Diane McCudden (CPAGB) will be your tutor, an experienced photographer, she has a love of the outdoors and concentrates on landscapes and seascapes, Many of which have been published.
Diane uses a CanonEos7D, with a 15-85mm is usm , 70-200mm F2.8 usm, teleconvetor x2, Macro 100mm 2.8 is L lenses. Canon Flashgun. Filters are a must for landscapre photographers, in her camera bag are Lee neutral density filters, grey graduated filters and the most important of all the polorisor. A giottos tripod & and manfrotto monopod completes the kit at present.
In 2007 Diane decided to persue a career in photography, by gaining commissions for prints & canvases and supplying local retailers with her work including hand made bespoke greeting cards of manx scenes, flora & fauna from around the Island. Diane also publishes her own calendars of manx landscapes. Diane has exhibited work locally, and her prints can be seen in various outlets around the Island. All that's left is to publish a book! That's another project to work on for the future. To view & buy images click here:- www.celtic-moments.co.uk
After attending courses in the UK Diane decided that the Isle of Man could offer similar courses. So here we are today providing tuition for locals & visitors in our picturesque island. Diane is a great believer in getting the photo right in camera, and not doing endless editing in photoshop. Most of her work has had very little enhancing with Photoshop Elements.
The courses/holidays are varied to suit all levels of photographers, and are all outdoor based in various locations island wide.
We welcome visitors to our beautiful island, whether you stay with relatives or need accomodation arrangements can be made to suit your requirements.
Holiday packages are now available. Please go to courses page for more information here.Courses
Achievements
Sunday 28th December 2010 Diane attended The Photographic Alliance of Great Britain Awards in Wilmslow Cheshire, where she submitted a portfolio of work to be judged. A successful panel of 10 images were received and now Diane as obtained her CPAGB in Photography. She would like to thank everyone for their support in obtaining this award.
Since December 2010 Diane has had 15 images accepted into the British Photography Exhibitions. BPE crown awards. 25 are required to gain a BPE1* crown.
June 2011. The L&CPU accepted 2 images into their portfolio for the coming year to show at clubs around the UK.
June 2011. The L&CPU have choosen 1 image for a portfolio of images to use to promote the Lancashire & Cheshire Photographic Union.
