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Ian Middleton: Photography - one day Photography Workshops & Courses

One or half day

Easy - Moderate

All Year

Learn or improve your photography skills
on my one day photography workshops at Lake Bled

My one day photography workshops offer you the chance to improve your photography skills in a fun and relaxing environment while capturing beautiful images of this stunning place in Slovenia.

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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can heartily recommend Ian as a professional photography guide. We spent about four hours shooting Lake Bled before, during, and after sunrise. It was magical. He picked me up, lent me a tripod, helped me with my compositions and settings, and was eager to share his photography knowledge. I wouldn’t hesitate to go another photography adventure with Ian.
  
 
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   mandeep sansoi 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ian is an incredible photographer and even better teacher. I thoroughly enjoyed my one day 1 on 1 workshop with him in Slovenia. His knowledge of area is flawless and he has eye for detail. I picked up few new techniques during this trip. He is very patient and flexible with respect to weather which worked to my favor. He was agreeable to most of my requests and I was able to photograph all my favorites in Slovenia. Highly highly recommend! Hope to go back to Slovenia again in future.
  
 
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   Lynn McIlhone 
 
 
 recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. 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.
  
 
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   Kirsty Dolphin 
 
 
 recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. We spent 1.5 days with Ian covering Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj and the surrounding areas. Ian knows the area incredibly well and was able to take us to the right places at the right times for the right light and did a great job of dodging the bad weather! He was incredibly helpful and informative and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend one of his workshops.
  
 
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   Melanie Jayne 
 
 
 recommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Ian is a natural teacher and his passion for photography is evident. The Slovenia workshop was my second workshop with Ian.
Ian has given me the confidence to use my camera to its full potential and taught me skills that enable me to capture the perfect shot - still lots to learn thank you Ian I would highly recommend to anyone

Lake Bled Photography Workshop – one day or half day

Join me, Ian Middleton, for a private 1-1 photography workshop at the stunning Lake Bled in Slovenia.

The fairy tale setting of Lake Bled is a world famous town on the shore of a beautiful glacial lake surrounded by towering alpine mountains.

WORKSHOP INFO

Workshop type

Private workshop for one or two people booking together

dates

On Request

price per person

The island church on the lake, sitting proudly in the middle of this immense body of water, is one of its two most distinctive features, along with the lake castle perched high on a cliff standing guard over the town. The beautiful karavanke alps form a picture perfect backdrop.

On this one day or half workshop we will circumnavigate the lake from afternoon to sundown and photograph the island church, Bled castle and all the surrounding mountains from all the best angles, and finish with a sunset and dusk shoot.

For the early risers, a morning workshop is also available, starting one hour before sunrise.

My Lake bled photography workshop is available as a private 1-1 or a group course (group booking together). My Lake Bled Photography Workshop is available all year round, but the best time is spring or autumn.

£ 250

Private -1-1
2 people booking together - £295

£ 395

Private -1-1
2 people booking together - £450

The perfect place to learn photography

Magical Lake Bled

Lake Bled is the fairytale of Slovenia. It’s a magical place with breathtaking views from all around.

The best views

On this one day workshop we will circumnavigate the lake from afternoon to sundown and photograph the island church, Bled castle and all the surrounding mountains from all the best angles, and finish with a sunset and dusk shoot.

Spring or autumn

My Lake bled photography workshop is available as a private 1-1, two people booking together or a group course (group booking together).

Workshops are available all year round, but the best time is spring or autumn.

Two great viewpoints

If you want to photograph the lake from above, then there are two great viewpoints called Ojstrica and Mala Osojnica.

The hike to these spots is fairly demanding and takes 20 or 40 minutes respectively. A moderate level of fitness is required.

More info on the routes here >>

Bookings

If you are interesting in booking a one day photography workshop here or anywhere else in Slovenia, then please contact me using the form below to arrange a date and time.

For the early risers, a morning workshop is also available, starting one hour before sunrise.

Excellent one-to-one photography workshop

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

Included in the price

All transport on workshop days

All tuition and guidance

Free ebook guide to photography

not included in the price

Accommodation (contact me for advice)

Flights

Lunch and Dinner

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

Suitable for:

DSLR or mirrorless users ideally (but some advanced compact or bridge SLRs may suit. Contact me to discuss whether your camera is suitable or not). This is especially useful for compact users whose camera is not advanced enough for the beginners workshop. Instead, you can come here and learn how to get the best from your camera.

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

(If coming from the UK I recommend Easyjet which flies direct from Gatwick to Ljubljana. Other nearby airports are Trieste in Italy or Venice. (Otherwise contact me for advice)

Getting to the location

Lake Bled is a 20-minute drive from the airport, or a 30-minute drive from Ljubljana. From Ljubljana or the airport I recommend you take the Go-Opti shuttle. Use this code to get a 5 euro discount on your first booking: RFLIBK8ABCQA

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.
Contact me for more info

How to book

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

Payment

Once a date and booking is agreed you will be sent an invoice for payment, a deposit of £100 is payable upon booking and the balance is due at least 4 weeks before the workshop date, unless otherwise agreed or booking was made closer to the date. Payment can be made by credit card (using Stripe), bank transfer, paypal.

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 workshop. 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.

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

Upcoming Multi-Day Slovenia Workshops

Date will be arranged per person or group

1, 2 or 3 people together

Fill out the form to book

Lake Bled workshop booking form

If you are interested in booking a one-day workshop at Lake Bled or anywhere else in Slovenia, then please get in touch with your date in mind.

lake bled
photography
workshop

Ian Middleton: Photography - one day Photography Workshops & Courses

One or half day

Easy - Moderate

All Year

Learn or improve your photography skills
on my one day photography workshops at Lake Bled

Lake Bled Photography Workshop – one day or half day

WORKSHOP INFO

Workshop type

dates

price per person

Half Day

Full Day

The perfect place to learn photography

Magical Lake Bled

The best views

Spring or autumn

Two great viewpoints

Bookings

Excellent one-to-one photography workshop

detailed ebook

download the ebook here

Upcoming Multi-Day Slovenia Workshops

Lake Bled workshop booking form

One or half day

Easy - Moderate

All Year

Learn or improve your photography skills on my one day photography workshops at Lake Bled

Lake Bled Photography Workshop – one day or half day

WORKSHOP INFO

Workshop type

dates

price per person

Half Day

Full Day

The perfect place to learn photography

Magical Lake Bled

The best views

Spring or autumn

Two great viewpoints

Bookings

Excellent one-to-one photography workshop

detailed ebook

download the ebook here

Upcoming Multi-Day Slovenia Workshops

Lake Bled workshop booking form

Learn or improve your photography skills
on my one day photography workshops at Lake Bled