Courses

My landscape, wildlife and night sky photography courses are operated in association with the Royal Photographic Society and Lacock Photography, either online or classroom-based with field trips. All courses are tutored personally by Robert Harvey.

Each course is designed to develop your understanding of the subject, photographic techniques and to enhance your skills in planning, taking and post-processing. Group size is a maximum of six (in-person) or eight (online). Your active participation is warmly encouraged.

Landscape Photography Fundamentals Workshop (by Zoom)
Sept
2

Landscape Photography Fundamentals Workshop (by Zoom)

Landscapes are perennially popular subjects for photographers. However, capturing a really good landscape image is challenging. Everyone can photograph the landscape … but what makes a striking landscape photograph? How much is down to planning and how much is serendipity? Why and how does a superb photograph stand out from the rest?

This one day course covers the techniques and perception required to take landscape photographs that have impact. Throughout the course we will be concentrating on the what, why and how of landscape photography. Indoor sessions will look at composition, focal length and focus, use of light, colour and monochrome. Examples from throughout Britain will be shown to illustrate the ingredients that can make a potentially good photograph into a memorable image.

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Landscape Photography Masterclass (in person)
Sept
3

Landscape Photography Masterclass (in person)

LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS

Landscapes are perennially popular subjects for photographers. However, capturing a really good landscape image is challenging. Everyone can photograph the landscape … but what makes a striking landscape photograph? How much is down to planning and how much is serendipity? Why and how does a superb photograph stand out from the rest?

This two day masterclass covers the techniques and perception required to take your landscape photographs to the next level. Concepts explored in detail throughout the course will be thinking creatively, vision, planning ahead, making the most of opportunities and developing your photographic style. The course is interactive and your participation with questions, comments and opinions is encouraged.

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Astrophotography Evenings (variable dates)
Dec
31

Astrophotography Evenings (variable dates)

My landscape astrophotography course and tours are very popular but successful results in the field are weather-dependent. I am therefore offering landscape astrophotography evenings in Wiltshire, Dorset or Somerset, arranged at short notice to take advantage of forecast for clear skies. They will make the most of ancient monuments, follies and ruined churches, which are such evocative features of the West Country and make great foreground to the night sky. Our astronomical targets may include one or more of the Milky Way, planets, stars, Moon, International Space Station, passing comets and meteor showers.

These evenings will usually be advertised two or three days in advance by email to those people who have subscribed to my astrophotography evenings mailing list to receive them. They may also be advertised on my Facebook Page.

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Landscape Astrophotography Workshop (in person)
Mar
11

Landscape Astrophotography Workshop (in person)

Digital photography enables us to capture the beauty of the night sky in unprecedented detail. This astrophotography workshop will introduce students to the wide range of astronomical phenomena that can be photographed using an ordinary digital single lens reflex camera (without a telescope). A full explanation will be provided of techniques to make stunning images of stars, planets, the moon and the Milky Way, in conjunction with terrestrial landscapes. The course also covers photographing star trails as well as rare, elusive and fast-moving astronomical phenomena such as meteors, aurorae and eclipses.

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Landscape Photography Fundamentals Workshop (in person)
Apr
9

Landscape Photography Fundamentals Workshop (in person)

Landscapes are perennially popular subjects for photographers. However, capturing a really good landscape image is challenging. Everyone can photograph the landscape … but what makes a striking landscape photograph? How much is down to planning and how much is serendipity? Why and how does a superb photograph stand out from the rest?

This one day course covers the techniques and perception required to take landscape photographs that have impact. Throughout the course we will be concentrating on the what, why and how of landscape photography. Indoor sessions will look at composition, focal length and focus, use of light, colour and monochrome. Examples from throughout Britain will be shown to illustrate the ingredients that can make a potentially good photograph into a memorable image.

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Wildlife Photography Masterclass (by Zoom)
Oct
22

Wildlife Photography Masterclass (by Zoom)

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS

This advanced course covers techniques for photographing mammal and bird behaviour and life cycle, to make our pictures more interesting and engaging for the viewer. In the afternoon we will cover macro and close-up photography techniques for insects and other invertebrates, plants and fungi. We will look at getting creative with wildlife images and what makes a really good wildlife picture stand out?

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Landscape Photography Masterclass Part Two (by Zoom)
Oct
15

Landscape Photography Masterclass Part Two (by Zoom)

LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS

Landscapes are perennially popular subjects for photographers. However, capturing a really good landscape image is challenging. Everyone can photograph the landscape … but what makes a striking landscape photograph? How much is down to planning and how much is serendipity? Why and how does a superb photograph stand out from the rest?

