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Photography workshop
Winter in the Great Fatra
Winter kingdom on the Fatra ridge
For me, the Great Fatra is a paradise for winter landscape photography. The ridge is dotted with trees that can stand out beautifully in winter and create a great atmosphere. The special sunrises here are simply incredible and in good conditions you can see the Little Fatra and the West Tatras. If you like untouched landscapes, wild nature and a lot of adventure, this is the workshop for you :)
Basic information about the workshop

Date of the workshop
24.-26.1.2025

Physical difficulty
Easy

Determination
Beginner / advanced

Location
Great Fatra

Number of participants
10 at most

Course price
€149
Characteristics of the workshop
The workshop is intended primarily for photographers and tourists interested in landscape photography. You can be a complete beginner who wants to explore the possibilities of your camera, or you can be an advanced photographer who would like to understand composition methods or light work even more deeply. The course is intended for both groups of photographers. In addition, together we will learn how to use auxiliary equipment for field photography more effectively (tripod, tripod tips, cable release, filters), we will explain the importance of planning and something I call "systematic" photography. Over beer and food, we will later talk more about basic and advanced photo editing (RAW, exposure blending, time blending, focus stacking, etc.).
Advantages of the workshop
Wild nature and unobstructed views
Veľká Fatra has the most snow of the Slovak mountains by default.
We will be staying right on the ridge, so there is no need to hike up several times a weekend or spend money on the cable car.
without the need for long hikes or transfers
good mood and willingness to explain and thus pass on as much knowledge and experience as possible
pleasant accommodation where we always spend a relaxing evening taking photos
I have filters from the Czech manufacturer VFFoto available for rental for participants (polarizing and ND filters).

Note:
Winter conditions are unpredictable and this must be taken into account. However, when planning the date, I based my personal experience from recent years.
Anyway, snow is a factor that is really difficult to plan for.
Necessary photo equipment
ideally a digital SLR or mirrorless camera
basic wide-angle lens and telephoto lens
solid tripod
filters (polarizing, gradient, gray) - not a necessity but definitely an advantage
spare camera battery and memory cards :)
quality winter clothing
snowshoes or snowshoes in case of ice
Snowshoes or alpine skis are an advantage (of course you can do it without them, but it's slower and more demanding)
Accommodation during the workshop
we will be accommodated directly on the ridge of the Veľká Fatra
Half board will be included in the accommodation
double rooms
Access to the accommodation is possible by car. In case of snow, chains or a 4x4 drive are required. In any case, I can take you up there too.
Workshop price
Not included in the price
transportation to/from the venue and during the workshop
accommodation during the workshop
food during the workshop
insurance
Total price of the workshop
€149 / person
The price includes
Lecturer's guidance in photography during the workshop
Payment for the workshop
within 2 weeks of submitting the application
Order
To book a workshop, please fill out the short form found here . After completing the form, you will be notified of your registration and I will contact you as soon as possible with further information.

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