Daily: Sunrise about 7:15 am. Sunset about 18:00. Announcements: 9:15
Tea/coffee break: 10:30 to 11:00. Lunch: 13:00-14:00. Dinner: 19:00-21:00. Meals and snacks for special diets indicated by people when registering will be marked and set out separately – unfortunately we can only accommodate people who indicated their needs when registering.
After-dinner socialising in the Country Hotel from 21:00 onwards.

Please see details about some of the organised outings /workshops* at the bottom of the page. Read more about the speakers here.

Sunday 28 April

14:30 – 17:30 – Registration

17:30 – 19:30 – Wine tasting and finger supper.

19:30 – 19:50 — Mareletta Mundey
The director of Montagu-Ashton Tourism and editor of the local newspaper will speak on what to do and see.

19:50 – 20:10 — Emile Badenhorst
The historian and curator of the Montagu Museum will talk on the history of the town and historical buildings.

20:10 – 20:30 — Kina Joubert
An experienced club photographer and long-time Montagu resident, Kina will give tips on the best spots for shoots.

Monday 29 April

9:30 – 10:30 — Don Pinnock
A well-known investigative journalist and writer on conservation issues, Don will share some of the latest research published in the book The Last Elephants). He will also do a book signing.

11:00 – 12:00 — Bipin Prag
A landscape, architectural and travel photographer, Bipin will share his knowledge in two talks and guided shoots.

12:00 – 13:00 — Johan Kloppers
The experienced and acclaimed photographer will share some tips on in-camera double exposure. 

14:00 – 15:00 — Chris Daly
Always entertaining and insightful, the versatile photographer will talk on Manipulating Time.

Workshops: note time overlap

15:00 – 16:00 — Luana Laubscher AV
A leading AV maker talks on using music in AVs 

15:00 – 16:00 — Bipin Prag photo shoot (limited numbers)
A architectural shoot and walk for booked delegates.

17:00 – 19:00 — Dream Cars & Divas competition photoshoot
A vintage photoshoot of divas posing with cars like a 1956 Cadillac Sedan de Ville and a 1956 De Soto Fireflight Sportsman – and the chance to win prizes from the Montagu Country Hotel.

Tuesday 30 April

9:30 – 10:30 — Susan Greeff
An accredited life coach and counsellor who enjoys landscape and portraiture who’ll talk on Travel Portraiture.

11:00 – 12:00 & 12:00 – 13:00 — Johann (JJ) van Heerden
This creative photographer and lecturer will talk on  Sharp Images of Fuzzy Concepts and The Language of Visual Expression.

14:00 – 15:00 — Bipin Prag
Bipin’s second talk is on landscapes.

Workshops: note time overlap

15:00 – 16:00 — Jeff Morris AV
The founder of AV Makers SA will talk on writing scripts for AVs

15:00 – 18:00 — Dancescape in Zolani* (limited numbers)
A moving visit to the inspirational township dance school. Bus departs from outside the hall and the cost will be R40 per person for a round trip.

16:00 – 18:00 — Bipin Prag (limited numbers)
A architectural shoot and walk for booked delegates

Wednesday 1 May

9:30 – 10:30 — Martin Barber
The creative photographer and sought-after lecturer will speak on The Creative Process.

11:00 – 12:00 — Steffne Hughes
A talk on all copyright pitfalls. As a former UCT communications and training manager she kept lecturers and students abreast of copyright issues.

12:00 – 13:00 — Peter Brandt
Well-spoken and entertaining, he will give some guidelines on shooting street photography. 

14:00 – 14:30 — AGM for Cape Photographers. All welcome.

Workshops: note time overlap

14:30 – 17:00 — AV judging
Judging of the 321 AV competition. All welcome.

14:45 – 18:00 — Sheilam macro*
A guided shoot in the magnificent cactus garden.

14:30 – 15:30 — Peter Brandt (limited numbers)
A street photography workshop.

Thursday 2 May

9:30 – 10:30 & 11:00 – 12:00 –
Martin Osner

The artist, creative photographer and popular lecturer will share information on art photography.

12:00 – 13:00 — Peter Brandt
Monochrome is a favourite photographic medium for him and he  will share tips on how best to achieve results.  

14:00 – 15:00 — Martin Barber
Tips and information about the Creative Process from this master of creative photography.

Workshops: note time overlap

15:00 – 16:00 — Peter Brandt (limited numbers)
The second street photography workshop. 

15:00 – 18:00 — Dancescape in Zolani* (limited numbers)
A moving visit to the inspirational township dance school. Bus departs from outside the hall and the cost will be R40 per person for a round trip.

friday 3 May

8:30 for 9:00: Protea Farm tractor trip and potjiekos
An optional extra outing  that is considered by many as a Montagu highlight: a tractor ride to the top of the mountain followed by  an early potjiekos lunch. Cost R280 per person. Bookings close on Monday 29th April.

*Dancescape dance class in Zolani. This non-profit program provide the youngsters from the impoverished Zolani community near Ashton an alternative to drugs and gangs. The standard is exceptionally high and some of the former students are dancing with companies in Cape Town, London and New York. For some of them the sandwiches they receive after the class is often their only meal of the day.
Their dedication, despite lack of funds and resources, inspired workshop facilitator Mariana Visser to donate ballet gear, which they share. Other delegates will also be able to make donations via a Dropbox in the hall.
Delegates will travel by bus to attend and photograph two practice sessions. The cost of the return bus trip will be R40 per person.
There is limited space on these workshops and lists will be posted in the foyer of the people going – please let Mariana Visser know if you booked, but are unable to attend or if you wish to be added to the waiting list.

Sheilam Cactus Garden Established 65 years ago near Robertson, this cactus and succulent nursery has approximately 2 000 species of plants, and is recognised as one of the finest collections of specimen plants in the world. The fascinating shapes offer excellent opportunities for macro photography and Kim Stevens and Steff Hughes will lead a workshop here. Steff provided the following details:
Delegates are advised to double-up and share cars as parking space is limited. Entrance cost is R10 and there is no limit on attendees. Participants should meet in the parking lot outside the hall at 14:30.  We are expected at Sheilam at 15:00.
Address: Klaasvoogds West Road Robertson. Tel: 023 626 4133. 
Directions: Drive out of Montagu (R62) towards Cape Town direction and onto the R60. Travel through Ashton. Continue on the R60 until you come to the first major road to your right. You’ll see a large Klaasvoogds West signboard, with many different names, among them Sheilam. Turn into this road and very soon afterwards, you’ll see Sheilam on your right. 
Gather in the parking lot so that we can divide into two groups, one lead by Steff and one by Kim. The workshop will start at 15:15 and continue until 17:00.
Feel free to make your own way back when you are ready.