Do you want to see new places, experience new cultures and meet new people? Want to put your photography skills to the test somewhere completely different? Then our Photography Holidays in partnership with Dublin Photography School could be just what you’re looking for.
Stewart Kenny, an award-winning fine art landscape photographer, and another expert tutor join our photography tours to share guidance, tutorials and demonstrations along the way. With destinations chosen for their photographic potential, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to get behind the camera and capture the people, places and landscapes around you.
Do I Need Photography Experience?
You don’t need to be a “photography pro” to join one of our adventures. Our photography holidays are suitable for anyone looking to develop their digital photography skills. So whether you are a beginner or already have more experience behind the camera, there’s plenty to learn along the way.
As each photography holiday is unique, the techniques, demonstrations and tips covered can vary depending on the destination and conditions. Your Dublin Photography School tutors will be there throughout the trip to answer your questions and offer practical advice.
By combining hands-on tuition and advice in each location, they’ll help you get the best from your camera in different weather and lighting conditions.
What You’ll Learn on a Photography Holiday
Here is what you can expect to learn if you join us for a Photography Holiday with Dublin Photography School:
- Escape auto mode and learn to master your camera’s manual settings to get more from your camera.
- Learn the principles of composition and how to shoot creatively by freezing action or creating long exposures.
- Receive hands-on abstract, macro and nature photography tips.
- Develop a documentary or street photography style that you can put into practice while exploring your destination.
- Learn composition techniques that you can use in different settings, including beaches, coastal villages and countryside.
- Get out of your comfort zone and learn how to photograph in low-light conditions, including techniques for star trails, silky water effects and long exposures at dusk.
- Learn how to use white balance effectively.
- Receive detailed and hands-on filter demonstrations to enhance your photography.
- Get demonstrations and hands-on tuition throughout the trip.
What Camera Equipment Should You Bring?
To make the most of your Photography Holiday and get the shots you’re looking for, the experts at Dublin Photography School recommend the following equipment:
- DSLR camera, mirrorless camera or bridge camera with full manual controls
- Wide-angle and zoom lens (10-20mm or 18-55mm, 24-70mm, 18-135mm or 18-200mm)
- Prime/fixed lens (50mm is ideal or 35mm)
- Telephoto lens (70-200mm or 70-300mm, recommended but not essential)
- Sturdy tripod (tabletop or particularly light tripods are not suitable)
- Wired remote control / wireless remote control (phone apps can also be used where possible, although functionality may be limited by battery life)
- Spirit level
- Circular polarising filter
- ND & ND Grad filters: A Cokin set with ring and holder (ND 4 stop & ND grad 4 stop medium blend)
- A spare battery is recommended, but not essential
Ready for a Travel Photography Adventure?
Along with expert tuition from Dublin Photography School, the practical details are taken care of too, including flights, transfers, accommodation, some meals, a local expert guide and a range of excursions. That leaves you free to concentrate on your photography and the destination around you.
Ready to put your photography skills into practice somewhere new? Check out our Morocco Photography holiday where you can develop your skills with expert tuition from Dublin Photography School while capturing the landscapes, streets and culture of Morocco.
