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Photography Course Details
Creative Photography
This is a tailor made course. So even if you are just starting or have some experience it will be designed to help you. By understanding you and your stage of development I will try to raise your picture taking with a fairly gentle process from which most of my previous students have benefited.
The benefit of this type of course is that it is practical and in the field, either landscapes or cityscapes. I can see where you need development, demonstrate best practice and correct mistakes as you make them. I learnt the hard way, from my own mistakes over many years. This is your easier and faster short-cut to better pictures.
Using your camera on auto mode is quite restrictive but a good starting point nevertheless. I will help you to unleash the creative potential of your camera by showing you how to use depth of field, speed and aperture settings, focal points, filters, difficult lighting conditions and the rules of composition.
My aim is that you leave at the end of your tuition with a greater understanding of seeing photographically, how your visualisations can be produced into great images and how to use your camera as a creative tool to capture them.
It is either a one or two day 'One-to-One' practical hands-on course designed to help you find your creative side and enhance your photography pleasure by showing you how to capture a scene at it's potential best. It last about 6 hours (12 hours for 2 day course)and is located in either Bristol or around the Mendips depending upon your level of experience. It will help you to improve your technique, get the most from your camera and open your eyes photographically.
You will receive notes on technique and composition which will be used throughout the day.
Master Class - I will happily provide an in-depth practical tutorial on your DSLR. Please contact me for details.
LRPS and ARPS
If required, this course will cover the assessment criteria and provide critique of your work plus guidelines to achieve a 'Distinction' for Licentiateship and Associate of the Royal Photographic Society (LRPS/ARPS) for Still Photography.
Most digital images, especially RAW files, need some tweaking so included in the price is an acquaintance lesson in Adobe Photoshop's editing principles, or more in depth if you already have some experience, and finally the production of an A3 print, of your best shot of the day!
A few typical tuition locations
What you can expect to get from your day:
• Improve your digital landscape and or architectural photography by taking creative photographs that really capture the moment.
• Understand your camera and the creative functions which will allow you to shoot in manual mode and obtain more professional results.
• Obtain a good understanding of focus points, correct exposure and depth of field issues.
• Use of ND and polarizing filters to ensure the correct exposure between light skies and darker foregrounds, one of the essentials for good landscape photography.
• Understand how to see photographically and know what works well when photographing landscapes
• Understand the 10 rules of composition and how to obtain a well balanced and structured image.
• Understand the benefits of shooting in RAW against jpeg.
• Be able to undertake image fixes and photo editing using Photoshop or Elements and an introduction to the basics of HDR (High Dynamic Range)and Exposure Blending.
And at the end of the course your best shot will be printed in Epson Ultra Chrome inks at 1540 dpi on 251 gm/m2 white semi gloss paper to A3 size.
Ongoing Support for Three Months:
After completing your course you will receive assistance with anything photographic. For example - I will objectively appraise your pictures and provide advice when required and help you choose the right equipment. This can be by email or telephone.
Picture taken by Jacy Perks - Student - July 2010
Materials & Equipment to bring:
• Your own digital camera and its instruction manual. I can lend you a Nikon D300, lenses and filters if required.
• A few prints or on CD/memory card of your previous work for constructive and honest criticism.
• Spare batteries if you have them.
• A good supply of memory.
• If you are using a digital SLR bring any lenses you have with you
• A tripod if you have one but I can supply if necessary
• Appropriate clothing and stout boots. There is a little walking.
• Notebook and pencil (unless you have a good memory!).
• Please bring a packed lunch or eat along the way.
• The appropriate USB cable to connect your camera to a laptop.
Fees
One-to-One Tuition - Cost of course £168 - About 6 - 8 hours.
Groups - I will cater for small groups of up to 3 people. A 10% discount will be applied to each attendees course fee.
Refresher/Next Stage Course - for those who have previously attended a one day course and want to refresh their current level or to take their photography to the next stage £133 (10% discount)
For serving members of Her Majesty's forces, this course can be extended to 2 days (£248) and meets the full SLC (Standard Learning Credits) eligibility.
Payment is required in full before the course start date.
Included in the price is transport to and from all locations, which will be as short as possible to ensure you get the most practical experience and don't have to worry about anything other than taking pictures. I will not be shooting during the day. I will also supply free use of equipment (Nikon D300, tripod, lenses and filters) if required. Not included are any accommodation costs.
I will keep an eye on the weather and if the forecast is poor, then we can re-schedule for another time at no additional cost to you.
