PROGRAM: Photography workshop

No matter if you are a beginner or a seasoned photographer or just a nature and photo enthusiast, there is something here for everyone. 

Location:
Färnebofjärden National park, located in south-west of Gävle, is not just about old woodlands and big rapids, it is also about a diverse collection of wildlife and many different plants and tree specimens including old Oak trees.

For photography, the place offers many opportunities for different compositions, different motives and a it is truly a photographers playground 

Host: Hamed Bank (photographer and visual effects artist) and Julien Pröpper (photographer and tour expert) 

Workshop’s plan:

This is a 2 days landscape photography workshop with the focus on personal and photography development and re-connection to the nature.

DAY 1

We will meet at the agreed pick up point around 9 AM and will drive to the national park. After a brief introduction, We will start the day by photographing the beautiful old oaks next to the rivers at the entrance. We will make our way up to the center of the park to have a lunch break.

Then we will check in at our hotel. In the afternoon we will be around the center of the park for some sunset photos. 

After sunset session, we will return to the hotel for dinner followed by postprocessing session. Here you will have a chance to get some indepth reviews on your photos.

DAY 2

Depends on the weather conditions and hopefully some morning fog, we will visite one of the best marchlands around the park. Then we will back to hotel for breakfast, another postprocessing session and then we will check out and continue shooting in a simillar way as the first day. After sunset, we will drive back to the pick up point

After the tour has been carried out, we will meet agin online, when you can have chance to receive review on 3 of your best images of the trip by me and Julien.

Price: From 7640 SEK (680EUR) inc. VAT 
A non refundable deposit of 1531 SEK (136 EUR) is required

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Safety and difficulty:

This is an easy trip, No hiking involved. We recommend wearing hiking boots or rubber boots, as we walk around water a little bit.

You and only you are responsible for your own safety and the safety of your equipments. 

What is included:

• All ground transport from and to the pick up point. (Pick up from Uppsala is possible with prior agreement)
• Instructions by 2 experienced photography guides
• Accommodation in twin rooms with separate beds (single room at a surcharge) 
• Breakfast on  the second day
• Visiting the best locations in the national park for both possible morning fog and sunset and everything in between.
• Post processing session during the tour
• A zoom call after the tour to review your best photos of the trip
• Secured payments through Travel Guarantee acc. to Swedish Package Travel Act (more information under the section “other important information” below and on Kammarkollegiet.se)

What is NOT included:

• Dinner, drinks, snacks
• Travel insurance
• Equipment insurance
• Flights or any transportation expenses to and from pick up point
• Hotel before/after the workshop
• Anything beyond what mentioned in “what is included”

Recommended Gear:

• Camera (Mirrorless or DSLR )
• A wide-angle lens (16-35mm)
• A standard zoom lens (24-70mm) This will be your main lens if you want to bring only one.
• Tripod (highly recommended)
• Remote shutter release (good to have  but not essential)
• Filters (Circular polarizer & ND filters- highly recommended)
• Spare batteries and SD cards
• Camera bag 

Recommended Clothing and gears:

• Hiking boots (the ones that cover your ankle! )
• Waterproof & windproof jacket & pants in case it rains
• Cap or hat (sun protection)
• Warm cloth (put on layers as it can be cold in Autumn)
• Thin gloves
• Something soft to sit on
• Snacks and water
• Potential pick up from Uppsala is possible upon request and agreement prior to the workshop. 

Price:  From 7640 SEK (680EUR) inc. VAT /  Min 4 - Max 8 participants 

Book and express your interest here (link to Hamed Banks website)