Unlock the Hidden Beauty of Yorkshire with Infrared Photography!

Join me for an exclusive 3-day workshop dedicated to the captivating art of infrared photography, set against the stunning landscapes of Yorkshire. This workshop is designed for photographers eager to explore the unique visual possibilities offered by infrared converted cameras, capturing the world in a surreal and enchanting light.

Infrared photography offers a myriad of benefits that set it apart from traditional photography. By capturing light that is invisible to the human eye, infrared images reveal a hidden world, transforming everyday scenes into extraordinary visions. Lush green foliage appears bright white, skies take on dramatic tones, and water surfaces gain a mirror-like quality. This technique allows you to create otherworldly images with a dreamlike atmosphere, providing a fresh perspective on familiar landscapes.

During this workshop, we will journey through some of Yorkshire's most picturesque locations, from rolling hills and ancient woodland to historic sites and serene waterways. Each day will combine field excursions with hands-on instruction, where you will learn how to effectively use an infrared converted camera to capture the ethereal beauty of these settings.

In addition to fieldwork, the workshop will culminate in a comprehensive session on processing infrared images. You will discover how to enhance your photographs using specialised techniques in post-processing, ensuring that your final images fully reflect the unique qualities of infrared photography.

By the end of the workshop, you will have a portfolio of stunning infrared images and a thorough understanding of both the technical and creative aspects of this fascinating medium. Whether you are an experienced photographer looking to expand your skillset or a beginner excited to try something new, this workshop offers a rewarding and inspiring experience.

No Infrared Camera? No Worries!

This workshop does not require you to posess your own Infrared converted camera! Each participant will be loaned an IR converted camera for the duration of the workshop. This is ideal if you'd like to know more about infrared photography before taking the plunge. All you need to bring is an SD card and a tripod if you have one. Of course, if you already own an IR camera, I encourage you to bring it along.

Sedate, thoughftul photography

Infrared photography does not warrant early morning starts or late evening finishes. In-fact, just the opposite - we will be making the most of normal daylight hours when infrared photography comes into its own!

Images from locations we will visit

Accommodation

You will be based at a beautiful boutique hotel in Northallerton - a stone's throw from my home (recently opened in 2020). All rooms are double or king size with ensuite bathrooms. You may check in any time after 3 pm. Full hotel details and joining instructions will be sent before the start of the workshop.

Itinerary

Day 1 - 12 noon:  I will collect you from the hotel and drive you to my home for introductions, a light lunch and to discuss camera settings. Using my vehicle, we will drive to the fringes of the North York Moors to photograph the exquiste Hawnby Hill and its loan trees as well as Sutton Bank with its big vista views over Gormire Lake and the Vale of Mowbray. Early evening, we will return to my home for drinks and a prepared two-course evening meal before returning you to the hotel for the night.

Day 2 - 9:00 am (after breakfast at our home): I will drive you to into the beautiful Yorkshire Dales where we will photograph the stunning Cauldron Force waterfall and Lady Hill in Wensleydale. After a packed lunch (provided), we will then head into Swaledale to photograph the amazing barns and meadows criss-crossed with its trademark drystone walls which stand out eloquently in infrared.

Day 3 - 9:00 am (after breakfast at our home): I will drive you to my favourite Beech tree woodland, where we will discuss woodland compositions with an eye to infrared. Here, I will explain the differences you need to be aware of when shooting in infrared. We will then return to my home for a light lunch. 

Day 3 - 1:00 pm: An important aspect of infrared photography is the correct process in order to get the very best out of your images. Using my large 27" computer, we will process some images taken during the workshop where I will discuss the correct methods required to produce a beautiful infrared image - as well as some pitfalls to be aware of.

Day 3 - 4:00 pm: The workshop ends and I will drop you off at the hotel to collect you vehicle (or drop you off at the train station whichever is applicable).

