Cornwall Photography Workshops: Landscape and Astrophotography
Cornwall is home to some of the best dark sky astrophotography locations in the UK, alongside stunning seascape scenery. Long a source of inspiration for artists and writers, this region of Cornwall has attracted artists from far afield over many years. With a wild and rugged coastline and sweeping vistas, it is home to some of the most beautiful and iconic scenery that Cornwall has to offer.
Cornwall Astrophotography and Nightscape Workshops
Cornwall Astrophotography Workshops were one of the original workshops being drafted up in 2012 and were amongst the first astrophotography workshops ever advertised in Europe. This night sky and landscape photography combi-workshop takes in some of the best locations on the beautiful Lizard and Penwith Peninsulas in the south of Cornwall, whilst developing your landscape and nightscape photographic skills.
The Cornwall Astrophotography workshop predominantly works on nightscape photography techniques, though the group undertakes golden hour, sunset, and blue hour shoots. The group will learn a structured beginner to intermediate astrophotography workflow to include layer blending, stacking, and essential nightscape planning. No previous night photography experience is required, nor is landscape photography experience, though previous landscape photography experience is advantageous.
Landscape Photography in South West and North Cornwall
North Cornwall’s wild and rugged coastline is often considered to be one of the most beautiful in the British Isles and is home to many areas of outstanding natural beauty. South West Cornwall is a fascinating area, steeped in history with much evidence of the industrial revolution remaining. As well as visiting some of the most well known locations in the region, such as the dramatically situated Botallack tin mines and the spectacular scenery found at Lands End, we will also be exploring some of the beautiful secluded little coves dotted around the coastline.
Main Photographic Locations
- South West Cornwall: St Michael’s Mount, Porth Nanven, Cape Cornwall, Botallack tin mines, Mousehole, Lands End, Godrevy Lighthouse, The Lizard, Kynance Cove, Cadgwith Cove.
- North Cornwall: Boscastle, Porthcothan, Crackington Haven, Bedruthen Steps, Trevose Head lighthouse, Trevone Bay, Trebarwith Strand, Golitha Falls.
Technical Skills and Tuition
Over the course of the workshop we will help you to get the most from your camera, and work with you on composition and camera technique to enable you to capture the best images possible ‘in-camera’. You will learn appropriate camera settings, working with light, composition techniques, depth of field and focusing, exposure and the histogram, and the use of filters.
Digital darkroom sessions on Lightroom and Photoshop are included. Learn to process your own images taken on the workshop as the team guides you through a well-refined editing workflow. Handouts are also provided bullet-pointing fieldwork and providing all the post-production information covered.
Workshop Information and Requirements
The Cornwall night sky workshop is aimed at photographers at amateur level and upwards; participants will need a good understanding of their cameras in manual mode and this workshop is therefore, unfortunately, unsuitable for complete beginners. A light to medium fitness level is required, as there is a little coast walking, often quite steep, and a small hike to Land’s End.
| Workshop Type | Main Focus | Key Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Astrophotography | Nightscape workflow, Milky Way, stacking | Lizard and Penwith Peninsulas |
| South West Landscape | Coastal vistas, tin mines, historic harbours | St Michael’s Mount, Botallack, Kynance Cove |
| North Cornwall | Wild coastline, rock stacks, waterfalls | Bedruthen Steps, Boscastle, Golitha Falls |
Included in the package are professional landscape photography and astrophotography tuition and advice throughout the tour, digital darkroom sessions, and transportation from the accommodation to all fieldwork locations. Photographers are encouraged to join a group where they can raise the bar in terms of their photographic skills and understanding of camera settings.