EXPLORE YOUR DSLR/COMPACT SYSTEM CAMERA PART 1

SLR photography

Are you a Beginner or Stuck on Auto Mode?

This workshop is designed for all makes and models of SLR, compact system and bridge cameras with the facility to set Aperture Priority (see Learn to Use on the right), with small, friendly groups (a maximum of 10 students per tutor).

If you're stuck on Auto and your camera manual doesn't help, this workshop is for you!

  • Start off in the classroom when you will learn how to take control of your camera for predictable results every time
  • Learn how to create a blurred background for professional looking shots, not 'snaps'
  • Put it all into practice by taking some close-up, portrait & landscape shots
  • Take home detailed handouts and exercises that you can try again later, to perfect your skills and ensure you get the very best from your day.

Book Now - go to Dates, Venues & Prices >>

 

A glimpse of what you'll do on the day:

 

Dates, Venues & Prices for this Workshop

RegionDayDateVenueCost £PlacesReserve Your Place
Devon & Cornwall Sat 11 February 2012 Cotehele, nr Plymouth
Book this course together with the part 2 here on the 26th February and get £10.00 off. Please quote promotional code PR35-103670H when booking
75.00 1
Devon & Cornwall Sun 19 February 2012 Knightshayes Court, Devon
75.00 FULL
Devon & Cornwall Sat 25 February 2012 Lanhydrock, Cornwall
75.00 FULL
Devon & Cornwall Sat 3 March 2012 Knightshayes Court, Devon
75.00 1
Devon & Cornwall Sat 10 March 2012 Arlington Court, Devon
75.00 >3
Devon & Cornwall Sun 18 March 2012 Lanhydrock, Cornwall
75.00 >3
Devon & Cornwall Sat 24 March 2012 Cotehele, nr Plymouth
Book both part 1 & part 2 at Cotehele this weekend and pay only £65.00 for part 2.Please quote promotional quote PR35-103670H when booking.
75.00 3
Devon & Cornwall Sun 15 April 2012 Cotehele, nr Plymouth
Book this course together with the part 2 here on the 12th May and get £10.00 off. Please quote promotional code PR35-103670H when booking
75.00 >3
Devon & Cornwall Sat 21 April 2012 Knightshayes Court, Devon
75.00 >3
Devon & Cornwall Sat 28 April 2012 Lanhydrock, Cornwall
75.00 3
Devon & Cornwall Sun 13 May 2012 Knightshayes Court, Devon
75.00 >3
Devon & Cornwall Sat 21 July 2012 Knightshayes Court, Devon
75.00 >3
East Anglia Sat 18 February 2012 Norwich Cathedral, Norfolk
70.00 FULL
East Anglia Sun 19 February 2012 Hylands House, Chelmsford
70.00 FULL
East Anglia Sat 25 February 2012 Colchester Castle, Essex
70.00 >3
East Anglia Sat 10 March 2012 Ickworth House, Suffolk
70.00 FULL
East Midlands Sat 11 February 2012 Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire
75.00 FULL
East Midlands Sat 11 February 2012 Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire.
75.00 FULL
East Midlands Sat 25 February 2012 Whisby Nature Park, Lincoln
75.00 FULL
East Midlands Sat 3 March 2012 Longshaw Estate, Peak District
75.00 FULL
East Midlands Sun 4 March 2012 Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire.
75.00 1
East Midlands Sat 10 March 2012 Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire.
75.00 >3
East Midlands Sat 17 March 2012 Whisby Nature Park, Lincoln
75.00 >3
East Midlands Sat 24 March 2012 Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire
75.00 >3
East Midlands Sat 31 March 2012 Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire.
75.00 >3
East Midlands Sun 1 April 2012 Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire
75.00 >3
East Midlands Sun 22 April 2012 Longshaw Estate, Peak District
75.00 >3
East Midlands Sun 29 April 2012 Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire
75.00 >3
East Midlands Sat 12 May 2012 Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire.
75.00 >3
East Midlands Sat 9 June 2012 Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire.
75.00 >3
East Midlands Sun 24 June 2012 Longshaw Estate, Peak District
75.00 >3
East Midlands Sat 4 August 2012 Longshaw Estate, Peak District
75.00 >3
East of England Sat 3 March 2012 Peckover House, Cambs.
Please note, there is no disabled access at Peckover House
75.00 >3
East of England Sun 4 March 2012 Wicken Fen, Cambs.
Quote the following promotional code when booking (PR11-105523E) to claim a £10.00 discount.
75.00 >3
East of England Sun 11 March 2012 Burghley House, S Lincs.
75.00 2
East of England Sat 17 March 2012 Anglesey Abbey, Cambs.
75.00 FULL
East of England Sun 25 March 2012 Stanwick Lakes, Northants.
75.00 2
East of England Sat 14 April 2012 Anglesey Abbey, Cambs.
75.00 >3
