GINA DOVER-JAQUES

An Enriching Immersive Photography Day
with multi-published fine art photographer Gina Dover-Jaques
GARDENS . FLOWERS . NATURE . LUNCHEON in an ORANGERY
exclusive access to the exquisite gardens​
A Workshop with a difference
Slow down, see differently, and create images you’re truly proud of.
During my inaugural workshop in 2025, attendees remarked how they had not experienced a workshop such as this with immersive garden walks, guided photography, a beautifully styled dinner table featuring a professionally designed floral centerpiece, and a delicious luncheon. I personally checked in with each guest as they explored, ensuring everyone felt supported while discovering the gardens at their own pace.
Join me for a beautifully curated day of garden and floral photography, where you’ll learn to observe light, compose with intention, and capture naturally beautiful images, without the overwhelm of technical complexity.
A Monday in June/July TBA
£149
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What you'll experience
Set within the stunning, historical gardens created by Nancy Lancaster, this workshop is designed to be calm, immersive, and creatively inspiring. We move at an unhurried pace, giving you space to fully absorb and enjoy both the surroundings and the creative process. Practical guidance is shaped for each participant, ensuring everyone, from first-timers to returning attendees, receives personalised support and inspiration.
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You will:
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Notice and use natural light beautifully
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Understand composition in a simple, intuitive way
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Create soft, natural, visually compelling photographs
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Be guided personally in a relaxed, supportive setting
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Every moment is designed to help you slow down, engage with your surroundings, and enjoy the creative process.



What you will leave with
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By the end of the workshop, you will:
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Feel more confident using your camera or phone
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Understand how to work with natural light
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Be able to compose more visually compelling images
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Have a collection of photographs you’re genuinely proud of
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Experience a calmer, more enjoyable approach to photography


Who this will suit
This experience is especially suited to you if you feel overwhelmed by camera settings, long to be more creative without the distraction of technical detail, prefer a calm, intuitive approach to learning, and/or want to create more consistently beautiful, natural images.
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My approach
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With over 15 years behind the camera and a background as a published fine art photographer, my approach is thoughtful, gentle, and artistically led. I focus on teaching not just how to take a photograph, but how to see; allowing you to capture images that feel natural, expressive, and uniquely yours.

The setting
On the day, we will spend most of our time in the stunning gardens of Kelmarsh Hall, which offer a rich variety of textures, colours, and natural light. The setting is perfect for exploration, experimentation, and mindful photography, enhanced by a curated, styled table with a professionally designed floral centrepiece in the glorious Orangery, creating a truly sensory and inspiring experience.


The Itinerary
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9.45am - Tea/Coffee Arrival in Kelmarsh's stunning Orangery
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10.30am - Immersive time in the gardens with your camera/phone
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12.15pm - Luncheon at a beautifully dressed table in the Orangery
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1.45pm - Immersive time in the gardens with your camera/phone
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3.30pm - Tea/Coffee and Cake
4.00pm - Farewells


Practical details
​With a small group size to ensure personal attention, the day unfolds with gentle guidance in a calm and welcoming atmosphere, and is suitable whether you are using a camera or a phone.



