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By Martin, December 2, 2011 9:38 am

We are excited to announce that Stephen McLaren, London street photographer, is our guest speaker for the April weekend workshop.

Guest speaker, Stephen McLaren, an expert on street photography, is coming  along to join the three skilled tutors  on the April 2012 workshop in Derbyshire.  Stephen is fresh from running the Guardian series of street photography sessions in London and is an approachable and enthusiastic teacher. He has also recently edited a well reviewed book on contemporary street photography, ‘Street Photography Now’. He will joining the group on Saturday to show his unique approach to documenting life on the streets and as a source of  advice and inspiration to workshop participants. It is a great opportunity to try out or extend your own ideas on narrative story-telling through photography.

To join us for an inspirational and intensive weekend of photography in April 2012 complete the booking form here:

Stephen McLaren – Biography

Stephen McLaren is a specialist on street photography. He is a prolific practitioner, his work is widely published, and he has led street photography workshops in London as part of The Guardian master class series.

He has exhibited his work at Photofusion and Rich Mix Galleries in London, Format Photography Festival in Derby and the Look2011 Photography Festival in Liverpool.

He has curated exhibitions including “Making Space” for the City of London and “On to the Streets” for the British Council which has toured Europe.

Stephen is co-author of the best-selling ‘Street Photography Now’ (Thames & Hudson, October 2010), an inspirational and thought-provoking new book showing the very best of contemporary street photography from around the world.

Reviewers have said of Stephen’s book:

‘The images are great, about as good a set of the finest quality street work you will get anywhere, a true celebration of humanity and the art photographer. Some of the pictures are laugh out loud, some very sad, some deeply affecting and profound’.

‘Entertains and inspires one to get out onto the street and observer where, truly, all the world is a stage’

‘Extraordinary: beautiful, dramatic or just plain comical … human life in all its forms’

‘. An entertaining look at today’s street photography … many images amaze at the quick wittedness possessed by their makers ‘

‘The first substantial survey for several decades, and admirable in its reach … It will make you want to slow down, look closely and take joy from the unexpected’
‘A must-have book for anyone remotely interested in the genre. In fact, it’s highly recommended for anyone remotely interested in photography’

Stephen McLaren was a television director, cameraman and presenter making documentaries and travel shows for the BBC before digital cameras brought him back to photography.

‘Street Photography Now’ is co-authored by Stephen McLaren and Sophie Howarth and is published by Thames & Hudson, October 2010.

To see Steve’s pictures go to: http://www.stephenmclaren.co.uk

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By Martin, September 29, 2011 10:07 pm

The Spring PHOTOGRAPHERS’ PLACE workshop weekend will be in the Peak District on 13 – 15 April 2012 (just after Easter). The theme will be documentary photography and environmental portraiture and will be an active and practical session in narrative and story-telling with images.

Immerse yourself in an absorbing weekend of photography in the historic Derbyshire town of Wirksworth in the company of three of the UK’s leading photography teachers, Dr Paul Hill, Martin Shakeshaft and Nick Lockett.

Topics covered in the weekend

- Making single images and picture stories

- Portraits on location

- Directing people in a photo shoot

- Continuous feedback on your images

- Composition and camera handling advice

- Location lighting

- Post-production techniques (Lightroom and Photoshop)

- Making video with your DSLR

- Portfolio reviews of previous work

All inclusive cost is £350 – evening and two full days tuition, plus all meals and accommodation.

Join us for an inspirational and intensive weekend of photography in April 2012. Complete the booking form here:

Alternatively, please contact Gill Lockett for more details at:
THE PHOTOGRAPHERS’ PLACE
c/o Pynot Fields
Kirk Ireton
Derbyshire DE6 3LJ
01335 370183
07787141797
www.photographersplace.co.uk
gill.lockett@w3z.co.uk

Previous participants have said:

A superbly informative weekend and thoroughly enjoyable too’ Gareth, Northampton

‘Tutors very friendly, approachable and knowledgeable’ Martin, Conwy,Wales

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By Martin, April 15, 2011 4:08 pm

After great feedback last year, the Photographers’ Place will be holding another workshop at Ilam Hall, near Ashbourne, Derbyshire from May 6-8th 2011. It begins on the Friday evening, 6th May, through until late afternoon on Sunday, 8th May. Fees: £325 including all tuition and 2 nights full board

To secure a place on the Ilam workshop you must book in the next SEVEN days. This is important so we can finalise our accommodation bookings.

Over the past few workshops we have had a few requests to cover some specific areas. If there is enough demand we will add the following sessions.

Nick Lockett:

After showing his work ‘Sacred Stones’ a few people have said, that they would like to learn how to light landscapes at night. So we have included a practical session in the program, on the Saturday evening. Bring along your flash guns if you have them.

