1-2-1 courses

 
 

•    We offer one to one courses based in the New Forest and Purbeck teaching you all you need to know to improve your picture taking whether you are new to photography or more experienced.

•    This course covers composition / technique in greater detail than our half day course and includes instruction on Abobe Photoshop. An essential part of the image taking process.

•    We run one day courses on a one to one basis so we can gear the course to your specific requirements.

•We instruct on conventional film or digital and have equipment for you to use should you need it.

•Comprehensive course notes provided.

•Your Instructor Gary Fooks is a successful full time professional photographer who has been running photography courses for many years. Here are just two quotes from letters received this year:

“I was delighted with the course. I found it full of photographic opportunity, appreciated your advice and tutorship and the opportunity to take many photographs in an unpressured way. I was very pleased with the results when I received my films from processing.”
“I really did learn a lot and now feel confident not to use the automatic setting ever again.

For that special Christmas / Birthday Present - all bookings receive a certificate and dvd to give as a gift.

New to photography and want to learn the basics?

Have a digital camera and want to know how to use it properly?

Want to improve your technique/composition?

Need to know what equipment to buy?


The cost for a full day just £165 For one person.

Special Offer - 2 People for £245. Weekdays or Weekends.

If you would like to book a course please ring/email to ensure the date you require is free then complete the booking form and return it with a deposit. Joining instructions and a map will be sent to you by return.
You will need to arrive at Ringwood, Hampshire at about 9.00 am and bring with you all you will need for the day. As we will be spending most of the time outside you will also need waterproof clothing, comfortable walking shoes and a holdall or rucksack to carry your equipment.

Equipment
You will need as a minimum a Digital Camera or 35mm film camera. We can provide cameras or a tripod so if you require the loan of any equipment please let me know and we can arrange this.

The Location
The course will be based from Ringwood in Hampshire, much of the time will be spent on location learning technique in either the New Forest or Purbeck area. We will be traveling by car to various locations to learn technique. All traveling during the course is included in the cost.

The Courses Include

Individual tuition by your guide on all photographic topics.

Guided walks to the best locations in the area.

Comprehensive course notes provided for each student.

Transportation during the day.

Transportation from / to the local railway / bus station if required at the beginning and end of the course.

Course Content

The main photographic topics which can be included in detail are:

Equipment, Film, Camera functions, Exposure - relationship between aperture / shutter, Top tips for getting the most out of your equipment, metering, using different lens, composition techniques.

Other topics that can be covered are: studio lighting, digital manipulation, portrait techniques.


For a booking form CLICK HERE

Remember the courses are on a one to one basis so we can cover whatever you wish.

Tel: 01425 479257

Email: forestside@btinternet.com