PH Photography 2011 - any preferences?

[Garlick]

Ladies and Gents

Last years photography sessions were a great success (thanks to you ) and it's time to start thinking about what to do in 2011.

We have some thoughts, but would appreciate your input. So far, we are considering some, or all, of the following:

Teaching moving rig/ bolt on techniques

Location work - like the 'group test' shots you see in car magazines

Production skills - how to get the best from post production

Free studio time - come and use the PH studio (and kit) to shoot your own car (2 hour slots)

Video - how to shoot a car video properly

Beginners course - A pro snapper talks through all the functions on a camera, how to use them and what they do.

If you have any thoughts on this, please let us know and also let us know if there is something you would like to do that we haven't mentioned.

Thanks in advance.

[markmullen]

Paul, I'll email you over the weekend, might have an idea for this.

[the_engineer]

Sorry don't venture into here much often, but how do these work? I would love to learn all of the above..

[JimByrne]

Hi All ,

as above, i'd be interested to know how we get involved in these as they sound awesome!

Cheers,

JB.

[Chris71]

Definitely up for one of these.

[Colin RedGriff]

I'm still interested in the original arrangements of spending a day learning how to shoot a selection of crs.

I wasn't able to make any of the dates before due to work commitments

[Conor D]

Chris71 said:

Definitely up for one of these.

+1

[Iang84]

Would be interested in idiots beginners course

[Garlick]

Thanks for all the responses

the_engineer said:

Sorry don't venture into here much often, but how do these work? I would love to learn all of the above..

PistonHeads is based at Teddington Studios, and fortunately this building is also the home of the LAT studios http://www.haymarketstudios.com/location.html

We employ the services of a friendly pro snapper called Peter Spinney and he teaches small groups (no more than 10) how to shoot a car (or whatever it is that we are teaching).

Our 2010 sessions concentrated on studio techniques using a supplied car, and the cars of the attendees too. The price for the session (09.00 - 17.00 including lunch and refreshments) was £150. http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=844...

This year we want to expand on this, and will use the large carpark to the rear of the studios to teach some moving car techniques and will aim to get out 'on location' too.

We hope that all sessions will be similarly priced, but we might have some differences either way depending on the sessions we are teaching.

I'll keep you posted of dates and prices.

[Oldred_V8S]

Paul

I would love to have a go at shooting a car with a rig / bolt-on camera.

[PlaneFan]

A great proposition Garlick and a great addition to PH. I'm up for this, even though this is virtually my job.

[Adz The Rat]

I will keep an eye on this as its something I would be interested in.

[Planet Claire]

Iang84 said:

Would be interested in idiots beginners course

Me too. I've just bought a DSLR and wanting to get on a course to work out what to do with it.

[matheson]

I'm definitely interested, although it's a bit of a trek. How easy is it getting from Heathrow to the studio?

[Planet Claire]

matheson said:

I'm definitely interested, although it's a bit of a trek. How easy is it getting from Heathrow to the studio?

I'd imagine that you'd have to get a bus or two. Certainly it would be quicker to get a taxi, but not the cheapest option.

[pokethepope]

matheson said:

I'm definitely interested, although it's a bit of a trek. How easy is it getting from Heathrow to the studio?

Travel directions

By Road

From M25
Take the M3 exit heading East, continue until the Apex corner junction, take the fourth exit passing Sainsbury's on the right. At the mini roundabout turn left. Continue through to Hampton Road, Broad Street, over the railway bridge and into Teddington High Street. Continue to the crossroads. At the traffic lights continue straight over to Ferry Road and bear right into Broom Road.

From Hammersmith
From the Hogarth roundabout, head towards Richmond (A316) Continue along A316 until you reach the London Road roundabout, take the first exit to Twickenham town centre, turn left past Twickenham Station and continue through town centre. Take left filter into Cross Deep. At the mini roundabout, bear left into Strawberry Vale, continue to the crossroads. At the traffic lights, turn left into Ferry Road and bear right into Broom Road.

From Hampton Court
Over Hampton Court Bridge, take the second exit off the roundabout onto the A308. Continue to next roundabout, turn left into A310, follow this until the next roundabout and turn right at the traffic lights into Ferry Road. Bear right into Broom Road past the Angler's Pub.

From Kingston Bridge
Over Kingston Bridge to the roundabout, turn right onto A310. From this roundabout, continue for 1.5 miles and turn right at traffic lights into Ferry Road. Bear right into Broom Road, past the Angler's Pub.

By Rail

Teddington Station is the nearest British Rail Station with trains coming from London Waterloo, Richmond and Shepperton. The Haymarket site is a 15 minute walk from the station. Leave the station from the Station Road exit and walk up to Teddington High Street. Buses 285, 281 and R68 can be caught opposite the Natwest Bank, alight on the second stop at St Alban's Church. Walk to the traffic lights, cross the road into Ferry Road and bear right into Broom Road.

Hampton Wick
Exit the station, cross over the road to the bus stop and catch bus routes 285 or 281. Alight at the St Alban's Church stop. Cross the road, turn into Ferry Road and bear right into Broom Road.

By Bus

Nos. 281, 285 can be caught from Hampton Wick Station, Teddington High Street or from Kingston (opposite Bentalls). Alight at the St Alban's Church stop, cross the road, turn into Ferry Road and bear right into Broom Road.

No. R68 can be caught from Richmond and Twickenham. Alight at the St Alban's Church stop after the bus turns right at the crossroads traffic lights.

Nos. 281,285 and R68 can also be caught from Teddington High Street. Again, alight at St Alban's Church. Walk to the traffic lights, cross the road into Ferry Road and bear right into Broom Road.

[Kinkyboots]

Hi

Last years session was fantastic and it would be great to learn more.

I would certainly be interested in the following:

Teaching moving rig/ bolt on techniques

Location work - like the 'group test' shots you see in car magazines

Production skills - how to get the best from post production

Free studio time - come and use the PH studio (and kit) to shoot your own car (2 hour slots)

Thanks

Karen

[Byker28i]

Definitely interested in most of the suggestions so far.

[GazR33]

I had to miss last years sessions unfortunately - but the studio shoots were something I would definitely be interested in having a go at.

[crmcatee]

Yeh - wot he said. /\

Paul - never did manage to meet schedules with the car shoot in the studio. Would still like to do this but I can see this year being even worse as far as schedules are concerned..