Island Photography takes place on 4th February 2017 and costs £45 per person, including a two-course set lunch at The Royal.

10.00am - 12.30pm Photography lesson

12.30 - 2.00pm Two course Royal set lunch

2.00pm - 3.00pm Q&A with Gianpaolo Mario

Whether you are a keen amateur or professional photographer, this half-day course in February will reveal how to get the best out of your digital camera discover its full creative potential.

Beginning with a full explanation of how a digital camera functions, Gianpaolo will teach you how to use and customise the three pillars of digital photography: shutter speed, aperture size, and ISO settings.

You will be taught how to ‘see’ with a photographer’s eye and compose interesting, creative imagery with Gianpaolo offering technical guidance and artistic inspiration throughout.

Weather permitting, the class will also involve some botanical photography in The Royal’s stunning gardens before you relax afterwards with a delicious lunch in the hotel.