Photography Workshop : Time-Lapse

Step into the mesmerising world of time-lapse photography, where motion becomes narrative and the invisible rhythms of light and nature reveal themselves through patience and precision. Whether you’re new to timelapse or looking to refine your technique, this immersive workshop will guide you through every stage, from capture to post-production, unlocking the secrets behind truly cinematic time sequences.

We’ll begin in the field, where you’ll learn to plan and execute a time-lapse sequence with intent and confidence. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of exposure control, interval timing, movement, and composition, learning how to balance technical skill with creative vision. From drifting clouds and tidal shifts to urban energy and fading light, you’ll discover how to visualise motion as a story and how to let time itself paint your frame.

Time-lapse photography demands more than just settings and gear; it’s about anticipation, patience, and rhythm. Together, we’ll explore how to work with changing light, weather, and environmental conditions — capturing transitions that unfold slowly but tell powerful visual stories.

After the field session, your experience continues online.
Join me for a LIVE dedicated post-capture Zoom session, where we’ll delve into assembling, grading, and refining your timelapse sequences. You’ll learn how to process RAW files, manage flicker, enhance movement fluidity, and apply subtle creative touches that elevate your final piece from a simple sequence to a short film of light and emotion.

• Planning and storytelling for time-lapse photography
• Understanding frame rate, intervals, and exposure transitions
• Working with natural light, weather, and movement
• Managing camera stability and power for extended shooting
• Post-production workflow: importing, compiling, and editing sequences
• Colour grading and creative refinement
• How to develop a personal aesthetic in your time-lapse work

• A hands-on, guided time-lapse field session led by an award-winning photographer and educator
• A follow-up online Zoom session exploring post-production, flicker control, and creative editing techniques
• Insight and mentoring from over 30 years of professional photographic experience
• Small group tuition for individual attention and creative exploration
• Safety gear and essentials are carried for a secure and enjoyable outdoor experience
• Shared moments, discovery, and camaraderie with fellow visual storytellers

Workshop Focus: Time-lapse Photography
Location: Minehead, Somerset, England
Online Session: Included in the cost – hosted via Zoom
Group Size: Limited places to ensure individual guidance

Whether you’re a still photographer expanding your creative toolkit or a filmmaker exploring time as texture, this workshop promises an inspiring journey through patience, precision, and perception. Discover how to sculpt motion into narrative and light into memory.

Mark is an award-winning, qualified photographer and educator with over 30 years of professional experience. He holds both a Master of Art and BA (Hons) in Photography, and has achieved Associate and Licentiate Distinctions from the Royal Photographic Society.
Currently a PhD candidate in photography, Mark’s research explores topography, the environment, and affect theory, blending creative and academic insight into every workshop he leads.

“Mark provided a comfortable environment for exploring the art and science of photography. He emphasised how personal photography can be and guided us to focus on what we find compelling.” – Lisa, USA

“I can’t say enough about how professional Mark is. He simplifies complex concepts so that anyone can relate to them. I learned more in one day than I had in years.” – Joan, Middlesex

“Mark’s passion for photography comes through in everything he does. He’s warm, approachable, and inspires confidence and creativity in everyone around him.” – Sue, Somerset

• Weather conditions and light changes are integral to this experience; flexibility is key to capturing the perfect sequence.
• Insurance: £10M Public Liability and £5M Professional Indemnity. All workshops are fully risk-assessed and led by trained First Aiders.

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