Beginner photography workshop with Carolyn Hide
October 18 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Seeing Newbridge Through the Lens With Carolyn Hide
Carolyn Hide is a photographer known for her authentic, real-life approach to visual storytelling. She captures the unique narrative of each event with strong attention to detail, documenting not only key moments but also the subtle elements that bring depth, emotion and meaning to an image
A beginner’s guide to capturing the places, stories and details that make Newbridge special. This relaxed, practical workshop is designed for beginners who want to take better photographs of the places, people and everyday details that make up their world.
The focus will be on composition and learning how to see a photograph before taking it. We will explore how simple changes in position, perspective and framing can turn an ordinary country scene into a more interesting photograph.
The workshop will cover:
Understanding the basic principles of good composition
The rule of thirds — and when to break it
Using leading lines, shapes, patterns and symmetry
Foreground, middle ground and background
Looking for interesting details as well as wider scenes
Working with light, shadows and changing conditions
Choosing what to include — and what to leave out
Different viewpoints: getting low, getting high, moving closer and stepping back
Creating a sense of place in photographs
Photographing buildings, streets, landscapes and small details
Making the most of whatever camera you have
Practical tips for using a mobile phone camera, including focus, exposure, composition and avoiding common mistakes
Most importantly, the workshop will encourage participants to slow down, look around and discover photographic opportunities in familiar places.
