Tenerife: Landscape photography, coaching workshops 5 hrs.

Capture Tenerife’s Natural Beauty with a 5-Hour Landscape Photography Workshop

The Tenerife landscape photography coaching workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore the island’s most photogenic natural sites while honing your camera skills. Priced at $113 per person, this 5-hour experience is led by an award-winning photographer and is suitable for beginners and advanced photographers alike. Whether you prefer shooting with a reflex camera or a mobile device, this workshop adapts to your equipment, making it accessible to everyone.

The tour starts with a personalized approach, discussing your wishes and preferred locations before the session begins. The small group size ensures plenty of individual attention, with a maximum of three participants. This setup allows for a flexible schedule, with appointments available every day, fitting easily into your vacation plans. The main focus is on understanding the interplay of composition, perspective, and light, enabling you to produce more emotionally impactful images.

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Key Points

• Expert coaching from an award-winning photographer tailored for all skill levels
• Flexible scheduling, with appointments available every day of the week
• Suitable for mobile camera users, including iPhone and smartphone photographers
• Focus on natural highlights like Anaga Mountains, Teide National Park, and lava fields
• Includes personalized location planning and creative technical tips
• Small groups of three ensure personalized guidance and attention

Discover Tenerife’s Iconic Landscape Hotspots

This workshop is designed around Tenerife’s most renowned natural sites, each offering distinct photographic opportunities. The locations include beaches, forests, volcanic formations, and mountain panoramas, providing a diverse array of motifs to sharpen your landscape photography skills.

The workshop begins with a discussion of your preferred locations and meeting points, allowing you to tailor the experience. The guide then leads you through carefully selected sites, ensuring you capture the essence of Tenerife’s natural beauty.

Playa del Benijo: A Magical Atlantic Beach

Playa del Benijo is a highlight for anyone interested in capturing the Atlantic Ocean’s raw power. This spectacular beach features symbolic rocks and views that are breathtaking, accessible via a scenic country road through the Anaga Mountains. The area is ideal for sunset shots, with a dramatic coastline and atmospheric light conditions.

Photographers can expect to find overwhelming beauty and unique geological formations. The beach’s remote location means fewer crowds, allowing for peaceful, undisturbed captures of nature’s artistry.

Anaga Lorbeerwald: The Enchanted Primeval Forest

Anaga Lorbeerwald offers a fairytale setting with steep mountain ridges and lush, moss-covered twisted branches forming natural tunnels. The forest’s overgrown landscape creates mystical scenes, especially when clouds rise over mountain peaks and mist drifts through the trees.

Special lighting conditions—when wafts of mist and sunlight collide—transform this forest into a photographic wonderland. It’s a superb location to practice capturing textures, depth, and atmospheric effects.

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Punta Negra and Charco El Diabolo: Lava Formations at Sunset

Punta Negra features impressive lava formations, showcasing nature’s volcanic artistry. These unique structures provide countless photo opportunities, especially during the approach of sunset, when the lighting enhances the textures and colors of the dark volcanic rock.

Close to Punta Negra, Charco El Diabolo offers a natural swimming pool carved by lava flows, perfect for dynamic shots of waves crashing against volcanic formations. The area’s rugged terrain emphasizes the dramatic power of Tenerife’s volcanic past.

La Guanca and Charco del Viento: Atlantic’s Wild Play

At La Guanca, the power of the Atlantic Ocean unfolds vividly—especially when the sea stirs with a slight swell. The turbulent waters swirl between lava arms, creating lively, energetic images. Sunset here is particularly photogenic, with the vibrant sky contrasting against the foaming sea.

Charco del Viento allows for capturing scenes of waves crashing into lava, with spectacular color and motion. Both sites are perfect for photographers aiming to portray nature’s raw energy.

Roques de Garcia: The Iconic Rock Formations of Teide

Roques de García is a must-visit for landscape photographers. Recognated as “the finger of God,” this area in Teide National Park offers divine rock formations shaped over millennia by erosion. Positioned near Pico Viejo and Mount Teide, the altitude and geological features make for spectacular motifs, especially at sunrise or sunset.

