FAQ
I am an absolute beginner and I only have a ‘point and shoot’ - may I come?
Certainly! CE caters for all levels. Groups are small, never more than 6, so the tutor will always have time to dedicate to you personally. Besides, more advanced participants are usually only too happy to share their knowledge and experience.
I don’t have digital camera only a film camera, but I’m thinking of buying a digital camera, should I buy one before I come?
You can shoot film and also process colour negative whilst you’re here. We can lend you a digital SLR camera so if you are uncertain about how to invest your money you might prefer to wait till you have completed the workshop.
I have heard that you need a tripod - is it really necessary?
We always recommend a tripod but if you don’t already have one we can lend you one free of charge. Don’t bother to bring a lightweight video type tripod.
Do you do image manipulation and computer work generally?
Nowadays ‘post production’ (cataloguing digital images, manipulation and digital printing) are such an integral part of the photographic process that we certainly do devote time to them. We illustrate the wonders of Lightroom, Photoshop and also give you the opportunity to print while you are with us.
Can I stay in a hotel rather than B&B?
Certainly. Let us know what kind of hotel and we’ll give you a list of alternatives. In this case you pay the hotel direct and we shall deduct the percentage which pertained to the cost of B&B from the price of the workshop.
Shall I have time to do some shopping or visit sights unconnected with the workshop?
You may take time out whenever you like. That said a half day during the holiday week is given over to free time - usually Tuesday.
I am touring Italy - may I do a one day workshop?
Of course. On a one day workshop we usually go to nearby Bagnoregio or Lake Bolsena and return in time for dinner. CE provides transport by Land Rover, tuition and lunch. Price for one person only €250. However if there is more than one person the price drops to €200 per person.
Camera Etrusca takes you down the backroads - and frequently off them! We can take a maximum of six plus the driver so when we’re full the equipment goes up in the top box on the roof. There ‘s also a non-slip rubber mat mounted on the roof so the more athletic can set their tripod up there - it’s surprising how often that extra six feet can make a difference.
