Photography courses
A range of Devon photography courses for beginner & intermediate photographers, tailored to your needs
Looking for photography courses in Devon?
Are you interested in photography but don't know where to start? Or maybe you're a more experienced photographer looking to take your skills to the next level? Whatever your level, I offer a range of photography courses to help you achieve your goals. From short 2-hour taster sessions to full-day photography masterclasses, I can tailor the content to meet your individual needs. Before any course, we'll have a discussion to ensure that the course is customized to your specific requirements. Let's start your photography journey together!
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If you're not local to Devon, then why not make a weekend of it, on one of my a residential photography workshops? I run photography workshops for beginners and photography workshops for intermediate photographers in spring and the autumn.
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If you're ready to learn photography, but not sure which course is right for you, please get in touch; I'm always happy to chat!
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Photography courses for beginners
Training tailored to you
The courses below are examples of what I can teach you in 2-hour, half day or full day sessions. However, all sessions are tailored to your individual needs, and any session can cover the topics that you wish to learn. If you're not sure what you want to learn, that's fine too, we'll work together to understand your needs.
2 hours
Beginners
£119
With the advancements in technology, smartphones have become powerful tools for photography. This phone photography course aims to help you take brilliant photos using just your phone. By providing you with a deeper understanding of your camera app and unlocking your creativity, you'll be able to capture stunning images that rival those taken with professional cameras.
2 hours
Beginners
£119
Aimed at beginner photographers, this course is designed to help you take better photos in no time. With a focus on understanding your camera's capabilities and improving composition, you'll learn key skills that every photographer needs to know. By the end of the course, you'll have a solid foundation to build upon and start capturing stunning images.
3.5. hours
Beginners
£169
Are you tired of taking simple snapshots and ready to unleash your creativity with photography? This half-day course will provide you with all the key skills to start utilizing the full power of your camera. The content will be tailored to your needs, but typically includes understanding basic camera controls, proper focusing techniques, moving off fully automatic mode, and using composition to take better photos. With these skills, you'll be on your way to creating photographic art that you can be proud of.
Photography courses for intermediate photographers
7.5 hours
Beginner / intermediate
£269
Whether you're a beginner or intermediate 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 intermediate 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.
3.5 hours
Intermediate
£169
​For intermediate photographers looking to enhance their creativity, this course offers personalized instruction on a variety of topics. Learn how to use filters to capture stunning long exposures, experiment with intentional camera movement, master exposure and focus blending for landscape photography, explore the basics of night sky photography, or get an introduction to the exciting world of drone photography. Whatever your interests, this course will help you take your photography to the next level.
7.5 hours
Intermediate
£269
If you're an intermediate photographer looking to improve your skills, a photography course that includes location shoots could be the perfect solution. During the course, you'll have the opportunity to visit a variety of coastal and moorland locations, where you'll receive guidance on how to approach a location shoot from start to finish. This includes choosing the right location based on weather and lighting conditions, selecting the best shot, mastering composition, choosing the right filters, and adjusting camera settings. By sharing my own thought processes and techniques, I'll help you take your photography to the next level.
3.5 hours
Intermediate
£169
Are you a competent photographer looking to take your photography skills to the next level? Our advanced photography course is designed to help you improve your technique in specific areas. During the course, you'll have the opportunity to learn about a variety of techniques of your choice, including post-processing in Lightroom and Photoshop, capturing the perfect sunset, long exposure photography, and an introduction to drone photography. Whether you're looking to take your hobby to the next level or pursue a career in photography, this course is the perfect way to enhance your skills and take your photography to new heights.
Why book your photography training with me?
What previous students say...
Exceptional training
If you're thinking of joining me for a Devon photography course, here are just a few reasons to consider choosing me as your trainer:
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I make technical concepts easy to understand
As I am self taught, I know how confusing the technical aspects of photography can be, and I know how to make complicated concepts easy to understand.
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I'm a Devon specialist
I know Devon like the back of my hand. so If you join me for one of the longer training courses, as well as helping you to improve your skills, I will also introduce you to some beautiful and photogenic Devon locations.
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My enthusiasm for photography
Feedback from previous students has often pointed out that my enthusiasm not only makes the training more enjoyable, but it also helped them to learn more effectively.
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I consistently get great reviews
My students consistently give me glowing five star reviews. You can read some of my five star reviews on Google.
100% of past students were 'Very satisfied' or 'Satisfied' with their training.
97% of past students ranked their training as 'Very high' or 'High' quality
94% of past students ranked Gary's knowledge and training style as 'Excellent' or 'Very Good'
92% of past students ranked their training as 'Excellent' or 'Above average' value for money
Beautiful locations
One of the best things about being a Devon photographer is having the excuse to get out and enjoy so much beautiful scenery (you can read about my photography journey here). On my Devon photography courses I will make sure that I take you to some beautiful locations, so that as well as learning photography, you can also enjoy some of the natural beauty of Devon.
Student feedback
"Informative and tailored to each student's needs so well! Excellent!."
"Brilliant training. Your experience and enthusiasm shone through. All in all, really enjoyable"
"A big thank you Gary for sharing some of your huge knowledge with me and making the process so enjoyable. Your help, and importantly, for me as a novice, your super informative support was priceless. Thanks for keeping it fun!"
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