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Sunset and Beyond – Low Light and Night Photography in the Peak District

“It often seems to me that the night is much more alive and richly coloured than the day” Vincent Van Gogh

Peak Digital Training is now offering bespoke sunset and night photography training on a 1 to 1 basis. Because this type of photography is so dependent on cloud and weather conditions, it allows us to be as flexible as possible and schedule the training at short notice. Dates available.

The training can take place at any mutually convenient time, and at various locations in the Derbyshire Peak District. As well as  1 to 1, the training can also be tailored for couples or small groups.

Prices start at £200.00 for a 5 hour session.

Please contact us if you would like more information, or to discuss your requirements.

Most photographers have tried to photograph a sunset at some point (many cameras even have a special “sunset” mode), but are more often than not disappointed with the results. On this workshop you’ll find out why this can happen, and learn some of the techniques that will make your sunset photos really come alive. Many of these same techniques also apply to twilight and night sky photography, and we will teach you how and when to use them.

Night photography course in the Peak District. Photo © Chris James

Modern digital cameras work extremely well in low light conditions, and have made night photography much easier and predictable than it used to be just a few years ago. So if you’ve ever wanted to try low light, night photography or “light painting“, our training will show you how to get started, and what fun it can be!

We can advise on the best locations in the Peak District for both sunsets and night photography, and also suitable dates depending on whether you want to photograph stars and the Milky Way, the full moon or landscapes lit by moonlight. 

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Beginners’ Photography Courses near Sheffield – Getting Off Auto Mode

Learn how to take control of your camera on the beautiful heather moorland near Sheffield!

These courses have now taken place, but you can see details of all our other available courses here.

Please contact us to request a booking form.

These practical one day courses are being held outdoors on the moors around Fox House, on the edge of Sheffield, and are accessible by public transport. 

Landscape photography course in the Peak District © Chris JamesThese courses require no prior knowledge of photography  – so they are ideal for people who have just bought their first dedicated camera (and have only previously used a smartphone to take photos), as well as those who have only been using their camera in “auto” mode and would like to learn how to use it to its full potential. The courses are not just for owners of interchangeable-lens mirrorless or digital slrs, but are equally suitable for any type of digital stills camera provided it can be used in other than “all-auto” or “scene” modes – whether it is a compact “point and shoot” camera, travelzoom, bridge, mirrorless, or dslr.

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Heather Landscapes near Sheffield

Waterfalls, heather and sunset all in one day!

This course has now taken place, but you can see details of all our other courses over the coming months here.

This intermediate level landscape photography course is being held on the edge of Sheffield, in the area around Fox House and Stanage Edge, and is readily accessible by public transport from Sheffield. To make sure that you get plenty of individual attention and can have your questions answered, numbers will be limited to a maximum of only four photographers, with places costing £99.00 each.

Please contact us if you would like us to send you a booking form.

The course will run from early afternoon until just after sunset, and has been timed to coincide with what should be the peak of the heather season. This area has a wealth of subject matter for the landscape photographer, with high rugged gritstone edges, abandoned millstones, a beautiful wooded valley with lots of little waterfalls, and natural rock outcrops as well as superb views over the Dark Peak for sunsets. Continue reading “Heather Landscapes near Sheffield”

One Day Photography Courses in the Sheffield and Peak District Areas

Here are the dates of the next digital photography training courses we have planned in the Derbyshire Peak District and around Sheffield, South Yorkshire and the East Midlands in the next few months. They are one day group courses or bespoke one to one training experiences, led by a professional photographer with over 40 years’ experience. He also has extensive local knowledge of the areas where the courses are being held.

Our courses have over a hundred 5 star ratings on Google. You can read what our clients have said about our courses here.

Our beginners level courses assume no prior knowledge of photography – so they are ideal for people who have just bought their first dedicated camera – or who have only been using their camera in “auto” mode and would like to learn how to use it to its full potential.

Our intermediate level landscape photography courses are held outdoors in  Peak District locations chosen to be looking at their best at the particular time of year. These courses are designed for people who already know how to use their cameras in other than the “auto” or “scene” modes, and who want help to develop their skills while immersing themselves in their photography for a whole day. They are the natural next step for people who have already been on a beginners’ level course. As they are limited to just 4 photographers, everyone gets plenty of individual attention.

Just click on the links below for more details about individual courses.

You can request a booking form here for any of our training courses listed below.

Derbyshire Peak District landscape photography courses. Photo © Chris JamesSaturday October 10th – Peak District Autumn Landscapes.

 This practical intermediate level  landscape photography course will involve a whole day’s outdoor photography, starting  at 10.30am and finishing just after sunset at 6.30pm. It has been timed to catch the autumn colours at their best. We will be photographing waterfalls, woodlands and moorland in the beautiful area around Fox House, on the border between Sheffield and Derbyshire. This course is accessible by public transport and will be limited to a maximum of only 4 photographers. Places cost £99.00 each. Fully booked.

