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IMAGES MADE ON PREVIOUS NORTHUMBERLAND COURSES

Breaking Dawn, Dunstanburgh by Neil Bryce

Golden Light, Budle Bay by Brian Greenway

Room to Breathe, Embleton Bay by Gordon Gibbons

Order from Nature's Chaos, Embleton Bay by Gordon Gibbons

The Longest Day, Budle Bay by Ken Trevor

Ragwort and Castle, Dunstanburgh by Simon Hauxwell

On Fire, Bamburgh by June Wright

Last Light of Evening, Bamburgh by June Wright

Fleeting Life, Dunstanburgh by Brian Greenway

Evening Calm, Budle Bay by Graham Bell

Turning Tide, Craster by Bruce Taylor

Tranquil Dunes, Budle Bay by Dee Schade

Edge of Day, Monks House Rocks by Mike Cheetham

Wedged in Rock, College Valley by Simon Hauxwell

Not a Sound, Budle Bay by Sasha Viergever

Golden Light, Bamburgh by Neil Bryce

Summer Breeze, Embleton Bay by Brian Greenway

First Light, Bamburgh by Brian Clark

Before the Dawn, Dunstanburgh by David Jenkins

Drama in the Sky, Bamburgh by Tad Moyseowicz
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS COURSE
Why should I choose a Digital Dawn course?
Perhaps the main reason is that our group size is never more than five photographers, whereas some photographic courses and workshops can have 10 or more. This smaller group size means you receive a larger amount of personal in-depth tuition out on location. It also means we can visit more varied locations and have more elbow room when we get there. Also, course leader Garry Brannigan will not be using your time making his own images. All his time out on location is spent alongside photographers giving them one-to-one tuition. It's a combination that has proved successful and a large proportion of photographers return for additional courses at a different location. Some are now on their third or fourth course.
What makes it an advanced course?
The presumption on this advanced course is that you already understand the fundamentals of photography (ie: depth of field, exposure and focus) and you also have a good grasp of how to use your digital camera in terms of white balance, ISO settings and reading the histogram. The emphasis is entirely on the creative and compositional side of landscape photography with the vast majority of the time spent out on location. Although there's no technical element to the tuition, there's always a great deal of discussion amongst the group about all aspects of photography, including experiences with the latest equipment and imaging software.
What equipment do I need?
You will need a digital SLR with wide angle and telephoto lenses, plus a sturdy tripod. Neutral density graduated filters and a polariser are not essential but will have a significant impact on the quality of your images. Please contact us if you would like advice on buying filters before the course.
How long is each day and how much time do we have at each location?
Photography and the landscape come first, so our daily routine is determined by the time of year. We pack as much photography into the day as possible, so it's not just nine-to-five. There will be the opportunity for shoots at dawn or dusk and in some months it's possible to do both, weather permitting. Meal times fit round the photography. We'll also review the images made during the course and have informal critique sessions of images you have brought along. Because this is a structured course rather than a photo tour rushing from one location to another, you'll have the time to explore and enjoy each location's full potential.
What will the locations be like?
All the locations have been carefully researched beforehand so you arrive at the right time of the day to make the most of the available light. You'll be photographing the bigger vistas and because of our small group size we'll visit the more intimate locations as well.
How fit do I need to be?
This Northumberland course involves walking away from the road, mostly on well-developed paths with a small amount of walking uphill. The longest walk is about two miles with stops for photography along the way. Because of the nature of coastal locations, some of the ground is uneven.
What will the other people be like?
You will be joining an enthusiastic group of mainly individuals with a wide range of ages. Because The Digital Dawn concentrates solely on landscape photography, you will be able to enjoy the company of like-minded photographers who share your appreciation and enjoyment of the landscape.
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FEEDBACK FROM PHOTOGRAPHERS
Thank you once again for a wonderful four days, I learnt so much more about photography and the way that the course was run was a credit to your organisation. I was so impressed that I would like to book the Lake District and Isle of Skye courses.
KEN CAVE, Advanced Course
I learned so much and gained great inspiration. The number of hours we spent exploring photography together as a group and the amount of one-to-one tuition each photographer received made this course great value for money.
MARGARET HARDING, Advanced Course
Thank you for having organised such an enjoyable and stimulating course. I thoroughly enjoyed myself, and really appreciated the opportunity to concentrate on nothing but taking pictures. The venues were great, your organisation impeccable, and your tutoring and guidance very helpful.
NEIL PORTER, Advanced Course
Thank you so much for another excellent course. I enjoyed it so much and I learnt a great deal. Once again, I loved being on the go, with not a minute wasted. Many thanks again Garry, your courses are excellent value for money and long may they continue!
ELEANOR COATE, Advanced Course
The tuition was perfect for me: it was just what I was looking for in an advanced photography course. Nothing on technical knobs & dials just pure composition and artistic goals.
MARTIN DOONAN, Advanced Course
Initially, when I am writing out the cheque, I always think that the courses are a little expensive, but then I consider the cost of accommodation, lunch and evening meals, and transport throughout the days, I then realize what great value they are...and your tuition is thrown in for free!
PAUL MORTIMER, Advanced Course
I liked the review sessions too, it is most helpful to see what worked and have mistakes pointed out to you. I also liked that the course was "all inclusive".... everything taken care of once you arrived. The wine with dinner was a nice touch too.
JULIE CLARK, Advanced Course
I can only say thanks a thousand times. I found the four days a completely liberating experience.
JAMIE BODLEY-SCOTT, Advanced Course
A huge thank you for such a thoroughly enjoyable course. Your tuition was invaluable and your choice of locations superb. I wanted some professional tuition on composition & framing which is exactly what I got. I have come away with several very special images.
RICHARD BURN, Advanced Course
Thanks again for another wonderful course. I really appreciated the advice and tuition of a first class tutor and photographer. The hotel was brilliant with excellent food...you have a superb format, don't change it.
BOB ROBERTS, Advanced Course
I loved the individual coaching in the field and the profound analysis at the end of the day. I'm grateful for many lessons that I'm sure will help me a lot in developing to a higher level as a photographer.
GUY HEYLIGEN, Advanced Course
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ABOUT THE LEADER
| Garry Brannigan has become one of the country's most popular landscape photography instructors with students booking a year in advance for his courses in the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, Northumberland and Scotland. He concentrates solely on landscape photography using a digital camera system and exhibits his images throughout the North.
Garry designed his courses and workshops to pass on to other photographers his passion for capturing the moment when light, in all its different forms, transforms the landscape from being merely distinctive into something beautiful. Since establishing The Digital Dawn, photographers from around the world have joined him out on location learning how to create images that say as much about themselves as they do about the landscape.
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If you would like to check availability or find out more about the tuition, accommodation and the locations we visit, Call Garry Brannigan on 01748 821041 or
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