Summary - PLEASE NOTE: Due to limited availability of suitable venues lunch is no longer included in the package.
John McKenna will provide guidance on landscape photography locations in and around The Trossachs and Loch Lomond National Park for up to five photographers.
All locations will be relatively easily accessible with no location being more than a 30 minute-walk from the nearest parking spot and none more than 100m elevation from the roadside.
John McKenna will provide guide services to and from each location and will be on hand to offer photographic hints and tips. No formal photography tutorials will be offered while on location but every attempt will be made to ensure each photographer has the opportunity to spend some 1-2-1 time with John during the course of the day.
Itinerary
The day will begin at a sunrise location (meet up approximately 06:30) - followed by a few hours of guided walks around an old oak-wood, a loch side location and a series of waterfalls.
We will stop for a brief lunch (NOT SUPPLIED) before heading into a second wood where we will attempt to photograph wild red-squirrels and birds from a hide before making our way to a sunset location where we will photograph sunset.
Participants will be responsible for their own overnight accommodation (if required) and their own transport to and from each location.
Parking charges, lunch, snacks and any other non-specified expenses are not included in the workshop fee.
Participants will be responsible for their own insurance.
Total cost for guided workshop: £200 per person - discounted to £125 per person for this workshop.
Recommended footwear and protective clothing
The Trossachs area is relatively sheltered but conditions in late October / early November can be unpredictable. Rivers which are normally passable with care may become impassable at short notice.
At all times the prevailing weather conditions will dictate the availability of each location. Shoots may be cancelled or cut-short should weather conditions deteriorate while on location.
It is recommended that all persons taking the workshop wear appropriate waterproof footwear for walking on wet, slippery and potentially icy rocks. Waterproof and thermal clothing is highly recommended as are accessories such as gloves, hat and snood / face protection.
Spare, dry clothing should be available wherever possible.
Cancellation
Free cancellation of the trip is possible until October 5th. (Refund value: £125)
Cancellation of the trip after midnight on October 5th shall incur a fee of £50 to cover incurred costs. (Refund value: £75)
Insurance
All insurance, including camera insurance, health insurance and travel insurance is the responsibility of workshop participants. John McKenna accepts no liability for accidental loss, injury or damage however caused.
For full terms and conditions, visit: www.jmckenna.net/terms-and-conditions