Course Explore Your Camera Part 2 - Developing Skills

If you have done a Part 1 or are comfortable with the basics, this workshop 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. Using the backdrop of the fabulous Gardens of the World within Roundhay Park. Worshops run from 10.30am until 4.30pm approx.

Course Portrait Photography - Natural Light & Location

Learn the essential skills in taking great portrait pictures with experienced portrait photographers Pandora or Kate. Ideal for anyone wanting to photograph their children, family friends or even pets. They will teach you the technical aspects but also how to pose and work with people putting them at their ease to create beautiful natural images. A willing subject will be available on the day for you to practice. Worshops run from 10.30am until 4.30pm approx.

Course Explore Your Camera Part 1 - Get off Auto

If you're a beginner and you've been using your camera on Auto, or trying various settings with mixed results, this workshop will give you a good foundation in photography in just one day. You'll have ample hands-on practice and take home handouts and assignments to refine your skills.

Set in the magnificent Roundhay Park, learn essential camera skills to get off Auto and become more creative with your photography. DSLR available free of charge, please put a comment on your booking form. Worshops run from 10.30am until 4.30pm approx. Book this together with a Part 2 workshop in the Yorkshire Region and get a £15 discount. Use the promotional code REG11-DOUBLE at time of booking

Course Explore Your Camera Part 2 - Developing Skills

If you have done a Part 1 or are comfortable with the basics, this workshop 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. Using the backdrop of the fabulous Gardens of the World within Roundhay Park. Worshops run from 10.30am until 4.30pm approx.

Course Close-up & Macro

Introduction to close up and macro - learn how to take incredibly detailed close-ups of either flowers, insects, or products. Whether you are wanting to take product shots for your own website or like to capture the minute detail in flowers or insects, this workshop introduces you to the techniques to be able to capture great images. This workshop includes a visit to Tropical World for one of the practical sessions, with over 30 varieties of butterfly along with a vast collection of tropical plants and other wildlife. Worshops run from 10.30am until 4.30pm approx.

Course Portraits with Flash

Learn how to take full control of lighting of your subject and the background in your images, from flattering portraits to dramatic shots.  How to use flash indoors and outdoors, as the main source of light and as fill flash. How to bounce flash in a variety of ways for softer, more flattering light. The importance of controlling the exposure of your subjects and their background separately. Plus managing your subjects for the most natural-looking images. We will also look at off camera flash to replicate studio lighting. A hot shoe mounted flash (speedlite) is required for this workshop. we do have Canon ones available to loan but please contact us to arrange this. Worshops run from 10.30am until 4.30pm approx.

Course Light Trails & Night Photography

Learn how to photograph during the golden hour and into the night and practice your low light photography skills to capture Leeds at night. Ideal for learning the skills before bonfire night. We will meet at 6.30 pm in Millennium Square for a warm drink and chat before setting off. We will then make our way around the city centre making the most of the great photographic opportunities the city has to offer. You will need a digital camera with the ability to set both aperture and shutter speed and a tripod (we can loan tripods). This walk runs from 6.30-9pm.

Course Explore Your Camera Part 1 - Get off Auto

If you're a beginner and you've been using your camera on Auto, or trying various settings with mixed results, this workshop will give you a good foundation in photography in just one day. You'll have ample hands-on practice and take home handouts and assignments to refine your skills.

Set in the magnificent Roundhay Park, learn essential camera skills to get off Auto and become more creative with your photography. DSLR available free of charge, please put a comment on your booking form. Worshops run from 10.30am until 4.30pm approx. Book this together with a Part 2 workshop in the Yorkshire Region and get a £15 discount. Use the promotional code REG11-DOUBLE at time of booking