This two day masterclass covers the techniques and perception required to take your landscape photographs to the next level. Concepts explored in detail throughout the course will be thinking creatively, vision, planning ahead, making the most of opportunities and developing your photographic style. The course is interactive and your participation with questions, comments and opinions is encouraged.

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Landscape Photography Masterclass Part One (by Zoom)
Oct
1

Landscape Photography Masterclass Part One (by Zoom)

LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS

Landscapes are perennially popular subjects for photographers. However, capturing a really good landscape image is challenging. Everyone can photograph the landscape … but what makes a striking landscape photograph? How much is down to planning and how much is serendipity? Why and how does a superb photograph stand out from the rest?

This two day masterclass covers the techniques and perception required to take your landscape photographs to the next level. Concepts explored in detail throughout the course will be thinking creatively, vision, planning ahead, making the most of opportunities and developing your photographic style. The course is interactive and your participation with questions, comments and opinions is encouraged.

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Introduction to Wildlife Photography (by Zoom)
Sept
12

Introduction to Wildlife Photography (by Zoom)

INTRODUCTION TO WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY

For those starting out in wildlife photography, this course will show you how to photograph an incredible variety of birds and mammals throughout the British Isles. We will look at equipment, techniques and locations to find charismatic species and make striking images. The course will build an appreciation of what makes a good wildlife photograph and how to bring all the right elements together.

The morning will concentrate on fundamental techniques such as composition, focus, light, exposure and how to get close to the subject. In the afternoon we will look at where to find wildlife, both close to home and further afield.  Participants will be encouraged to photograph birds in their gardens and at wetlands near their homes (suggestions will be provided). We will also consider the ethics and legal aspects of wildlife photography; what should we be prepared to do and not do to get a picture?

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Landscape Photography Fundamentals Workshop (by Zoom)
Sept
10

Landscape Photography Fundamentals Workshop (by Zoom)

Landscapes are perennially popular subjects for photographers. However, capturing a really good landscape image is challenging. Everyone can photograph the landscape … but what makes a striking landscape photograph? How much is down to planning and how much is serendipity? Why and how does a superb photograph stand out from the rest?

This one day course covers the techniques and perception required to take landscape photographs that have impact. Throughout the course we will be concentrating on the what, why and how of landscape photography. Indoor sessions will look at composition, focal length and focus, use of light, colour and monochrome. Examples from throughout Britain will be shown to illustrate the ingredients that can make a potentially good photograph into a memorable image.

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Landscape Astrophotography Workshop (in person)
Sept
7

Landscape Astrophotography Workshop (in person)

Digital photography enables us to capture the beauty of the night sky in unprecedented detail. This astrophotography workshop will introduce students to the wide range of astronomical phenomena that can be photographed using an ordinary digital single lens reflex camera (without a telescope). A full explanation will be provided of techniques to make stunning images of stars, planets, the moon and the Milky Way, in conjunction with terrestrial landscapes. The course also covers photographing star trails as well as rare, elusive and fast-moving astronomical phenomena such as meteors, aurorae and eclipses.

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Landscape Photography Masterclass (in person)
Jun
8

Landscape Photography Masterclass (in person)

LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS

Landscapes are perennially popular subjects for photographers. However, capturing a really good landscape image is challenging. Everyone can photograph the landscape … but what makes a striking landscape photograph? How much is down to planning and how much is serendipity? Why and how does a superb photograph stand out from the rest?

This two day masterclass covers the techniques and perception required to take your landscape photographs to the next level. Concepts explored in detail throughout the course will be thinking creatively, vision, planning ahead, making the most of opportunities and developing your photographic style. The course is interactive and your participation with questions, comments and opinions is encouraged.

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Wildlife Photography Masterclass (by Zoom)
Jun
5

Wildlife Photography Masterclass (by Zoom)

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS

This advanced course covers techniques for photographing mammal and bird behaviour and life cycle, to make our pictures more interesting and engaging for the viewer. In the afternoon we will cover macro and close-up photography techniques for insects and other invertebrates, plants and fungi. We will look at getting creative with wildlife images and what makes a really good wildlife picture stand out?

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Landscape Photography Masterclass Part Two (by Zoom)
Apr
30

Landscape Photography Masterclass Part Two (by Zoom)

LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS

Landscapes are perennially popular subjects for photographers. However, capturing a really good landscape image is challenging. Everyone can photograph the landscape … but what makes a striking landscape photograph? How much is down to planning and how much is serendipity? Why and how does a superb photograph stand out from the rest?

