WWI Aviation Photography Training Workshop 2024

The Darren Harbar Photography workshops are designed to help clients get more from their DSLR, Mirrorless or CSC cameras. They are not really suited to compact camera users, as you need a camera that allows manual control of shutter and aperture. As a basic rule of thumb, if your camera has interchangeable lenses, then it’s likely to be what you need for a workshop.

The specialist themes attract a wide range of photographers, but each workshop always covers the basics of how to use the camera settings. For some this is an escape from using auto settings, and for others it’s a useful refresher of the basics. Each workshop includes an initial theory session before the rest of the day is used for practical instruction. Lunch is always provided at the chosen venue, and there’s a great deal of unique opportunities organised during the workshop that will ensure you have plenty of value for money.

This workshop is hosted by the wonderful Shuttleworth Collection with its timeless grass airfield providing superb photographic opportunities. Your day starts with a theory presentation on how best to use your camera settings. This is followed by some time in the hangars where you get to practice some photography with more challenging lighting and learn how to manage the camera settings in a museum environment. After lunch, you’ll head onto the airfield where you’ll get further instruction on how to photograph a WWI classic aircraft in a very natural setting and there will be a period RFC dressed re-enactor on site to pose for some portraits. The last part of the day is more challenging as you learn the technique of photographing a moving subject above you in the sky. The day covers the most likely scenarios you’ll wish to picture an aircraft and will leave you set to tackle the next airshow with confidence. The event is limited to 22 people, which ensures it remains a personal day, and allows everyone to get the access they desire.

All aircraft are subject to change if serviceability or weather effects their appearance.