The Forest Of Dean - The Art Of Seeing
Deep in the forest we go to see the wild and wonderful trees. Join myself and Mark Adams for an immersive day of photography.
A day within the trees of The Forest of Dean..
This immersive one-day photographic workshop is designed to make you slow down, connect deeply with the woodland and create pictures that are personal to you with connection and intention. This workshop is based within 26,000 acres of the beautiful Forest of Dean where we will experience the company of the forests ancient English oaks, wise old Beech and many more. The forest of dean is a unique woodland with parts dating back hundreds of years. Not only does it hold a wide variety of tree species but it is also home to wild boar, fallow deer along with buzzards and goshawks . Led by woodland photographers Mali Davies and Mark Adams, our day will focus on developing immersion into the woodland environment through composition, connection, feeling, and focus.
The Details
£250 per person
Date: Friday 9th April 2027
Tutors: Mali Davies & Mark Adams
Meeting Time: TBC
This Forest of Dean workshop offers more than a photographic experience, it provides a place of calmness, reflection, and solitude. Throughout the day, participants will be exploring emotion, atmosphere, and personal connection whilst in the resonance of the forest which in turn can be expressed through their images, while also appreciating the importance of these woodlands as a valuable and living environment.
The workshop is suitable for photographers of all photgraphic abilities who wish to develop more of a connection with nature while improving on their creative approach bring out their best in woodland photography.
Parking is situated right at the start of our forest walk, a wonderful location and easy to get to. Area and place details will be announced on booking. This is a very special area of the Forest of Dean
What to bring:
A basic understanding of your camera
Camera, lenses and memory cards
Spare batteries (charged up)
Tripod
Filters
The right clothing to keep dry and warm (season dependent)
Excluding
Insurance (Health, accident and equipment.)
Travel to and from the workshop.
Accommodation.
Lunch / Dinner.
Please Note: Workshop itinerary is issued 3-5 days prior to workshop commencing so that weather charts can be read and timings planned around the best conditions on the day.
Join myself and Mark Adams in April 2027, book your place today, thank you
What people have to say
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Booked Mali for a 1:1 session at Tarn How's. The weather wasn’t great, with rain predicted all morning, but Mali's enthusiasm (despite his very early set off time) knew now bounds and was infectious. Despite knowing my way around my camera, Mali's tips and advice throughout were littered with gems of advice for which my photography will improve.
Andrew
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What a wonderful morning spent with Mali, his knowledge and passion for photography just shines through. Mali wants to share and ensure you get the most of the images you get, pointing out composition after composition. If there was only one thing to say, it would be 'he knows his stuff'. Mali knows the areas he takes you to and ensures you come away with quality.
Gary
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Mali was the perfect workshop leader. His enthusiasm is infectious. His passion, inspiring. His knowledge, and ability to communicate his wisdom, would be difficult to equal. Thanks to Mali, I came away from the experience feeling energised, motivated and eager to develop further as a photographer, but also with some beautiful images and very happy memories.
Jen
FAQ’s
T&C’S
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A good level of fitness and balance is required for moderate walking on the day on uneven paths.
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Your usual photography equipment you are familiar to using
Clothing to suit whatever decides to throw at us
(waterproofs and strong walking boots are essential)Don’t forget your batteries and chargers
An open mind and a smile if it's raining
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We do not cover you for travel insurance or your gear. A travel insurance policy protects you and your holiday arrangements from the unexpected before and during your trip. It is your responsibility to make sure you have adequate cover, and we are not able to offer advice on insurance. However, we recommend your policy should include cover for emergency medical costs, cancellation or curtailment of your trip, personal belongings/baggage and personal liability:
In the event of emergency rescue and medical care and/or repatriation from a trip due to injury or medical emergency, any evacuation and medical costs will be borne by the client.
If you need to cancel your trip with us, then you may lose some or all the money you have paid. All luggage and personal equipment are, always, at your own risk. We will not be responsible whatsoever for any loss, damage to your luggage and/or personal equipment.
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