East of England Sun 15 April 2012 Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire
75.00 >3
East of England Sat 21 April 2012 Wicken Fen, Cambs.
75.00 >3
East of England Sun 29 April 2012 Rockingham Castle, Leicestershire
Please note, there is no disabled access at Rockingham Castle
75.00 3
East of England Sat 5 May 2012 Burghley House, S Lincs.
75.00 >3
East of England Sun 6 May 2012 Anglesey Abbey, Cambs.
75.00 >3
East of England Sat 12 May 2012 Wimpole Hall, Herts.
75.00 >3
East of England Sun 27 May 2012 Rockingham Castle, Leicestershire
Please note, there is no disabled access at Rockingham Castle
75.00 >3
East of England Sun 10 June 2012 Anglesey Abbey, Cambs.
75.00 >3
East of England Sat 16 June 2012 Peckover House, Cambs.
75.00 >3
East of England Sat 23 June 2012 Wimpole Hall, Herts.
75.00 >3
East of England Sat 7 July 2012 Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire
75.00 >3
East of England Sun 15 July 2012 Peckover House, Cambs.
Please note, there is no disabled access at Peckover House.
75.00 >3
East of England Sat 21 July 2012 Rockingham Castle, Leicestershire
Please note, there is no disabled access at Rockingham Castle
75.00 >3
East of England Sat 29 September 2012 Wicken Fen, Cambs.
75.00 >3
London & South East Sun 5 February 2012 Brighton Pier & Pavilion
75.00 FULL
London & South East Sat 11 February 2012 Central London
The Thames, Millennium Bridge & St Paul's Cathedral, 10am-4pm, Training Suite 202 Blackfriars Road, Southwark, SE1 8NJ.
95.00 FULL
London & South East Sat 11 February 2012 Kenwood House, London
One day photography courses at beautiful English Heritage Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath with gardens, lakes and panoramic landscapes.
85.00 2
London & South East Sun 12 February 2012 Tilgate Park, W Sussex
One day photography courses from 10.30-4.30 in Tilgate Park Nature Centre with cute farm-yard animals and exotic wildlife, beautiful parkland, lakes and flower gardens.
75.00 FULL
London & South East Sat 18 February 2012 South London
Photography Courses from 10.15 to 4.15 at the fantastic Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site - University of Greenwich.
85.00 FULL
London & South East Sun 19 February 2012 Bodiam Castle, E Sussex
One day Photography courses from 10-4 at the beautiful moated National Trust Bodiam Castle.
75.00 >3
London & South East Tues 21 February 2012 Witley Common, Surrey
One day photography courses from 10-4 in the National Trust's fantastic Witley Common - wild woods, wild flowers and highland cattle.
65.00 FULL
London & South East Sat 3 March 2012 Morden Hall Park, London
85.00 FULL
London & South East Sat 3 March 2012 Central London
The Thames, Millennium Bridge & St Paul's Cathedral, 10am-4pm, Training Suite 202 Blackfriars Road, Southwark, SE1 8NJ.
95.00 >3
London & South East Sun 11 March 2012 Brighton Pier & Pavilion
75.00 >3
London & South East Sun 11 March 2012 Capel Manor Gardens, N London
Spring's Arrival - One day photography course in the beautiful Capel Manor Gardens.
75.00 2
London & South East Mon 12 March 2012 Central London
The Thames, Millennium Bridge & St Paul's Cathedral, 10am-4pm, Training Suite 202 Blackfriars Road, Southwark, SE1 8NJ.
85.00 >3
London & South East Sat 17 March 2012 Osterley Park, W London
One day photography course at National Trust Osterley House - a hidden oasis of beauty and tranquility in London - fantastic gardens, parkland and serpentine lakes.
75.00 >3
London & South East Sat 17 March 2012 South London
Photography Courses from 10.15 to 4.15 at the fantastic Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site - University of Greenwich.
85.00 >3
London & South East Sun 18 March 2012 Tilgate Park, W Sussex
One day photography courses from 10.30-4.30 in Tilgate Park Nature Centre with cute farm-yard animals (spring babies) and exotic wildlife, beautiful parkland, lakes and flower gardens.
75.00 >3
London & South East Sat 24 March 2012 Petworth House, W Sussex
Spring Blossoms - one day photography courses from 10-4 at beautiful National Trust Petworth House and Park with fantastic gardens, deer, and lake.
75.00 FULL
London & South East Sat 24 March 2012 Central London
The Thames, Millennium Bridge & St Paul's Cathedral, 10am-4pm, Training Suite 202 Blackfriars Road, Southwark, SE1 8NJ.
95.00 >3
London & South East Sun 25 March 2012 Bodiam Castle, E Sussex
One day Photography courses from 10-4 at the beautiful moated National Trust Bodiam Castle.
75.00 >3
London & South East Sat 31 March 2012 Central London
