Walking shoot of Essaouira & sunset photography

– Your course starts at 10am after breakfast with an introduction to camera fundamentals followed by a wander around the beautiful town of Essaouira, the home of your photography tutor and famous the world over
– Essaouira has stunning architecture, fishing ports and labyrinths of souks and bustling markets
– In your first day you’ll have 2 workshops either side of lunch on camera fundamentals (camera controls, exposure – ISO, shutter speed, aperture and histograms)
– In the late afternoon, you will have the chance to shoot some sunset photography
– Evening meals are not included but you’ll be given the option of different local recommended restaurants which will be reserved for you

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Abstract workshops

– Your course starts after breakfast
– The focus of today’s tuition will be on 2 abstract workshops in the medina and port, focusing mostly on using depth of field and composition whilst building on the previous day’s learning
– You will also benefit from a group image review during the day to assess your progress, providing feedback on your images and taking your understanding a step further

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Portrait workshop

– Your portrait photography class starts early at 10 after breakfast with a mixture of classroom and fieldwork
– Your host will take you to see Essaouira‘s traditional workers, friendly faces Darren knows, who you can practice your portrait photography skills on
– As well as some one to one tutorial time with your tutor, enjoy some free time this afternoon to practice your new found skills or if you prefer, head to the beach or to the souks for some shopping or if there is anything you wish to focus on in the remaining photography sessions

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Visit to market & Argan co-operative

– Today will be given to exploring and photographing the Berber people at their weekly market and photographing Argan women workers at a countryside Argan co-operative
– After lunch you will have the afternoon free to explore, relax, visit the beach or practise your photography independently or you can take part in optional afternoon activities such as a cooking class(extra charges may apply)
– Take the opportunity of photographing the camels and horse riders on the beach at sunset

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Essaouira off the beaten track

– Following breakfast your photography tuition will start at the Riad, with a review of the previous day’s images followed by today’s workshop which will be based on documentary style photography with a guided tutor led tour of the port
– After lunch there is a short trip outside the medina to see another side of Essaouira away from the tourist trail
– A group image review will be a chance to see where how you have progressed during the week and to showcase your work to rest of the group
– As on previous days you will have the evening free to dine as you wish

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Practise skills & free time

– You will also have free time to practice your photography before lunch (lunch is at an extra cost)
– You will have the afternoon to photograph or relax independently and your tutor Darren has a host of suggestions of what to do in your free time
–  Depending on how much energy you have you can perhaps try a cooking class, horse riding, a spot of shopping, visit a hamman, exploring the locals arts scene by visiting the galleries, take a music class in bongo drums, see how local silver and wood products are made and more or if you prefer, just relax on the beach

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Departure

– Before lunch you will check out of the Riad in time to be taken to the airport for your return flight