Photography Workshop on Ireland’s Dingle Peninsula | Dingle Darkroom
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours (divided into 2 sessions)
Fitness Level
Participants should be comfortable with light walking and standing for extended periods; no strenuous hiking required.
Overview
Master your camera on Ireland’s dramatic Dingle Peninsula with hands-on expert guidance. From aperture basics to low-light sunsets, this one-day workshop by Dingle Darkroom transforms your approach to photography.
Beginners Photography Workshop
Small Group • One-day, intensive photography workshop finishing at sunset!
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About This Adventure
Join an immersive one-day photography workshop on the stunning Dingle Peninsula, Ireland. With hands-on demonstrations and expert guidance, you'll master your camera's settings, explore various lenses, and capture breathtaking low-light images at sunset. Perfect for small groups, this experience promises to elevate your photography skills in a breathtaking setting.
A fabulous learning environment for everyone
Duration
8 hours (divided into 2 sessions of 4 hours with a break between) The second session begins around 3 1/2 hours before sunset time.
About
Based on the Dingle Peninsula in Co. Kerry Ireland, this one-day, intensive photography workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to move away from your automatic settings, giving you absolute control over your camera. To create a fabulous learning environment for everyone, this workshop is recommended for individuals and groups up to a maximum number of 4 participants, although you ultimately decide the size of your group when you book.
- Discover your camera’s settings, functions and controls
- Practical hands on demonstrations and experiments throughout the day
- Become confident and creative using aperture and shutter speed
- Working with different types of lenses, auto and manual focus
Just some of the topics we’ll cover:
Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO Exposure and Metering Composition Focusing and depth of field Using a Tripod Manual Focus
RAW & JPG White Balance Visualising and Planning Filters Long Exposure Photography Creative Apps for phone Photography
More info
During this workshop we investigate a series of locations that are specially chosen to demonstrate various aspects of photography which include shutter speed, aperture, depth of field, light & composition among many others, before we finish the session with a look at low light and long exposure photography towards the evening. If you’re using a bridge or compact camera, we fully explore all the options that you have onboard to take better photos. If you’re using a phone camera, we can also look at creative apps that give you more control of your camera and we can also take some time out to edit our images using onboard and other editing apps.
- Obtaining a correct exposure outdoors under differing lighting conditions
- Low light and long exposure photography at sunset and dusk
- All locations easily accessible from the minibus with no strenuous walking or climbing
Adventure Tips
Bring a fully charged camera battery
Shooting long exposure and low light images can quickly drain power, so extra batteries keep you in the moment.
Dress in layers for changing weather
The Atlantic coast can shift between sun and wind fast; breathable layers keep you comfortable all day.
Pack a sturdy tripod
Essential for long-exposure shots at sunset and steady framing during low light sessions.
Bring memory cards with plenty of space
You’ll be taking lots of shots; ample storage means no need to delete in the field.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Chough – Ireland’s striking red-billed crow
- Grey seals basking on coastal rocks
History
The Dingle Peninsula features ancient Bronze Age monuments and a strong Gaelic heritage, shaping the cultural landscape around every bend.
Conservation
Local efforts focus on preserving coastal habitats and minimizing human impact amid growing tourism.
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Recommended Gear
DSLR or mirrorless camera
Allows manual control needed for the workshop activities.
Sturdy tripod
Crucial for sharp low-light and long exposure shots.
Weather-appropriate layers
Keep comfortable between shoots in variable coastal weather.
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Extra memory cards
Ensure ample storage for uninterrupted shooting.