"The trees are in their autumn beauty
The woodland paths are dry,
Under the October twilight the water
Mirrors a still sky"
- William Butler Yeats

We invite you to join us on this memorable autumn one-day photography tour to some of Wicklow's most colourful spots and hidden gems!

Mid-October to mid-November is an ideal time of the year to explore Wicklow's forests and valleys for some excellent photography opportunities. During this time, its busy summer spots see fewer visitors, there's a bit of a bite in the air and something uniquely special about the quality of light that you won't find at any other time of the year. The sunrise and sunset hours are more manageable and you'll also often find moody clouds and longer shadows. During its peak, there will be an explosion of colour as the deciduous leaves that make up its woodlands turn a rich gold, brown, orange and yellows. Mist is also not uncommon as well as beautiful reflections on the lake on calm days. You might get a chance to see the rivers and waterfalls in full flow, while fallen leaves add plenty of colour to the woodland floor.

At this photography tour we will focus on Wicklow's valleys, waterfalls and lakes. We'll aim to take you around Glenmalure, Glendalough and its surrounds. In addition to being guided to some amazing photo-locations, you'll also get expert photography tips from Adrian Hendroff - this includes composition, exposure settings and the use of filters.

Logistics
This one-day outdoor photography tour is limited to 6 places only. It does not include transport, so you will have to arrive and depart in your own car. During the tour, we might car-pool over short distances if everyone agrees.

Who Will This Photo Tour Suit

Anyone with average fitness. Expect to walk no more than 30 minutes (and most of the time less) at each location. Some locations are also not far from the parking spot.

Nothing advanced, anyone with a basic understanding of shooting with aperture, shutter speed and ISO. If you don't, do not worry as we will show you, including all the best practices along the way!

Anyone who wants to improve their planning and composition skills, mastering the light, shooting angles and experimenting with different focal lengths and filters. You will learn to shoot what Adrian Hendroff sees.

What You Need To Bring
You will need to bring a DSLR (Full-frame or Crop sensor)/Mirrorless camera, a selection of lenses with a range of focal lengths from wide-angle to telephoto, tripod, polariser and any ND or graduated filters that you have. Bring also a remote trigger (if you have one), spare batteries, spare memory card and your camera manual (just in case). Use a pair of good trail running or 2-3 season walking boots. Wear enough layered clothing to keep you warm (synthetic, gore-tex or fleece-lined and ideally no jeans) and bring along waterproofs too. A shower cap or waterproof bag for your camera equipment is also encouraged in case it rains. Bring along a packed lunch and a flask/drink with you as well as we will break for lunch on location. A more comprehensive list of items to bring will be provided when you book.

Your Photography Tour Leader
As well as being an experienced photographer, your tour guide Adrian Hendroff is fully insured and is a fully qualified Mountain Leader. He is also Garda Vetted and a REC3 First-aid holder. Check out some of his work by clicking here

Cost
Click the BUY NOW button at the top or bottom of this page to view prices. All prices include VAT. We will require your mobile number on booking for communication regarding the tour. If there is good weather conditions at sunrise, there will be an option for you to join us earlier in the day at 6.30am for an additional €50 - more information will be provided after you book. If you are booking as a group of 6 people, please email us on fabulousviewpoints@gmail.com as we can offer you a discount.

What's Included And What's Not
The fee includes location guiding and photography guidance on the day from 8.30am to around 4.30pm. It also includes a 15% Cotswolds and 10% Great Outdoors discount code. It does not include transport, parking fees, equipment, accommodation, insurance, food and drink.

Why Us
We will always give you our 110%. Sharing what we know and making sure you go away with the right skills, great memories and that special image is really important to us. Moreover, we are meticulous in our location planning and our intimate knowledge of the photo-locations mean that we can quickly adapt to the conditions presented on the day. Safety is also of utmost importance and we will never risk anything to get 'that' shot. We work with small groups so everyone gets an equal amount of attention and coaching during the day. You can be rest assured of a fun and relaxed environment where the craic is mighty.

Note
The Irish weather can be changeable, so it is impractical to come up with a set itinerary until closer to the time. Regardless, we will plan our way based on the conditions on the day. We will endeavour to get you to the right place at the right time to experience the best light, drama and mood. In the event it rains all day, we may postpone and will offer you an alternative tour date.

Cancellation and Refund Policy
If you cancel more than 15 days before the photography tour commences, you'll get a 50% refund. However, if you cancel 15 days or less, no refunds are made but you will be allowed to choose an alternative date. We will need a minimum of 2 people for the tour to go ahead. In the event we cancel the tour due to insufficient numbers, we will issue you a full refund or an alternative date. However, if we postpone or cancel the tour due to bad weather, we will offer you an alternative tour/date or refund the cost of your booking less the credit card booking fee (which is around 3% of the total cost).

Read Our Blog
We wrote a blog giving you some top tips while out photographing in the autumn. Read it here.

What You Can Expect to Photograph

Clients in Action

We can run a private photography tour for you in October/November given notice if you have a group of 4-6 people. Alternatively, if you prefer a smaller group at short notice, bespoke tours for 2-3 people can also be catered for. Please email fabulousviewpoints@gmail.com for details or if you wish to be put on a waiting list for any upcoming tour.

All photography tour prices includes VAT.
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