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Master the art of black & white photography. See in monochrome, turn colours into silver tones of grey through deep blacks.
Learn an advanced B&W conversion workflow and techniques for processing dramatic monochrome images with depth.
With Creative Photographers
Print Your Best Images
Unique Ghost Town Locations
Lakeside Luxury at Oreti Village
Ken Wright’s seascapes speak for themselves, outstanding moments in time that capture sunrise and sunset. With 40 years experience in creative industries, Ken is highly skilled in design, illustration and photography.
Creative Auckland-based photographer, Gail Stent, has developed a passion for Fine Art photography over the years. She uses her camera and post production techniques to create images as a form of self expression, evoking emotions in the viewer.
The workshop is based at Oreti Lodge, in Taupo. If you are arriving via Tauranga we can pick you up the morning of the workshop, or you can meet us at Oreti. On the last day we can drop you back to Tauranga to connect with late afternoon flights.
Start time on day 1: Pick up will be at 8 am in Tauranga or 12 pm at Oreti Lodge
Finish time on day 4: The workshop will finish in time to be in Tauranga by 4 pm on the last day to connect with late flights.
Our workshops run with a maximum group size of 8 and 2 tutors, offering 1:4 ratio of tutors to guests. Limiting class sizes ensures we provide you with the best learning environment possible, including expert guidance, instruction, and personal attention according to your learning style. Smaller groups of up to 4 may only be led by one tutor.
A minimum level of physical activity is necessary to enjoy the workshop.
You must have a basic knowledge of photography and be comfortable adjusting camera settings such as aperture and shutter speed. The aim of our masterclass workshops is to cover more advanced creative camera control and help you develop your own style and vision further. You will also receive free access to our Online Essential Landscape Photography Course to ensure you are camera-ready for the workshop.
Camera Equipment: Our workshops focus on how to use your camera, not your type of camera. A basic list of recommended camera equipment can be found here
Clothing: A list of recommended clothing to wear on the workshop can be found here
A non-refundable deposit of NZD$400.00 is required to reserve your space for the workshop. The remaining balance is due 30 days prior to the start of the workshop. You may pay in full at time of booking, the balance (minus the deposit) will remain fully refundable until 30 days before the workshop.
Booking and Cancellation Policy: Please click here for our booking and cancellation policy.