Photography for Beginners: Escape Auto Mode
6 February, 16 April & 18 June | 9:15 - 12:30
Join award-winning landscape photographer Matt Goddard for a hands-on photography workshop and discover how to get more from your camera beyond auto mode. Perfect for beginners, improvers or anyone looking to refresh their skills, you'll learn the fundamentals of photography and build confidence capturing beautiful images.
With practical guidance from Matt, put your new skills into practice while exploring the lakes and gardens at Leonardslee.
A wonderful experience for budding photographers, this workshop also makes a thoughtful gift.
What to Expect
Understanding your camera and how to move beyond auto mode
Getting to know your camera settings and lenses
Learning about aperture, shutter speed, ISO and depth of field
Guided photography practice around the lakes and gardens
Presentation, exercise sheets and follow-up email support
Day entry to Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens
Please bring: Your digital camera and any lenses you wish to use. Please note that this workshop is unsuitable for camera phones.
£90 per person | 10% off for Leonardslee members
Garden entry included | Free parking for members | Parking information | Recommended age 13+ | Under 18s require a chaperone.
Please note
There will be a lot of walking during the workshop, please come prepared with sensible shoes and clothing.
Attendees names and email addresses will be shared with the event organiser for contact directly by Matt Goddard with updates specifically about this event.
If you need advice please email info@mattgoddardphotography.co.uk and he'll be happy to help.
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What camera will I need?
Any camera from the last 15 years (get in touch first if it's older).Note: This workshop is not suitable for camera phones. For phone photographers check out the phone photography workshop and/or the Photography Artistic Composition workshop to take better photos
Is garden entry included?
Yes, day entry to the garden is includedHow large is the group?
Maximum of 8 peopleWhat should I bring?
Just you and something to take a photograph with. You'll receive a joiners email the week of the workshop guiding you on likely weather and what to bring
About Matt
Matt Goddard is an award-winning landscape photographer based in Sussex, with years of experience capturing the beauty of Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens and teaching photography.
A friendly and patient teacher, Matt welcomes all experience levels and takes an informal, approachable approach to learning. His tried-and-tested workshops combine practical guidance with helpful notes to take home, so you can revisit what you've learnt long after the day. Expect an enjoyable, relaxed and rewarding experience!