This workshop explores the more artistic side of photography, as opposed to the technical (which is covered in my 'Know The Basics/Learn To Control Your Camera' workshop).

• How to use various compositional aids to improve the look of your photos.
• How to appraise the scene in front of you to get the best results.
• Use of natural lighting.
• Use of focal length.
• Use of colour.
• Monochrome photography.
• Effective self-criticism.

An understanding of the controls of your camera is useful, as we will be controlling depth-of-field, subject movement and more. However, the purely compositional aspects of the day can be achieved with little to no technical knowledge.

• 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 reserve, 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.

My 'Composition and Light' photography workshops cost £70 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. If the appropriate adult is not a workshop participant no extra charge will be incurred.

Please contact the relevant venue directly, as they deal with all the bookings. Payment can be made over the phone or in person if you pop into the Visitor Centre.

Payment in advance is required to secure your place.

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 Daniel Bridge Photography Tuition as much notice as possible will be given and all monies paid will be refunded by the venue.

Hanningfield Reservoir has good surfaced paths and no gradients to speak of, and is suitable for all mobile capabilities.

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