The Thames, Millennium Bridge & St Paul's Cathedral, 10am-4pm, Training Suite 202 Blackfriars Road, Southwark, SE1 8NJ.
95.00 >3
London & South East Sat 14 April 2012 Morden Hall Park, London
85.00 >3
London & South East Sat 14 April 2012 Central London
The Thames, Millennium Bridge & St Paul's Cathedral, 10am-4pm, Training Suite 202 Blackfriars Road, Southwark, SE1 8NJ.
95.00 >3
London & South East Sun 15 April 2012 Doddington Place Gardens, Kent
One day Photography courses from 10-4 at the incredibly beautiful Doddington Place Gardens - spring blooms.
75.00 1
London & South East Sat 21 April 2012 Osterley Park, W London
One day photography course at National Trust Osterley House - a hidden oasis of beauty and tranquility in London - fantastic gardens, parkland and serpentine lakes.
75.00 3
London & South East Sat 21 April 2012 Kenwood House, London
Springtime on Hampstead Heath - one day photography course at beautiful English Heritage Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath with gardens, lakes and panoramic landscapes.
85.00 >3
London & South East Tues 24 April 2012 Witley Common, Surrey
One day photography courses from 10-4 in the National Trust's fantastic Witley Common - wild woods, spring wild flowers and highland cattle.
65.00 2
London & South East Sat 28 April 2012 Petworth House, W Sussex
Spring Blossoms - one day photography courses from 10-4 at beautiful National Trust Petworth House and Park with fantastic gardens, deer, and lake.
75.00 >3
London & South East Sat 28 April 2012 South London
Photography Courses from 10.15 to 4.15 at the fantastic Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site - University of Greenwich.
85.00 >3
London & South East Sun 29 April 2012 Bodiam Castle, E Sussex
One day Photography courses from 10-4 at the beautiful moated National Trust Bodiam Castle.
75.00 >3
London & South East Sun 29 April 2012 Capel Manor Gardens, N London
Spring's Bulbs Blooming - One day photography course in the beautiful Capel Manor Gardens.
75.00 >3
London & South East Sat 5 May 2012 Morden Hall Park, London
85.00 >3
London & South East Sun 6 May 2012 Doddington Place Gardens, Kent
One day Photography courses from 10-4 at the incredibly beautiful Doddington Place Gardens - spring blooms.
75.00 >3
London & South East Sat 12 May 2012 Central London
The Thames, Millennium Bridge & St Paul's Cathedral, 10am-4pm, Training Suite 202 Blackfriars Road, Southwark, SE1 8NJ.
95.00 >3
London & South East Sun 13 May 2012 Tilgate Park, W Sussex
One day photography courses from 10.30-4.30 in Tilgate Park Nature Centre with cute farm-yard animals (spring babies) and exotic wildlife, beautiful parkland, lakes and flower gardens.
75.00 >3
London & South East Sun 13 May 2012 Capel Manor Gardens, N London
Late Spring's Blooms - One day photography course in the beautiful Capel Manor Gardens.
75.00 >3
London & South East Mon 14 May 2012 Central London
The Thames, Millennium Bridge & St Paul's Cathedral, 10am-4pm, Training Suite 202 Blackfriars Road, Southwark, SE1 8NJ.
85.00 >3
London & South East Sat 19 May 2012 Kenwood House, London
One day photography courses at beautiful English Heritage Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath with gardens, lakes and panoramic landscapes.
85.00 >3
London & South East Sat 2 June 2012 Central London
The Thames, Millennium Bridge & St Paul's Cathedral, 10am-4pm, Training Suite 202 Blackfriars Road, Southwark, SE1 8NJ.
95.00 >3
London & South East Sat 9 June 2012 Petworth House, W Sussex
Summer Blooms - one day photography courses from 10-4 at beautiful National Trust Petworth House and Park with fantastic gardens, deer, and lake.
75.00 >3
London & South East Sat 9 June 2012 Central London
The Thames, Millennium Bridge & St Paul's Cathedral, 10am-4pm, Training Suite 202 Blackfriars Road, Southwark, SE1 8NJ.
95.00 >3
London & South East Sat 16 June 2012 Central London
The Thames, Millennium Bridge & St Paul's Cathedral, 10am-4pm, Training Suite 202 Blackfriars Road, Southwark, SE1 8NJ.
95.00 >3
London & South East Sun 17 June 2012 Doddington Place Gardens, Kent
One day Photography courses from 10-4 at the incredibly beautiful Doddington Place Gardens - summer flowers.
75.00 >3
London & South East Sat 23 June 2012 Kenwood House, London
One day photography courses at beautiful English Heritage Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath with gardens, lakes and panoramic landscapes.
85.00 >3
London & South East Sat 23 June 2012 Central London
The Thames, Millennium Bridge & St Paul's Cathedral, 10am-4pm, Training Suite 202 Blackfriars Road, Southwark, SE1 8NJ.
