Equestrian Photography Workshops with Allira Fontana & Brooklyn Coverdale
Learn to capture and edit images with two of Australia's most well-renowned equestrian photographers
About the workshops - next workshop 8th of March
Dive into the art of photographing English and Western-style equestrian subjects with a blend of theory and hands-on practice. Workshops cover stationary and action images of horses, plus posing with horses and their riders.
Workshops include:
• 1-hour theory session plus take-home workbook
• 2-hour photography practical session with models switching every 30 minutes
• Maximum of 20 participants at each workshop
• Two teachers with over 20 years of combined experience in both English and Western equine photography styles
• Located in the stunning Scheyville National Park, only 50kms from Sydney
• Option to join the online editing sessions after the in-person workshop
Topics covered:
• Basic camera settings and lens choices for portrait and action images
• Posing horses with their owners
• The best angles to photograph horses at
• Tips on how to get a horse to look a specific direction
• How to use natural light correctly
• Utilising what a location has to offer to create variety in your images
Your workshop hosts
Allira Fontana
With more than a decade of experience behind the lens, Allira specializes in capturing the authentic personalities of both dogs and horses. Starting off as an equine event photographer, she now focuses on creating stunning portrait images of horses and the humans who love them dearly.
Brooklyn Coverdale
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Extend your workshop with an editing session
Join our online group editing session after the workshop to refine your skills. Learn to edit photos in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop that truly shine!
Editing session covers:
• Which images to delete and which to keep
• Basic colour adjustments to make images pop
• Cropping images the right way
• How masking can elevate your editing
• Removing flies, photo halters and distractions
• Exporting images for social media
Editing sessions are held 2-3 days after each workshop at an additional cost of $50. Participants will also receive a recording of the call to watch back and further their learning.
FAQs
What camera do I need?
Workshops are suited to anyone with a DSLR or mirrorless camera. These workshops are unfortunately not suited for smartphone users.
What do I need to bring?
Your camera, any telephoto/zoom lenses, fully charged batteries, empty memory card, folding chair if you wish to sit during the theory section, comfortable clothing and shoes, snacks and lots of water.
Where is the workshop held?
Inside the stunning Scheyville National Park. The exact location inside the park will be given to participants closer to the workshop date.
What happens if the weather is not ideal?
We will run the workshop as long as it is not raining. In case of wet weather the workshop will be held the following day, for example all workshops will be held on a Saturday therefore the workshop will be rescheduled for the following day Sunday.?
Do I need to know how to use my camera?
A basic understanding of your camera settings are ideal, but there is time during the theory section of the workshop where settings will be discussed. Allira and Brooklyn will also be walking amongst the participants during the workshop offering help and advice.
How many people will be at the workshop?
A maximum of 20 participants are at each workshop to allow everyone plenty of space while photographing.
Is my partner or friend allowed to come along?
Unfortunately no, only participants who have booked their spot in the workshop can attend.
Is there a lot of walking involved over rough terrain?
The spot in Scheyville National Park we will be using is easy to access with flat ground and paths. We will not be venturing off into thick bushland and are sticking to paths or open paddocks.?
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