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Summer Photography Workshop: Focussing on Composition

Capture the spectacular waterlily display, and utilise the summer colours to improve your photo composition skills.

  • Booking essential

Perfect your photography skills with professional photographer Roger Bloxham and capture the serenity and elegance of waterlilies on the lake at Sheffield Park and Garden. With access before the garden opens, the workshop begins with a chance to use your camera in the peace of the garden in the early morning light. As the day progresses, this course led by professional photographer, Roger Bloxham, will allow you to add to your knowledge base, develop a range of photography skills and try out new techniques with fellow enthusiasts.

The course runs from 8:00am-12:30pm, with a hot drink and a slice of cake included in the price, which is served at the end of the session in the Coach House Café.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £40.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Only suitable for adults.

Meeting point

Meet at reception 10 minutes before the workshop starts.

What to bring and wear

Please bring your own camera. Wear weather appropriate clothing and footwear. The grounds of Sheffield Park and Garden are extensive so expect quite a lot of walking.

Accessibility

The majority of garden is accessible, there are some slopes and paths made of a non-gravel surface. The Coach House Café is fully accessible.

Other

If you would like to buy additional drinks or refreshments within the session, you can buy these at The Shant. Please note The Shant is cash only. For the course you will need: 1. Your camera with a medium-range zoom (about 28-70) - please ensure that you have undone any changes that you have made to the camera settings so that as far as possible it is programmed as it was when it came out of the factory 2. A fully-charged battery and a clean memory card in the camera and a spare of both in your bag You may wish to bring: A bottle of water Feel free to contact Roger via enquiries@rogerbloxham.co.uk with any questions.

Contact info

Sheffield Park and Garden

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