Get your camera out of auto.

Have you ever wondered why your landscape photo’s don’t quite seem to represent what you thought you were shooting ?

The main reason is that most beginners shoot in auto mode.

Auto mode lets the camera make all the decisions for you, so all you have to do is point and shoot.

So.

  • There is no artistic interpretation of a scene.

  • The camera will make the overall exposure as what it thinks is correct.

  • The camera’s version of a correct exposure may not be anything like the photograph you have in your head.

  • The camera is not always right.

Why not book myself for one to one tuition?

I run workshops to help you get out of auto mode and understand you camera better and get the most out of it.

Workshops will be catered around you and what you want to learn.

Prices for workshops are as follows.

  • 2hr taster workshop £55.

  • 4hr workshop £100.

  • Full day workshop £160.

What you will learn.

Taster workshop.

  • Learn to take your camera out of auto , explore aperture priority mode, shutter priority and ISO.

  • We will also cover the buttons on your camera and what each one does.

  • Shooting at choose location.

4hr workshop.

As above plus

  • Discover your histogram to achieve the correct exposure .

  • Learn about different metering modes.

  • Look at depth of field and what the different F numbers mean on your lenses.

  • Learn how to get sharp images.

  • How white balance affects your images.

  • Composition.

Full day 8hrs.

As above plus

  • How and when to use filters.

  • Taking long exposure images.

  • Working your way around the different focus mode.

  • Manual focusing.

I can mix and match should you wish to learn a certain feature of your camera or if there is a particular subject you want to learn about.

If you want to bring a friend along to learn then a 50% additional charge will be added.

Locations of the workshop will vary depending on where you are based but they will be limited to Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire and Somerset.

Once a location has be decided you will receive a postcode and a what3words for our meeting point.

On the 4hr and Full day you can choose what time you wish to start depending if you want to shoot sunrise or sunsets.

On a 2hr taster we will meet at 9am at the meeting point.

I will keep the walking distance to a minimum as you won’t want to use your time up walking miles.

A 50% deposit is required upon booking and this is non refundable if you cancel within 14 days of the workshop date.

Should the workshop need to be cancelled due to bad weather or medical reasons then the deposit will be carried over until we can reschedule.

If I need to cancel for any reason then any monies pair will be fully refunded.

What to bring with you.

  • Your camera and if you have it your manual.

  • A tripod , if you don’t have one please let me know and I will bring one along.

  • Fully charged batteries , the more the better.

  • Plenty of memory cards.

  • Filters if you have them. if you don’t please let me know your lens filter size and I will bring an adaptor and some filters for you to use.

  • Warm clothing and suitable footwear.

  • Any food and drink that you may need.

  • All insurance must be provided by yourself should you need it.

  • A remote shutter , these are readily available in online stores.

If you require bespoke tuition then please feel free to message me through my contact tab.

Take your Photography to the next level.