Photography masterclass (full day)
A full day photography course to give you all the skills to take your photography to new heights
Your training at a glance
Course name: Photography masterclass (full day)
Course description: Whether you're a beginner or an improving photographer, this masterclass is designed to help you take your skills to the next level. With personalized content tailored to your individual needs, you'll learn everything from shooting on full manual mode to composing better photos and understanding light. For improving photographers, the course also covers more advanced techniques like using filters for long exposure photography, exposure and focus blending, and post-processing. By the end of this course, you'll have the knowledge and skills to capture stunning photos and take your photography to new heights.
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Course length: 7 hours
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Who is it for? Beginner or improving photographers
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When? We agree a suitable date at the time of booking.
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Location: I am based in Honiton, Devon but can travel to your home (or a mutually convenient location such as a café) for the theory parts of the training. The outdoor shoot will be at a mutually agreed outdoor location.
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What you'll need: Any compact, bridge, mirrorless or DSLR camera with manual exposure controls
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Your trainer: Professional Devon photographer, Gary Holpin
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Price: £239 (plus reasonable travel costs from Honiton, if more than 40 minutes / 20 mile return journey)
Course content
This content will be tailored to individual needs, but usually includes:
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Understanding exposure
How to use the creative potential of ISO, Aperture & shutter speed
Camera modes and what they do
Understanding on-screen information
Managing exposure
How to shoot on Manual
How to focus
Important camera settings
Understanding composition
Understanding light
Getting creative
Kit basics (tripods, lenses, filters etc)
Advanced techniques including how to shoot in difficult light, focus stacking, creative long exposures, macro / astro-photography basics
Post processing in Lightroom
Practical (guided shoot at an outdoor location)
Constructive feedback session
Location
Payment
Full payment is required at the time of booking. Bank details will be on your invoice (for BACS payment). Payment by Revolut or Paypal also available on request,
For your convenience, for the first part of the training I will come to your home or a mutually convenient location such as a café. The second part of the course will be at a mutually agreed outdoor location.
What you get
7 hours of training from a professional photographer
High quality handout pack
Free follow-up by email / phone
Free access to private student Facebook group
"Gary is patient and never patronising. I felt relaxed and able to ask any questions. Huge thanks, Gary; I loved it!"
Debi, residential weekend course student
"Right level of content, good pace and energy. Really enjoyed it!"
Stewart, residential weekend course student
"Training couldn't be improved. Good balance of practice and theory and my knowledge has improved through the course."
Karen, residential weekend student
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What camera is required?For courses involving mobile phones, all you will need is and smartphone with a camera. For camera training courses, generally any camera which has some level of manual control (usually a dial on the top which has modes such as 'A, P, M' etc is sufficient - which is almost all compact, bridge, mirrorless and DSLR cameras.
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What prior experience is required?For all courses which state they are for beginners, no prior experience is required, just a suitable camera and the enthusiasm to learn. Courses for improvers require you to have a grasp of the basics (basic use of the camera, composition etc)
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How do I know if I'm a beginner or an improving photographer?There's no hard and fast rule, but I would say that an improving photographer: - Knows the basics of how to operate their camera - Understands at least a little about exposure, aperture, shutter speed and perhaps has a little experience with Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority or Manual - May understand a little about composition In general terms, an improving photographer should need less coaching in the basics of how to operate their camera, but may need more coaching in how to take great photos with it!
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Where do you offer your training?I'm based in Honiton, and If you're happy to come to my home, that's great. If not then that isn't a problem as I'm happy to travel a reasonable distance to provide you with training (up to 20 minutes / 10 miles from Honiton is free; after that I charge reasonable travel costs). If you are outside of my free travel area, you're welcome to come to Honiton, or we can arrange a venue half way such as a pub or café.
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Is there an age limit for courses?No, but any child under 18 would need to be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
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Are refreshments included?Meals are not provided for 1-2-1 courses.
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Is transport required?On courses which include an outdoor shoot, some travel may be required. I can usually offer transport to locations.
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What equipment do I need?For all beginner level courses, the only essential requirement is to have a suitable camera (along with a charged battery and memory card). A waterproof bag to protect your camera is also advisable. Courses for improving photographers may need some additional equipment such as a suitable tripod and ND filters.
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Do I need insurance?My business is covered by public liability insurance, and my equipment is insured. I would strongly encourage you to consider insurance for your equipment. In addition, for residential workshops I would also strongly encourage you to buy travel insurance, as your fee may be lost if you have to cancel. This is so that courses don't become unviable due to last minute cancellations, and whilst you are able to insure for a financial loss, we are not.
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What if the weather is bad?We can do outdoor shooting in most weather, but not in persistent rain. For most day courses, we can just agree an alternative date. For residential workshops, I will do my best to structure the learning so that we can make the most of any dry weather during the weekend.
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What should I wear?Most courses involve some element of outdoor work, and so you will need to have clothing suitable for the season and the likely weather. As a minimum you will need stout shoes suitable for uneven ground, and a waterproof coat.
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What if I need to cancel?For one-to-one courses, please do let me know as soon as possible if you need to cancel, but there is no financial penalty to doing so. I cannot give refunds, but I am happy to rearrange a mutually agreeable alternative date. For residential workshops, 28 days notice is required for a refund to be possible, and so it is strongly advised that you take out travel insurance in order to minimise any financial loss. It we can fill your place, we may be able to offer you an alternative course date but this cannot be guaranteed.
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Which locations will we go to?For courses which have an outdoor shoot included, locations will depend on where we are holding the course. Locations can be discussed and agreed ahead of training sessions.
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What are your payment terms and conditions?For all 1-2-1 courses, full payment is due at the time of booking and no refunds can be given. However, if you wish to move the agreed date then please give as much notice as possible.
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What travel costs do you charge?I include up to 20 minutes travel time each way and 10 miles each way for free (so a 20 minute / 10 mile radius of Honiton). Anything above this I charge 50p per mile of additional distance and £40 per hour of additional travel time. This applies from Honiton to your home, and any travel for an outdoor shoot. There is always the option for you to come to Honiton, or for us to meet at a halfway point if you would like to minimise these additional costs.
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What if I want to share the cost of the training with a friend?You can share the cost of the course with friends (up to a maximum of six people in total) although I will need to add an additional £50 fee per person.
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Why do you ask for full payment up-front?Unfortunately I have had a number of occasions where a date for training has been agreed with the client and they have cancelled at very short notice. In these circumstances it is too late for me to find other work for this day, and so I end up not earning anything. As a small business this is not sustainable, and so I made the decision to ask for full payment up-front. Once payment has been made, if you need to move your training date (even at short notice) then I am happy to try and accommodate your needs, but would obviously prefer as much notice as possible so that I don't end up with empty days when I don't earn. Thanks for your understanding.
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How can I pay?Payment can be made by: - BACS (bank transfer) via the bank details provided on your invoice - Payment via Revolut or Paypal are available on request (please ask)
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