All photography courses are held in Braintree, Essex.
Conveniently located for M25, M11, A120, A12, A131, Stansted Airport
There are many reasons why people are attracted to photography.
However the one thing that all the students who have attended Jeff’s Training courses or One to One Coaching days share and is that they simply want to improve their photography.
Jeff provides the following Digital Photography training.
Please click on the links belowfor further information
CURRENT COURSES
Click here "DAY 1 - Introduction to Digital Photography"
Click here "DAY 2 - People, Lighting & Practical Photoshop"
Click here "Wedding Photography Workshop - "
Click here "One-to-One Coaching Days"
GIFT VOUCHERS Available for all courses. Ideal Christmas, birthday or anniversary presents for a loved one or even to treat yourself.
STUDENT GALLERY: Click here "To view images from some past students."
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COURSE DATES 2008:
November: Saturday 22nd - Portrait & Lighting Workshop - £135 - Only 4 Places left
November: Saturday 29th - Intro to Digital Photography - FULLY BOOKED
December: Saturday 6th - Intro to Digital Photography - FULLY BOOKED
December: Saturday 13th - Intro to Digital Photography - £110 - 4 Places Left
2009 DATES
January: Saturday 10th - Day 1: - Intro to Digital Photography- £110 - 6 Places Left
January: Friday 23rd - Day 1: Intro to Digital Photography- ONLY £95 - 6 Places Left
January: Saturday 24th - Day 2: People, Lighting & Practical Photoshop - £130 - 6 Places Left
Contact us for details.
01376 323 915 or e-mail by 'Clicking Here'.
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**Kind words from some previous students**
"Jeff, what I learnt in the first half hour made the course worthwhile - The rest of the day was a BONUS!. Many thanks"
Brian Haydon, Budapest, Hungry
"Great course Jeff. Now I'm going to go buy a new camera and then come back for the second installment."
Anne-Marie King, Coggeshall, Essex
"The Introduction course was truely value added. It gave me first hand opportunity to appreciate the functions of the camera and I am exceedingly uplifted to step up to the lext level."
Seni Salui, Woking, Surrey
"I came in knowing nothing and left with the confidence that I can really nstart taking interesting photographs. I cannot recommend the course highly enough."
Warren Benny, Hornchurch, Essex
"After being recommended by a friend, the course exceeded all of my expectations! Thanks Jeff."
Jo Cattermole, Ipswich Suffolk
"I went on the course as a person set on Automatic. I will not be using this again. I now have the confidence to use my camera to it's full potential."
James Harrison - Griffiths, Detective Chief Inspector (Retired), Brentwood, Essex
"I found the day really informative, yet easy to understand. It was very relaxing but packed with relevant information. I ejoyed that the majority of the day was practical. therefore reinforcing everything we learnt."
Kerry Franklin, Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essext
"Jeff is an excellent tutor, very clear, consice and logical in his explanations of technical aspects of using a digital camera. Very hospitable and well watered and fed."
Evi Antoniou, Saffron Walden, Essex
"Excellent course to increase confidence in taking more creative photos. Good pace of course, very friendly and relaxed atmosphere in which to learn. It's the basis to go away and practice what's been learned."
Richard Spinks, rayleigh, Essex
"... excellent day! Found course to be pitched at correct level, very structured but also very friendly and relaxed."
Christine Spinks, Rayleigh Essex
"The course has really given me a lot more confidence to use my camera and I won't be using the 'Auto' setting quite so often. Thanks for a great day."
Chrissie Coxon, Croxley Green, Herts
"Jeff the course given me confidence to go out and practise on my own without always being on 'Auto' Thank you."
Linda Crane, Longacres, St Albans, Herts
"I feel more confident now and will feel happier playing around for the sake of it. I found the portrait posing helpful so that when I photograph people in future I will pose them better."
Linda Priestley, Great Totham, Maldon, Essex
"I found Jeff very helpful, informative and friendly. I learnt a lot in a very short time and I will no doubt be returning for more."
Brian Thomas, Director, Building Connections Ltd, Chafford Hundred, Grays, Essex
"Thanks Jeff for an inspiring day. I feel more confident & will approach this with new vigour."
Gill Featherstone, Ditton, Aylesford, Kent
"Once again, an excellent course with lots of practical work. Working with Jeff is a real confidence boost."
Rebecca Bradshaw, Witham, Essex
"...really enjoyed the day. I now feel able to use my camera properly! I would definitely recommend it to others. Oh yes, and nice biscuits :-) "
Alison Mead, Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essex
"Jeff communicates his knowledge and understanding of his craft with Infectious enthusiasm. A great day indeed"
Andrew Harper, Reading, Berkshire
"The [wedding] workshop was really useful. I learned how to take different types of wedding photographs. The business part of the course was really helpful. Thank you."
