Ireland Photography Workshop

Killarney - County Cork - Dingle Peninsular

29th September to 5th October (7 days, 6 nights) - 10 places only

The west coast of Ireland, with its breathtaking landscapes, offers an unparalleled photography workshop experience on the Dingle Peninsula. This region is renowned for its rugged coastline, dramatic skies, and emerald-green fields, making it a dream destination for landscape photographers. As the sun breaks through the moody Irish sky, it creates enchanting, ever-changing light conditions perfect for capturing stunning, dynamic photographs.

Our workshop, set in this idyllic location, provides a unique opportunity to hone your skills under expert guidance, surrounded by some of the most picturesque scenery in the world. Whether you're a beginner eager to learn the basics or an experienced photographer looking to capture the elusive magic of Dingle's light, this workshop is an opportunity not to be missed.

Who's it for?

Photographers of all skill levels will benefit from on-location tuition and coaching to capture fantastic images while elevating your skills. This workshop is more than just a learning experience; it's a chance to dedicate time to your passion for photography with like minded people in some stunning locations.

Itinerary

This itinerary is only an outline because we will have to adapt to changing conditions. That's what landscape photographers do! Dingle peninsular has horse-shoe bays surrounding its coastline so we can find locations where the light is coming from the right direction at any time of day. We intend to shoot sunrise and sunset each day weather permitting. 

Day 1 (29.09.24 Tralee)

Arrivals to hotel in Tralee. Meet & greet in hotel lobby 6.30 pm

Day 2 (Tralee)

  • Sunrises (weather permitting)
  • Gougane Barra and other County Cork locations
  • Sunsets (weather permitting)

Day 3 - 5 (Dingle)

  • Cross the peninsular to Dingle
  • Sunrises, sunsets locations
  • 3 nights in Dingle

Day 6

  • Return to Tralee via North coast route
  • Photo opportunities on route

Day 7 

  • Departures & fond farewells

Camera

  • DSLR, mirrorless or bridge camera with manual settings
  • A focal range from 10 - 200mm (crop sensor)  24 - 210 (Full Frame) is ideal
  • Spare batteries and charger
  • Memory cards
  • Sturdy tripod (if it wobbles it's useless)
  • Laptop for viewing images in feedback sessions
  • Lens cloth

Clothing

  • Weather is unpredictable - expect temperatures of around 15°C / 59F  highs - 5°C / 41F low
  • Dingle peninsular has a 43% probability of being windy at this time of year
  • Waterproof jacket and over trousers (weather makes for dramatic images)
  • Sturdy waterproof boots

Workshop includes

  • 6 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
  • Transport during the workshop
  • Tuition and coaching

Does not include

  • Transport to / from Tralee, Ireland
  • lunch, dinner or beverages
  • Photographic equipment

Booking / payment deadline - 17th August 2024

  • I ask for £1000 non refundable deposit (Deposit will only be refunded if someone is found to take your place)
  • Please DO NOT book travel until we confirm the workshop has minimum number of participants
  • Final balance of payment is due when we confirm the workshop

If you have any queries, please contact us...

£2,750 per person - £1,000 deposit

Balance payable by 17th August 2024

 

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Ireland locations

Ancient lichen covered grave stone cross in front of a ruined church near Dingle in IrelandCurvy rock on a sand beach by the sea with splashing wave and headland beyond on a cloudy dayLone sheep walking along a track in front of an abandoned stone cottage by leafless trees and snow dusted hill behindBlack storm clouds over the sea with white clouds below glowing red at sunsetRocks in foreground with a hazy sky over distant hills beyondSt Finbarr church surrounded by trees and misty mountain behind reflected in lake at Gougane Barra in IrelandRuined castle at end of log sweeping rocky sea shore on a cloudy dayAn Fear Marbh or Sleeping Giant island off the coast of Dingle Peninsular in IrelandTwo sheep on a foggy hillside in IrelandSea pink flowers growing between the rocks on a clifftree trunks in a forestSmall twisted tree by a lakeside in IrelandLake surrounded by hills and treesJagged rocks on a cliff face above the sea and islands in the distancethree chairs on a sea wall surrounded by musical instruments with storm clouds over sea and island in the distanceIrish folk musicians Cormac Begley and Ye Vagabonds playing concert on a sea wall with storm clouds aboveAn Fear Marbh Sleeping Giant island at sunset on a stormy eveningOld Irish street name signPools of light shining through clouds on a valley floor on Dingle peninsular in IrelandBlennerville Windmill at sunsetReflection of sunrise at Cappagh beach in IrelandStreaking clouds and sunrise reflected in sea at dawn on CappaghFishing boats in the fog at Dingle Harbour at DawnSingle rock in calm sea at Fermoyle Beach with reflection of sunriseSheep\'s wool caught in strands of barbed wire by a field of long grass

Your tutor at a glance

I'm flattered to have been called the UK's friendliest Photography Expert (Thanks 500px!).  


I'm proud to have made hundreds of videos and spent thousands of hours teaching people like you to see more beauty in the world every day (and to capture that beauty), by thinking like a photographer. 

My YouTube channel has served more than 26 Million views and has more than 260,000 subscribers.

I've appeared on TV shows and been asked to speak at some of the best photography events on earth, such as:

  • Xposure International Photography Festival, Sharjah, UAE
  • The Photography Show, Birmingham, UK

I've enjoyed a wonderful career as a photographer, presenter and teacher. I even trained as a teacher so that I could reach my full potential and enable others to reach theirs.

As a photographer, I'm proud to have won multiple awards: 

  • Petapixel TopTen Youtube Trainers list
  • x3 Xposure International Photography Festival Awards
  • x1 Fuji Commercial - x2 Fuji Wedding
  • Kodak Gold Award
  • x14 Master Photographers Association Awards

And I've been lucky to have had exhibitions at prestigious venues such as:

  • The Master Photographers Association
  • Royal Photographic Society
  • Romanian Embassy (London)
  • Xposure Photography Festival - others...

When not teaching photography I also have a role as a brand ambassador for ClickASnap.com and I have written for publications such as:

  • Ephotozine
  • DSLR User magazine
  • Professional Photographer
  • Photography Monthly - others...

Trumping all of this, my proudest achievement to date is the huge number of wonderful 5* reviews on Trustpilot and Google - written by people like you after completing my courses. This is what inspires me to continue creating courses to help more people fall in love with photography. 

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Photographer, speaker and motorcyclist

Mike Browne CDTP Lite Photoshow 600

Speaking at The Photo Show Birmingham UK

Xposure International Photography Festival - Sharjah, UAE

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