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Indoors - Photography Without the Weather


Flowers in a jar casting shadows on the wall.
A display of flowers, casting shadows across the wall.

Whether you want to benefit from an intensive session of one-to-one tuition, or to take advantage of the more relaxed setting of a day in the company of a small group of like-minded enthusiasts, the most important thing on offer from Glenn Bennett is the opportunity to get hands-on photography and concentrate on the skills of your choosing.

I have been a teacher of Photography for over twenty years. So whatever your expectations, I can help to improve your photography in the optimum setting.

And that setting does not have to be out in the landscape. Photography is just as feasible indoors, and even if you opt for a day out in the Lakes but the weather takes a turn for the worse, going indoors offers a way of rescuing a bad day.
A red lobster on a bed of ice.

Lobster on ice in a shop display.

What you can photograph indoors is limited only by your wishes and your imagination. From still-life style pictures (like the lobster above) to church interiors (below).


A high view of the interior of a small church.
A view from the "Gods" in the small church at New Hutton.

And from architectural details in churches to works of art (photos in the right hand column). Or you might wish to learn more about flash or macro photography in the comfort of an indoor setting, before taking those skills outside later when the weather improves.

Please bear in mind that this website is still under development. When finished, there will be a regular programme of organised events and activities, as well as the option to arrange bespoke photography days tailored to your precise requirements. For the time being though, if you want a practical day out with your camera, use the e-mail address or phone number at the top of the page to get in touch, and let me know what you want to do and when you want to do it.

While it may not be quite so important if you are going to be photographing indoors, please make sure that you read the information in the right-hand column about clothing and equipment recommendations. A complete kit list can be supplied on request, along with advice on clothing and camera equipment appropriate to seasonal circumstances. If you have any questions at all, please ask - there is no penalty for asking.

Practical Considerations.

A view of the decorative plasterwork in the ceiling of Kendal Parish Church.
Decorative plasterwork in the ceiling of Kendal Parish Church.

The only certainty of the weather in the UK is its uncertainty. Because of that, there are rare occasions when photography is simply not practicable. While I will make every effort to deliver a worthwhile and satisfying experience, I cannot guarantee that great photographs will always be possible. The photographs that you take while on location with me will be dictated by the conditions.

The Altar and Stained Glass Windows at New Hutton Church.
The Altar and Stained Glass Windows at New Hutton Church.

Because the weather conditions cannot be guaranteed, we must adopt the maxim "expect the worst, and hope for the best." Consequently, the kit that you must bring with you for any day out in the landscape includes the following, in addition to the clothing that you stand up in: stout walking footwear; waterproof jacket and trousers; hat and gloves; extra fleece pullover or jacket; packed lunch and snacks; adequate drink. Please ask for advice if you are not sure about any of your clothing or equipment.

If your chosen day out is in the mountains, then I would recommend that you also bring along a compass and the appropriate map. This will then give us the option, if the weather is not ideal for photography, and if you have an interest in so doing, to spend some time developing your navigation and mountain walking skills. Again, please feel free to ask for advice if you have any questions about a good choice of compass.

A painting of 'The Cock and Dolphin' by Robin St. Clair.
'The Cock and Dolphin' by Kendal artist Robin St. Clair.

And finally, what about your camera equipment?

Apart from the obvious - make sure you bring your camera and lenses - there is one piece of equipment that I always recommend. It is an item that, in my long experience, many photographers forgo on the basis that it is too heavy. But I recommend it nonetheless - a tripod. And if you are in doubt as to how big and heavy a tripod to bring, I would suggest the biggest and heaviest that you are prepared to carry. If too big, and you leave it behind, then it is of no use. If you choose a small and unstable one, then you must learn to use it within its limitations, but at least it is likely to be with you when you need it. And, for use with the tripod, some form of remote release (used to be called a cable release, but these days may even be infra red and wireless!)


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