Mara Calvi, Colchester, Essex
"Thanks Jeff. I feel much more confident taking portraits and learnt some more great tips."
Marie Swann, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire
"Thanks Jeff for another supurb workshop and wonderful. We all learnt a lot and gave me a positive 'Photographic' injection"
Burt Ophoff, Ravenswood, Ipswich, Suffolk.
"Thanks Jeff for an inspiring day. I feel more confident & will approach this with new vigour."
Gill Featherstone, Ditton, Aylesford, Kent
"The course was fab... I came away understanding lighting concepts. Jeff is a great tutor."
Rebeca Judge, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
"... Really help me learn the functions of my camera. The teaching methods were very easy to follow and it made me want to start photographing straight away."
Alex Row, Brentwood, Essex
"Really easy going course for the beginner looking to expand their knowledge. Thanks Jeff"
Nicole Holiday, Westcliff on Sea, Essex
"Fantastic journey from complete novice to a more confident enthusiast. Eager to practice and put to use all the excellent, practical advice and tips learned. A thoroughly enjoyable day."
Richard Hart, Director, Blue Cube Studios, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex
"What a fantastic way for people of all levels, from budding newbies to passionate professionals to enhance their chosen hobby or profession. First-class tuition with excellent facilities. A thoroughly enjoyable course."
Joseph Boatman, Blue Cube Studios. Colchester, Essex
"... well put together with informative instruction and will look forward to a follow up in the future."
Martin Roffe, Hornchurch, Essex
"The course has left me feeling a lot more confident with my camera and inspired. I'm determined NOT to revert back to shooting in Auto."
Rebecca Judge, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
"...It was really good fun and interesting. Jeff is an excellent tutor. I would really recommend him. His work is good too"
Cheryl Bell, Winchmore Hill, London
“... really happy with the course, it made me more confident in my photography and makes me want to learn more"
Liat, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"... I had no previous knowledge of the technology linked to cameras and have come away with a good, useful practical knowledge"
Sarah Esson, Braintree, Essex
"I had a fantastic day, found the course so useful and Jeff is a great tutor. Well worth the journey"
Maria Donnelly, Canterbury, Kent
"A very relaxing and worthwhile course. I really enjoyed it and can't wait to start practising my new skills"
Claire Wallace, Sheering, Essex
"... a Great course for getting started
Angela Hamill, Ipswich, Suffolk
"...I learned a lot and feel very enthusiastic about practising my new skills"
Chris Gowel, St Albans, Hertfordshire
"The course provides a great opportunity to build confidence..."
Owen Gregory, Kelvedon, Essex
"... great information, practical and helpful. Well delivered, friendly and knowledgeable"
Donna Page, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"...very helpful and I learned a lot. I felt very welcome and would recommend to others"
Jon Read, Maidstone, Kent
"The course helped me understand how my DSLR worked and how to get to take photos of what I wanted and how I wanted them to look"
Gary Cohen, Brentwood, Essex
"Jeff is a natural people person... and his relaxed style aided the learning process considerably. I have come away from this course with renewed enthusiasm"
Rebecca Bradshaw, Witham, Essex
"Really interesting day, explained loads... Would definitely recommend to others."
Alison Gray, Gosfield, Halstead, Essex,
"A friendly but busy day covering everything that was proposed. Jeff made it easy for someone like myself who isn't technically minded. A good day and I would recommend it to anyone. Many thanks"
Malcom Toll, Southend on Sea, Essex,
"As a total novice I found the course friendly, informative and really helpful. I can now feel confident and enthused when taking shots. Would recommend the course to anyone" Angela Houghton, Chelmsford, Essex,
"We learned a lot in one day. Jeff Does not hold back any knowledge at all. Photoshop training was very good too"
Nanthapa Cooper, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
"Jeff is very helpful... Good description in layman's terms which is good for a beginner"
Christo Apostolides, Hutton, Essex
"I would like to thank you again very VERY much for all your help and inspiration – your enthusiasm is contagious! Also please thank Holly [Model] for indulging us"
Trudi Gould, Colchester, Essex
"Fantastic course. Provided the knowledge & skills I needed to take this hobby to another level. It was a warm & friendly environment that enhance learning. Good fun, would recommend to anyone who would like a challenge"
Nadia Donald, Borden, Kent
"Very practical advice, good attention to individual needs. Nice mix of theory and practical"
Dr Stephen Harding, Rendlesham, Suffolk
"This was a fantastic 'Introduction to Digital Photography' course and I look forward to using everything that I have learned today. It was good fun with an excellent teacher"
Katie Hughes, Epping, Essex
"A great intro and insight to what is possible with a camera... very detailed and a great day. Very recommendable."
