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ESTHER BEATON’S DAY SAFARIS
for photographers and nature lovers
2012 WORKSHOPS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR BOOKINGS.
Day Safaris for 2012
Day Safaris are single day excursions, on Saturdays, on the Central Coast which is about an hour and a half north of Sydney. They are designed around a unique scenic location or special natural feature in this picturesque part of the state. Safaris start at 9am and finish at 5pm unless otherwise noted. Some Day Safaris may have a later start and finish in order to synchronize with sunset. If rain is imminent, the Day Safari will be postponed to the following Saturday.
Morning or afternoon tea is included. Participants should bring their own lunch and drinks as well as their own photographic equipment. Any parking or entrance fees are not included. Meeting venue and lunch arrangements will be confirmed at the time of booking.
Day Safaris cost $195 per person, and discounts are available for multiple safaris. See the booking / enquiry form for full details.
- photojournalism style of photography
- working fast and keeping it light
- working with people and getting their cooperation
- candid people shots
- finding unusual perspectives others would never think about
- adding foreground interest
- training your visual eye
4 February 2012
Travel Photography Workshop
Hot spots: The Rocks, Sydney foreshores, the Opera House
Highlights: How to handle each of the elements of a travel piece: cityscapes, people, and details. Knowing how to photograph each one of these results in a balanced "story" - a sequence of photos that captivates an audience.
What you will learn:
- how macro lens works
- easy and good alternatives to a macro lens
- focusing and depth of field techniques for macro
- portable lighting for macro
3 March 2012
Macro Photography Workshop
Hot topics: Insects, invertebrates and patterns in nature
Hot spots: one or two selected locations on the Central Coast
What you will learn:
- how to get the exact depth of field perfect for your scene
- different depth of field techniques, from fast to slow
- getting detail and color in the dark parts of a scene
- balancing light and dark areas for perfect exposure
- the mystery of the histogram - how to read it once and for all
21 April 2012
Landscape photography
Hot Topics: Lighthouses and Seascapes
Hot Spots: Norah Head and Soldier's Point
Highlights: There's more to landscape photography than pointing the camera at a pretty scene and pressing the shutter. Nor is it a case of buying fancy panoramic cameras.
What you will learn:
- photojournalism style of photography
- working fast and keeping it light
- working with people and getting their cooperation
- candid people shots
- finding unusual perspectives others would never think about
- adding foreground interest
- training your visual eye
5 May 2012
Travel Photography Workshop
Hot spots: The Rocks, Sydney foreshores, the Opera House
Highlights: How to handle each of the elements of a travel piece: cityscapes, people, and details. Knowing how to photograph each one of these results in a balanced "story" - a sequence of photos that captivates an audience.
What you will learn:
2 June 2012
Beyond Landscape Photography
Hot Topics: The Hawkesbury River and its People
Highlights: You don't have to go overseas to do a great photo essay about a beautiful place and it's interesting people. On the doorstep of Sydney is the little-known Hawkesbury River. In this unique two-day workshop you'll learn different photo techniques for situations ranging from beautiful landscapes to people working on and off the river. We'll be on an oyster barge, on foot and in our cars.
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