95.00 >3
London & South East Sun 24 June 2012 Capel Manor Gardens, N London
Summer Blooms - One day photography course in the beautiful Capel Manor Gardens.
75.00 >3
London & South East Sat 30 June 2012 Central London
The Thames, Millennium Bridge & St Paul's Cathedral, 10am-4pm, Training Suite 202 Blackfriars Road, Southwark, SE1 8NJ.
95.00 >3
London & South East Sun 1 July 2012 Bodiam Castle, E Sussex
One day Photography courses from 10-4 at the beautiful moated National Trust Bodiam Castle.
75.00 >3
London & South East Mon 2 July 2012 Central London
The Thames, Millennium Bridge & St Paul's Cathedral, 10am-4pm, Training Suite 202 Blackfriars Road, Southwark, SE1 8NJ.
85.00 >3
London & South East Sat 7 July 2012 Central London
The Thames, Millennium Bridge & St Paul's Cathedral, 10am-4pm, Training Suite 202 Blackfriars Road, Southwark, SE1 8NJ.
95.00 >3
London & South East Sun 15 July 2012 Capel Manor Gardens, N London
Summer Blooms - One day photography course in the beautiful Capel Manor Gardens.
75.00 >3
London & South East Sun 9 September 2012 Capel Manor Gardens, N London
Autumn Colour - One day photography course in the beautiful Capel Manor Gardens.
75.00 >3
London & South East Sat 22 September 2012 Petworth House, W Sussex
Autumn Colours - one day photography course from 10-4 at beautiful National Trust Petworth House and Park with fantastic gardens, deer, and lake.
75.00 >3
London & South East Sat 22 September 2012 Osterley Park, W London
One day photography course at National Trust Osterley House - a hidden oasis of beauty and tranquility in London - fantastic gardens, parkland and serpentine lakes.
75.00 >3
London & South East Sun 14 October 2012 Bodiam Castle, E Sussex
One day Photography course from 10-4 at the beautiful moated National Trust Bodiam Castle.
75.00 >3
London & South East Tue 25 December 2012 Aldenham Country Park, North London
One to One
75.00 FULL
North and Mid Wales Sat 11 February 2012 Erddig, N Wales
60.00 FULL
North and Mid Wales Sat 24 March 2012 Coed y Brenin, Gwynedd
55.00 >3
North and Mid Wales Sat 14 April 2012 Erddig, N Wales
60.00 FULL
North and Mid Wales Sat 16 June 2012 Erddig, N Wales
60.00 >3
North and Mid Wales Sat 30 June 2012 Coed y Brenin, Gwynedd
55.00 >3
North East Sun 5 February 2012 Seaham Hall, County Durham
New Year Offer! Book this with any of our SLR2 courses and receive £10 off your booking by using promotional code PR13-104937E
75.00 FULL
North East Sat 11 February 2012 Ormesby Hall, Middlesbrough
New Year Offer! Book this with any of our SLR2 courses and receive £10 off your booking by using promotional code PR13-104937E
75.00 FULL
North East Sun 12 February 2012 Gibside, Newcastle upon Tyne
New Year Offer! Book this with any of our SLR2 courses and receive £10 off your booking by using promotional code PR13-104937E
75.00 FULL
North East Sat 10 March 2012 Ormesby Hall, Middlesbrough
75.00 3
North East Sun 11 March 2012 Seaham Hall, County Durham
75.00 >3
North East Sun 18 March 2012 Gibside, Newcastle upon Tyne
75.00 >3
North East Sun 1 April 2012 Gibside, Newcastle upon Tyne
75.00 FULL
North East Sun 29 April 2012 Seaham Hall, County Durham
75.00 >3
North East Sun 20 May 2012 Gibside, Newcastle upon Tyne
75.00 >3
North West & North Midlands Sun 5 February 2012 Etruria Industrial Museum, Stoke
75.00 FULL
North West & North Midlands Fri 10 February 2012 Lake District Visitor Centre
Friday Special - £10 off! Now only £65! Simply quote Voucher Code PR36-105414E when booking. Price includes parking permit - normally £7
75.00 2
North West & North Midlands Sat 18 February 2012 Manchester YHA
75.00 1
North West & North Midlands Sat 25 February 2012 National Waterways Museum, Cheshire
75.00 FULL
North West & North Midlands Sat 3 March 2012 Attenborough Nature Centre
75.00 >3
North West & North Midlands Sat 10 March 2012 Rufford Old Hall, Lancs.
75.00 1
North West & North Midlands Sat 17 March 2012 Tatton Park, Cheshire
75.00 FULL
North West & North Midlands Sat 24 March 2012 Whalley Abbey, Lancashire
75.00 3
North West & North Midlands Sat 31 March 2012 Etruria Industrial Museum, Stoke
75.00 >3
North West & North Midlands Sun 15 April 2012 Manchester YHA
75.00 >3
North West & North Midlands Sat 21 April 2012 Brantwood, Coniston
75.00 >3
North West & North Midlands Sat 28 April 2012 Calke Abbey, Derbys.
75.00 3
North West & North Midlands Sat 5 May 2012 Whalley Abbey, Lancashire
75.00 >3
North West & North Midlands Sat 12 May 2012 Tatton Park, Cheshire
75.00 >3
North West & North Midlands Sat 19 May 2012 Rufford Old Hall, Lancs.