Martin Shakeshaft:

With modern cameras having the ability to shoot video, Martin will be presenting a session that covers all of the basics, including:

• Video formats and codecs.
• Setting up your DSLR for shooting video.
• Using tripods and sliders.
• Recording sound.
• A basic look at editing.

Paul Hill:

Paul will again be performing his greatest hits. Including a session that looks at his latest publication, Corridor of Uncertainty, From initial concepts to publication.

He will also be delivering a rendition of ‘I did it my way’ in the club style!

THE PRACTICALITIES; FOOD AND ACCOMMODATION

The weekend is based at Ilam Hall, a converted 19th century mansion, a few miles from Ashbourne and near Dovedale in the Derbyshire Peak District. Refurbished in 2009, Ilam is a four star Youth Hostel which now offers an excellent standard of accommodation with a range of smaller shared rooms and good bathroom facilities ensuite.

There is a brand new café and bar where we will have our evening meals. Packed lunches will be provided. We will be in a large seminar room where we will be able to download pictures and digitally project images for discussion.

Please let us know on the booking form what type of accommodation you would prefer; there are twin bedded and shared four bedrooms. We will do our best to accommodate your preference.

There are several B and Bs and hotels locally for those who do not choose to overnight at Ilam Hall. Let us know and we can give more details.

If you have any special dietary or other requirements, please let us know on the booking form.

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By Martin, January 27, 2011 4:15 pm

Paul Hill welcomes participants to the 'Photographers Place' workshop 2010.

After great feedback last year, the Photographers’ Place will be holding another workshop at Ilam Hall, near Ashbourne, Derbyshire from May 6-8th 2011. It begins on the Friday evening, 6th May, through until late afternoon on Sunday, 8th May.

Fees: £325 including all tuition and 2 nights full board

THE SHAPE OF THE WEEKEND

The weekend is intended as an immersion in landscape photography for those who have gone beyond the beginners’ stage and want to learn more about making photographs from an aesthetic as well as from a technical point of view.

The Friday evening session will include a presentation by course leaders followed by opportunity to see samples of work from the group members. You are invited to bring along 2 or 3 of your own edited digital photographs as jpeg files on a memory stick to be shown on a data projector (or prints if you prefer).

Saturday morning will begin with a short session on how to improve your digital capture, understanding histograms and exposures. Then we go out on field trips into the countryside around Ilam, which includes one of Lord Byron’s favourite beauty spots – Dovedale – with one of the course leaders. Groups will be no more than seven people per tutor. At the end of the day there will be an open feedback session in the seminar room after dinner on your selection of images made during the day.

On Sunday there will be a choice of activity: going out to put some of your feedback advice into practise, gathering for a session on post production and publishing photos or getting a portfolio review with Paul Hill. There will be a further ‘wrap up’ session in the seminar room during afternoon tea. We anticipate the weekend finishing at around 4pm.

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By Martin, January 17, 2011 5:26 pm

The Photographers’ Place annual winter workshop will be around the theme of expressing feelings through photography, and exploring your personal approach to your image making. There will be an excursion into the historic market town of Wirksworth to take pictures, and an opportunity to get feedback on them. You will have the chance to improve your Lightroom and Photoshop skills, and learn about digital workflow and digital asset management. There will be the opportunity for critiques of portfolios and work-in-progress on personal projects. There will be sessions on Large Format Photography (following up on John Blakemore’s talk) and lighting with small flashes. And we’re keen to hear from you – are there any areas you would like us to cover?

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By Martin, November 14, 2010 9:56 am

Suffering from the winter photographic blues ? Then spend a weekend at The Photographers Place to reinvigorate your practical skills and visual ideas. Don’t wait until British Summertime starts or the first daffodils appear to think about your pictures – immerse yourself in the unique Photographers’ Place experience that has inspired British photographers since 1976.

Special guest will be JOHN BLAKEMORE who is renowned for his beautifully crafted landscapes and still-lives.

Teaching sessions will include how to get the most out of your equipment, whether film or digital; Feedback on your recent or past work from an aesthetic as well as from a technical perspective; How to get your work exhibited and put into book form and by request an advanced Adobe Lightroom session. The cost of the weekend is £300, which includes accommodation and meals (see booking form). We are offering a discount to LIP members, please contact us for details.

There is an interesting interview with John about his work here. John Blakemore is a renowned British landscape and still life photographer and print maker, and one of our most influential practitioners.  His work aims to show the elegance and beauty and the essential mystery of nature. He works simply but intensively, producing immaculate prints with a great intensity and inner spirituality. Continue reading 'New Workshop Announced – Wirksworth Glenorchy Centre March 4-6.'»