

The package price for the Weekend Photography Course is £499 per person and includes:
Reception Drink on Friday Evening
2 Nights Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
All Photography Tuition
Transport to and from Locations
If you would like to bring a partner along with you for the weekend but they do not wish to take part in the Photography course, they are of course more than welcome and a partner's special rate is available at £62 per person per night for Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.
Visit the Hilton website to make your reservation.
or call Hilton Dunkeld House Hotel on 01350 727771
Quote the reference 'GCPRA' when you make your reservation
Whilst focusing on panoramic photography, the course has something for everyone and includes tutorials and practical sessions encompassing the following:
Understanding your camera and its functions
Optimising light
Composition Different types of lenses
Tripod use
Shutter speeds and apertures
Exposures
Depth of field
Methods of shooting images (raw, jpeg and other file formats)
Creative use of filters
Digital and its advantages when shooting landscape
Types of digital camera available
Metering
Fri 20, March 2009 - Sun 22, March 2009
Places Available
Difficulty Level: Easy
As one of the world's leading outdoor photographers, Colin Prior's panoramic images have inspired many of us for years. During the weekend, Colin will share the philosophy and techniques that he has developed from working in some of the world's wildest places.
As well as the theory, you'll have the opportunity to put into practise what you've learned in some of the stunning locations that the Tay Valley has to offer. Hilton Dunkeld House is perfectly situated to offer comfortable ccommodation, good food and accessible photographic locations.
For those keen to shoot during the 'Magic Hours' there will be the opportunity of rising before dawn to catch a sunrise (weather permitting) and returning to the Hotel to catch breakfast. (not compulsory)
Friday Evening
6.00 - 7.00pm
Welcome reception and presentation - Understanding what makes a better photograph
Saturday
9.00 - 10.30am
In this tutorial, Colin will help you understand the panoramic format and how to get the most from locations. You'll discuss composition, metering and lenses and how to make images with a big impact.
11.00 - 3.30pm
On location - putting into practice what you've learnt
4.00pm - 5.00pm
Hotel - group critique session on the day's images.
Sunday
5.00 - 8.00am
Early morning photography (not compulsory)
9.00 - 10.00am
Breakfast
10.00 – 12.00am
Tutorial & Creating a digital workflow
1.00 – 2.00pm
Buffet Lunch
2.00 - 3.45pm
On location - practice what you've learnt
4.00pm
End of course summary and close