75.00 >3
North West & North Midlands Sat 26 May 2012 Little Moreton Hall, Congleton
75.00 >3
North West & North Midlands Fri 6 July 2012 Lake District Visitor Centre
75.00 >3
North West & North Midlands Sun 2 December 2012 Lake District Visitor Centre
75.00 >3
Northern Ireland Sat 25 February 2012 Belmont Tower, Belfast
85.00 >3
Northern Ireland Sun 26 February 2012 Parkanaur Manor House, Co. Tyrone
85.00 >3
Northern Ireland Sun 4 March 2012 Mount Stewart, Newtownards
85.00 >3
Northern Ireland Sun 29 April 2012 Drenagh, Limavady
85.00 >3
Scotland Sat 11 February 2012 Aberdeen Arts Centre
FULL
85.00 FULL
Scotland Sat 18 February 2012 Glasgow Botanic Gardens
85.00 >3
Scotland Sat 25 February 2012 Glasgow Botanic Gardens
FULL
85.00 FULL
Scotland Sat 3 March 2012 Central Edinburgh
85.00 >3
South Sat 11 February 2012 Windsor Castle and River Thames
80.00 1
South Sat 11 February 2012 Basildon Park, Reading
75.00 FULL
South Sun 12 February 2012 Winchester City Mill
75.00 FULL
South Sat 18 February 2012 Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
75.00 FULL
South Sat 18 February 2012 Winchester City Mill
Book this course together with the part 2 here on the 25th March and get £10.00 off. Please quote promotional code PR7-103664L when booking
75.00 >3
South Sun 19 February 2012 Dyrham Park, Glos.
Book this course together with the part 2 here on March 31st and get £10.00 off. Please quote promotional code PR7-105402E when booking.
75.00 1
South Sat 25 February 2012 Kingston Lacy, Dorset
75.00 1
South Sat 3 March 2012 Windsor Castle and River Thames
80.00 >3
South Sat 10 March 2012 Basildon Park, Reading
Book this course together with the part 2 here on the 17th March and get £10.00 off. Please quote promotional code PR7-103664L when booking.
75.00 >3
South Sun 11 March 2012 Kingston Lacy, Dorset
75.00 >3
South Sat 24 March 2012 Winchester City Mill
Book the part 1 together with the DSLR part 2 here tomorrow and pay only £65.00 for the part 2. Please use promotional code PR7-103664L when booking.
75.00 >3
South Sat 24 March 2012 Dyrham Park, Glos.
Book this course together with the part 2 here on March 31st and get £10.00 off. Please quote promotional code PR7-105402E when booking
75.00 >3
South Sat 31 March 2012 Windsor Castle and River Thames
Book this course together with the part 2 here tomorrow and get £10.00 off the part 2. Please quote promotional code PR7-103664L when booking.
80.00 >3
South Sat 14 April 2012 Windsor Castle and River Thames
80.00 >3
South Sat 14 April 2012 Kingston Lacy, Dorset
75.00 >3
South Sun 15 April 2012 Winchester City Mill
Book this course together with the part 2 here on the 29th April and get £10.00 off. Please quote promotional code PR7-103664L when booking
75.00 >3
South Sat 21 April 2012 Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
75.00 >3
South Sat 12 May 2012 Kingston Lacy, Dorset
75.00 >3
South Sun 13 May 2012 Lacock Abbey, Wilts.
75.00 >3
South Sat 2 June 2012 Lacock Abbey, Wilts.
75.00 >3
South Sat 7 July 2012 Kingston Lacy, Dorset
75.00 >3
South Midlands Sun 12 February 2012 Hitchin Priory, Hertfordshire
70.00 FULL
South Midlands Sat 3 March 2012 Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes
70.00 3
South Midlands Sun 4 March 2012 Hitchin Priory, Hertfordshire
70.00 >3
South Midlands Sat 12 May 2012 Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes
70.00 >3
South Wales & Bristol Sun 5 February 2012 Margam Country Park, Port Talbot
Book this course together with the part 2 here on the 25th February and get £10.00 off the part 2. Please quote promotional code PR43-103666J when booking.
75.00 3
South Wales & Bristol Sun 26 February 2012 Tyntesfield, Bristol
75.00 FULL
South Wales & Bristol Sat 10 March 2012 Tredegar House, Newport
Book the part 1 together with the DSLR part 2 here on the 15th April and pay only £65.00 for the part 2. Please quote promotional code PR43-103666J when booking
75.00 3
South Wales & Bristol Sun 11 March 2012 Tyntesfield, Bristol
Book this course together with the part 2 here on the 18th March and get £10.00 off the part 2. Please quote promotional code PR43-103666J when booking.
75.00 >3
South Wales & Bristol Sat 17 March 2012 Tyntesfield, Bristol
75.00 FULL
South Wales & Bristol Sat 14 April 2012 Tredegar House, Newport
Book the part 1 together with the DSLR part 2 here tomorrow and pay only £65.00 for the part 2. Please quote promotional code PR43-103666J when booking
75.00 >3
South Wales & Bristol Sun 22 April 2012 Tyntesfield, Bristol
75.00 >3
