David Noton Photography

Photography workshop, Littondale, Yorkshire Dales National Park, England, UK.

Yorkshire Dales Weekend Workshop
Friday October 8th - Sunday October 10th 2010
Click here to book your place!

Join us for a long weekend of photographic excursions and tuition in the Yorkshire Dales this autumn. Following the popularity of the course last year we’re running this autumn workshop again for photographic enthusiasts based at the incomparably situated High Trenhouse near Malham (www.high-trenhouse.co.uk)

In association with :

Giotto’s and David Noton Photography Workshops are teaming up to offer you the chance to win a Giotto’s MTL8261B Carbon Fibre Tripod complete with Giotto’s MH5001 3-Way head - see below for details.

The Course :

Each course will comprise a 2-night stay at High Trenhouse with 2 full days of photographic tuition, excursions in the Yorkshire Dales, tutorials and demonstrations. The size of each course will consist of a maximum of 10 photographic guests guided by myself and my highly experienced associate Jon Gooding. The courses are aimed at anyone who wants to improve their photography. With a program of individual guidance, hands on demonstrations in the field whilst waiting for the light, picture shows and specialised tutorials on the regular photographic forays all levels will be catered for. The central theme of the instruction of how we use our eyes to develop a photographic vision is backed up with sound practical advice on how to be in the right place at the right time, and how to make the most of it photographically once there.

With our two four-wheel drive vehicles we will transport you to locations with strong photographic potential when the light is best, at dawn and dusk. The days will be full, starting with a dawn photographic shoot and ending with a dinner back at the hotel. Additionally we’ll ask you to bring examples of your own work for all the group to discuss and enjoy and to enable myself and Jon to advise on how best you can continue to develop your photography. Should the weather be unfavourable we’ll have the facility to demonstrate post-production techniques and show images from all over the world. Of course all activities are optional. If you fancy a lie-in, that’s fine.

First light on the autumn colours at Arncliffe in Littondale, Yorkshire Dales National Park, England, UK.

Early rise in Yorkshire Dales National Park, England, UK.

Here’s a typical daily itinerary:


Saturday	7:00	dawn shoot
	8:00	in-the field tutorial
	9:00	breakfast
	10:00	Tutorial- location finding
	10:30	photographic walk
	12:30	lunch
	13:30	break
	14:00	depart on photo-shoot
	14:30	in-the field tutorial-composition
	16:00	afternoon shoot
	17:30	return to Hotel
	19:30	dinner

The Region :

The hills and dales of the Yorkshire Dales National Park mark one of my favourite corners of England. The photographic potential is huge, from the rugged open moors to the lush dales, all framed with the unique rural architecture of stonewalls and barns. The villages nestling in the Dales look like they were built especially for the delight of artists, and the incomparable limestone landscape is a constant draw. The combination of the autumn light and colours at this time of year is a photographic feast. But enough of me waffling on about the area; here’s some photographs.

Stone walls and barns nr Kettlewell, Wharfedale, Yorkshire Dales National Park, England, UK.

Your Accomodation :

Partners :

We’ll be staying at High Trenhouse, which is beautifully situated in the heart of the Dales near Malham (www.high-trenhouse.co.uk)
Our wing is given over entirely to our needs.

We can’t include non-photographic partners in the photographic excursions due to the fact we don’t have room in the 4x4s, but they are welcome to join us for the weekend at High Trenhouse. We will all dine together and it is a great area for contemplative walks.

Photography workshop, Malham Cove, Yorkshire Dales National Park, England, UK.

Photography workshop, Littondale, Yorkshire Dales National Park, England, UK.

The Cost : Click here to book your place!

Photographic Guest £710.00 GBP (£200.00 deposit + £510.00)
Non-Photographic Partner £220.00 GBP (£80.00 deposit + £140.00)

Limestone pavement at Malham Cove, Yorkshire Dales National Park, England, UK.

What this includes:

all the photographic tuition, excursions and activities
2 nights accommodation in a hotel room at High Trenhouse
breakfast and evening meals
all transport whilst on the course

What this doesn’t include:

travel to and from High Trenhouse
drinks from the bar
pub lunch on the Saturday
insurance

Details :

Equipment: Bring whatever gear you use. We only stipulate that you should be familiar with your own equipment. Whether it's film or digital is up to you, our tuition will be relevant to both mediums and all formats. The only requirement is that you bring a tripod.
Language: All tuition will be in English.
Fitness: Although we will be using our 4x4 vehicles to access remote locations a modicum of fitness is required. Typically we may need to walk for 15 minutes over hilly terrain with our equipment to reach some locations. Additionally a photographic walk of about 3 km over undulating terrain is part of the itinerary for the first day.
Arrival Time: We kick off by all meeting each other at High Trenhouse on the Friday afternoon (October 8th) at 1330. After introductions and a brief chat we’ll then be going out on location for an afternoon shoot. Days are short this time of year so we’ll be back in good time for an evening tutorial and dinner.
Departure Time: We finish the course at midday on the Sunday (October 10th).
Payment: Our secure online booking system accepts all major credit cards. A deposit of £200 (£80 for a non-photographic partner) will be required to secure your booking, with the balance due 2 months prior to the commencement of the course.

Bookings :

Bookings are made through our secure online payment system.

To view our Terms and Conditions about Bookings and Cancellations, please click here.

Frost on a limestone pavement above Malham Cove at Ing Scar, Yorkshire Dales National Park, England, UK.

Workshop Competition :

Workshop participants will be invited to submit an image from this workshop into a competition which will be judged by David Noton. The winner will receive a Giotto’s MTL8261B Carbon Fibre Tripod complete with Giotto’s MH5001 3-Way head kindly supplied by DayMen for this workshop.

This Weekend Workshop is in association with Giottos

Giotto’s MTL8261B Carbon Fibre Tripod:

Manufactured from 6-layer high density carbon fibre tube, the MTL8261B tripod offers superb stability and great portability.
The tripod will support up to 8kg, yet weighs only 1.6kg. It features quick and easy to use lever leg locks for tripod height adjustment, variable leg angle settings for low level shots and foam grips for comfortable tripod handling.
With an operating height from 47cm up to 165cm, this versatile tripod is perfect for photographers looking for a lightweight support who don’t want to sacrifice stability.

Giotto’s MH5001 3-Way head:

This robust head is manufactured from die cast aluminium and is ideal for precise camera positioning.
Each axis of movement is controlled by its own locking handle, ensuring that you can position your camera wherever you need it - no more sloping horizons or leaning trees.
The lockable quick release plate system allows quick camera attachment and removal whilst out in the field.
With a maximum weight capacity of 6kg, the MH5001 is suitable for a wide range of cameras, whether the latest DSLR model or more traditional medium and large format cameras.

Click here to visit the giottos website - http://www.giottos-tripods.co.uk/

To win the MTL8261B tripod, David will be looking for the best image taken during this workshop in the Yorkshire Dales.

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