“Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever… It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything”
“What I like about photographs is that they capture a moment that’s gone forever, impossible to reproduce”
Welcome to the wonderful world of photography!
Creating great photos requires knowledge of your camera, light and how to arrange things in the frame. You need to know the rules for great photos and when to break these rules to create something unique.
But finding all this knowledge, bringing it together at the right time and getting your camera to record it all as intended can be a daunting and frustrating process.
With me as your guide, this one-day course will change all of that and you will leave seeing, operating and shooting like a photographer. In just one day, your photos and understanding of photography will be at a whole new level.
So, whether you want to take improved holiday photos, get lovely portraits of the family, more professional photos at work or just to exercise your creativity, together let’s unleash that photographer in you.
Overview
Most beginner photography courses will aim to give you all the information in a tidal-wave with the hope some of it sticks, and have large groups of attendees which makes it impractical to provide a good amount of one-to-one coaching.
My approach is different. With a combination of mentoring, easy-to-understand technical information and camera tuition, we build up the knowledge and skills at a pace drive by you. Small groups mean more time for me to work individually with each attendee, while still having the benefits of peer-support and a fun, sociable session.
By keeping us focused on the areas that are most important to get your photography improving you will save months of time, and avoid you drowning in lots of technical information that are not required.
Each new area is backed up with a short practical sessions so you leave with a built-in understanding.
Nick Church Photography Approach
We will cover the following areas:
Understanding your camera and lenses
The fundamental building blocks of photography: Shutter speed, Aperture and Depth of Field…. and how they are connected.
Camera modes and how to use them for creating better images
Composition - knowing the rules and when to break them for much stronger shots
For face-to-face sessions: Photowalk: Let’s get out and about with our cameras. I will show you to ‘see’ things in a new way, using all the things you have learned with me always available for feedback and guidance
For remote sessions: Assignments and review. You will receive some assignments to capture some shots around your home, garden or local area. We will review these together and you’ll get improvement through valuable critique and feedback
Finally we will edit a few of your images from the day and you’ll be buzzing with pride
Course Content
Aimed at anyone that wants to enter the world of photography and needs a bit of expert guidance.
Perhaps you have a new camera, or maybe you have been using your camera on ‘Auto’ and want to explore its full capabilities.
Maybe you have a newfound passion for photography, or are coming back to it after a long-time, let’s give that passion some direction.
Or maybe you’re on a journey to be a professional photographer? If so, you will want the confidence that comes from having these cornerstones of photography to be absolutely and intuitively understood before you start.
Who is it for?
Ideally a DSLR or Mirrorless camera. But if you do not have one you can still get huge benefit from this course with your iPhone or compact camera, and Nick can advise on what sort of camera you should consider when the passion for photography takes over. The only other thing you need is a passion for creating great photography and we will get you there together.
Pre-requisites
Course Delivery
The course is available in the following formats:
Photographer Unleashed (scheduled session): Full 1 day session (9:30am-5:30pm) with Nick Church at our studio facility. Up to 5 spaces available for each scheduled session. Buffet lunch and drinks provided. £295*
Photographer Unleashed! (one-to-one workshop) with Nick Church:
8-hour session with Nick Church. Can be split over several sessions, either:
1 x 8 Hour Session (with added time for breaks)
2 x 4 Hour Sessions
4 x 2 Hour Sessions
Face-to-face, either at our studio facility, or your location. Buffet lunch and drinks provided. £595*
Remote online session using video and screen-share. £595*
Contact us below to get a link to our online bookings system so you can select your slot(s). If you need to change your booking, your date/time can be amended through the same system.
*All prices exclusive of VAT
“Nick, Ashley and I would like to thank for your time. Your careful explanations of everything was superb, and exactly what we needed. You are very patient, and you have a really skill at getting information across.
We are getting lots of compliments about our photos we have taken of Gemma and the girls, and Ashley now has the shot of the trees he took with you on our wall - it looks beautiful!”
“The way Nick explained things is just brilliant. He is really clear, patient and knowledgeable and manages to keep it fun and upbeat. During the day we skipped a lot of the stuff I knew, and focussed on the areas I was less confident in, this flexibility was really appreciated. My confidence on shoots is now so much higher, and I feel in control of my camera for the first time, rather than it controlling me! I am calmer and more able to deal with client interactions and my bookings have increased as a result. Thank you so so much Nick”