The site is UNESCO World Heritage-listed and offers the chance to capture night sky scenes, including the Milky Way, due to its dark sky status. It’s an Eldorado for creative landscape shots.

Lava Fields and Pines at Chinyero Volcano

At Chinyero Volcano, the site of Tenerife’s most recent eruption in 1909, photographers find a fascinating volcanic landscape. The dark lava chunks and channels of cooled lava contrast sharply with the green pine forests that grow amidst the black terrain.

This high-altitude location offers above-the-cloud views, making it ideal for capturing volcanic textures and dynamic contrasts between fire and flora. The site closes the workshop with spectacular motifs that highlight Tenerife’s volcanic origins.

Practicalities: Small Groups and Custom Scheduling

The workshop’s small group size of up to three participants promotes intimate coaching and detailed feedback. The meeting point and timing are arranged individually, with the option of hotel pickup for an additional fee of EUR 25.

The duration of five hours offers enough time to explore multiple sites or focus deeply on one location, depending on your interests. The workshop can take place at any time of day or night, maximizing opportunities for sunrise, sunset, or night photography.

Equipment and Preparation for Success

Participants are encouraged to bring photographic equipment, including manual settings on their cameras, a tripod, and possibly filters such as polarizing or grey filters. Sturdy shoes are essential, as many of the sites involve walking on uneven terrain.

Weather considerations include sun protection such as sunscreen and a sun hat, and closed-toe shoes are mandatory. The workshop is not suitable for children under 16 or people over 95 years, but it remains a flexible and rewarding experience for most adults.

The Expertise Behind the Workshop

Detlef Schmalow, an experienced award-winning photographer, personally guides this workshop. His learning-by-doing approach emphasizes practical skill development, helping participants see and capture creative and technical aspects of landscape photography.

Participants benefit from tailored advice, with the guide explaining concepts clearly and engagingly. The workshop’s focus on natural highlights ensures that you leave with spectacular images and new skills. As one participant notes, the well-chosen motifs and personal attention make this a memorable experience.

Final Thoughts: Is This Workshop Right for You?

This Tenerife landscape photography workshop is especially suited for those eager to expand their technical skills while discovering the island’s most photogenic natural sites. Its flexible scheduling, personalized guidance, and diverse locations make it a practical choice for vacation photographers.

While the five-hour length provides ample time to explore and shoot, participants should come prepared with appropriate gear, comfortable shoes, and a desire to learn. The small-group format ensures personalized attention, making this an ideal experience for anyone serious about capturing Tenerife’s spectacular landscapes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this workshop suitable for beginners?
Yes, coaching is designed for both beginners and advanced learners, with personalized tips and guidance for all skill levels.

Can I bring my mobile phone for photography?
Absolutely. The workshop is suitable for mobile camera users like iPhone and smartphone photographers.

What locations are included in the workshop?
Participants visit Playa del Benijo, Anaga Lorbeerwald, Punta Negra, Charco El Diabolo, La Guanca, Charco del Viento, Roques de García, and Chinyero Volcano.

Do I need to bring any specific equipment?
Bring manual mode-capable cameras, a tripod, and sturdy shoes. Filters like polarizing or grey filters are optional but recommended.

Is the workshop conducted at specific times of day?
No, it can be scheduled anytime during the day or night to suit your preferred lighting conditions.

How long is the workshop?
The experience lasts approximately five hours.

Is hotel pickup included?
Pickup can be arranged on request for an extra EUR 25. The meeting point is personalized for each participant.

What should I wear?
Wear sun protection—such as a sun hat and sunscreen—and closed-toe shoes.

Are meals included?
No, meals are at your own expense.

What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Who leads the workshop?
Detlef Schmalow, a professional award-winning photographer, personally guides the sessions.

Is this experience suitable for children or seniors?
No, it is not suitable for children under 16 or people over 95 years.

This Tenerife landscape photography coaching workshop promises a personalized, skill-enhancing experience amidst the island’s stunning natural scenery. It’s perfect for those looking to capture memorable images while gaining valuable photographic insights.

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