Macro Nature Photography Workshops

A new and unique experience on Zakynthos…

If you have a passion for nature and an interest in photography why not try a macro photography workshop? Whether you’re a complete novice with a DSLR camera or are more experienced, there’s tuition for all levels!

Join me for an engaging and hands-on experience, where we go out into the field with camera in hand to explore the fascinating world of tiny things!

Never done macro nature photography before? That’s not a problem! I’m here to guide you!

• No more than two participants per workshop, so we can get the most from our time together.
• Gentle guidance to help build confidence.
• The workshop will start with a little (non-technical) technical talk to familiarise you with macro photography camera settings. My aim here isn’t to blind you with science, but to give you a starting point according to your skill level before we head off into nature.
• As we progress through our session together you will learn about ISO, f-stop and shutter speeds and how they affect your photography.
• We will discuss how to use light and composition when looking for the best angles.
• You will learn about the best camera settings for and how to go about capturing the image you have in your head.
• We will discuss the pros and cons of natural light v’s flash when it comes to macro nature photography in the field.
• We will look at the photos on the back of the camera and discuss possible style tweaks that might improve the photograph.
• Participants are welcome to ask questions during our session together or via email after our session, when more than likely, in the middle of the night or in the shower a question will come to mind!
• All photos taken on the day will be available to download in both RAW and jpg formats. The good and the not so good! As studying the good along side the bad is how we learn what worked and what didn’t.
• I will review your photos taken on the day and give you any tips or insights that might help to improve them.
• You will receive class notes highlighting what we went through on the day – these will be good for future reference..

• A unique and unforgettable experience on this beautiful Greek island!
• Ultimately the perfect workshop is one you will walk away from having not only a better insight of how to take nature macro photographs, but one where you have also learned a bit about the subjects around us. After all part of the secret of nature photography is knowing your subjects!
• Workshops can be quite physically demanding. During the workshop we will be walking across uneven terrain, maybe occasionally off trail. There will be times when you have to get down low to get the shot you want, so a reasonable level of fitness is necessary.

Workshops are conducted in the morning when nature is at its most sleepy giving you a better chance of capturing those perfect shots!.

• Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturdays and Sundays

At the moment the workshops will take place either on the trails in the mini-mountains above Pantokratoras, or in the Kalamaki/ Lagana sand dunes. New locations are a work in progress.

• April, May, September, October at 8:00am
• June, July at 7:00am
• August at 7:30am

• €120.00 per person (no more than two people per workshop) – 30% non-refundable deposit books the date.
• Approximately 3 – 3 1/2 hours per workshop
• If you don’t have a camera a Nikon DSLR camera with a macro setup and flash these can be rented for an additional €15.00 for the session*
• If you have a Nikon DSLR, but need a macro lens and flash those can be rented for an additional €10.00 per session*

• Transport.
• DSLR Camera/ macro setup – these are available for rent (see above) *
• Food and drinks.

• In the case of unsuitable weather for taking macro nature photographs, ie, too windy or rain, the workshop will be rescheduled if possible or all money refunded.

Hiking On Zakynthos

Immersive hiking experiences; see a different side of Zakynthos…

If macro nature photography workshops aren’t your thing and you’d still like to experience nature on Zakynthos. We offer the opportunity to get away from the beaches and hike the trails!

Having been part of a local hiking group on this island for nine years and been organising the hikes for six of those years. We feel qualified to help people explore and discover a different side of this beautiful Greek island.

If hiking is for you, then read on!…

• A memorable experience and a new appreciation for the nature on the island.

Hikes are currently every Friday morning.

The hiking routes will vary weekly between the following areas:

• Loucha
• Lagadakia
• Maries
• Keri Lakes

• April, May, June, September, October.
• 8:00 am start.

• General hikes will be between 8kms and 10kms in length
• Hikes should take between four and five hours

We rate the difficulty of each hike between easy to medium, see above.

Whilst we believe the hikes to be reasonably easy and doable by anyone with a reasonable level of fitness, you must factor in that temperatures might be hotter than you are used to hiking in. By taking part you do so at your own risk!

• For the general hike that is open to all, for a minimum of four and a maximum of six people – €30.00 per person – to be paid in to book the date.
• Small private bookings for a more personal and tailored hiking experience – price will vary depending on hike distance, expected duration and head count.
• Group bookings – please get in touch and we can discuss a group booking.

• Transport.
• Food and water.

• If a general hike has to be cancelled through not enough participants booking (minimum of four people). The hike will be rescheduled for another available day, if this day is not suitable, then all money already paid will be refunded.
• In the case of a hike being cancelled due to adverse hiking conditions, we will do our best to reschedule. In the case that we are unable to find a day that suits everyone all money paid will be refunded… This applies to all packages.