181 Camera courses

This course is about learning to use your digital SLR camera with confidence and skill. Explore aperture, shutter speed and megapixels through to white balance, ISO ratings, histograms and much more! With a blend of technical tuition, demonstration, practical assignments and group discussion, you will discover how to unlock your camera’s full potential and take better pictures. If you don’t have a digital SLR we can often provide one for you – please select from dropdown at time of booking. You can also use your interchangeable or fixed lens system, mirrorless or rangefinder camera on this course. Bridge cameras without interchangeable lenses can be used too, but please note that they may not allow the full range of camera controls. Computer experience is beneficial. Day 1: Features of your Digital SLR camera. Areas covered include aperture, shutter speed and megapixels through to white balance, ISO ratings, histograms and all the rest. There will be time to ask questions and demonstrate the advantages of each feature, getting to grips with the “how’s” and “why’s” We will put into practise all the features that have been discussed and demonstrated in session one on a walk around town with your cameras. We will come back to the gallery, learn a little about methods of downloading and viewing photographs, and explore some basic Photoshop tools. Day 2: Exercises, Assignments and Review Question time. There will be a few formal exercises set up to practise on and time to discuss the elements learned in day one. We will also discuss in more detail the more compositional aspects of photography, and prepare for the afternoons’ assignment. You will carry out your assignments outside the gallery and be given a time to return with your completed assignments. Assignment presentations, troubleshooting and review. The last half will involve editing and viewing the photographs, open discussions and asking any final questions.   Courses are subject to minimum enrolment. Please register early, within five days of the start date, to reduce the likelihood of course cancellation. Please read our cancellation policy before booking. Students, anyone over the age of 65, and those in receipt of any form of benefits can claim the concessionary price, offering a 10% discount on the full course price. Valid proof of eligibility must be produced on the first day of the course. Please use the code CONCESSION when prompted at checkout.

Master the camera and post processing skills required to produce an end result that matches your creative vision and expectations. This practical and fun course enables participants to fully explore the essential camera and Photoshop skills you need to produce stunning digital photographs. Experienced tutor Kat Gollock helps you harness your creative potential in four engaging and empowering sessions. De-mystify the technical jargon and unlock your DSLR camera’s full potential. Learn Photoshop from a photographer’s perspective and the essential skills you need to really make your images shine. If you don’t have a digital SLR we can often provide one for you – please let us know at time of booking to confirm. You can also use your interchangeable or fixed lens system, mirrorless or rangefinder camera on this course. Bridge cameras without interchangeable lenses can be used too, but please note that they may not allow the full range of camera controls. Computer experience is beneficial. Week 1: Camera You will be guided through the manual settings of your Digital SLR camera, fully exploring how to capture light and time in a single image. Learn how to generate accurate exposures through aperture, shutter speed and ISO control and how/when to apply them creatively. We’ll explore some of the other digital settings that are key to understanding and building your confidence with your own camera. Week 2: Creating Put into practice all the camera features discussed and demonstrated in Week 1 on a walk around town. You will then return to the gallery for discussion and troubleshooting session to help further iron out any kinks. Week 3: Composition Will introduce you to photographic composition, history and appreciation and will be accompanied by more time to shoot so as to put these new skills into practice Week 4: Critique This week the full digital workflow will be explored with focus on image selection and post production techniques. An introduction to Adobe programs Bridge and Photoshop will be a key part of this process. On completion, we will have an informal and supportive discussion and feedback session provided by the tutor and peers.   Courses are subject to minimum enrolment. Please register early, within five days of the start date, to reduce the likelihood of course cancellation. Please read our cancellation policy before booking. Students, anyone over the age of 65, and those in receipt of any form of benefits can claim the concessionary price, offering a 10% discount on the full course price. Valid proof of eligibility must be produced on the first day of the course. Please use the code CONCESSION when prompted at checkout.

Landscape photography workshop on the South Downs near Storrington, West Sussex. Focus on telephoto and wide angle landscape. Open to photographers of all abilities.

Give us just one day and we'll teach you how to take better photos than most can take with a DSLR! Your camera phone is the one that is always with you and we are going to share with you all the techniques and skills to help you get the most from every photo. We all want to capture and share the best possible images from our smart Phone cameras, and using the right recipes, the proper smartphone techniques and with the right skills, I promise you will be amazed at the images you will be able to capture. If you want to wow your friends and capture shots that really have a professional look The join us on one of our One-Day Master Class Session and let us show you how! Join Lisa and I for a full day and side-by-side we will share with you how to use your camer-phone to it's full potential. Join as we explore historic and beautful location in and around the UK and with us, you will photograph and edit your images right on your phone. If you want to caputure and share images that really have impact, then invest in yourself and join us for a fun day and we'll show you how. You'll be amazed at what your camera-phone is really capable of! Included > A full day of expert tuition. > Pro tips and techniques for getting the most from your SmartPhone-Camera. > Basic & Advanced lessons. > In-Phone editing and processing sessions to enhance your images and reveal their true quality.

Experience Nature’s Beautiful Blues in this fascinating workshop with dye expert Debbie Tomkies. Learn to set up a simple indigo vat, try fun tie dye & shibori in a relaxing, fun environment!

Develop confidence & capability in delivering to the camera & conducting interviews. Develop your own personal brand & impact on camera whether in person 'live', pre-recorded or online.

SCREEN ACTING COURSE London for Beginners will teach you effective on-camera skills, compelling auditioning & camera acting techniques.

Switch to Manual is the introductory workshop for camera users who tend to leave their camera set to Automatic modes.

If you are starting out on your photographic journey or are needing to better understand your camera controls, this workshop is the ideal place to start.

Whether you're just starting out, looking to improve your skills or just need a refresher, our expert instructors will guide you through the basics of your camera settings, composition, lighting and more.