Photography, is one of those words that can convey different things to different people. To me it’s traveling in time, capturing a split second in someones life, an event, a place, and sometimes even an emotion. It can take you up, down, backward, forward and to places you’d never see otherwise. It opens our eyes, ears, arms and if done well also our hearts. It lets us travel anywhere in and out of our world, and its the only way we have to capture a moment in time forever, the only tool that returns time as gift.

As an appreciator of great photographers such as Annie Liebovitz, Sebastiao Salgado and many others, I had never really considered stepping behind a serious camera and actually be able to snap a good photo myself. But sometimes passions sneak up on you, and after discovering I couldn’t continue to inflict anymore needless abuse on my tiny Canon PowerShot SD300, it was time to move up, meet a staid contender and learn the art more seriously.
The Camera I use on Algarve Buzz
A reader of this blog recently asked what photo equipment I use, and until this past January all the photography on this blog was done with my little compact Canon PowerShot. I’ve since retired this loyal friend, to casual use, and invested in a digital SLR - the Canon 40D.
All the photography on AlgarveBuzz is now shot:
I prefer natural light over anything else, and the Algarve has plenty of that, so hardly need flash, but when necessary I use a Speedlite 580EX II and that’s about it. I will admit (and warn) however, after being bitten by the bug, I’m haunted by a long list of photography equipment, that I’m certain would bring much happiness to my life…
Photography Workshops in Algarve
Like any hobby, photography needs practice, and the ability to dominate the tools to get the best results. If you like digital photography, and have invested in good equipment, aside from good lenses, and taking care of your equipment, I highly recommend getting some instruction from a pro.
I’ve been fortunate to sharpen my beginner skills with the very talented José Goulão, a well known Portuguese Photo Journalist (equally gifted with the patience of a saint), who’s recently begun teaching photography through workshops here in the Algarve, at Educa+Plus a newly formed school focusing on all things digital.
If you come across one of his workshops - run - don’t walk to sign up, because these classes fill up quick. Until now the workshops have been mostly in Portuguese (there is always someone available to translate), but a good source tells me English instruction might be available very soon. Educa+Plus is open to suggestions for future workshops, so don’t be shy to give them a call. I found both the facilities and the instruction a worth while investment.
Educa+Plus - Photography Workshops
Tel: +351.91.808.0808 ask for Paulo
Email:photoworkshops@educaplus.pt
Location: Faro, Algarve
Source: Eddie