Beginners' photography courses in Matlock Derbyshire. Photo © Chris JamesSaturday October 17th – Beginners’ Photography Course in Derbyshire: Getting Off Auto Mode.

Learn how to take control of your camera and get off the auto mode on this one day beginners photography course. It is suitable for complete beginners, assumes no previous knowledge of photography and is suitable for all types of digital stills cameras. It is being held near Matlock in Derbyshire and is a mixture of classroom-based teaching and practice outdoors (so it is not weather-dependent). The course is limited to a maximum of only 6 photographers, and places cost £99.00 each. Fully booked.

Beginners' photography courses in Matlock Derbyshire. Photo © Chris JamesSaturday November 7th – Beginners’ Photography Course in Derbyshire: Getting Off Auto Mode.

Learn how to take control of your camera and get off the auto mode on this one day beginners photography course. It is suitable for complete beginners, assumes no previous knowledge of photography and is suitable for all types of digital stills cameras. It is being held near Matlock in Derbyshire and is a mixture of classroom-based teaching and practice outdoors (so it is not weather-dependent). The course is limited to a maximum of only 6 photographers, and places cost £99.00 each. Places available.

Peak District stone circle. Photo © Chris JamesSaturday November 21st –Peak District Winter Landscapes Course

A full day’s landscape photography course in the area around Stanton Moor.  Subjects include photogenic ruined quarry buildings, a stone circle and natural rock outcrops – all within easy walking distances.  Tripods and filters will be available to borrow, and this intermediate level course will be limited to only 4 photographers. Places cost £99.00 each. Places available. 

Beginners' photography courses in Matlock Derbyshire. Photo © Chris JamesSaturday December 5th – Beginners’ Photography Course in Derbyshire: Getting Off Auto Mode.

Learn how to take control of your camera and get off the auto mode on this one day beginners photography course. It is suitable for complete beginners, assumes no previous knowledge of photography and is suitable for all types of digital stills cameras. It is being held near Matlock in Derbyshire and is a mixture of classroom-based teaching and practice outdoors (so it is not weather-dependent). The course is limited to a maximum of only 6 photographers, and places cost £99.00 each. Places available.

Peak District industrial landscapes course. Photo © Chris JamesSaturday February 20th – Peak District Industrial Landscapes.

 An intermediate level course photographing two of the most photogenic former industrial sites in the Peak District. The morning will be spent photographing some exceptionally well preserved limekilns, and In the afternoon will be at the site of the “best preserved 19th century lead mine in Britain”, photographing the steam engine houses and chimneys. And we’ll also have an almost full moon right up to sunset if the sky is clear! The course is limited to just 4 photographers, and places cost £120.00 each. Places available.

More course dates for later in the year will added shortly, and if you would like to be kept informed of all the training courses we are running when they are announced, please sign up to our newsletter.

We are also able to offer bespoke one to one training in Derbyshire, the Peak District, Sheffield and the East Midlands.
Aviation photography training by Peak Digital TrainingAviation and Action Photography Workshop at East Midlands Airport.

A special one to one workshop photographing aircraft in flight at East Midlands Airport. Have fun while learning the techniques and camera settings you need for photographing fast moving subjects – whether they are aircraft, wildlife, pets or sports.  This special 5 hour one to one workshop costs £275.00. Available for booking at weekends or on weekdays.

Sunset and night photography training in the Derbyshire Peak District. Photo © Chris JamesSunset and Night Photography.

A flexible 5 hour 1 to 1 workshop, arranged to suit the sky conditions and the client’s preferences. Clients must be able to set shutter speeds, apertures and ISO in fully manual (M) mode, and be able to focus their camera  manually for this workshop. We can advise on the best locations in the Peak District for both sunsets and night photography, and also suitable dates depending on whether you want to photograph stars and the Milky Way, the full moon or landscapes lit by moonlight. See here for further details. Dates available.

Landscape Photography on the Moors near Sheffield

This course has now taken place, but you can see details of all our other courses over the coming months here.

This intermediate level landscape photography course will be held in the area around Fox House (on to the border between Derbyshire and Sheffield). It will start at 10.00am, and run until after sunset at 4.30pm.

Landscape photography courses near Sheffield by Peak Digital Training. Photo © Chris JamesTo allow all participants to get plenty of individual attention, the course will be limited to only four photographers, with places costing £99.00 each.

This course is also accessible by public transport.

This part of the Peak District offers a wonderful range of subjects – including waterfalls, colourful oak and birch woodlands, old millstone quarries, and natural gritstone outcrops. Since the sun will set just before the course finishes, we should be able to get some great shots in golden hour light and at sunset if conditions permit.

Please contact us if you would like a booking form to reserve a place on this course. Continue reading “Landscape Photography on the Moors near Sheffield”