My On The Verandah Photographic Adventure (and it truly was an adventure) will be in my memory for a long time. Kununurra has been on my “must visit” list for many years, and to combine a tourist experience with the Photography aspect couldn’t have been a better way to achieve my goal.
- Judith Williams, Photography Adventure, May 2015 and June 2016.
- Judith Williams, Photography Adventure, May 2015 and June 2016.
Kimberley Photography Workshop2018 PHOTOGRAPHY ADVENTURE - 7 DAYS WITH BEWLEY SHAYLOR
MAY 5 - 11, 2018 Selling Fast - 1 place open. 1 x un-shared accommodation remaining. Call to reserve your place 0428 254 529. This Kimberley workshop is based at Digger's Rest Station in the east Kimberley, 130 kms from Kununurra. You'll travel the region in comfort, venturing off the beaten track into wilderness areas not open to the public, exploring deep into the landscape, having unique experiences and meeting colourful characters. You'll have your own comfortable Bush Hut or Bunkhouse room to retreat to each evening and spend a night camping out to take advantage of the vast night sky. What is it?
A 7 day Adventure for photographers of all levels. Bewley Shaylor is a professional photographer, photography teacher and filmmaker. He will help you with camera technique, guide you through digital editing, helping you to get the best out of your camera gear and create stunning images. What will you learn? Our tutors are experts in their fields with infectious enthusiasm and commitment. The workshops are fun, non-competitive and supportive. Bewley is a patient and understanding instructor who will help you build camera skill by getting you out in the field taking shots, experimenting with your camera to see what it can really do. You'll benefit from Bewley's years of industry experience as he shares the valuable tricks of the trade around photo editing, light and composition. Enjoy five days tuition over numerous majestic locations and via fun activities. This trip is ideal for you if - 1. You who have recently taken up photography and want to learn what you and your camera can do. 2. You are an intermediate photographer wanting to expand your camera and post-production techniques. 3. You are a confident photographer who is keen to tag along as we access unique locations off the tourist trail. 4. You are an adventurous traveller/occasional photographer looking for an authentic experience of the Australian outback, an animal and nature lover, with a good sense of humour who enjoys seeking out new places and meeting new people. What will you be photographing? Stunning locations are within easy reach of the remote station. You'll have endless opportunities to extend your skills and capture the unique imagery of the Kimberley.
About your tutor - Bewley Shaylor Bewley has been with On The Verandah since the very start when we tentatively ran Kimberley workshops with just two or three people. 2018 will be Bewley's fifth season with us and we welcome him back with open arms. He is popular with guests because he has a way of making them feel at ease whatever their skill level. A veteran of three solo exhibitions and several group shows, Bewley combines a love of photographing people within their environment with a passion for light and composition. His images are published in several books and he directed and shot a short film which screened internationally. As chief photographer for FORM, his recent work has featured in Goods Shed exhibitions Worn Land and The Core as well as an upcoming major show with acclaimed Dutch cloud-artist Berndnaut Smilde. Escape the winter - The typical East Kimberley weather in May features an average daytime maximum of 33.5 degrees and average overnight minimum of 20.6 degrees. May is end of the wet season so showers are possible and humidity may be high. Not just Photography - The itinerary includes complimentary welcome champagne, time to fish for barramundi, ride in a bull buggy, visit aboriginal art, meet the locals, hike, one night camp, final night party. (Champagne sunset horse rides are available for experienced riders for an additional charge.) Things to Bring - On booking, we provide a list of items that Bewley recommends. We also provide a "Kimberley" list of things to bring (and things to leave behind). For a list of general items, click HERE to go to the FAQ's page. Maximum group size is 10. ACCOMMODATION There are two main types of accommodation. Bush Hut - Bush Huts each have one double bed, verandah, mosquito net, ensuite, fan, powerpoint, light, towels and linen. There are four Bush Huts suiting single or couples accommodation. Allocated on a first come, first served basis. Advantages of the bush hut - peaceful, beautiful views, wildlife to wake up to. Stay in a bush hut for an authentic Kimberley experience. We have one SHARED bush hut with two single beds. This hut is best suited to friends or a couple, is a fun option and you can save $100 each by choosing this option. Bunkhouse room - The two bunkhouse rooms are usually shared by two guests each. Each bunkhouse room has a double bed plus three single beds, air conditioning, overhead fans, towels, linen. The bunkhouse has a shared bathroom. Advantages of the bunkhouse - spacious, air conditioned, large verandahs, close to the homestead. TENT - When unshared accommodation is all taken we have the discounted option of a comfy tent for guests who don't mind roughing it and do not want to share. If you snore loudly please do not book yourself in a shared room. Note - If you holiday with us, we usually have a night camping. All camping gear is supplied by us. PRICING Base price is $3350.00pp - TWIN SHARE. TWIN SHARE with EARLY BIRD DEAL - $3150.00pp. UNSHARED accommodation - $3550.00pp. UNSHARED accommodation with EARLY BIRD DEAL - $3350.00pp. DISCOUNTS 1. Early Bird Deal - We offer a $200 discount per guest if paid in full 90 days before the start of the trip. 2. Non-photo friend discount. We offer 10% off the base price for friends of guests who are non-photographers but want to tag along. This discount is not available in conjunction with other discounts. Your friend will still need to add a single supplement of $200 to their price if not sharing a room. 3. Couples discount - 10% off the base price for both guests when they share a Bush Hut. This discount is not available in conjunction with other discounts. 4. Loyalty Discount - 10% off the base price for guests who have joined us before on any On The Verandah trip. This discount is not available in conjunction with other discounts. Inclusions 6 night's accommodation All *meals at the station, morning and afternoon teas Tea and coffee Photo tuition over five days by Bewley Shaylor Transfers to and from your Kununurra accommodation or the airport All transport during the workshop All activities as per the itinerary. Exclusions Flights to and from Kununurra Alcohol, softdrinks, extra snacks, special dietary ingredients. Travel insurance - strongly recommended. *Some meals not included (Breakfast and lunch on day 1 and lunch and dinner on day 7 need to be purchased) Horse riding is available for an extra charge for experienced riders. For a full list of INCLUSIONS and exclusions, click HERE to go to the FAQ's page. To Book A minimum deposit of $500 will confirm your booking. Paying your balance by instalments is welcomed. Call Rachel today 0428 254 529. Can't make it in 2018, but keen for 2019? Click to Join our mailing list Type "Bewley Photo" in the comments section and we'll keep you posted. PREVIOUS TRIPS WITH BEWLEY Click to view images. 2014 KIMBERLEY (2 trips) 2015 KIMBERLEY 2016 KIMBERLEY 2017 KIMBERLEY |
Tutor, Bewley Shaylor by Lou Gilbert
Photo - Bewley Shaylor
Early session in the field by B.Shaylor.
Bush Hut exterior
Bunkhouse Room B interior
Bunkhouse exterior
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