Photography Courses

All courses held at our Studio in Reading, Berkshire, UK.

Tel: 0118 9017272   Course times: 9.30 am – 5.30 pm

Call us on 0118 9017272 to book – all major cards accepted.

2012 Courses

MARCH

Sat 03 – Sun 04  -  2 Day Beginner – Advanced Course £149

Tue 06 – Wed 07  -  2 Day Beginner – Advanced Course £149 FULL

Sat 10 – Sun 11  -  2 Day Beginner – Advanced Course £149

APRIL

Tue 10 – Wed 11  -  2 Day Beginner – Advanced Course £149

Thurs 12  -  One Day Beginner Course –  £79

Sat 14 – Sun 15  -  2 Day Beginner – Advanced Course £149

Sat 21 – Sun 22  -  2 Day Beginner – Advanced Course £149

MAY

Sat 12 – Sun 13  -  2 Day Beginner – Advanced Course £149

Tue 15 – Wed 16  -  2 Day Beginner – Advanced Course £149

Sat 19 – Sun 20  -  2 Day Beginner – Advanced Course £149

ALL COURSES MAXIMUM OF ONLY 6 PEOPLE – SO RING NOW

Call us on 0118 9017272 to book – all major cards accepted.

These are our most popular courses and a great way to start or improve with.

You will learn all the camera controls that matter and help you achieve the very best quality your camera will give you.

You will quickly understand the basics of composition and lighting from studio and location projects.

With our demonstration of working with Photoshop, you will discover new ways to enhance and make your images even better.

You will leave inspired and wanting to use your newly acquired skills to produce great images.

Please bring your own DSLR camera, memory card, battery charger and manual if you have one.

Course Contents – What You Will Learn

One Day Beginner Course

• Basic Camera Controls
• Aperture vs Shutter Speed and the ISO Rating
• Best Mode for different subjects
• White Balance
• Metering and how to obtain the best exposure
• Studio or location project
• Basic Composition, simple steps to improve your shots
• Lens selection and filters and which ones are best for the job
• Critique of your images

2 Day Beginner-Advanced Course

• Advanced Camera Controls
• Aperture vs Shutter Speed and the ISO Rating
• Best Mode for different subjects
• White Balance
• Metering and how to obtain the best exposure
• Composition, simple steps to improve your shots
• Lens selection and filters and which ones are best for the job
• 2 hour Location ‘Seeing Eye’ project
• Advanced studio/available light projects
• Handling people and basic portraiture poses
• Flashguns inc. pop-up flash
• Shooting in RAW and converting
• Critique of your work
• Photoshop demonstration

• Landscape Course

• Basic camera controls for landscape photography
• 3 hour location project
• Downloading images and critique
• Photoshop demonstration

2 Day Pro Portrait Course

• Studio lighting and styles
• Studio lighting equipment
• Backgrounds and effects
• Portrait poses and styles
• Handling a studio session
• Shooting an actual photo session with model
• Downloading images and reviewing
• Critique of the work produced
• What works and doesn’t
• Different packages and price structures
• Advertising, costs, markets, VAT and why
• Gaining a qualification and why
• Insurance cover and why
• Presentation and viewing
• Framing and albums
• Presentation of styles for all areas of photography
• Location vs studio
• How to set-up and run a business that works
• How to set up your own studio and whats needed.

All courses run from our fully equipped Reading studio.

Other Information

• Computers – Our studio includes iMac’s which are used for set projects and demonstrations.
• Food & Drink – Due to varied dietary requirements we do not provide lunch but will provide light refreshments.  There’s plenty of local amenities where you can purchase food and drink.  You’re welcome to bring your own food.
• Accommodation – There are several local hotels and B&B’s which we can recommend to you if you need overnight accommodation.  Details will be sent in your welcome email after registration.  If you would prefer to discuss accommodation before registering please contact us and we’d be happy to help.