CHOOSING A WORKSHOP
We break down photographic skills into logical steps, structured by skill level, so that you can choose the workshop that's right for you, or put together several workshops into your own short course.
Which Course is Right for Me?
I have a DSLR, Compact System or Bridge Camera
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all DSLRs including Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus & Pentax
- compact system cameras (compact cameras with interchangeable lenses) including the Panasonic Lumix G, Sony NEX & Olympus PEN
- compact, bridge cameras & superzoom cameras with an Aperture (A or AV) setting on the mode dial (see right) including Canon, Panasonic, Fuji, Nikon & Olympus
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I have a Compact Camera with Scene Modes
- my camera has Landscape, Portrait, Macro Mode etc.
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I want to learn about Photo Editing
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SLRs, COMPACT SYSTEM & BRIDGE CAMERAS WITH APERTURE PRIORITY
EXPLORE - get off Auto Mode & use your camera confidently
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Explore Your DSLR/Compact System Camera Part 1 Get off Auto mode and discover the fundamentals of good photography. See a glimpse of a typical day on video. Level 1. More >> |
Explore Your DSLR/Compact System Camera Part 2
Fine-tune exposure and take full control of your camera to shoot still and moving subjects. See the video. Level 2. More >> |
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Videography Part 1 - Making Professional Looking Video Shoot professional-looking video on your DSLR or compact system camera. Level 3. More >> |
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Composition - How to See and Compose Great Photographs A 'must-do' workshop for all photographers. Level 2. More >> |
What to include in your shot, how to use polarising & graduated filters for great skies and what you need to know about light. Level 2. More >> |
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What you can achieve with your camera and additional accessories for macro photography. How to get sharp shots every time. Level 2. More >> |
Photographing Family & Friends How to get good shots of familiy activities outdoors or indoors using natural light, and how fill-flash can transform your shots. Level 2. More >> |
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A variety of wildlife photography workshops from big cats to birds of prey, wildlife photo walks and masterclasses. Level 2 to 4. More >> |
Introduction to Wedding Photography If you would like to take professional-looking wedding shots of your friends or family, this two-day workshop will give you all the skills you need. Level 2. More >> |
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Travel Photography at Home & Abroad This workshop is all about capturing scenes from streets and markets, people and small details that tell the story of your travels. Leve 2. More >> |
Portrait Photography using Flash Make the most of your flash to ensure that your images are always correctly exposed and lit in a flattering way. Level 3. More >> |
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Portrait Photography using a Home Studio Here’s your chance to work with studio lighting and have expert help and advice to hand. Level 3. More >> |
How to plan your landscape photography and all the tips and tricks you need to help you create stunning shots. Level 3. More >> |
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On this workshop we will show you how easy it is to use your camera to capture the varying moods of water in your photographs. Level 3. More >> |
Learn how to use your camera to capture images in challenging lighting conditions, to create atmospheric photographs. Level 3. More >> |
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REFINE - Maximum photo opportunites to refine your skills |
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The chance to spend a day refining and developing the skills you have already learned, with further advice and help from our experienced tutors. |
An opportunity for you to spend a day developing the skills you have already learned, with further advice and help from our experienced tutors. |
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The maximum opportunity to get out with your camera to take some great shots, as well as the evenings to relax, exchange ideas and review your images. |
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A day of photo opportunities for your portfolio (see individual workshops for details). Level 4. More >> |
A day to perfect your studio photography techniques and get images for your portfolio (see individual workshops for details). Level 4. More >> |
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COMPACT CAMERAS WITH SCENE MODES
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EXPLORE - get the best from your camera |
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How to take better portrait, close-up & landscape shots. Level 1. More >> |
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DEVELOP - Hands-on photography days with tuition throughout |
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Composition - How to See and Compose Great Photographs A 'must-do' workshop for all photographers. Level 2. More >> |
An opportunity for you to spend a day developing the skills you have already learned, with further advice and help from our experienced tutors. |
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Photographing Family & Friends How to get good shots of famility activities outdoors or indoors using natural light, and how fill-flash can transform your shots. Level 2. More >> |
What you can achieve with your camera and additional accessories for macro photography. How to get sharp shots every time. Level 2. More >> |
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PHOTO EDITING
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Photoshop Elements 1 - From Camera to Computer |
Photoshop Elements 2 - Creative Skill Level - You have used photo editing software to view, crop and print your photos. |
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One-Day Workshops - Times
All our workshops run from 10am to 4pm unless otherwise stated.
Group Size
We aim to have a maximum of 10 students per tutor.
Skill Levels
Beginners
You use your camera on Auto mode, or you are a more experienced photographer but have a new camera and would like advice on getting the best from it.
Intermediate
You have attended Explore Your DSLR/Compact System Camera Part 1 or Explore Your Compact Camera, or you are already familiar with the basic features and menus of your camera and the use of Aperture Priority, Exposure Compensation and ISO.
Advanced
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have attended one or more Level 2 workshop, or have a good
understanding of depth of field, ISO and exposure compensation, and wish
to learn how to take correctly exposed photos in more challenging
conditions, and gain a full understanding of how your camera works,
particularly in relation to difficult and moving subjects.
Masterclasses
You have attended one or more Level 3 workshop, or you are familiar with the key features of your camera and confidently set Aperture Priority, can control shutter speed through ISO and have some experience of photographing moving subjects.
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Moderate walking, i.e. for 10 - 15 minutes. |
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Walking at a gentle pace for up to 30 minutes, partly off footpaths. Walking boots or similar footwear required. |
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