LOCATION:      Cradle Mountain, Tasmania                                                     

DATES:       Friday 23rd April to Tuesday 27th April 2011           

LEADERS:   Tom Putt and Ian Wallace.

TIMES:  This workshop begins leaving Launceston airport at 10am on the Friday morning and concludes at 1pm on the Tuesday afternoon (drop off at airport by 4pm).

MEETING POINT:  Launceston airport 10am Friday or pick up in Launceston for those staying overnight Thursday.

GETTING THERE:  Fly to Launceston, arriving by 10am.

TRANSPORT:   We transport you from Launceston airport to Cradle Mountain and offer a pick up service from anywhere in Launceston should you be staying overnight on the Thursday night.

PREREQUISTE:       Introduction to Digital Photography Workshop (or a basic understanding of your camera and photography).

WORKSHOP OVERVIEW:       By far our most popular workshop, we stay at the Cradle Mountain Lodge. You'll spend 4 fabulous days photographing one of Australia's premier landscape regions under the guided tutition of award-winning photographers Tom Putt and Ian Wallace.

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:    There is plenty to photograph in this region, from the classic views across Dove Lake to Cradle Mountain at both sunrise and sunset to the golden fagus that surrounds the ancient glacial walls. This workshop is for anyone who enjoys the outdoors, good food and good company as we enjoy the hospitality of the Cradle Mountain Lodge (click here to view their website).   We spend most of our days outdoors shooting but then take time in the evenings to review your images and offer constructive feedback for you to take into the field the next day.

SUITABLE FOR:   Photographers who want to capture the spectacular landscape of Cradle Mountain, particularly with the fagus turning, and learn about photography and their camera.

WHAT TO EXPECT:    A typical day starts with an early rise for sunrise, followed by breakfast back at the lodge, a day walk exploring the magnificent scenery around Cradle Mountain, followed by a sunset shoot.  Dinner follows then a critiques with wine in hand.  Long days but this is a very practically based workshop where there's plenty of practical one-on-one tuition.

WHAT TO BRING:    Camera, tripod, gadgets (because all photographers love their gadgets!), Compact Flash Cards, Camera Bag, your laptop computer, Power cable for laptop, Card reader, Hat, sunscreen, Thermals, Walking boots, Clothes (inc warm ones), Rain Jacket, umbrella, Toiletries, Head torch, snacks, anything else that is vitally important that is not on this list…

PHOTOGRAPHIC LEVEL:    Beginner to Semi-Professional         

PHYSICAL EXERTION:    Level 3 - Moderate          

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

•       Photographing the spectacular Cradle Landscape under the guidance of two professional landscape photographers.
•       Capturing the classic Cradle Mountain reflected in Dove Lake at both sunrise and sunset
•       Photographing Mount Kate Hut, an old loggers hut and a photographer's dream
•       Exploring the ancient rainforest and waterfalls that surround the Cradle Mountain Lodge
•       Visit the Wilderness Gallery, Australia's largest landscape photography gallery

ACCOMMODATION:    We stay at the luxurious Cradle Mountain Lodge.  The workshop fee includes accommodation (twin share). 

MEALS:    Included in the workshop (excluding drinks).

WORKSHOP INVESTMENT:     $2995 includes expert photographic tuition, handouts, accommodation (twin share), all meals (Friday evening to Tuesday lunch), transfers to Cradle Mountain Lodge from Launceston, national park fees and permits, and entry to the Wilderness Gallery. Not included is drinks, airfares, or other incidentals.

PARTNER PACKAGE (non-tuition package):   $1295 includes accommodation (twin share), all meals (Friday evening to Tuesday lunch), transfers to Cradle Mountain Lodge from Launceston, national park fees and permits, and entry to the Wilderness Gallery. Not included is drinks, airfares, or other incidentals.

PLACES LIMITED TO:       8 Participants only