SKILL & ACTIVITY LEVELS

Group Size

We aim to have a very good tutor to student ratio, so you can be sure that you will receive expert advice throughout.

Photography Workshop Structure (except Photo Walks)

We begin each workshop with a presentation which explains exactly what we will be doing during the day. This is followed by a session looking at your camera, to ensure that you are familiar with the features you will be using. We usually have two practical photography sessions, with a tutor on-hand at all times to answer your questions and a review and discussion of your photos as a group.

Skill Levels

These skill levels are a guide to help you choose the right workshop. You can see which courses fit into these categories by clicking on Photography Courses.

If you're not sure, please contact us by email to discuss your requirements. Alternatively you can call 07970 427381.

LEVEL	PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
1	You use your camera on Auto mode, or you are a more experienced photographer (possibly moving from film) but have a new camera and would like advice on getting the best from it.
2	You have attended a Level 1 workshop, or you are already familiar with the basic features and menus of your camera and would like to learn more about the features of your camera and other skills in relation to a particular type of photography, e.g. how to take good landscape photos.
3	You have attended one or more related Level 2 workshop, or have a good understanding of depth of field 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 subjects.
4	You have a good knowledge of depth of field, AE lock and exposure compensation and wish to refine your skills, possibly with a view to selling your photos.

Activity Levels

0	Classroom based.
1	Walking short distances, i.e. for about 5 minutes, mostly on footpaths, carrying your camera and possibly a tripod (full height) (see individual courses for details of essential equipment).
2	Moderate walking, i.e. for 10 - 15 minutes, partly off footpaths, carrying your camera and possibly a tripod (full height) (see individual courses for details of essential equipment).
3	Walking at a gentle pace for up to 30 minutes, partly off footpaths, carrying your camera, tripod (full height) and other equipment (see individual courses for details of essential equipment). Walking boots or similar footwear will be required.
4	Photo Walks - walking at a gentle pace through much of the day, stopping off regularly for 20-30 minutes, to take photographs, including an indoor lunch break.

Skill Levels for Photo Editing Workshops

LEVEL	PHOTO EDITING WORKSHOPS
1	You have little or no experience of photo editing, but regularly use a computer (for example for email and internet).
2	You have used photo editing software to view, edit and print your photos.
3	You are familiar with Photoshop or Photoshop Elements and wish to refine your skills and learn new techniques, including use of layer masks, blending modes and adjustment layers.
4	You would like to develop an efficient workflow for your images, from processing RAW files, through Photoshop, possibly with a view to selling your photos.
On all our workshops you will be given detailed help sheets to work from at home. Click here for an example.