Durdle Door (Sunrise through the door) | Andy Hornby Workshops
Sun 21 Dec, 07:00 - 11:00 | Meet at the top of the steps to the beach
The Jurassic Coast at it's best. This Landscape/Seascape workshop will get you up to scratch with the basics and some more advanced Photography. Gaining experience as well as a great set of portfolio grade images.
About This Event
Time & Location
21 Dec 2025, 07:00 – 11:00
Durdle Door, Durdle Door, Wareham BH20 5PU, UK
About The Event
This is a Portfolio Building Workshop - We will start at Durdle Door (meet at the top of the Door Steps at 7:00am - https://what3words.com/bulge.sketch.central) We will attempt (with the help from the weather), to get the sunrise through the door at some point after 8:00. This only happens at this time of the year, as the angle of the sunrise differers throughout the year. We will then walk and climb the surrounding hills, attempting to use the new skills you have learned to get some amazing compositions of the area.
What happens on the day?
We will be looking at a variety of subject, including;
Composition
Rule of Thirds
Focal Point (What's Your subject?)
Basic Settings (starting point)
Introduction to Filters
Introduction to Long Exposures
Introduction to HDR (bracketing)
Introduction to Panoramas
This course is completely practical and these topics are delivered in a fun, enthusiastic and jargon-free style.
Who will be there on the day?
The training will be led by Andy Hornby. As a highly experienced, published photographer, he has a broad knowledge of all cameras to ensure you get the best from the day.
What do I need?
The topics covered, on this course, lead on perfectly from my Photography Level 2 Course, and as such, I have found this to be a popular next step. Although it is not a necessity, I do suggest that you have a good understanding of your camera, prior to the course, by being able to control Aperture, Shutter and ISO, as these topics will not be covered in great depth.
What's included;
Tuition and guidance provided throughout the course, to maximise your potential.
You leave with full understanding of the settings used and have the ability to replicate the same elsewhere.
Essential Gear;
Camera and lenses - doesn't matter what you have. I can work with most camera manufacturers (I use Canon and Sony - So I will know more about them). If you have a wide angle lens, that would be beneficial.
Tripod - Definitely essential. most landscape images will require long exposure, You'll need something to stand it on to leave running.
Filters - If you have any, bring them. If it's not dark enough and you want a long exposure, Bring an ND.
Not so essential gear;
Off camera shutter release - this is beneficial (essential if you have to go over 30 sec exposure) as it is getting dark, you will need to up your shutter time.
Anything else is a bonus.
Parking is not free and you will need to pay in either site car parks, so be prepared.
Lulworth Cove Car Park - BH20 5RQ (open 24 hours - allow 1 hour walk over the hill to Durdle Door - so park before 6am)
Durdle Door Car Park - BH20 5PU (drive past the caravan site - Opens at 9am - if you try and park here, you will miss the sunrise).
I will be staying at the park in one of their pods for £45 for the night. You can find details of their pods here - https://durdledoor.co.uk/home/accommodation-in-dorset-holiday-homes-glamping-camping/camping-pods-2/
We will be walking very far, so comfortable clothing and shoes will be a necessity. Layers to stay warm and gloves would be advisable.
21 Dec 2025, 07:00 – 11:00
Durdle Door, Durdle Door, Wareham BH20 5PU, UK
About The Event
This is a Portfolio Building Workshop - We will start at Durdle Door (meet at the top of the Door Steps at 7:00am - https://what3words.com/bulge.sketch.central) We will attempt (with the help from the weather), to get the sunrise through the door at some point after 8:00. This only happens at this time of the year, as the angle of the sunrise differers throughout the year. We will then walk and climb the surrounding hills, attempting to use the new skills you have learned to get some amazing compositions of the area.
What happens on the day?
We will be looking at a variety of subject, including;
Composition
Rule of Thirds
Focal Point (What's Your subject?)
Basic Settings (starting point)
Introduction to Filters
Introduction to Long Exposures
Introduction to HDR (bracketing)
Introduction to Panoramas
This course is completely practical and these topics are delivered in a fun, enthusiastic and jargon-free style.
Who will be there on the day?
The training will be led by Andy Hornby. As a highly experienced, published photographer, he has a broad knowledge of all cameras to ensure you get the best from the day.
What do I need?
The topics covered, on this course, lead on perfectly from my Photography Level 2 Course, and as such, I have found this to be a popular next step. Although it is not a necessity, I do suggest that you have a good understanding of your camera, prior to the course, by being able to control Aperture, Shutter and ISO, as these topics will not be covered in great depth.
What's included;
Tuition and guidance provided throughout the course, to maximise your potential.
You leave with full understanding of the settings used and have the ability to replicate the same elsewhere.
Essential Gear;
Camera and lenses - doesn't matter what you have. I can work with most camera manufacturers (I use Canon and Sony - So I will know more about them). If you have a wide angle lens, that would be beneficial.
Tripod - Definitely essential. most landscape images will require long exposure, You'll need something to stand it on to leave running.
Filters - If you have any, bring them. If it's not dark enough and you want a long exposure, Bring an ND.
Not so essential gear;
Off camera shutter release - this is beneficial (essential if you have to go over 30 sec exposure) as it is getting dark, you will need to up your shutter time.
Anything else is a bonus.
Parking is not free and you will need to pay in either site car parks, so be prepared.
Lulworth Cove Car Park - BH20 5RQ (open 24 hours - allow 1 hour walk over the hill to Durdle Door - so park before 6am)
Durdle Door Car Park - BH20 5PU (drive past the caravan site - Opens at 9am - if you try and park here, you will miss the sunrise).
I will be staying at the park in one of their pods for £45 for the night. You can find details of their pods here - https://durdledoor.co.uk/home/accommodation-in-dorset-holiday-homes-glamping-camping/camping-pods-2/
We will be walking very far, so comfortable clothing and shoes will be a necessity. Layers to stay warm and gloves would be advisable.
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