Photography Courses North-East Region

Course / Venue One-to-one Days North-East
North-East

Looking for the perfect Christmas present for the budding photographer?

How about an OPEN DATED voucher - Weekdays or weekend Photography One-to-one Experience with a professional photographer at various locations throughout the North East. I will tailor make a day to your requirements based on your interests. Taking you through all the things you need to know about using your camera to create the perfect photo.  This day is full of hints and tips.....

SPECIAL OFFER - BRING A FRIEND FOR FREE!

Please note this is an open booking with the date to be agreed between tutor and student.

Course / Venue Explore Your Camera Part 1 - Get off Auto
North-East

An OPEN DATED voucher for our popular Get Off Auto Course for any workshop location in the North East region. 

A perfect gift idea for Christmas, book this date and the recipient can contact us to select which of the Get Off Auto courses scheduled in the North East region in 2020 that they would like to attend (subject to availability) anytime within a year of the purchase date. 

If you email us the names of the recipient/s and we'll email you a personalised Gift Certificate.

Course / Venue Close-up & Macro
Northumberland Country Zoo

Close Up and Macro Photography 

A very unique opportunity to get up close and personal with some reptiles and small animals without bars, glass or cages.  We will enjoy exclusive access not available to the public in the amazing setting of the new indoor centre.

In addition you will learn the skills required for getting great shots of wildlife, including Lynx, Meerkats, Lemurs and Racoons to name just a few.

There will also be an indoor owl flying display to sharpen your low light action photography skills.

Entrance fee and a welcome drink are included in the price

Course / Venue Explore Your Camera Part 1 - Get off Auto
Hardwick Park

If you're stuck on the Auto setting on your camera and frustrated because you're simply not getting the photos that you want, then this is the course for you!

Book this course together with the Explore Your Camera Part 2 and get £10 off the combined cost. Please quote REG12-190120 when booking both courses together to get your discount

Course / Venue Explore Your Camera Part 1 - Get off Auto
Souter Lighthouse, Sunderland

If you're stuck on the Auto setting on your camera and frustrated because you're simply not getting the photos that you want, then this is the course for you!

Book this course together with the Explore Your Camera Part 2 and get £10 off the combined cost. Please quote REG12-250120 when booking both courses together to get your discount

Course / Venue Wildlife & Nature Photo Walks
Northumberland Country Zoo

A day full of Hints and Tips to get better photographs

Unlock the magic in your camera, get out of auto mode and learn useful techniques and skills to help you get the shots you are after with our hands-on workshop. Using your existing knowledge plus the help of the professional photographer, out and about in the zoo to capture awesome portraits of the animals

Entrance fee and a welcome drink are included in the price

Course / Venue VIP Wildlife Experience Days
Northumberland Country Zoo

Exclusive VIP Photography Experience - 6 photographers only

Access to the Meerkat and the Lemur enclosures  enabling you to get close up portrait photography of these two amazing species. We will provide close proximity to the amazing animals in their enclosures to capture stunning wildlife images.  Remainder of the day will be spent catching the Lynx, Racoons, Arctic Foxes practising their perfect poses for you to photograph whilst we meander through the 17 acres of the zoo that has over 50 species.

Entrance fee and a welcome drink are included in the price

Course / Venue Explore Your Camera Part 1 - Get off Auto
Hardwick Park

If you're stuck on the Auto setting on your camera and frustrated because you're simply not getting the photos that you want, then this is the course for you!

Book this course together with the Explore Your Camera Part 2 and get £10 off the combined cost. Please quote REG12-160220 when booking both courses together to get your discount

Course / Venue Close-up & Macro
Northumberland Country Zoo

Close Up and Macro Photography 

A very unique opportunity to get up close and personal with some reptiles and small animals without bars, glass or cages.  We will enjoy exclusive access not available to the public in the amazing setting of the new indoor centre.

In addition you will learn the skills required for getting great shots of wildlife, including Lynx, Meerkats, Lemurs and Racoons to name just a few.

There will also be an indoor owl flying display to sharpen your low light action photography skills.

Entrance fee and a welcome drink are included in the price

Course / Venue Explore Your Camera Part 1 - Get off Auto
Souter Lighthouse, Sunderland

If you're stuck on the Auto setting on your camera and frustrated because you're simply not getting the photos that you want, then this is the course for you!

Book this course together with the Explore Your Camera Part 2 and get £10 off the combined cost. Please quote REG12-210320 when booking both courses together to get your discount

Course / Venue Explore Your Camera Part 2 - Developing Skills
Hardwick Park

Based in the Education Rooms within the beautiful grounds of Hardwick Pak, building on from our Part 1 Workshop this teaches you how to photograph moving subjects to freeze or intentionally blur movement, how to deal with tricky lighting situations with the use of metering or fill in flash, how and when to use manual and shutter mode, plus lots more to take your photography to the next level.

Course / Venue Close-up & Macro
Northumberland Country Zoo

Close Up and Macro Photography 

A very unique opportunity to get up close and personal with some reptiles and small animals without bars, glass or cages.  We will enjoy exclusive access not available to the public in the amazing setting of the new indoor centre.

In addition you will learn the skills required for getting great shots of wildlife, including Lynx, Meerkats, Lemurs and Racoons to name just a few.

There will also be an indoor owl flying display to sharpen your low light action photography skills.

Entrance fee and a welcome drink are included in the price

Course / Venue Portrait Photography - Natural Light & Location
Hardwick Park

Learn how to take beautiful portraits of your family and friends with minimal equipment; how light affects your images and how to make the very best of any location.Use your camera to take great candid portraits of family and friends by understanding natural light and using your camera’s built-in flash to add detail and interest.

This will give you a great foundation in portrait photography using reflectors, fill in flash, natural light, and also learn how to use locations to enhance your portrait shots. .

The workshops have practical as well as theory based session and a chance to review your photos

We will have the use of an experienced female model during the afternoon.

Course / Venue Explore Your Camera Part 2 - Developing Skills
Souter Lighthouse, Sunderland

Master shutter speed to blur and freeze motion and take great action shots and learn how to cope with tricky lighting conditions.

Course / Venue Wildlife & Nature Photo Walks
WWT Washington Wetland Centre, Tyne & Wear

Taking a relaxed walk around the reserve we'll make the most of the opportunities that come our way, you'll learn how to use your camera to take great portraits of the birds and otters and learn more about compositional techniques. Suitable for all skill levels and cameras. There is no classroom session for this course. 

Entrance fee is included in the price.

Course / Venue Wildlife & Nature Photo Walks
Farne Islands

Join us this June for this seasonal spectacular on the Farne Islands. Simply a fantastic day out for any wildlife photographer. An excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in seabird photography for the whole day and either learn new skills or improve existing ones. You'll have plenty of chances to take great close-up and flying shots of puffins terns razorbills and guillemots to name but a few! Limited to just 8 students with tuition given throughout the day. Meeting at Seahouses harbour for 8.45am and returning between 4-5pm approx. Boat fee included in price. National Trust landing fees apply for non-members.