Photography Workshops

We are very pleased to offer guests the opportunity to take part in a creative photography workshop run by local Irish photographer Gavin Lyons.

The Landscape Photography Workshop

Most people have invested in high performance Digital SLR camera only to find themselves stuck in automatic mode. I hope as your guide to bring you into the great beyond, into the stunning scenery of the Austrian Alps to capture wonderful landscapes and nature in all its glory. You'll just need a desire to learn, a good pair of walking boots, a solid tripod and of course a camera too.

The workshop is open to complete beginners to novices of all levels, it's very much hands on so you wont be bored.

What will you learn ?

• Getting familiar with your camera
• Understanding and learning exposure
• Using depth of field and shutter speed
• Controlling Highlights and Shadows
• Getting to grips with RAW to achieve the most from your images.
• The strongest way of seeing - Composition
• Using filters such as neutral density and polarising filters.

Where ?

Yes, here in Ramsau am Dachstein is the ideal location for landscape and nature photography whatever the is season. There are so many places close by with 5 to 10 mins drive to visit, so you wont be without a subject to capture. However the weather and time of year pretty much will dictates what areas of photography are best to photograph but you'll certainly, not be disappointed. Through out the seasons there always opportunities especially in winter too for.

What will I need for the course ?

Some walking is involved in the workshop so a reasonable level of fitness is required.

• Digital SLR Camera
• A solid reliable tripod, recommended a cable release for your camera.
• Walking Boots and outdoor gear.

Available during Winter or Summer:

Individual Course A two day private course, this can be booked at your convenience on demand. Please provide two weeks notices before booking. Rate  550 euros per person

Group Courses Holiday course for between 4 to 6 people for 2 days. Please provide 2-3 weeks notices before booking. Rate  350 euros per person.

Flexible Accommodation at the Pension Hoffelner: Self Catering / B&B / Half Board / Chalet Board - all available at the seasonal rate.

 

Your Guide

Born in Ireland in 1972 Dublin, Gavin is self thought photographer with interest in nature, landscapes and city life. Active member and mentor for young photographers in the local foto club.

"The Camera is the visual voice of the scenes found around us. The expression can be complete and simple, the statement is often, “here it is” and “here is what it says and what it could say”. Should it be more complicated, it can be, but it’s interpretation is left laid out in view for discovery and grasp. The framed glimpses presented, should give notice to what is all around us.

Please have a look at Gavin's own website which shows some of his work
http://www.glyons.at