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Experience Days are a relatively new offering form myself. Quite simply it is 5 or 6 hours bespoke photography tuition for 1 or 2 people, but on location!
I have a list of beauty spots that are within 1 hours travel from my studio, but if you have your own ideas then please feel free to suggest.
Some location ideas:
Cuckmere Haven / Seven Sisters Country Park (Seaford, East Sussex)
Birling Gap (Eastbourne, East Sussex)
Rye Harbour & Nature Reserve (Rye, East Sussex)
Hastings Country Park (Hastings, East Sussex)
Knole Park (Sevenoaks, Kent)
Because the tuition is completely bespoke we can tailor the training to your needs, but as an example the day could run like this…
Example Experience Day:
4.000pm-6.00pm: Camera confidence training, learning your camera settings in a local cafe or pub
6.00pm-9.00pm:: Shooting on location and catch the sunset.
Who is this course for?
Anyone is the simple answer! Whether you are a complete beginner and you want to lean about your camera and how to take better photos or whether you are more advanced but need to perfect your skills, this is perfect for you.
You can do the course as an individual or with a friend or partner.
You can also buy this course as a gift. Please just drop me an email after purchasing and I will send you one of our bespoke gift vouchers.
Camera Confidence
When it comes to getting to grips with your camera settings, even as a complete beginner you might be surprised at what you can learn in just a few hours. My aim is get you more confident with your camera and to move you away from the fully automatic modes and have you controlling exposure and depth of field to create stunning images, consistently!
On the course I break it down to the simple elements that make up photography and how your camera works. I will guide you through some notes I have created and these are yours to take home with you afterwards. I do however recommend jotting down some notes of your own as this often helps the learning process.
The second part of the process is to have you control your camera and set all of the settings we have discussed. When you’re confident we can head out to the location to take some photographs with me on hand at all times to help you.
So how long should you book?
This really depends on the individuals and the location, this course is offered as either 5 or 6 hours. If in doubt, please just call me to discuss.
Please just select from the drop-down menu when purchasing. You can do 1-2-1 tuition on your own or you can do it with a friend and save on the overall cost.
Some of the topics that can be covered are:
- ISO
- Aperture
- Shutter Speeds
- Shooting Modes: Programme, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority & Manual
- Exposure Compensation
- Light Meters
- White Balance
- Software
- Raw v JPG
I’m confident that I can help you improve your photography, but don’t take my word for it, read what my clients have said about my courses below and more on the Testimonials page.
For 1 person (1-2-1)
5 hours for 1 person – £229
6 hours for 1 person – £269
For 2 people (1-2-2)
5 hours for 2 people = £343
6 hours for 2 people = £403
Experience Day
£229.00 — £403.00
Danny
1-2-1 Tuition
My girlfriend gave me a one-to-one session with Andy as a birthday present which she selected after looking at a few (more local) options as she got a ‘good feeling we’d get along’ after speaking to him – she couldn’t have been more right.
Although I’d had an interest for a while (mostly from a viewers perspective), prior to my session pretty much all I really knew about photography was that other people’s pictures always looked better than mine, but with a baby on the way I was keen to capture the memories as best I could.
During the session Andy went through the core concepts individually and how they relate to each other as well as demonstrating how these are accessed/controlled on the camera and the effect they have on the resulting pictures, followed up with a wander around the local area (he came to me) to take some sample snaps.
Fuelled by the new found knowledge and enthusiasm I plagued Andy with questions for advice (which he was most generous with) and took the plunge and bought a new camera, lens and software. The end result of which is a new hobby and some great pictures of the new arrival which I’ll treasure forever so I couldn’t be happier.
I will definitely be following up my initial session so if you’re looking for some help at any skill level I couldn’t recommend him enough!
Carol
1-2-1 Photography Course
Photoclub in the Pub – Creative Photography Course
1-2-1 Adobe Lightroom
Having experienced several photographic courses over the years and never got to grips with the technical side of photography, I was actually at a place where I wanted to give up. My husband gave me a voucher for 1:1 tuition with Andy for my birthday as a last resort to help me.
From the moment I met Andy I knew that there was hope! I have now had several 1:1 sessions & have learnt so much in a very brief space of time. I have found that instead of blinding you with science, Andy pares things down so that the information makes sense & is completely user friendly.
Andy has to be THE most friendly, patient & understanding teacher ever. He is always very happy to go over things again & again. His enthusiasm is infectious & he is great to be around! I wholeheartedly recommend Andy for photographic tuition whether it be out in the field or in a classroom situation.
FAQs:
Where is the course run?
Training is run at on location within 1 hours drive of Crowborough, East Sussex.
Who is this course for?
For all levels of photography who need to learn or improve.
How long do I need?
Of course it depends on the individual, it’s probably best to have a chat first to establish your level.
Mac v PC
I use Apple Mac computers to deliver software training, but it doesn’t matter if you use a PC, the software is virtually identical.
Further questions?
Please just get in touch if you have any further questions.