Lakes and Lilies Festival: Beginners Photography Workshop
Capture the spectacular waterlily display at our beginners photography workshop.
- 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 time will be divided into sections that deal with one aspect of photography at a time, for example exposure, best focussing options and composition.
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
| Ticket type | Ticket 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
Upcoming events
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Lakes & Lilies Festival| From 14 June and throughout the summer
Sheffield Park & Garden’s picturesque lakes burst with colour during the summer. From jewel-like waterlilies to swathes of wildflowers or explosions of rhododendrons. Lakes & Lilies is a celebration of this with activities for all-ages.
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