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? Choose between a *Taster Macro Nature Photography Workshop* or a Full Macro Nature Photography Workshop. Whether you’re a complete novice with a DSLR camera or are more experienced, there’s guidance 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!

* Participating in a Taster Workshop gives a €20.00 discount on the full workshop that can be taken on this holiday or a future holiday.

Taster Macro Nature Photography Workshops are perfect for those who don’t want to or might not be sure about doing a full workshop. The Taster Workshop is a short workshop that concentrates on getting out in nature and having fun with the camera and hopefully learning something along the way. If after doing a Taster Workshop you find you would like to do the full workshop, you can do the Full Workshop at a discounted price! Either during this holiday or at a future date!

What to Expect from a Taster Macro Nature Photography Workshop

• This workshop is just as described; a taster. After a quick explanation of how the cameras work off into nature we will wander.

• There will be a maximum of six people on this workshop, if the workshop is full there will be two people sharing a camera. This gives me time to go through things with the people who are not actively taking photos.
• Photos you take on the day will be available for you to download as jpegs.

Your Takeaway From This Experience?

• A fun experience doing something different on this beautiful Greek island!
• More confidence when using a DSLR camera.
• For those who are tempted to do a full workshop but aren’t sure, this workshop is a perfect starting point.
• Seeing nature close up.

When?

• Every Mondays and Tuesday mornings.

Where?

• The Taster Workshops will be held either on the trails in Pantokratoras, or in the Kalamaki/ Lagana Beach sand dunes. Depending on what nature is around at the time of the workshops.

Time?

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

Duration and Price

• €35.00 per person (maximum of 6 people per workshop).
• The duration of a Taser Workshop will be approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

• Transport.
• 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.

Full Macro Nature Photography Workshop

• The workshop will start with a quick (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.
• No more than two participants per workshop, so we can get the most from our time together.
• Gentle guidance to help build confidence.
• 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.
• We will cover the pros and cons of natural light v’s flash when it comes to macro nature photography in the field.
• 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 jpeg 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.
• After the workshop, we will head to a coffee shop where we will look through your photos together and discuss possible tweaks that might have improved the photograph.
• You will receive class notes booklet highlighting what we went through on the day and a bit more. These will definitely be useful if you decide to continue your journey into macro photography!

• 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 Thursday and Sunday

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

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

• €100.00 per person or €80.00 for people who have already taken part in the Taster Workshop (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.