Join us for two-night ‘Digital Photography’ break at the Botley Park Hotel where we will provide professional tuition and hands-on experience. Our professional tutors, Brian and Paul, have many years experience of teaching and working within the photographic and design industries, they will explain the basics of good photography and how to get the most out of your cameras. There will be several photographic lectures and you will be taken on two photo-shoots with one-to-one tuition in the field. You will have ample opportunity talk to the lecturers; they will help you to explore your photography, examine how to improve your photographic techniques, and answer any of your questions.

Sunday 07 October
Arrive at the Macdonald Botley Park Hotel in time for a buffet lunch before you check into your room. At 1430 join us in our designated meeting room to meet your tutors who will start the workshop with an overview of the basics of digital photography and a chance to familiarise yourselves with your cameras and determine different levels of expertise in order for you to get the best possible experience from this two-day seminar. This short course will introduce you to the secrets of good photography and teach you to “see the image” and reproduce it on your camera. The introduction will be followed by a talk on composition and a photo-shoot in the hotel grounds with one-to-one tuition, later you will be able to view the results of today’s photo-shoot at a drinks reception which will be held at 18.30. Dinner follows

Monday 08 October
After a leisurely breakfast the morning’s workshop begins with a talk on exposure, aperture and shutter speeds. After coffee you will depart by coach for Winchester where your tutors will work with you on a one-to-one basis to put into practice what you have learnt and achieve some good pictures from around the Cathedral and the Close. Your guide will be available to take non-participants on a tour of Winchester College. Founded in 1382, Winchester College is believed to be the oldest continuously running school in the country. Guided tours concentrate on the medieval heart of the College and include Chamber Court; the 14th century gothic Chapel, with one of the earliest examples of a wooden vaulted roof; College Hall, the original Scholars' dining room; School, the 17th century red brick schoolroom thought to have been designed by Sir Christopher Wren; and the original medieval cloister

Resuming after tea you will again examine your work and have the opportunity to have your technical questions answered. By now you will be comfortable with your camera, and will no doubt see an improvement in your skills. The evening will end with a final talk before dinner, pulling together all that you have learned and experienced.

Tuesday 09 October
Departure after a leisurely breakfast

Price per person £379: For those who wish to participate in the photo workshops
Price per person £325: For those who wish to attend, but exclude the workshops
Single Supplement £ 60: Non refundable deposit £75:
Includes:

• 2 nights dinner bed and breakfast
• Buffet lunch on arrival
• Welcome reception (also available to non-participants)
• Lectures, demonstrations and one-to-one tuition by professional tutors.
• Photo shoot, or tour, in Winchester (also available to non-participants)
• Professional guide and executive coaching