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Colin
Munro Photography
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Underwater
Photography for beginners
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Course date: Saturday
24th of April 2010
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A one day intensive course
to introduce the fundamentals of underwater photography and teach you
the basic skills.
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| The course is ideal for those who have just bought their first underwater camera or are looking to gain basic skills before they buy. The course is also suitable for those with experience in land photography looking to venture into underwater photography. | |
| Course requirements: To attend the theory and dry practical sessions no previous experience is necessary. To participate in the pool session you must be a qualified diver (PADI Open Water Diver, BSAC Ocean Diver or equivalent). You must also have a current diving medical. If in doubt please email me. To participate in the pool sessions you must bring your own personal pool equipment (regulator, mask, fins, swimming costume or wetsuit, weightbelt if needed for pool work, air cylinder and stab jacket/backpack). A small number of cylinders and other equipment is available to hire. Contact me if you require any equipment. | |
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| What the course will cover: The day will include a series of tution sessions to teach you the underlying theory of underwater photography. These will include practical demonstrations and hands on practice. There will also be a two hour pool session to try out the skills learned and practice with different camera set-ups. . | |
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The workshop will include:
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How underwater photography differs from surface photography |
| How light behaves underwater | |
| Digital SLR, compact and film based camera systems - choosing a system for you | |
| Lenses for underwater photography | |
| Lighting for underwater photography - available light, strobe and continuous lighting | |
| Wide angle and macro photography: principles, equipment and technique | |
| Hands-on practical sessions: setting up your camera system, testing & checking for leaks, stripping down systems and system care. | |
| A two hour pool session, where you will try out various housed and amphibious camera systems | |
| A Course Certificate will be awarded to all who complete the course | |
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Venue
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Theory and dry practical sessions will be held at The Studio photography studios, Exeter Quayside, Exeter, Devon. The pool session will be held in the 25 metre pool at Riverside Leisure Centre. This is approximately 300 metres from The Studio. Both are situated in or near Exeter's historic quayside in the centre of Exeter. |
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Workshop Fee
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The cost of attending the workshop is £95. This cost covers both classroom and pool sessions. A £40 deposit is required to confirm a place on the workshop. The balance must be paid prior to starting the course. |
| The number of places will be strictly limited to ensure all participants are given full attention during the workshop. Early booking is therefore recommended. | |
| The deposit can be paid by cheque (this needs to be sent at least 10 days before the couse date) or by PayPal below. | |
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Book Now: Pay deposit online (£40)
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Book Now. Pay full amount (£95)
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Pay BALANCE remaining after deposit paid (£55)
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| Pay deposit or full amount by cheque | Deposit cheques, or cheques for the full amount, can be sent to: |
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Colin Munro Photography
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SGC Marine Building
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Haven Road
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Exeter, EX2 8AY
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| Important: Please email me to let me know your cheque has been posted. I will confirm receipt of you email. Places will only be secured once cheques have been received. If your cheque arrives after all places have been filled it will be returned to you. | |
| Full course details and joining instructions will be emailed out when your place on the course is secured. | |
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Contact me:
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colin@colinmunrophotography.com |
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