West Midlands & Cotswolds Sun 5 February 2012 Charlecote Park, Warwick
Learn how to shoot professional style images
75.00 FULL
West Midlands & Cotswolds Sun 12 February 2012 Wightwick Manor, Wolverhampton
Learn how to shoot professional style images
75.00 FULL
West Midlands & Cotswolds Sat 18 February 2012 Central Birmingham
learn how to take control of your camera to shoot professional style images. Master the techniques in a weekend, Part 2 tomorrow.
75.00 FULL
West Midlands & Cotswolds Sat 25 February 2012 Snowshill Manor, Glos.
Learn how to shoot professional style images
75.00 FULL
West Midlands & Cotswolds Sun 26 February 2012 Attingham Park, Shropshire
learn how to take control of your camera to shoot professional style images.
75.00 >3
West Midlands & Cotswolds Sat 10 March 2012 Attingham Park, Shropshire
learn how to take control of your camera to shoot professional style images.
75.00 >3
West Midlands & Cotswolds Sun 11 March 2012 Bewdley & Severn Valley Railway
learn how to take control of your camera to shoot professional style images.
75.00 >3
West Midlands & Cotswolds Sun 18 March 2012 Brockhampton Estate, Herefordshire
learn how to take control of your camera to shoot professional style images.
75.00 >3
West Midlands & Cotswolds Sat 24 March 2012 Packwood House, Solihull
learn how to take control of your camera to shoot professional style images.
75.00 >3
West Midlands & Cotswolds Sun 25 March 2012 Attingham Park, Shropshire
learn how to take control of your camera to shoot professional style images.
75.00 >3
West Midlands & Cotswolds Sat 14 April 2012 Wightwick Manor, Wolverhampton
learn how to take control of your camera to shoot professional style images.
75.00 >3
West Midlands & Cotswolds Sun 15 April 2012 Coughton Court, Warwickshire
Learn how to shoot professional style images
75.00 >3
West Midlands & Cotswolds Sat 21 April 2012 Bewdley & Severn Valley Railway
Learn how to shoot professional style images
75.00 >3
West Midlands & Cotswolds Sun 22 April 2012 Packwood House, Solihull
Learn how to shoot professional style images
75.00 >3
West Midlands & Cotswolds Sat 28 April 2012 Snowshill Manor, Glos.
Learn how to shoot professional style images
75.00 >3
West Midlands & Cotswolds Sun 6 May 2012 Harcourt Aboretum, Oxford
Learn how to shoot professional style images
75.00 >3
West Midlands & Cotswolds Sat 12 May 2012 Charlecote Park, Warwick
Learn how to shoot professional style images
75.00 >3
West Midlands & Cotswolds Sat 19 May 2012 Central Birmingham
Learn all the features and techniques of your DSLR, CSC or Bridge camera in a weekend with Part 2 tomorrow
75.00 >3
West Midlands & Cotswolds Sat 26 May 2012 Snowshill Manor, Glos.
Learn how to shoot professional style images
75.00 >3
West Midlands & Cotswolds Sun 27 May 2012 Packwood House, Solihull
Learn how to shoot professional style images
75.00 >3
West Midlands & Cotswolds Sat 23 June 2012 Packwood House, Solihull
Learn how to shoot professional style images
75.00 >3
West Midlands & Cotswolds Sat 30 June 2012 Brockhampton Estate, Herefordshire
Learn how to shoot professional style images
75.00 >3
Yorkshire Sun 5 February 2012 Roundhay Park, Leeds
Book this course with any of our Digital SLR 2 courses and receive £10 off your booking. Using promotional code PR44-104889L
75.00 FULL
Yorkshire Sat 11 February 2012 East Riddlesden Hall, nr Bradford
Book this course with any of our Digital SLR 2 courses and receive £10 off your booking. Using promotional code PR44-104889L
75.00 >3
Yorkshire Sat 18 February 2012 Nostell Priory, Yorks.
Book this course with any of our Digital SLR 2 courses and receive £10 off your booking. Using promotional code PR44-104889L
75.00 1
Yorkshire Sun 26 February 2012 Roundhay Park, Leeds
Book this course with any of our Digital SLR 2 courses and receive £10 off your booking. Using promotional code PR44-104889L
75.00 3
Yorkshire Sun 4 March 2012 Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire
Book this course with any of our Digital SLR 2 courses and receive £10 off your booking. Using promotional code PR44-104889L
75.00 FULL
Yorkshire Sun 11 March 2012 East Riddlesden Hall, nr Bradford
Book this course with any of our Digital SLR 2 courses and receive £10 off your booking. Using promotional code PR44-104889L
75.00 >3
Yorkshire Sun 1 April 2012 East Riddlesden Hall, nr Bradford
75.00 >3
Yorkshire Sun 22 April 2012 Nostell Priory, Yorks.
75.00 >3
Yorkshire Sun 13 May 2012 Nostell Priory, Yorks.
75.00 >3
Yorkshire Sun 20 May 2012 East Riddlesden Hall, nr Bradford
75.00 >3


