Regular readers of Riversniffers might recall previous articles about Venturer Photography.

2011 dates have been set for the photographic cruises we arrange on the Thames between Richmond and Molesey. Check out  www.venturerphotography.com for more details.

The venue is the Richmond Venturer, a 26 metre Dutch barge converted for trips on the Thames for small groups and offers a unique combination of class-room space and stable platform for photographic work. The barge is owned and operated by the River Thames Boat Project, and is fully equipped for use by people in wheelchairs or with other mobility problems.

We offer a full day training cruise in April and October, or the more relaxed summer evening cruise, the perfect opportunity to take photos and drink a glass of wine as the sun goes down.

All funds earned by Venturer Photography support the charity The River Thames Boat Project.

To those of you who saw the original post about Venturer Photography day, our apologies for the delay in reporting back. To recap, the idea was to run a days photography training aboard the Richmond Venturer sailing from Kingston to Richmond. For our first course the weather could not have been kinder as the Autumn sunshine helped to make a memorable day. Our two professional photographers : John Frye and Marcus Perkins spent the day teaching and giving practical assistance with the students snapping photos at a hectic pace.

The feedback from the day has been excellent including a great article from the husband of one of the attendees and of course the photographs are stunning.

In addition to providing a great day on the river and great photography training, our goal was also to help  provide funding for the charity the River Thames Boat Project and thanks to a fully booked course it was also a financial success. We have a second photography course scheduled for the 1st April (at the moment places are available but please be warned it sold out last time). We are also in the early planning stages of a video day for later in the summer with lots more training options being considered which make use of this amazing boat.

If you are interested in finding out more please visit the website www.venturerphotography.com or take a look at the great work the of the River Thames Boat Project .

Louise & Paul