Join Iva Dyke at one of her Photography courses in Coventry.

Iva Dyke Photography | Photography Courses & Workshops in Coventry

Iva has been taking photographs professionally for over 25 years and teaching photography at the local college for over 18 years. She is very passionate about teaching others to capture their perfect images and now she is running some fantastic photography workshops in Coventry and Warwickshire. Upcoming courses:

October: Halloween Night Light Photography Workshop

• Dates: Thursday 31st October 2024
• Location: The City centre + LTB Showrooms (The Litten Tree Building)
• Suitable for: Adults (young adults 15+ need to be accompanied by a responsible adult)
• Times: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
• Price: £20 ( £15 for 15-18yr)
• Find out more & book your place

Join us for a spooky night of creativity and exploration on Halloween Night, as we dive into the world of night light photography!

We’ll start the evening by capturing the haunting beauty of the city at night (weather permitting) , using long exposure techniques to create breath taking artistic images with the city lights as our backdrop. Then, we’ll move indoors to the iconic LTB Showrooms, a community culture hub that will soon be lost, giving us the unique opportunity to preserve its magic through photography.

What You’ll Learn:

- Creative long exposure techniques  

- Capturing light trails and ghostly effects  

- Exploring indoor ambient lighting in a historical space  

 Hot drinks and biscuits will be available to keep you cozy, but please wrap up warmly and bring your tripod for the best results!

Don’t miss this chance to combine your love for photography with the eerie charm of Halloween night. To book your place, scan the QR code or go to my website: www.ivadyke.co.uk    

November: Full Moon Night Light Photography Workshop 

• Dates: Friday 15th November 2024 
• Location: Cemetery & Anglican Chapel, London Road, CV1 2 JT 
• Suitable for: Everyone (young adults 15+ need to be accompanied by a responsible adult)
• Times: 6:00 pm - 8:00pm
• Price:  £20 ( £15 for 15-18yr) 
• Parking: At Charterhouse carpark - CV1 2JR - free after the registration.
• Find out more & book your place

Join us for a unique Night Light Photography Workshop, where we'll explore the magic of long exposure photography under the full moon!

Whether you're new to long-exposure photography or looking to sharpen your skills, this workshop is for you.

In this workshop, you'll learn how to use a long shutter speed to capture mesmerizing movements and create abstract, festive images. We’ll experiment with various techniques involving extended exposure times to unlock your creative potential. Tripods are essential for this session, so if you don't own one, just let me know—I’ll be happy to bring one for you!

We’ll start outdoors around a hauntingly beautiful cemetery (weather permitting), and then move inside to the atmospheric Anglican Chapel, providing the perfect backdrop for your photos.

 Wrap up warm but don't worry, we’ll have hot drinks and biscuits to keep you cozy throughout the night!

Spaces are limited, so make sure to book your spot on www.historiccoventrytrust.co.uk  today!

About Iva Dyke

This course will be led by a local photographer and tutor Iva Dyke. Iva has been working in  photography industry for over 25 years and teaching photography courses for over 18 years in the local college and privately. She currently takes images on a digital SLR, however she occasionally likes to get her old film camera out and create images on black and white film. Iva is a passionate photographer who doesn’t shy from any photographic challenge; she likes sharing her passion and helping other photography enthusiasts to achieve their perfect images.   Her teaching style is very relaxed and informal, backed with years of experience in freelancing and teaching people from various walks of life. For more info about Iva, her courses and workshop, please see her website below or her Instagram account @ivadyke

You can find out more about Iva and the courses she offers here.