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What's Included
- Autumn photography workshop at Batsford Arboretum
- Individual tuition from an award winning professional photographer
- A brief introduction for 20-30 min and a lesson on basic camera settings, techniques and the things to look for
- 3hr guided walk around the best seasonal part of Batsford Arboretum for taking stunning photos
- Work with your tutor to review your shots, try new ideas and improve your photography
- Capture close up macro or a wider perspective
- Choose from a morning or afternoon half day session
- Opt for the full day to attend both sessions and visit a different area of the arboretum
- Entrance to the Arboretum, where applicable is included
- You will form part of a small group of six participants
What Can I Expect
Photography at Batsford Arboretum! Head into the woods in Autumn - the very best time of year to capture those wonderful colours and falling leaves. We are offering vouchers for half and full-day photography lessons at Batsford Arboretum.
Your expert photographer host is Alan Ranger. He certainly has an eye for capturing amazing images on camera and he's a brilliant tutor too. His classes are always hands-on, engaging and rewarding for all who take part.
These autumnal outdoor workshops take place at Batsford Arboretum. This 56-acre site is simply stunning. Just west of lovely Moreton-in-the-Marsh in the Cotswolds, Batsford is a hugely popular visitor attraction.
It comes with a fascinating history too. It starts back in the late 1880s with Algernon Mitford, right through to 1992 when the arboretum was bequeathed to the Batsford Foundation. And today, the foundation endeavours to preserve the natural charm of these woodlands.
Even with the arboretum's popularity amongst visitors, it remains a haven of peace and tranquillity. We think that makes for the perfect backdrop for a relaxed photography session that you will really enjoy and learn lots too.
Your wide-angle lens will capture all those golden autumnal leaf colours. Zoom in and take a close-up or a fallen leaf. Or capture the light streaming through the gaps between the Birch and Oak trees. It is 100% photogenic in these lovely managed woodlands!
With Alan's help and coaching, you will capture some amazing images of these woods during Autumn time. Buy your vouchers for these guided photography sessions at Batsford Arboretum.
When Is It Available
- Workshops run between 24th October - 31st October 2025
- Due to popularity it is recommended you book well in advance to secure your date
- Vouchers must be booked and redeemed before 31st October 2025
Half Day Session
- Morning Session: 08.00-11:30
- Afternoon Session: 12:30-15:30
Full Day Session
- 08:00-15:30
- Lunch break 11:30-12:30
- Food is not included so please bring your own or you can purchase from a nearby café with toilet facilities
2025 Dates
- Fri 24th October
- Sat 25th October
- Sun 26th October
- Wed 29th October
- Thu 30th October
- Fri 31st October
Location
- Batsford Arboretum, Gloucestershire
Suitable For
- Under 16's welcome but must be accompanied by a participating adult
- Workshops are suitable to any level of experience as 1 to 1 tuition is provided throughout
- A good, general level of fitness is required to be able to be able to deal with the walking and occasional steps or gradients involved
Spectators
- Not suitable for spectators
Anything Else
Equipment requirements
- Any camera and lens is suitable - zoom and wide angle and macro lens are an advantage
- Tripod is advised, especially for doing close-up shots but also if booking the sunrise session
- A tripod can be hired for the workshop at £10 - Please advise when booking your date if required
- A polariser filter is useful but not essential
- Remote Release cable is useful but alternatively, you can use the self-timer on the camera