​​Express your interest
Spaces are intentionally limited to maintain a calm, personal experience.
If this feels like the kind of day you’ve been looking for, I would love for you to join me.
Kind Words
"Gina led the day with thoughtfulness, patience and clear passion for her subject. It was an inspiring, hands-on experience made even better by the relaxed atmosphere, a delicious lunch, and warm company throughout.
See you again on another one!"
"I've always wanted to know how to create images of flowers with a dreamy, out of focus background, and Gina showed me how to.
I have not attended a garden photography day like this before. It was so good."
"A very beautiful, slow-paced, and enriching garden & photography experience. Loved every second.
See you again on the next one!""
"We will never tire of Gina's stunning images. She captures the gardens so beautifully"​​​​​​​​
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KELMARSH HALL
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Express your interest
EVENT TERMS & CONDITIONS of BOOKING
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1. ​A non-refundable deposit of £30 is required at the time of booking and must be paid either by credit or debit card via online banking. You will receive details on how to pay and confirmation of your payment by email
2. If you are booking within 6 weeks of the start date, please make payment in full
3. The balance of the cost of the event will be due 9 weeks before the event start date. If full payment is not received by the specified date, Gina Dover-Jaques Photography reserves the right to treat the booking as cancelled and retain the deposit [refer to point 4]
Cancellation of booking
4. We are unable to offer refunds for our events/workshops. However, should you need to cancel a booking we will endeavour to sell your place via our social media once the class has reached capacity. If successful, we will refund or offer an alternative course subject to availability. If you would like to transfer your ticket to a friend or family member, please advise us in writing via info@doverjaquesphotography.com.
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Prices and variation to prices
5. The cost of the event is inclusive of V.A.T. If the rate of VAT changes between the date of the Booking and the date of the event, the cost to attend the event will be increased/decreased by the rate of VAT that you pay, unless you have already paid for the event in full before the change in the rate of VAT takes effect.
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Changes to Events and cancellation
6. This event will only operate if a minimum of six participants or more is achieved, unless stated otherwise by Gina Dover-Jaques. Gina Dover-Jaques Photography reserves the right to alter or cancel any event due to under-booking or force majeure (defined as unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, such as war or the threat of war, riots, terrorist activity, civil strife, industrial disputes, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, flood or adverse weather conditions). In the event of your event being cancelled or postponed by Gina Dover-Jaques, you will be offered a place on an alternative event, or a full refund. If the alternative event you book is cheaper, we will refund the difference, and if it is more expensive, you will be required to pay the balance. Gina Dover-Jaques Photography will not provide refunds for any accommodation booked by a attendee in the event of a event cancellation or refund the cost of any travel arrangements (e.g. flights, trains, taxis) made by the attendee. We may give no less than 7 days notice, but less than 4 days notice due to inappropriate/non-workable/adverse weather conditions.
7. If necessary, we will supply you with more details of the event itinerary before the event but please note that the itinerary is an outline only, and may be changed due to weather conditions, etc. The event we run requires flexibility and must allow for alternatives.
Dietary requirements/allergies
8. If you have any special dietary requirements, or other requests, you should inform us at the time of booking. We will advise the relevant supplier of your requirements, but cannot guarantee that such requests will be met and have no liability to you if such requests are not met.Insurance​
Injury, damage etc.
9. It is a fundamental booking condition that you accept the hazards involved. All attendees participate at their own risk and Gina Dover-Jaques Photography accepts no responsibility for injury or damage done to their persons or property.
10. Gina Dover-Jaques Photography does not accept liability for any loss or additional expense caused by delay or interruption to travel services through weather conditions, civil disturbance, industrial action, strikes, wars, floods or sickness. Such losses or additional expenses are the responsibility of the attendee.
11. Gina Dover-Jaques Photography does not accept responsibility for any loss of valuables, including camera equipment, during a course or event.
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12. Gina Dover-Jaques Photography reserves the right to assess whether you; the attendee, or any individuals in your particular party, can be safely accommodated on an event. Gina Dover-Jaques Photography has absolute discretion to refuse that attendee's attendance or any member of that attendee’s party on the event.
13. Please note that suitably qualified medical personnel do not accompany the Gina Dover-Jaques Photography events. Neither Gina Dover-Jaques Photography nor any of its employees are equipped or trained to deal with a medical emergency or to provide care and assistance in the event of an emergency. If you have any medical condition which may need emergency treatment then you must disclose this at the time of booking to enable Gina Dover-Jaques Photography to make an assessment as to whether you can be safely accommodated on the event.
14. It is the responsibility of the attendee to inform us on, or before booking, whether it is necessary to make any special arrangements as regards care or assistance with regard to the attendee or any individuals in the attendee’s party.
Liability
15. Gina Dover-Jaques Photography shall not be responsible to the attendee for any loss or damage arising from the negligent act or omission of any third party supplier or service provider.
16. Gina Dover-Jaques Photography will not be held responsible for the performance or non-performance of any third party supplier or service provider. In the event that a third party supplier or service provider does not meet the expectations of the attendee, Gina Dover-Jaques Photography cannot be held responsible for any inadequate or unsatisfactory service supplied by a third party.
17: We are unable to accept bookings from persons under 18 years old, unless accompanied by a fully paying adult
18. The attendee must communicate any perceived failure in the performance of this contract on the spot to the event leader thus giving the leader the opportunity to achieve a satisfactory solution. Should this not be possible, you should make your complaint known to us in writing within 28 days of the completion of the event.
19. By booking an event, you are agreeing to accept these Terms and Conditions, and are bound by the booking conditions.
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LOCATION
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Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens, Main Rd, Kelmarsh, Northampton NN6 9LY - Google Maps.
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