Autumn Colours and Northern Lights 5 day Photography Course
August to September - Groups of 3 to 8 People.
On arrival you have a welcome drink and meal with time to look at course participants’ camera equipment and to allow Patricia to see what knowledge you have and what instruction you may need to develop your skills. During the evening you will see a slide show of photographs from the areas you will visit during the course. Also this will be a chance to ask any questions you may have but of course each evening during and after dinner you will discuss the day’s travels and experiences.
Porjus lies at the gateway to Laponia, Europe’s last wilderness. You will spend time in the old growth forest of Jelka and Muddus National Park with its’ abundance of fungi and lichens at this time of year together with rich autumn colours on the forest floor and in the birch forests. You can test your macro and landscape techniques, always with advice on hand.
A journey up to Ritsem will take place viewing and photographing the mountain massive of Sarek with imposing mountain landscape and glaciers. Here can be included a 10 minute helicopter lift for dramatic Ariel views and photo opportunities. (Minimum of 3 delegates per course required for helicopter lift). Due to the vastness of the landscape, animal photography is not part of this course, but hopefully you will get close to the local bird life giving you an opportunity for some great bird photographs.
A whole day with a local studio photographer is also included with a session with printing tips on best types of paper for prints, mounting and framing finished prints.
During these 5 days there is always the possibility for photographing the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). Patricia has spent 14 years photographing the Northern Lights and will be available every evening to any course delegates interested in spending some time to gain tips and help on photographing the Northern Lights. To have the best possible light you may start early in the morning!
Tuition and skills that you will learn: Basic camera control, depth of field, lighting, lens choice, metering, composition, and much more.....
Most of this will be taught in a practical setting rather than abstractly in a class room.
Accommodation
Accommodation is based at Patricia’s riverside motel. The accommodation is based on 4 separate ‘apartments' each with 2 bedrooms, shower/toilet, kitchen and living room. Prices are based on two persons sharing a room. Single supplement available.
Additional days before and after the course can be booked at a preferential rate at the Vandrarhem either in a single room or double room on a self catering basis.
5 Day Photo Course - Price: Swedish Kr 10,700 per person full board
Price includes: Transport from and to Gällivare airport or Gällivare train station,(supplement applies for Luleå Airport or Luleå Train Station collection), 5 nights full board in double room, (Swedish Kr 1,000 supplement for a single room), All transport and guiding during course to photo locations plus instruction from photographer Patricia Cowern, 10 minute helicopter ride, Whole day instruction with studio photographer in Porjus, A mounted print from course material (if using digital camera) of your choice.
Price excludes: Alcoholic beverages. Flights and travel to Gällivare/Luleå Airports or train stations.