Brad Cannon, Billericay, Essex
"A pictorial insight of the eyes of a photographer - Very enjoyable day."
John Brenkley. Thundersley, Essex
"...has given me lots of ideas to go and create my own photos."
Martin Webb, Epping, Essex
"Great day - can't wait to start using the techniques I've learnt and finally start taking photographs, rather than snapshots!"
Jenny Wiegold, Brent Pelham, Herts
"...I felt I have started to take great pictures. Jeff's comments to me on the course have built up my confidence. I really enjoyed the day and felt like I learnt a lot"
Terri Whitehead, Heddingham, Suffolk
"A good friendly day. I have had fun and now have my photo bug back. Jeff has reminded me that getting off 'Auto' settings is best."
Marianne Tucker, Braintree, Essex
"Fulfilled all my expectations and more. What a fantastic day, thank you."
Vicky Haywood, Black Notley, Essex
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Suitable for Canon, Nikon, Fuji, Olympus, Pentax plus all other SLR cameras
1 Day Training Course £110
Ideal course for those starting out in digital photography or someone who has had their camera a while but want to improve their skills and knowledge.
strong>Introduction
Unfortunately, as many people find out, getting yourself a digital SLR camera doesn’t mean your photographs will automatically improve!
The truth is in fact that many modern digital cameras appear so complex, that you can spend more time worrying about the setting and options, than the image you are trying to capture. So through frustration you end up leaving your camera on ‘Automatic’ and just hope for the best.
So having spent hundreds of pounds on a camera, why not spend much less learning how to get the best out of this equipment by attending this photography course?
This photography course is a great way to get started and is ideal for the novice or experienced amateur.
strong>On this course you will learn:
Essential camera controls enabling you to get the best images from your camera.
Taking images both on location and in the studio you will quickly come to understand composition, lighting, and what works best when taking a photograph.
We will also cover:
Downloading your images and working on them in Photoshop. Including cropping and manipulating images.
You’ll leave inspired and wanting to use your newly acquired skills to experiment and produce great images.
Photography Course content includes:
. Basic photography skills
. White balance
. Aperture & shutter speed
. ISO rating
. Metering
. Image size
. Composition techniques
. Location projects
. Portrait Photography
. Downloading and viewing your images
. Introduction to Photoshop
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Nothing beats the exciting world of Wedding Photography. Capturing special moments and turning them into wonderful images is a satisfaction that is difficult to describe. While many people think that photographing a wedding is easy and that it can't be too hard photographing the special occasion, the reality is actually far from this.
Training: While there are evening classes offering photography courses, the problem is that you’re one of 20+ people in the classroom, you feel you can’t ask questions and in all honesty many of these courses are way out of touch with what people really want these days.
The Answer?:
The WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP is for those looking to raise their game by taking their photography to the next level but it's also for someone considering earning money from their skills and passion.
The course content includes:
. Bridal Preperation. With a real bride
. Capturing the spirit.
. The exciting world of contemporary wedding photography using documentary and semi posed styles sought by today’s contemporary customer.
. A live shoot outside & insdie the church with a real Bride & Groom models .
. Essential Equipment needed both on location and for post processing
. Lighting - And how to get it right every time.
. People skills. And why so many photographers get this wrong?
. Composition - Putting it together with individuals and groups.
. Professional slideshows. Select your photos and simply drop them into your show.
.Sales - what sells (and what not to waste your time trying to sell)
. Marketing & Advertising. It's more than just having great images
. Suppliers. Best quality for your customers (and you)
. Photoshop. Specialist actions to give your images the edge
. Photographic Organisations. Which to choose and how to join them
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Anyone can be a photographer… but only
a few photographers are artists.
In order to get the most out of your portrait photography, be it taking photographs of your
friends, your children, your family, your
neighbours or your paying customers, you
need to understand the tools of the trade.
Cameras don’t take pictures… people do
However, as well as having the equipment the
most important thing when taking a photograph
is you. This workshop will equip you with both
the skills and confidence to go out and take
wonderful images time and time again.
This workshop covers the following and more
. Getting creative with your techniques and expressing yourself
. Learn what equipment to use
. Direct your subject with confidence
. The difference in photographing men, women & children
. Using natural and artificial light to create the look you want
. Get comfortable with both colour & black & white plus other dynamic finishes
. Creating your own style in portrait photography
. Learn the rules and how to break them
. Market yourself effectively
media.