Darren Harbar Photography offer a number of photography training workshops and specialist photo events each year.
Located at a wide number of key visitor attractions, Darren's workshops and experience days are targeted towards a variety of DSLR/Mirrorless photographers from novice to enthusiast. The workshops are not recommended for compact camera users (and that includes the ones that look like DSLR's), as you cannot control these cameras in the same way as you can a DSLR. The simple way to know if you have a DSLR or Mirrorless camera system, is that the lenses can be removed, and you can manually set shutter speeds and apertures. The experience days are however good for those with any camera, or no camera at all! :-)
The workshops are ideal for those who want to discover more about a new DSLR camera, or for those who wish to escape from using auto settings. Workshops cover the basics of setting your cameras shutter speed and aperture settings, and also how to utilise things like, ISO, metering and focussing modes. Despite covering the basics, we find a lot of more experienced clients still gain a lot from the workshop dates, especially the more specialist events.
The experience days are perfect for photographers who have a basic knowledge of their camera. They do not include specific training but Darren is on hand to help if needed. These events are more about being provided with some great things to photograph and he takes a great deal of time to make sure the subjects can be captured in the best possible way. This can include clean and natural backgrounds or the involvement of props and people. Experience days are not just for photographers, as they give close up access to anyone who just wants to be around these wonderful aircraft and find out more about them. Many of these days include unique access and in some cases you sit in or go inside the aircraft.
To book a place on one of these courses, you will need to either visit the individual company websites for details or some are booked through Eventbright for those we are running ourselves. You'll find each event has a link included in the listing, that will take you direct to the right booking page. Please be aware that all the group photography days are limited to a maximum number of clients, to ensure you get personal attention. Book early to avoid disappointment.
2024 Dates
WWI themed Aviation Photography Training Workshop at Old Warden (Shuttleworth)
Friday May 17th £150 per person ('Early Bird' booking price until 1st January 2024) Discounted rates available for SVAS members
Themed around one of the Shuttleworth WWI aircraft, this is the perfect course for anyone who wishes to learn how to photograph aircraft in low light, on an airfield, with people and in the air. This training course covers camera settings along with hints and tips on how to escape auto settings and be more creative. It's perfect for anyone with a DSLR or Mirrorless camera system (ones with removable lenses, where you have control over shutter and apertures). The day even includes arrival drinks and lunch! Two dates will be available for 2024.
Air Transport Auxiliary day at White Waltham with Hurricane Heritage
Friday May 24th. Price £130 per person
Another new event for 2024, and what a day it will be! Utilising the Hurricane Heritage Hawker Hurricane R4118, alongside their Harvard and also Hurricane BE505, this day celebrates the ATA at White Waltham, where they famously operated from during WWII. The day will include a talk on the ATA, re-enactors and much more!
Mosquito Day at East Kirkby (Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre)
Monday June 10th. Price £125 per person
An all new day for 2024 that will centre around Tony Agar's stunning Mosquito HJ711. The day will include a special airfield set-up around the Mosquito for some unique images of this great aorcraft with er-enactors, props and vehicles. If you have attended the USAAF day with the B25 in 2023, you'll have an idea of what this day will be all about!
Spitfire Experience and Photo Day at Old Warden (Shuttleworth)
Saturday July 6th £150 per person ('Early Bird' booking price until 1st January 2024) Discounted rates available for SVAS members
Up close and personal experience with a combat veteran WWII Supermarine Spitfire, Sit in the cockpit (subject to weight and self-manoeuvrability), Special photographic scenes, set with natural backgrounds, Presentation on aircraft’s history, Period re-enactor to pose for portraits, On hand professional advice along with hints and tips throughout the day, Meet a Spitfire pilot, arrival drinks and lunch
WWII themed 'Fleet Air Arm' Aviation Photography Training Workshop at Old Warden (Shuttleworth)
Saturday 3rd August £150 per person ('Early Bird' booking price until 1st January 2024) Discounted rates available for SVAS members
Themed around the Shuttleworth Hawker Sea Hurricane, this is the perfect course for anyone who wishes to learn how to photograph aircraft in low light, on an airfield, with people and in the air. This training course covers camera settings along with hints and tips on how to escape auto settings and be more creative. It's perfect for anyone with a DSLR or Mirrorless camera system (ones with removable lenses, where you have control over shutter and apertures). The day even includes arrival drinks and lunch! Two dates will be available for 2024.
USAAF B25 Day at East Kirkby (Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre)
Monday 19th August. Price £125 per person
The return of our hugely successful day with the Lincolnshire Aviation heritage Centre at East Kirkby with their B-25 Bomber. The day gets you up close and personal to the WWII USAAF bomber and includes some great photographic opportunities. Our great team of re-enactors will be on hand with a brilliant ground set up of props and vehicles to create an authentic WWII scene with the aircraft. The day also includes a chance to get into the aircraft cockpit and lunch is even supplied for you!
Spitfire Experience and Photo Day at Old Warden (Shuttleworth)
Tuesday September 17th £150 per person ('Early Bird' booking price until 1st January 2024) Discounted rates available for SVAS members
Up close and personal experience with a combat veteran WWII Supermarine Spitfire, Sit in the cockpit (subject to weight and self-manoeuvrability), Special photographic scenes, set with natural backgrounds, Presentation on aircraft’s history, Period re-enactor to pose for portraits, On hand professional advice along with hints and tips throughout the day, Meet a Spitfire pilot, arrival drinks and lunch
Bomber County Experience and Photography afternoon and evening at East Kirkby (Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre)
Saturday 28 September. Price £175 per person
A huge success in 2023, we plan to offer this event once again. The event runs from an afternoon into the evening, plus it will include evening engine runs on BOTH aircraft! It's an up close and personal photography event with Lancaster 'Just Jane' and the DH Mosquito at the Lincolnshire Heritage Centre, East Kirkby. The afternoon will include a talk about both aircraft, photography advice by Darren Harbar and a chance to picture both aircraft on the airfield. After a supplied supper, you'll get to picture the aircraft with some re-enactors before the Lancaster and Mosquito individually start their engines in the early evening light. 2023 sold out, so book early!
More Photography Days to be added!
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