This two day masterclass covers the techniques and perception required to take your landscape photographs to the next level. Concepts explored in detail throughout the course will be thinking creatively, vision, planning ahead, making the most of opportunities and developing your photographic style. The course is interactive and your participation with questions, comments and opinions is encouraged.

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Landscape Photography Fundamentals Workshop (in person)
Apr
27

Landscape Photography Fundamentals Workshop (in person)

Landscapes are perennially popular subjects for photographers. However, capturing a really good landscape image is challenging. Everyone can photograph the landscape … but what makes a striking landscape photograph? How much is down to planning and how much is serendipity? Why and how does a superb photograph stand out from the rest?

This one day course covers the techniques and perception required to take landscape photographs that have impact. Throughout the course we will be concentrating on the what, why and how of landscape photography. Indoor sessions will look at composition, focal length and focus, use of light, colour and monochrome. Examples from throughout Britain will be shown to illustrate the ingredients that can make a potentially good photograph into a memorable image.

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Landscape Photography Masterclass Part One (by Zoom)
Apr
23

Landscape Photography Masterclass Part One (by Zoom)

LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS

Landscapes are perennially popular subjects for photographers. However, capturing a really good landscape image is challenging. Everyone can photograph the landscape … but what makes a striking landscape photograph? How much is down to planning and how much is serendipity? Why and how does a superb photograph stand out from the rest?

This two day masterclass covers the techniques and perception required to take your landscape photographs to the next level. Concepts explored in detail throughout the course will be thinking creatively, vision, planning ahead, making the most of opportunities and developing your photographic style. The course is interactive and your participation with questions, comments and opinions is encouraged.

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Introduction to Wildlife Photography (by Zoom)
Apr
16

Introduction to Wildlife Photography (by Zoom)

INTRODUCTION TO WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY

For those starting out in wildlife photography, this course will show you how to photograph an incredible variety of birds and mammals throughout the British Isles. We will look at equipment, techniques and locations to find charismatic species and make striking images. The course will build an appreciation of what makes a good wildlife photograph and how to bring all the right elements together.

The morning will concentrate on fundamental techniques such as composition, focus, light, exposure and how to get close to the subject. In the afternoon we will look at where to find wildlife, both close to home and further afield.  Participants will be encouraged to photograph birds in their gardens and at wetlands near their homes (suggestions will be provided). We will also consider the ethics and legal aspects of wildlife photography; what should we be prepared to do and not do to get a picture?

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Landscape Astrophotography Workshop (in person)
Apr
6

Landscape Astrophotography Workshop (in person)

Digital photography enables us to capture the beauty of the night sky in unprecedented detail. This astrophotography workshop will introduce students to the wide range of astronomical phenomena that can be photographed using an ordinary digital single lens reflex camera (without a telescope). A full explanation will be provided of techniques to make stunning images of stars, planets, the moon and the Milky Way, in conjunction with terrestrial landscapes. The course also covers photographing star trails as well as rare, elusive and fast-moving astronomical phenomena such as meteors, aurorae and eclipses.

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Landscape Astrophotography Workshop (by Zoom)
Mar
19

Landscape Astrophotography Workshop (by Zoom)

Digital photography enables us to capture the beauty of the night sky in unprecedented detail. This astrophotography workshop will introduce students to the wide range of astronomical phenomena that can be photographed using an ordinary digital single lens reflex camera (without a telescope). A full explanation will be provided of techniques to make stunning images of stars, planets, the moon and the Milky Way, in conjunction with terrestrial landscapes. The course also covers photographing star trails as well as rare, elusive and fast-moving astronomical phenomena such as meteors, aurorae and eclipses.

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Landscape Astrophotography Workshop (in person)
Feb
28

Landscape Astrophotography Workshop (in person)

Digital photography enables us to capture the beauty of the night sky in unprecedented detail. This astrophotography workshop will introduce students to the wide range of astronomical phenomena that can be photographed using an ordinary digital single lens reflex camera (without a telescope). A full explanation will be provided of techniques to make stunning images of stars, planets, the moon and the Milky Way, in conjunction with terrestrial landscapes. The course also covers photographing star trails as well as rare, elusive and fast-moving astronomical phenomena such as meteors, aurorae and eclipses.

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Landscape Photography Fundamentals Workshop (by Zoom)
Feb
27

Landscape Photography Fundamentals Workshop (by Zoom)

Landscapes are perennially popular subjects for photographers. However, capturing a really good landscape image is challenging. Everyone can photograph the landscape … but what makes a striking landscape photograph? How much is down to planning and how much is serendipity? Why and how does a superb photograph stand out from the rest?

