THE JURASSIC COAST, DORSET / December 15th - 17th 2025













THE JURASSIC COAST, DORSET / December 15th - 17th 2025
Date December 15th - 17th 2025
Duration 3 days
Price £792 (inc VAT) per person
Deposit £100
Places 5
Fitness level Moderate (A reasonable level of fitness is required - the longest walk is 30 minutes but some paths are up/down steep hills or steps)
Description An opportunity to enjoy three days photographing some of England’s finest coastline. The Dorset coast can be at its rugged best at this time of year with dramatic weather and a good chance of capturing the sun rising through Durdle Door. We'll be out with the camera capturing these places when the light is (hopefully) at its best around sunrise and sunset as well as a tutorial on processing the images using Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop back at the hotel.
Frequently asked questions
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Anybody! An understanding of the basics will be useful but any tuition is tailored to the individual so this course is suitable for photographers of all levels - anyone looking to improve their landscape photography and enjoy a photography trip and a few laughs, with a small group of like-minded people.
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I pride myself on providing plenty of personal tuition during my workshops, so numbers are limited to 5 participants to enable me to spend plenty of individual time with everyone.
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Yes. There will be an image review session via Zoom which is not only an opportunity to receive critique on your work but to see and discuss the photos that others have taken during the trip. I’ll record this session for anyone who can’t make it.
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A detailed kit list will be sent before the workshop but if you have any questions you can email me at info@justinminns.co.uk or call me on 07734 068605.
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My workshops are supported by LEE filters who have kindly supplied several sets of filters for those who do not have them to use on the day and I will be on hand to offer expert advice on how, when and why to use them. As a LEE Filters ambassador, I can also give individual advice on choosing filters, as well as a discount code, to anyone who needs it.
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On my workshops, every detail is taken care of from the transport, delicious food, comfortable private rooms to the stunning locations so you can relax and concentrate on enjoying the photography.
The workshop fee covers:
Two nights accommodation
Private rooms with no single supplement
Breakfast & dinner
Snacks & bottled water
Photographic excursions and tuition
Post-processing tuition
Image review
Use of Lee Filters
Travel to and from locations -
Travel to and from Dorset
Drinks
Equipment insurance -
The deposit is £100 payable on booking then I will email a final invoice due 6 weeks before the date of the workshop.
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The workshop is based at The Kingston Country Courtyard B&B ideally situated in the heart of Purbeck with views of Corfe Castle from the gardens. From here we'll be heading to some of the stunning locations along the nearby coastline.
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No. All rooms are private double rooms with ensuite bathroom.
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Yes. Non-photographer partners sharing the same rooms are welcome to join us for a small extra charge to cover food and accommodation. Just let me know once you have booked and it will be added to your final balance.
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Most dietary requirements can be catered for; just let me know in advance. If you have any concerns please email me at info@justinminns.co.uk or call me on 07734 068605 before booking.
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During the workshop all transport is provided in a 9 seat minibus, complete with a tuck box full of complimentary snacks and bottled water…. you just have to get yourself to Dorset and back.
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Here is a sample itinerary…
Day 1
12.30 Meet and greet
13.00 Afternoon-sunset shoot
19.30 Dinner at the hotelDay 2
06.30 Leave for sunrise shoot
09.00 Breakfast at the hotel
11.00 Morning shoot
13.00 Break
13.30 Afternoon & sunset shoot
18.30 Processing session
19.30 Dinner at the hotelDay 3
06.45 Leave for sunrise shoot
09.00 Breakfast at the hotel
10.30 Final shoot
12.30 Finish -
Weather is part of the adventure! I’ll adapt the schedule to make the most of conditions - from dramatic skies to moody light - and always have indoor editing sessions prepared as a backup.
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This workshop involves some reasonably long walks, some are uphill with the occasional steeper sections but we have plenty of time and I always aim to balance rewarding locations with a comfortable pace. If you have concerns about fitness or mobility, let me know and I can advise.
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I encourage participants to share their experiences, and love to see your images. Please feel free to mention the workshop or tag me when posting, and respect others’ privacy by asking before tagging or sharing photos of fellow participants.
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