Camera Equipment

Here is a list of recommended equipment you should bring…

• (OPTIONAL) IR converted camera body and lenses if you already own one! (I will loan you a camera for the duration of the workshop if you don't have one)
• An SD card so you can take home the images you took during the workshop
• Tripod
• Lens cloth

Clothing 

• Outdoor clothing suitable for weather at this time of year
• Walking shoes/boots

Fitness Level - Easy | Moderate | Challenging

The fitness level for this workshop is classed as easy as all locations have been carefully selected for their stunning views, safety, convenience and ease of access. However, due to their locations, this workshop is unsuitable for wheelchair users. All walks will be easy-going and not rushed.

Getting there

By Road

There is a good road network to Northallerton - I will send hotel details nearer the time.

By Rail

Northallerton is conveniently situated on the East-Coast rail line. Mark will be happy to collect and return you from/to Northallerton station with prior arrangement. Please get in touch.

By Plane

Teesside airport is only a 35-minute drive from Mark's home. Mark will be happy to collect and return you from/to Teesside airport with prior arrangement. Please get in touch.

Payment must be made in full when booking a single day workshop (you will be sent an invoice). For residential workshops, a deposit of £500 is required (unless otherwise stated) and the balance paid 12 weeks before the course commences (20 weeks for overseas workshops).

If you, the client, cancel a booking any money you have paid (including the deposit) is non-refundable unless I can find a replacement to take your place after all other places have been filled. If a replacement is found an admin fee of £100 will be deducted from the refund. If I cancel a booking any payment received will be refunded in full. Please ensure that you have adequate travel insurance in place. It is a term of the contract between us that you will obtain the appropriate travel insurance cover before you set out on the workshop. The insurance must cover the loss, expenses and damages arising from, including but not limited to, the cancellation of the workshop (whether in whole or in part), personal accident and injury, medical and repatriation costs, loss of baggage and personal money and belongings, flight cancellations and delays as well as your inability to arrive at the workshop destination due to fuel shortages and other such disruptions out of my control.

Except where otherwise expressly stated in these booking conditions, I regret I cannot accept liability or pay any compensation where the performance or prompt performance of my obligations under my contract with you is prevented or affected by or you otherwise suffer any damage, loss or expense of any nature as a result of “force majeure”. In these booking conditions, “force majeure” means any event which I or the supplier of the service(s) in question could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid. Such events may include, (whether actual or threatened), war, riot, civil strife, terrorist activity, industrial dispute, natural or nuclear disaster, adverse weather conditions, fire, epidemics/pandemics, fuel shortages and all similar events outside my control.

Please note, I cannot accept any liability for any damage, loss, expense or other sum(s) of any description (1) which on the basis of the information given to me by you concerning your booking prior to me accepting it, I could not have foreseen you would suffer or incur if I breached the contract with you or (2) which did not result from any breach of contract or other fault by myself where I am responsible for them, my suppliers. Additionally, I cannot accept liability for any business losses.

You will be allocated either a single room or a double/twin room for single occupancy. There is no single occupancy surcharge. Where double or twin rooms are available, they will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis at the time of check-in.

Mark Banks Photography reserves the right to cancel any workshop. In the event of any cancellation, I will offer either a total refund or a place on an alternative workshop. If the alternative workshop is cheaper, I will refund the difference, and if it is more expensive, you will be required to pay the balance.

All applicants participate at their own risk and Mark Banks Photography accepts no responsibility for injury or damage done to their persons or property. It is recommended that applicants hold their own personal Public Liability Insurance.

The type of workshops I offer require flexibility and must allow for alternatives. For this reason, the outline itinerary and workshop description must be taken as an indication of what may take place on the workshop, and not as a contractual obligation on the part of Mark Banks Photography.

I do not accept responsibility or liability for death, bodily injury or illness caused to you during the workshop, unless arising from the negligent act and/or omission on my part or on the part of any of my employees (providing they were at the time acting within the course of their employment). Please note that any itinerary noted on the workshop description is subject to change due to weather conditions and/or the capability of participants.

By booking a workshop with Mark Banks Photography you are agreeing to accept all of the above conditions.