Photography Course DetailsCreative Photography
This is a tailor made course. So even if you are just starting or have some experience it will be designed to help you. By understanding you and your stage of development I will try to raise your picture taking with a fairly gentle process from which most of my previous students have benefited.
The benefit of this type of course is that it is practical and in the field, either landscapes or cityscapes. I can see where you need development, demonstrate best practice and correct mistakes as you make them. I learnt the hard way, from my own mistakes over many years. This is your easier and faster short-cut to better pictures.
Using your camera on auto mode is quite restrictive but a good starting point nevertheless. I will help you to unleash the creative potential of your camera by showing you how to use depth of field, speed and aperture settings, focal points, filters, difficult lighting conditions and the rules of composition.
My aim is that you leave at the end of your tuition with a greater understanding of seeing photographically, how your visualisations can be produced into great images and how to use your camera as a creative tool to capture them.
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It is either a one or two day 'One-to-One' practical hands-on course designed to help you find your creative side and enhance your photography pleasure by showing you how to capture a scene at it's potential best. It last about 6 hours (12 hours for 2 day course)and is located in either Bristol or around the Mendips depending upon your level of experience. It will help you to improve your technique, get the most from your camera and open your eyes photographically.
You will receive notes on technique and composition which will be used throughout the day.
Master Class - I will happily provide an in-depth practical tutorial on your DSLR. Please contact me for details.
LRPS and ARPS
If required, this course will cover the assessment criteria and provide critique of your work plus guidelines to achieve a 'Distinction' for Licentiateship and Associate of the Royal Photographic Society (LRPS/ARPS) for Still Photography.
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Most digital images, especially RAW files, need some tweaking so included in the price is an acquaintance lesson in Adobe Photoshop's editing principles, or more in depth if you already have some experience, and finally the production of an A3 print, of your best shot of the day!
A few typical tuition locations
What you can expect to get from your day:
• Improve your digital landscape and or architectural photography by taking creative photographs that really capture the moment.
• Understand your camera and the creative functions which will allow you to shoot in manual mode and obtain more professional results.
• Obtain a good understanding of focus points, correct exposure and depth of field issues.
• Use of ND and polarizing filters to ensure the correct exposure between light skies and darker foregrounds, one of the essentials for good landscape photography.
• Understand how to see photographically and know what works well when photographing landscapes
• Understand the 10 rules of composition and how to obtain a well balanced and structured image.
• Understand the benefits of shooting in RAW against jpeg.
• Be able to undertake image fixes and photo editing using Photoshop or Elements and an introduction to the basics of HDR (High Dynamic Range)and Exposure Blending.
And at the end of the course your best shot will be printed in Epson Ultra Chrome inks at 1540 dpi on 251 gm/m2 white semi gloss paper to A3 size.
Ongoing Support for Three Months:
After completing your course you will receive assistance with anything photographic. For example - I will objectively appraise your pictures and provide advice when required and help you choose the right equipment. This can be by email or telephone.
Picture taken by Jacy Perks - Student - July 2010
Materials & Equipment to bring:
• Your own digital camera and its instruction manual. I can lend you a Nikon D300, lenses and filters if required.
• A few prints or on CD/memory card of your previous work for constructive and honest criticism.
• Spare batteries if you have them.
• A good supply of memory.
• If you are using a digital SLR bring any lenses you have with you
• A tripod if you have one but I can supply if necessary
• Appropriate clothing and stout boots. There is a little walking.
• Notebook and pencil (unless you have a good memory!).
• Please bring a packed lunch or eat along the way.
• The appropriate USB cable to connect your camera to a laptop.
Fees
One-to-One Tuition - Cost of course £168 - About 6 - 8 hours.
Groups - I will cater for small groups of up to 3 people. A 10% discount will be applied to each attendees course fee.
Refresher/Next Stage Course - for those who have previously attended a one day course and want to refresh their current level or to take their photography to the next stage £133 (10% discount)
For serving members of Her Majesty's forces, this course can be extended to 2 days (£248) and meets the full SLC (Standard Learning Credits) eligibility.
Payment is required in full before the course start date.
Included in the price is transport to and from all locations, which will be as short as possible to ensure you get the most practical experience and don't have to worry about anything other than taking pictures. I will not be shooting during the day. I will also supply free use of equipment (Nikon D300, tripod, lenses and filters) if required. Not included are any accommodation costs.
I will keep an eye on the weather and if the forecast is poor, then we can re-schedule for another time at no additional cost to you.
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