Since the mid-19th century, documentary photography has been used to record major historical events. Preston Guild will have more cameras focused on it this summer than at any time other time in its history.

PP: Photography Preston will help you get the most out of your camera during Preston Guild – and push your photography skills to the next level.

Workshops will cover technique, project aims and the law with regard photographing in public. The aim is to allow you to gain confidence, successfully deal with the public and produce great images from the celebrations.

The workshop leaders will also arrange special access to several locations in Preston to allow participants to produce unique documentary images.

Whether you are an aspiring amateur or a keen snapper, whether you own a digital compact, SLR or medium format, the course will help you produce documentary images which will form an important record of one of the city’s most important events.

Participants will attend workshops, be guided on location and will have their work reviewed as the course progresses. Assistance in editing of the final images will be given at the end of the project.

All workshops will be held at The Continental
Workshops: maximum number of ten. Minimum number of seven participants required.

KEY DATES:

Saturday, Aug 18, 10am till 12pm (before First Proclamation)
Workshop to deliver technique, themes and aims. Two hours

Saturday, Sept 1, 10am till 12pm (before Final Proclamation)
Workshop to review images taken so far, discuss ideas for Guild Weekend. Two hours

Saturday, Sept 15, 10am till 12pm (week after final Guild weekend).
Review of images, editing. Selection of images for possible exhibition at The Continental. Two hours

Cost:
£120 for three two-hour sessions, plus assistance during events on Aug 18 and Sept 1.

Participants must sign up in advance.

For more information and to sign up to the workshops please contact:
Garry Cook on 01254 822 179 or 07976 579 522
E-mail: gazcook@hotmail.com