This one day course covers the techniques and perception required to take landscape photographs that have impact. Throughout the course we will be concentrating on the what, why and how of landscape photography. Indoor sessions will look at composition, focal length and focus, use of light, colour and monochrome. Examples from throughout Britain will be shown to illustrate the ingredients that can make a potentially good photograph into a memorable image.

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Wildlife Photography Masterclass (by Zoom)
Feb
6

Wildlife Photography Masterclass (by Zoom)

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS

This advanced course covers techniques for photographing mammal and bird behaviour and life cycle, to make our pictures more interesting and engaging for the viewer. In the afternoon we will cover macro and close-up photography techniques for insects and other invertebrates, plants and fungi. We will look at getting creative with wildlife images and what makes a really good wildlife picture stand out?

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Introduction to Wildlife Photography (by Zoom)
Dec
5

Introduction to Wildlife Photography (by Zoom)

INTRODUCTION TO WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY

For those starting out in wildlife photography, this course will show you how to photograph an incredible variety of birds and mammals throughout the British Isles. We will look at equipment, techniques and locations to find charismatic species and make striking images. The course will build an appreciation of what makes a good wildlife photograph and how to bring all the right elements together.

The morning will concentrate on fundamental techniques such as composition, focus, light, exposure and how to get close to the subject. In the afternoon we will look at where to find wildlife, both close to home and further afield.  Participants will be encouraged to photograph birds in their gardens and at wetlands near their homes (suggestions will be provided). We will also consider the ethics and legal aspects of wildlife photography; what should we be prepared to do and not do to get a picture?

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Landscape Photography Fundamentals Workshop (by Zoom)
Sept
9

Landscape Photography Fundamentals Workshop (by Zoom)

Landscapes are perennially popular subjects for photographers. However, capturing a really good landscape image is challenging. Everyone can photograph the landscape … but what makes a striking landscape photograph? How much is down to planning and how much is serendipity? Why and how does a superb photograph stand out from the rest?

This one day course covers the techniques and perception required to take landscape photographs that have impact. Throughout the course we will be concentrating on the what, why and how of landscape photography. Indoor sessions will look at composition, focal length and focus, use of light, colour and monochrome. Examples from throughout Britain will be shown to illustrate the ingredients that can make a potentially good photograph into a memorable image.

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LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY FUNDAMENTALS WORKSHOP (in person) in conjunction with Lacock Photography
Apr
27
to 28 Apr

LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY FUNDAMENTALS WORKSHOP (in person) in conjunction with Lacock Photography

Landscapes are perennially popular subjects for photographers. However, capturing a really good landscape image is challenging. Everyone can photograph the landscape … but what makes a striking landscape photograph? How much is down to planning and how much is serendipity? Why and how does a superb photograph stand out from the rest?

This two day course, at the excellent photography training facilities of Lacock Photography in Wiltshire, covers the techniques and perception required to take landscape photographs that have impact. Throughout the course we will be concentrating on the what, why and how of landscape photography. Indoor sessions will look at composition, focal length and focus, use of light, colour and monochrome. Examples from Wiltshire and throughout Britain will be shown to illustrate the ingredients that can make a potentially good photograph into a memorable image.

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ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP (in person) in conjunction with Lacock Photography
Mar
15

ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP (in person) in conjunction with Lacock Photography

Digital photography enables us to capture the beauty of the night sky in unprecedented detail. This astrophotography workshop will introduce students to the wide range of astronomical phenomena that can be photographed using an ordinary digital single lens reflex camera (without a telescope). A full explanation will be provided of techniques to make stunning images of stars, planets, the moon and the Milky Way, in conjunction with terrestrial landscapes. The course also covers photographing star trails as well as rare, elusive and fast-moving astronomical phenomena such as meteors, aurorae and eclipses.

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LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS (in person) in conjunction with Lacock Photography
Nov
18

LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS (in person) in conjunction with Lacock Photography

LANDSCAPE MASTERCLASS

Landscapes are perennially popular subjects for photographers. However, capturing a really good landscape image is challenging. Everyone can photograph the landscape … but what makes a striking landscape photograph? How much is down to planning and how much is serendipity? Why and how does a superb photograph stand out from the rest?

This one-day masterclass, at the excellent photography training facilities of Lacock Photography in Wiltshire, covers the techniques and perception required to take your landscape photographs to the next level. Concepts explored in detail throughout the course will be thinking creatively, vision, planning ahead, making the most of opportunities and developing your photographic style. The course is interactive and your participation with questions, comments and opinions is encouraged.

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