On course for better pictures

The third of our International Garden Photography of the Year workshops takes place at the National Botanic Garden of Wales on Saturday July 20th.

The ‘Better plant and garden photography’ course is run by IGPOTY founder and director Philip Smith and takes place in the Garden’s Gallery, from 10am to 4pm.

Philip explains that this is an all-day workshop aimed at photographers of all abilities and no specific level of expertise is expected. A morning lecture and discussion will be followed by a session photographing in the spectacular gardens. If wet, this will be in the Great Glasshouse.

He added: “The aim of the day is to provide practical tips and tricks to help you improve – but also to give you a chance to question and explore your whole approach to garden photography.”

Topics covered will include macro, depth of field, composition, digital processing, and learning about light and colour.

The cost of the course is £36 (£30 for Garden members). Philip’s book accompanying the course will be on sale (cash only) and they are £10 or £15. Meet at the Gallery for 10am.

Bring your camera – with a full battery, please – and a storage card (any format). If you have a DSLR or compact system camera with interchangeable lenses you will get more out of the day than if you use a simple compact camera.

One delegate commented: “I thoroughly enjoyed the recent workshop I attended at the National Botanic Garden. I found the day both enlightening and very informative. Thank you so much as the experience re-awakened my enthusiasm in photography.”

To book, please call 01558 667149 or email info@gardenofwales.org.uk

• There is one more IGPOTY workshop on Saturday September 7
• The International Garden Photographer of the Year exhibition continues at the National Botanic Garden of Wales until September 15.