Digital Photography Courses.co.uk Bird, Landscape & Nature Photography Course at Rutland Water - email glen@digitalphotographycourses.co.uk

Course Timings

 

9.30 -10am Arrival, coffee & biscuits 10.00am camera settings & theory

12.30 -1.00pm light lunch (included)

1pm-3pm Practical photography

3pm-4pm Review photographs

4pm-5pm Photo-editing Demonstration

5pm Questions & course feedback

 

DSLR Course Requirements

 

Digital SLR Camera

Extra lenses - optional

External flashgun - optional

Fully charged battery and/or a spare

Empty memory card

Any other kit you need explaining

change of shoes if wet.

 

Please ensure you have a fully charged battery as we will be using your camera a lot and batteries do to tend to run out.For batteries and cards at huge discounts visit

www.mymemory.co.uk

 

I would like to buy a Digital SLR but I’m confused which one to buy.

 

Buying a digital SLR is an expensive commitment and it can be difficult to choose one. The main players are Canon and Nikon with Pentax, Sony and Olympus all offering good value alternatives.
If extra lenses are important then there are a greater choice of Canon and Nikon branded and compatible options from Tamron and Sigma.

A very popular camera at the moment is the Nikon D5000 because of it's adjustable LCD live view screen which makes low angle photography much easier. This coupled with the excellent 18-200mm VR wide range Nikon zoom, or one of the less expensive options from Tamron or Sigma, should keep most amateurs photographers happy for a very long time.

If you prefer a Canon camera then the EOS 500D is very well regarded. Whichever camera you opt for seriously consider one of the 18-200mm wide range zooms.

 

What's the difference between an SLR and a Compact Camera?

 

The most obvious difference visually is the size. Compact cameras, as the name suggests, are small and will usually fit into a pocket or handbag. Digital SLR's on the other hand are quite large and heavy by comparison.

The really benefit of a Digital SLR in the ability to change one lens for another. This allows you to fit a telephoto or longer zoom lens so you can take pictures of objects , maybe birds or small animal, from further away without them appearing as a dot on the picture. Most serious amateurs and professional photographers would use an SLR. If you only ever plan to take snapshots then buy a digital compact camera and keep it with you at all times.

 

I have an hybrid Digital camera with an electronic viewfinder so can I attend a DSLR Course?

 

Technically these cameras are nearer to compact cameras than a Digital SLR as you cannot remove the lens. The similarity come from the fact that you do view the image directly through the lens via the electronic viewfinder. Bridge cameras tend to have a much smaller range of settings than a DSLR but you can attend the DSLR course on the understanding that some of the items mentioned may not apply to your camera.


 

Landscape, Nature & Bird Photography Course Book Now

Digital Photography CoursesLandscape, Nature & Bird Photography Course at Rutland Water on Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th September 2010

This one day course focuses on landscape, nature & bird photography and will be held at the Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre, Rutland Water. Egleton, Oakham, Rutland. LE15 8BT from 10am to 5pm including lunch. The cost per person is £135

Camera Suitability

It's suitable for Digital SLR Cameras users with at least a 200mm lens or Bridge Camera users with at least a 10 x zoom lens. (see note below)

These intensive courses will suit anyone from the complete novice to intermediate photographer. Many photographers tend to use their camera on the full auto setting and want to learn how to get much better pictures from their new camera by using the other settings.

Photography Course Outline

All the courses start off with the absolute basics and progress, step by step, through to some of the more technical aspects. Each theoretical lesson is followed by a demonstration then a practical session.

At the end of the day the images are put onto a PC for viewing, constructive criticism and there is a short photo editing tutorial.

Download the nature photography course poster

AWBC posterIf you would like to invite a group of friends you can download the 2010 Nature, Wildlife & Bird Photography Course Poster here

www.rutlandwater.org.uk/eventspage.html awbc@rutlandwater.org.uk
AWBC Tel: 01572 770 651

You can see some pictures from a previous nature photography course here

Working in Partnership with Anglian Water and the Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust

During these courses you will learn:

During the course you will learn how to photograph:

Suitability & What to Bring:

Important Note for Bridge Camera Users

Bird Photography CourseThis photography course is mainly aimed at Digital SLR camera users but it is also suitable for Bridge, Hybrid or Compact type cameras, with at least a 10x optical zoom lens. Some of the settings mentioned may not apply to bridge or compact cameras but you will still gain a lot of knowledge from the photography course. You just need to be aware that some of the more technical aspects that apply to DSLRs may not apply to your camera. If you are not sure which camera you have the see here or you are in any doubt then please call or email us.

Nature Photography Course Timings:

Book a DSLR Nature Photography Course £135

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Paying by cheque

Paying by cheque Our preferred payment method is online by PayPal or Credit Card using the secure payment method above. We do understand that some people might like to pay by cheque in which case you can confirm a booking by email and we reserve a space for five days. If you could write the card guarantee number on the back of the cheque it would be appreciated.You can download a course booking form here PDF / Word Cheques should be made out to Glen Tillyard and posted to:

Glen Tillyard
25 Westerby Lane
Smeeton Westerby
Leicestershire , LE8 0RA
Tel 0116 2796906

email glen@digitalcameracourses.co.uk

Paying by BACS transfer - Contact us for details.

Please Contact Us If You Have Any Questions


email - glen@digitalcameracourses.co.uk or call 0116 279 6906

Student Testimonials

A thoroughly enjoyable course. Glen was a fantastic teacher and explain the concepts very well with great enthusiasm for the subject. I've come away with a much better understanding of the photography principles and I'm a lot more confident that I will be able to see & record better photographs rather than just snaps Excellent!

Richard Smith

My third course with Glen and I still continue to learn more about photography. Glen delivers easily understood tuition at the perfect pace. Highly recommended.

Marc Darling

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I learnt loads. Great format with a friendly and helpful tutor. Definitely worth it. I'd love to come back and do further courses.

Lepha McCartan

A lot of information was given and all of it of a practical nature. The critique at the end was of a positive and encouraging nature. In a nutshell Glen is a very good teacher.

Stuart Adlington

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Having been on one of Glen's other courses I knew I would get a lot from this nature photography course an I wasn't disappointed. I found it a brilliant vehicle in which to practice the skills i'd picked up earlier.

Ian Pinion

I feel that I'm going away today with a much better understanding of my camera and an increased confidence in my pictures taking.

Ian Price


A very enjoyable and confidence boosting photography course.

Deborah Hutchinson

I wanted to know how to take good photographs of wildlife and birds. This has been a really enjoyable photography course and I feel much more confident using the different settings now.

Amanda Horne

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An excellent wildlife photography course. Thank you very much.

Paul Roberts
Congratulations to Paul whose bluebell picture was used as the picture of the day on East Midlands Today the day after this course.
Glen Tillyard

I wanted to know how to use the camera in manual mode & what settings to use in different situations. This is an excellent, course delivered with no pressure in a relaxed and informal environment.

Wendy Berridge

A brilliant day. Both enjoyable and fun.

Sylvia Hickling

A fantastic day. I've learnt so much. Thank you Glen. I'll definitely be returning to do other courses as you explain everything in such a clear way. Really enjoyable. I really enjoyed the lunch too.

Suzanne Hack

I would thoroughly recommend this excellent course to anybody wanting to improve or learn camera skills. Glen makes the whole thing fun and I can't wait to go and experiment.

Sally Willcox