A Photography Retreat

A Photography Retreat with South African Photographer Gary Van Wyk. 

Engaging in the world of photography for four days through talking cameras, sharing work, studying the masters and of course – taking pictures. Heading out in a group to document the fishing town of Gansbaai, photographing community life and nature on the farm and time to edit your photographs of the day and relax and/or have a one-on-one session with Gary. The evenings are for show and tell – where everyone has the opportunity to show their best shots of the day and receive feedback from the group.

Interactive discussions, accompanied by slideshows of Gary’s work, will focus on:

• Lighting & Equipment
• Portraiture & Documentary Photography

The Masters of Photography to be studied & discussed include:

• William Eggleston
• Joseph Kodelka
• Ernest Cole
• Mary Ellen Mark
• Henri Cartier-Bresson
• Larry Towell
• David Goldblatt
• Diane Arbus

Comfortable rooms & indoor fireplaces in the Bodhi Khaya Farmhouse will allow for an intimate retreat that feels like a chilled time away with photographer friends. The all-inclusive retreat price includes lodging (shared), 3 vegetarian meals per day and refreshments. Space for 13 people.

Retreat Schedule

Thursday 18 July

2 – 5 pm           Arrival at Bodhi Khaya

6pm                  Dinner

7 – 9.30pm     Introduction, lighting & equipment (interactive discussion)

Friday 19 July

6.30 – 8am    Early morning shooting & Mindful work on the land

8am                 Breakfast

9 – 11am         Portraiture & Documentary Photography (interactive discussion)

11 – 1pm         Free time / Editing time / One-on-ones

1pm                 Lunch

2 – 4pm          Free time / Editing time / One-on-ones

4 – 6pm          Taking photos in Gansbaai

6pm                 Dinner

7pm                 Slideshows & Critique

Saturday 20 July

6.30 – 8am     Early morning shooting & Mindful work on the land

8am                  Breakfast

9 – 11am          Masters of Photography (interactive discussion)

11 – 1pm          Free time / Editing time / One-on-ones

1pm                  Lunch

2 – 4pm          Free time / Editing time / One-on-ones

4 – 6pm          Taking photos in Gansbaai

6pm                 Dinner

7pm                 Slideshow & Critique

Sunday 21 July

7 – 8am           Walk & talk

8am                  Breakfast

9 – 1pm            Free time / One-on-ones

1pm                   Lunch

3pm                  Check-out