Lake District Photographic Break

This experience offers the photographer a fantastic opportunity to capture sunrise and sunset images set against one of the most iconic back drops the UK has to offer all with the support and guidance of an Academy Tutor on hand.

Day 1:
Day one will begin with a brief introduction and theory session planning for a successful landscape shoot. The academy team will guide you on what settings to consider and how to achieve the best composition & results. After a practice session on compositon, settings & filters, we will then make our way to the first sunset location.
The team provides transport to and from all locations as well as refreshments.

Day 2:
We will begin with sunrise high in the Langdale pikes, and we continue photographing through out the day taking in stunning scenery including tarns, fells and waterfalls, completing our day with our second sunset location.
Breakfast, lunch and refreshments are included along with all transport to each location.

Day 3:
Take in some of the iconic photographic locations on offer in the Lake District starting with sunrise and the atmospheric Castlerigg Stone Circle, after breakfast we take in the beautiful scenery of Derwent water.
Breakfast, lunch and refreshments are included along with all transport to each location.

Bookings include 2-nights accomodaton, breakfast and lunch on day's Two and Three, refreshments during each day plus our trainer will transport all delegates to each location in our vehicle. Please note Evening Meals and drinks at the bar are not included, however we have allowed ample time in the evenings for us to visit the local area as a group or individuals to purchase evening meals and have some down time.

Recommended equipment for this experience is;
- Mirrorless or DSLR Camera
- Choice of Lenses from 24mm to 200mm ideally*
- ND and Graduated ND Filters**
- Sturdy Tripod***
- Backpack style bag for kit
- Clothing & footwear appropriate for the area and weather

Physical difficulty level - Light

This experience does not require a large amount of walking/hiking or climbing. Locations are all within short distnaces of the nearest car parks and easily acessible on foot.

*Please contact [email protected] if you're unsure on your kit, loan and test kit for most camera makes is available for you to make the most of this experience.
**Filters are an essential element of landscape photography, from Polarising filters to reduce light glare to ND and Graduated ND Filters for extending exposure time and balancing exposure. Advice on filters can be accessed by e-mailing [email protected].
***You are able to borrow and test sturdy and suitable tripods on this experience thanks to our awesome partners at Vanguard. Please contact [email protected] after booking to arrange a loan tripod and exclusive discount on the Vanguard Tripod range should you choose to purchase after.