Art of Garden Photography Workshop

We will look at ways to shoot gardens, from wider views to flower portraits. Covering outdoor studios, lighting and more, as well as composition and techniques to maximise the subject. We will also look at how colour affects the images - contrast, temperature, monochrome and more.

The afternoon session incorporates 1-2-1 time with each participant in order to address any concerns, issues or subjects specific to them.

A basic understanding of how to use the camera is an advantage, and will mean that you can more effectively control the depth of field, exposure, colour, and field of view, to enhance your garden photography.

This isn't essential, but if you'd like to get to know your camera better, consider my 'Know The Basics/Learn To Control Your Camera' workshop, or some Private Tuition.

• A camera! Whilst the workshop is mainly aimed at digital cameras of all types (SLR, compact system, bridge or compacts), film users will also gain extra knowledge of their cameras.
• A Tripod if you have one. Don't worry if you don't.
• Memory Cards/Film/Spare Batteries. We'll be trying many different techniques and it would be a shame to feel limited by the number of exposures you could take. Do ensure all batteries are fully charged.
• Any lenses/accessories you may have: you never know when you might need them.
• Footwear and Clothing suitable for a walk in the garden, including wet weather gear (hopefully not required).
• Lunch. Lunch is not included in the cost of the day so please remember to bring something with you to eat, or splash out, and have lunch at the venue.

The 'Art of Garden Photography' workshops costs £80.00 per person with a maximum of 10 participants.

The workshop runs for 6 hours (including lunch break), and includes an indoor slideshow and discussion in the morning. This is followed by a practical outdoor session in the afternoon.

Everyone gets some 1-2-1 time in the afternoon, which can be used to address any aspect of your camera, photography, or anything else you wish to cover.

No. I have had customers as young as 10 on a standard workshop and have even run workshops for children's groups, with an age range of 7-11. The other end of the age spectrum is no hindrance either!

Children under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by a designated, appropriate adult; this may be a family member, nanny or chaperone.

Please click the event date and location above (under 'Forthcoming Workshops') to take you direct to the relevant booking page on the RHS website.

Yes you can, just follow the steps for 'How do I book?' above, and simply state that you're booking it for someone else to attend. If you would like a card to give them, you can download a printable gift card PDF - 505KB. Just print it, fold it, and fill in the details.

If you need to cancel your booking, please contact the venue directly as soon as possible.

If the workshop is cancelled by the RHS or Daniel Bridge Photography Tuition as much notice as possible will be given and all monies paid will be refunded by the venue.

RHS Hyde Hall is on a hill, and participants will need to be able to get from the lower car park to the top of the garden. There are good surfaced paths, and a tarmac roadway, so mobility scooters are no problem, and there is a shuttle service to the top of the garden if all you need is help getting up the hill.

The workshop takes place in the top garden and it is not necessary to walk far, and any accessibility requirements will be taken into consideration on the day.

The cafe and restaurant buildings are both accessible.

If you have any concerns, please contact me to discuss so that we can try to make things as straightforward as possible for you.