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Welcome to the FotoCourses Photography Blog. Here you'll find photography tutorials, camera settings guides, Fuji tips, UK photography locations, behind-the-scenes course stories and practical advice designed to help photographers of all levels improve their images.

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Want to get the most from your Fujifilm RAW files? Discover how to recreate the beautiful colour and character Fuji cameras are known for using ON1 Photo RAW.

Read the ON1 Fuji Colour Guide

Fuji colours in ON1 Photo RAW Photo Editing

Getting Beautiful Fuji Colours in ON1 Photo RAW

Fujifilm cameras are famous for their colour rendition and film simulations, but can you achieve similar results when editing your RAW files in ON1 Photo RAW?

This guide shows the workflow and settings I use to create natural, vibrant Fuji-style colours from RAW files.

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Common photography mistakes beginners make Photography Tips

10 Common Photography Mistakes Beginners Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Every photographer makes mistakes when learning their craft. The good news is that most of them are easy to fix once you know what to look for.

From shooting everything in Auto mode to ignoring the direction of light, this article explores ten common mistakes and offers simple tips to help you improve your photography more quickly.

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Fujifilm X-T50 first time setup guide Fuji Photography

Setting Up Your Fujifilm X-T50 for the First Time

A simple step-by-step guide to setting up your Fujifilm X-T50 for the first time. Learn the recommended settings for image quality, autofocus, film simulations and more so you can start taking better photos straight away.

If you'd like help getting the most from your camera, I offer one-to-one photography training tailored to your Fujifilm equipment.

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One-to-one photography training Photography Training

Why One- to-One Photography Training Works Better Than YouTube

YouTube is a fantastic source of photography information, but information and learning are not always the same thing. Discover why personalised one-to-one photography tuition can help you gain confidence, improve faster and get more from your camera.

Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to take your photography to the next level, personalised training provides feedback, guidance and support tailored specifically to your needs.

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Best Photography Locations in Dorset Photography Locations

Best Photography Locations in Dorset

Dorset is one of the UK's most rewarding counties for photographers. Discover iconic locations including Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge Bay and Portland Bill, along with tips on the best times to visit.

Many of these locations feature on our Dorset Photography Workshops. where you can improve your landscape photography while exploring some of the county's most photogenic scenery.

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About Gary Fooks

Gary Fooks is an award-winning photography trainer and founder of FotoCourses. He specialises in one-to-one photography tuition, Fuji camera training, UK residential photography workshops and motor racing photography courses throughout Dorset, Hampshire, Salisbury, Bath and London.

His goal is to help photographers gain confidence with their cameras and take better photographs through practical, enjoyable training.