Dead trees by David de Groot

We will discuss everything from location scouting to visualisation as well as practical demonstrations and in-the-field post processing. While the day will primarily be about landscape photography, we will include wildlife photography if the opportunity arises.

The historic Deepwater Train station by David de Groot

Cost

$300.00 per person (3 students maximum).

Transport from the designated meeting location in Brisbane will be provided. We envisage an early start and a late finish due to the distances involved.

You will need:

• A dSLR camera
• Wide (or ultra-wide), Standard and Telephoto lenses.
• A sturdy tripod. “Video” tripods are not recommended.
• A remote release, either wired or infrared.
• Good sturdy covered walking shoes.
• Snacks.

Missing any of this equipment? Contact us early and we may be able to arrange a hire for the day (at extra cost to you).

• Startrails on June 19
• Dusk on June 25
• Dawn on August 6

Stay tuned for announcements of some very special courses coming up soon!

“Point Arkwright at Dawn” by Kane Gledhill

We structure this workshop around dawn, so start and finish times will vary from season to season.

What this course covers

• Basic composition (what to look for).
• Timing the early morning long exposures.
• Seeing in the dark.
• Understanding light and shadows.
• Using filters.
• A follow up session over breakfast (we critique your photos for you)

What we do

Anyone can wake up early and shoot a sunrise, any day of the week – in fact most professional landscape photographers prefer the dawn light – so we will show you what you need to know.

We will provide you with a checklist which helps you decide on what to look for when shooting Dawn. We offer professional techniques which will improve your photography. While you are shooting, our experienced instructors are on hand to help you with your questions. We will suggest subjects and help with compositions. Because it will be dark for most of the workshop, tuition is more ‘hands on’, so expect tips and advice while you are shooting.

After the workshop, we meet for breakfast to share our ideas; we will help critique your images.

Dawn Locations

“Clouds at Point Arkwright” by Kane Gledhill

Brisbane is blessed with many great sunrise locations. We host our Dawn workshops in various locations. Each location offers our students something different, from seascapes to cityscape, something for everyone! (talk to us about custom workshops). Locations include:

• Wellington Point Reserve (sea, ocean, sand)
• Wild Horse Mountain

Saturday 16 October 2010 – Star-trail and Night Photography Workshop

Saturday 23 October 2010 – Landscape Photography Course – Brisbane At Dusk

Saturday 30 October 2010 – Portrait Photography Course – Introductory

Click through to read more about those courses!

The weather held out and we all came away with some excellent images.

Looking forward to next year – who knows what the show will be about now that the RAAF F1-11′s are retired.

Grasstree Photography is proud to announce we will be running a Fireworks Workshop on September 3 in front
of the magnificent Brisbane Riverfire Festival.

David and Kane have photographed Riverfire on numerous occasions, they know the best place to get that priceless shot.

“Dump and Burn” by David de Groot

We will guide you through the necessary settings and techniques to photograph fireworks – not just at Riverfire, but anywhere.

What You Get

• Experienced photographic help on hand to help you get that magic shot – there is a 30 minute window of fireworks, we will help you snap beautiful fireworks shots.
• Optimal vantage point for getting the best shots.
• Some food and drinks provided.

Cost

$250.00 per person (4 students maximum).

“The Waterfall” by Kane Gledhill

You should be able to arrive between 1pm and 3pm. Any later and access will be difficult, so plan on spending 7 hours on site.

“The Waterfall” by Kane Gledhill

Minimum Equipment Requirements

Shooting fireworks requires a DSLR camera. Your camera must fit into at least the following range of cameras:

• Canon 300D to 550D, 1000D
• Canon 10D to 50D
• Canon 7D, 5D, 1D/1Ds
• Nikon D40 to D90, D100 to D300s, D700, D1 to D3 (including s, x and h variants)

If you are unsure if your camera will be suitable please contact us before making a booking.

While it is possible to get excellent results with a film SLR, this is not offered due to the lack of immediate feedback.

You will need:

• A sturdy tripod. “Video” tripods are not recommended.
• A remote release, either wired or infrared.
• A small torch is highly recommended as the location is quite dark after the event and very busy. A torch ensures you leave with all the gear you brought with you.
• A wide angle lens. This means for the most part, a lens in the range of 10mm to 24mm for most cameras (or 16 mm to 35mm for full frame cameras – if you don’t know if you have a full frame camera, assume you don’t).

Missing any of this equipment? Contact us early and we may be able to arrange a hire for the day (at extra cost to you).

And, of course, there is more to Riverfire than just the fireworks…

“The Roulettes” by David de Groot

Remember to bring:

• Your camera.
• Camera tripod.
• A pen or pencil.
• Something to eat and drink.
• A smile.

See you there.

Thanks

Kane and David.