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Ian Middleton: Photography - one day Photography Workshops & Courses

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Full day photography workshop focused on photographing distant landscapes

While the majority of landscape photography is done with a wide angle or small focal length, the use of a telephoto lens is often overlooked.

 

There are certain viewpoints you get of landscapes that you can only get from a distance. On this special telephoto lens landscape photography workshop I will show you, using one of a number of great locations around the Ljubljana airport, just how to spot these and how to utilise a long focal length to create these unique perspectives.

 

Not only this, but a telephoto lens can dramatically change the look of your scene, making your background subjects appear much closer and larger in comparison to the foreground subject.

 

Slovenia’s landscape and its mountains are dotted with churches, so it’s the perfect place for this kind of photography.

 

Join me for a private 1-1 or group workshop. We’ll visit a variety of locations as examples before choosing one for a sunset shoot, according to the conditions at the time.

WORKSHOP INFO

Workshop type

Private workshop for one or two people booking together

dates

On Request

price per person

Full Day

(8 Hours)
£ 250
  • Private -1-1
  • 2 people booking together - £295
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Half Day

(4 Hours)
£ 150
  • Private -1-1
  • 2 people booking together - £195
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Afternoon sunrays falling over the church of Sveti Josef (Saint Joseph) seen from the church of Saint Anna (Sveta Ana). Sveta Ana is perched upon an exposed hill overlooking the Ljubljansko Barje (Ljubljana marsh) near the village of Preserje.
View at sunrise in winter from Rantovše hill across to Sveti Tomaz nad Praprotnim (church of Saint Thomas) and the Kamnik Alps, Slovenia.
Full Moon setting over the Julian Alps in the morning, Brnik, Slovenia.
Jamnik church of Saints Primus and Felician at sunrise, perched on a hill on the Jelovica Plateau with the kamnik alps and storzic mountain in the background, Slovenia.
Sun setting behind the jagged peaks of the Julian Alps, Slovenia.
View of the the church of saint John in the shadow of Storzic mountain, Brnik, near the Ljubljana airport, Slovenia. At 2132m Storzic is one of the highest peaks in the Kamnik Alps mountain range.
View at sunrise from Rantovše hill across to Sveti Tomaz nad Praprotnim (church of Saint Thomas) and the Kamnik Alps, Slovenia.
Lake Bled from Ojstrica viewpoint at dawn, Slovenia.
View at sunrise from Rantovše hill across to Sveti Tomaz nad Praprotnim (church of Saint Thomas) and the Kamnik Alps, Slovenia.
Jamnik church of Saints Primus and Felician at sunrise, perched on a hill on the Jelovica Plateau with the kamnik alps and storzic mountain in the background, Slovenia.
View across Lake Bled to the island church and clifftop castle from Mala Osojnica, Slovenia.
Jamnik church of Saints Primus and Felician at sunrise, perched on a hill on the Jelovica Plateau with the kamnik alps and storzic mountain in the background, Slovenia.
View of Krvavec mountain and ski resort (1854m) and Kalski Greben mountain (2224m) part of the Kamnik Alps breaking through the clouds at dusk after a day of heavy rain, Slovenia. Seen from Brnik, near the Ljubljana airport.
View of Storzic mountain, part of the Kamnik Alps, as storm clouds gather overhead at dusk, Slovenia. Seen from Brnik, near the Ljubljana airport. The tiny glow of a hilltop church, lit up at dusk, is also visible in the lower right corner. In Slovenia, as with most mountainous places, you can't look at a mountain view without it being dotted with churches.
Full Moon setting over mountains and rapeseed field in the morning, Brnik, Slovenia.
Velesovo Monastery, a Dominican convent developed around the local church of the annunciation, in Adergas village in the municipality of Cerklje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia.
The church of sv. Lovrenc (Saint Lawrence) near Jezero on the Ljubljana Moors at sunrise (Ljubljansko Barje), a large area of wetland 160 square kilometres in size.
Morning light falling over the church of Sveti Josef (Saint Joseph), Slovenia. Seen from the church of Saint Anna (Sveta Ana). Sveta Ana is perched upon an exposed hill overlooking the Ljubljansko Barje (Ljubljana moors) near the village of Preserje.
Mist in the valley enshrouding the many churches on the Ljubjana Moors in the morning, Slovenia. Seen from the church of Saint Anna (Sveta Ana). Sveta Ana is perched upon an exposed hill overlooking the Ljubljansko Barje (Ljubljana marsh) near the village of Preserje.
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  • positive review  Excellent one-to-one photography workshop at Lake Bled, Slovenia. Not just covering the techniques but also thinking about image composition and the impact of clouds on the final result. Thoroughly enjoyable and made me rethink the way I take photographs. Thank you, Shaun