Reviews

"I was part of the group you taught yesterday ... (DSLR Part 1). I thought the course was really good - I found the advice you gave extremely helpful. The way you presented the information was very clear, and the explanations relating to our questions helped my understanding a lot. I'm sure it's going to improve my photography enormously".
Rob McCluskey

I have just attended a getting to know your SLR part 1 and 2 at Tredegar House this month with Allan Frost.  Both of my days were brilliant and Allan was very good, patient and helpful and perfect at explaining things....   Ceri Roche

I got so much inspiration and motivation out of the workshop at Hardwick Hall on Saturday.  Your delivery of the technical information was clear and concise and at a comprehensive level.  Thank you for your encouragement, I will be joining further workshops with Going Digital apart from the one already booked for May.  Jacky Banyard

Many thanks for your very interesting and informative workshop last Saturday. My head was buzzing when I left, but with the help of your very useful information sheets, and a lot of practice, things are beginning to make sense. The great thing is that its never boring being out practising with the camera!  Frankie Brierley

Dear Jan and Richard.  Although it was a bit of a grotty day weather wise the course I found most rewarding. Thank you. Positive feedback would include clear and concise verbal and written information. You both seemed well informed about the myriad of different cameras and their peculiarities. The debrief and summary was constructive.  Might try one of your other courses soon.  Alan Barlow 

Just a short note of thanks to you and Richard for your advice on Sunday's DSLR 1 course.  I thoroughly enjoyed my day and took a huge amount from it. Having my camera set up properly is a huge boost for me. I have experimented a little yesterday and hope to get some more in at the weekend. I almost certainly will be looking to attend a DSLR2 course in a few months time and hope to have progressed further by then.  Thanks again for an absorbing and educational day.  Sean O'Neill 

Just to say a huge thankyou to you for last Sunday's course.  I really appreciated it and took my camera on a day out on Tuesday - (with Adrienne too) we banned the use of auto, and took loads of different pics, practising our new found lessons.  Fabiana Dixon 

Just a short email to thank you for an excellent course last Friday at Lacock.  I've learnt more in those 6 hours, about my camera and it's functions, than in the 18 months since I bought it.  Hope to see you in Winchester on 1 August for Part 2.

Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the level 1 course at Burghley House today, 15 May 09.  Rod ran the workshop very well and it was just what I needed to fill in knowledge gaps on the quest to improve my photography.  I look forward to the level 2 course next month and intend to continue my training over time in the hope that one day I can become a good photographer.  I think the Going Digital workshops represent excellent value for money with excellent teaching, thank you!

Ian was fantastic and the choice of venue was just lovely.  I did not know I was doing the course until the day before, my husband had booked it for me as a surprise, so I did not have a clue what to expect, but on arrival Ian made me feel very comfortable and at ease.  I enjoyed the day very much, and hope to do some more of the courses you have on offer.  Ian has helped me with some advice on a new camera and helped answer a few questions I have had since Sunday, its nice to know it didn't just end that day.

Just wanted to say a huge thank you for today, the course was excellent and exceeded my expectations. I have learnt so much and having the practical aspect with the tutor support aided my learning. The group session reviewing each others images gave us all an insight to composition. I now feel confident in never using an auto mode again! This has increased my passion and will be seeking a full spec SLR and will look forward to the level 2 course.

Thank you for a most entertaining, informative and pacey course last Friday. Although we were both on a steep learning curve, it was good to find the world beyond 'auto'!  We shall be back.

I just wanted to thank you for a brilliant day at the workshop in Portsmouth today. I learnt so much and it was great to be able to practice in such an interesting setting. I'm downloading the photos and will review all the settings and see what worked well and what didn't. Having invested in an SLR camera it's great to be able to be a little creative, rather than just taking "snapshots". I've already ordered Tamron 28-300 lens (thanks for the tip) and have booked a place on the 27th June Winchester course. By then, especially with the new lens, I should have had a chance to practice some of the things I learnt today and will be ready for the next steps!Thanks again and look forward to seeing you in June

"Dear Danielle..  I just wanted to thank you for the excellent course last Saturday. I greatly enjoyed getting to grips with my camera and sorting out the digital "fug". I do realise I have only just scraped the surface and have a long way to go but it's got me started on the right road!".

"Really fantastic.  I will never use 'automatic' setting again on my camera.  I learned so much about depth of field, aperture priority, exposure brackets etc and composition that it has rekindled my desire to become a better photographer.  I am going out with my camera and tripod this afternoon to practice my new skills".

"I just wanted to say again, how great the course was today - it was exactly what we needed to get out of auto mode.  My Husband and I have not stopped talking about what we learnt since we left Osterley!  I am very much looking forward to practising my newly learnt skills on Sunday at the farm with my Niece, who will be bottle feeding the lambs, so I think we will get some great shots.  Great teachers, great atmosphere, great time!  Thanks to all and see you on part 2!"

"I just wanted to send a quick mail in appreciation in reference to the course held at Wicken Fen on the 24th Jan which was run by Rod Corston.  Having had no experience what so ever of SLR photography and having played with the camera for a year without achieving any kind of understanding, I have to say that on the day I was a little nervous.  However Rod had soon put the group at ease and I found his way of teaching clear and helpful.  I can honestly say that for the fist time since buying the camera I can actually take some of the pictures that I have been wanting to but couldn't manage on auto, if only I had of booked sooner!"

"Thank you for the fabulous training yesterday at Clumber Park.  I very much enjoyed sharing new camera experiences with other like minded people.  Learning the manual with your instant fix sheet was marvellous and to come off the "point and press mode" was far easier than I dreamed. Roll on Part 2".

