Photography courses
A range of photography courses for beginner & improving photographers, tailored to your needs
Looking for a photography course in Devon, Dorset or Somerset?
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 current experience, I can 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, Dorset or Somerset, 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 improving 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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Mobile phone photography courses
2 hours
Beginners
£125
Any smart phone
​This brief guide to phone photography is designed to help you capture better images using only your smartphone. It offers insights into your camera app, highlights the significance of composition, lighting, and editing, and aims to elevate your photography skills from simple snapshots to photos you can truly be proud of.
3 hours
Beginners
£169
Any smart phone
This phone photography masterclass teaches you all the essential skills to capture stunning photos with your smartphone that can compete with those taken on professional cameras. In addition to mastering your camera app, the course delves into the principles of composition, lighting, and editing to enhance the quality of your images. It also features an outdoor shoot, followed by an in-depth review of the photos, providing valuable insights to help you refine your skills.
Camera photography courses
2 hours
Beginners
£125
Compact, bridge, DSLR or mirrorless camera
This course is tailored for beginner photographers, offering quick and effective ways to enhance your photography skills. You'll focus on mastering your camera's features and refining composition techniques, gaining essential knowledge every photographer should have. By the conclusion of the course, you'll have a strong foundation to start creating breathtaking photos.
3.5 hours
Beginner / improver
£189
Compact, bridge, DSLR or mirrorless camera
Ready to move beyond basic snapshots and tap into your full creative potential with photography? This half-day course equips you with essential skills to unlock the full capabilities of your camera. The content is customized to suit your needs but generally covers mastering basic camera functions, improving focus techniques, transitioning from fully automatic settings, and leveraging composition and light for more striking images. By the end, you'll be well on your way to creating photographic masterpieces you can take pride in.
7 hours
Beginner / improver
£269
Compact, bridge, DSLR or mirrorless camera
This comprehensive full-day photography masterclass is designed to equip you with all the tools needed to step confidently into the world of photography. With a curriculum tailored to your unique needs, you’ll cover everything from mastering full manual mode and enhancing photo composition to understanding lighting. You’ll also delve into advanced techniques such as using filters for long exposure, exposure blending, focus stacking, and post-processing. Part of the class includes an outdoor photo shoot, followed by a constructive feedback session to help you refine your skills. By the end, you'll be well-prepared to capture breath taking images and elevate your photography to the next level.
Other courses
2 hours
Improvers
£125
Compact, bridge, DSLR or mirrorless camera
I provide a variety of short courses designed for photographers looking to enhance their skills in specific areas. The content is customizable to meet individual requirements.
Topics covered include:
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- Introduction to editing with Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop
- Long exposure photography
- Introduction to drone photography
- Mastering sunrise & sunset photography
- Intentional Camera Motion (ICM) photography
Why book your photography training with me?
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.
What previous students say...
"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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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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