    Shaun Dunphy Avatar Shaun Dunphy
    June 11, 2018

  • positive review  I am a solo female traveller who enjoys landscape photography as a hobby and because this was my first trip abroad on my own I decided to book a one to one workshop with Ian, not just for the tuition but also to enable me to photograph in areas I would not otherwise have been able to get to and Ian also provided Hotel pick up and drop off. I attended the workshop on 23/10/2019 around Lake Bohinj in Slovenia. The workshop was originally planned for a Sunrise, however due to Ian’s knowledge he informed me the day before that storms were forecast for early morning, therefore recommended we changed to an 11.30am pickup instead and then stay out later for Sunset and the Blue Hour. When we arrived at Lake Bohinj, Ian took me a walk around various possible composition points and he was very informative in what to look for in a composition and how to research where the best light will be depending on the time of day. He gave me details of Apps he recommended for accurate weather forecasts and to advise on where the sun would rise and set etc. Although the heavy storms had passed, the sky remained very grey and cloudy most of the day, therefore Ian took me to two lakeside locations and a beautiful waterfall quite high up in the mountains where we could make the most of the moody conditions. Unfortunately the cloudy weather did not improve enough for me to photograph a Sunset, however Ian took me to a spot where I was able to photograph in the Blue Hour that follows Sunset which was a new experience for me and I learnt such a lot. Throughout the day Ian allowed me to set up my own compositions and then would advise on focal point, aperture, ISO etc. and if filters could improve the exposure depending on the light. He also gave advice on long exposures, when and when not to try them depending on the movement of the clouds and water and also how to reduce the exposure time by changing other settings on the camera. Ian’s method of teaching is excellent and he answered all my questions in an easy to understand way. Ian is a very friendly and easy to talk to guy and his expertise in landscape photography is evident. I would not hesitate to book another workshop with him.

    Lynn McIlhone Avatar Lynn McIlhone
    August 26, 2019

included in the price

All transport on workshop days

All tuition and guidance

Free ebook guide to photography

not included in the price

Accommodation and flights

Lunch and Dinner

Travel insurance
(Guests must ensure they have their own travel insurance)

Suitable for:

Beginners to intermediates. DSLR users ideally (but some advanced compact or bridge SLRs may suit. Contact me to discuss whether your camera is suitable or not).

difficulty level

This workshop involves a bit of walking on grassy terrain which could likely be wet and muddy. Good sturdy, water resistant boots are advised.

equipment needed

Camera (Obviously)

Tripod.

Remote shutter release cable.

Spare batteries.

Raincover (or umbrella).

equipment desired

Polarising filter

Neutral density filter

ND grad filters

Head or hand torch
(for working, and getting back to the car in the dark)

getting to slovenia

From the UK there are several direct flight to Ljubljana from London.

Wizz Air flies every other day from Luton.

Easyjet flies daily from Stansted and every one other day from Gatwick.

getting to the location

Most destinations are about 20-45-minute drive from Ljubljana.

what to wear

Depending on the time of year, warm clothes. Ideally layers that can remove or put on as we’ll either be shooting before sunrise or after sunset, in the dark, when it will be colder. In spring the daytime can be very warm, but the temperature can drop quite a bit when the sun goes down. Summers can be quite hot. You may also need a raincoat.

Check with me at the time of booking for more advice.

Group bookings

Group bookings are available on request.
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Booking

If you are interested in this workshop then you can enquire or book via the contact form below.

Payment

Once a booking is agreed you will be sent an invoice for payment, which must be paid at least 2 weeks before the workshop date, unless otherwise agreed or booking was made closer to the date. Payment can be made by bank transfer, paypal or personal cheque.

cancellations

If your workshop is cancelled for any reason by me then a full refund will be given, or you will have the chance to join another group. Should you cancel for any reason after payment has been made then a full refund will be given up to one week before the workshop date, but after that a full refund will only be given if I have a minimum of three people on the date of your booking.

detailed ebook

I know how hard it can be to try and scribble down notes at any kind of lesson or workshop, so to this end I have created a detailed ebook that is totally free.

download the ebook here

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