"I enjoyed the day and found that it gave me a good basis to build from.  The initial information giving session is invaluable as a starting point for exploring your own camera and how to get the best from it.  Alistair is very knowledgeable and endlessly patient......a great recipe for a good teacher".

I thoroughly enjoyed the day at Cotehele and was extremely impressed with the standard of the course.  I learned more in the morning alone than on previous courses which I had attended over a series of 8 weeks!  I found Alistair extremely easy to follow and understand and would be very interested in attending another course at some time to expand my knowledge further.  I am now much more confident and look forward to putting this knowledge into practice.  I would definitely recommend this course to others.

I just wanted to say thanks for the recent DSLR course that i attended at Heligan, I really enjoyed the course and it gave me a great deal more confidence to get the pictures I wanted to take, rather than just experimenting.  I'd also love to know if you have any more courses coming up, I'd especially like to see one on portraits.

Just returned from an "Explore Your DSLR/Compact System Camera Part 1" workshop at Chirk Castle presented by Jean Napier. I was a bit apprehensive that I might find the course too difficult, but Jean soon dispelled any fears and I found the course both relaxed and informative. If, like me, you never get out of "auto" then this is the course for you. Looking forward to practising everything taught on the course and booking another.

Just a short note to say thank you for a really great day yesterday, I thoroughly enjoyed the whole day. You have really helped me to understand some of the features of my camera that have baffled me over the last few months. I very much appreciated the simplicity of your explanations, your willingness to answer all questions and the practical help you gave. I certainly have lots to practice over the coming weeks!

I would definitely like to do the composition course and wondered whether I could reserve a place for the course you have advertised for the 7 September?

Thank you for an enjoyable and informative day at Clumber Park today.  I found it to be excellent and will help me to produce better photographs.  I will be recommending you to friends and anyone who wants to improve their photography.  Thank you again.

"I joined the nice small group at Anglesey Abbey on 15 July for the "Explore Your DSLR/Compact System Camera Part 1" course with Rod Corston. I really enjoyed the day - it gave me a lot of confidence.  I think I now understand what mistakes I have been making and hopefully will be able to avoid them in future.  I also have learned how to find out what I was actually doing right to make some of the good images I had achieved before!  The follow-up Email information from Rod was also very useful and informative.  Thanks again.  I shall definitely be coming on some future courses".

I'd like to thank you for making the two photography courses which ran last weekend at Chirk and Erddig so enjoyable. I looked through all the pictures I'd taken when I got home and can honestly say that they included some of the best photographs I've ever taken! My enthusiasm has been rekindled, I've even put my EOS 20D up for sale and have bought a 40D (which I'd been toying with anyway).

Just letting you know how much Jenny and I enjoyed the course yesterday.  I spent the rest of yesterday evening reading my manual thoroughly and taking photos in my garden.  I'm amazed how many incorrect assumptions I had made about my camera. I now feel in control of my camera and by looking at photos on my PC as soon as I took them I was able to see the difference made by changing the settings. I will also know what to look for when I make my next camera purchase - which I'm sure I will do soon as I feel really excited about moving on to thinking about composition.

I just wanted to say a tremendous thank you for the course I recently attended at Calke Abbey,  "EXPLORE THE FEATURES OF YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA".  It was a great day and I really enjoyed meeting the group of people that were there on the day  Unfortunately, it was that good, I went out and purchased a Canon Digital SLR camera!

I thought I would just send you an email to let you know how much I enjoyed and learnt on the architecture workshop at Calke Abbey on Saturday.  I've now attend 3 of your workshops, getting to know your SLR, composition and architecture, I have found all the courses enjoyable and informative with a very friendly atmosphere.  I feel the structure of the day works well and I especially like the critique of photos at the end of the day and I always feel I've made an improvement.  I now just have to get in some practice and start looking at which workshop I want to do next.

 

About This Workshop

SLR Cameras Compact System and Bridge (large compact) Cameras Skill Level 1
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Students learning how to use their cameras

Student discussing their shots

Learn to use:

  • all DSLR's including Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus & Pentax

  • compact system cameras (compact cameras with interchangeable lenses) including the Panasonic Lumix G, Sony NEX & Olympus PEN

  • Digital compact camerascompact, bridge cameras & superzoom cameras with an Aperture (A or AV) setting on the mode dial (see right) including Canon, Panasonic, Fuji, Nikon & Olympus

Equipment

If you have one, please bring your tripod (full height).

Times

Most of our workshops run from 10am to 4pm, but please check your Joining Instructions for full details.

Progression >>

Progression from this workshop is either to our Explore Your DSLR/Compact System Camera Part 2 workshop or any of our other Level 2 workshops.

Like to Try an SLR or Compact System Camera?

You can now borrow a Panasonic Lumix G compact system camera, or an SLR free of charge, for the day on many of our workshops or one-to-one training days.  Please contact us to check availability before making your booking.

Wet Weather and Winter Workshops

While we hope to get outdoors for a photography session on all these workshops, we may decide to run this workshop indoors on very wet days and during the Winter.  This does not change the content of the workshop.