photograph at home.
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Digital notes in PDF format.
YOUR TUTORS
Hi. I’m Jane Burkinshaw. I’ve been a professional photographer since 2007 and have loved every moment of doing my absolute favourite thing in the world and getting paid for it!
Hop over to my website Jane Burkinshaw Natural Light Photography to see the kind of professional photography I get up to.
I’ve got twenty years experience of creating and running workshops, initially for an international healthcare company before I became a photographer. I’ve now taught literally hundreds of people how to get off AUTO on their cameras, but I still clearly remember what it was like to be a beginner myself.
On the Love Your Lens website you’ll find details of the workshops and one to one tuition, as well as a whole load of really useful blog posts.
