Tony O'Connell

The first major step to improve your photography is learning how your camera works.

Modern compact cameras can be complex and confusing. This full day workshop is for adults with a digital ‘point and shoot’ camera and who want to take better pictures with it. We will cut through the jargon and concentrate on simple techniques to put you in control. No experience is necessary, just a desire to create better images.

"I just wanted to thank you so much for the course yesterday. I really enjoyed it and you covered so much so well and at a good pace for an old beginner to understand. Thank you."

Helen Allen

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Get your head round all those buttons, dials and menus!

This is for people who have invested in a DSLR but are confused by all those dials, buttons and menus. This workshop will help you understand which are the important controls & how to use them so that you can begin to get the most out of your DSLR. We will avoid jargon and concentrate on practical photography.

"Just to say a big thank you for all your inspiration throughout the two SLR courses.

I thoroughly enjoyed them and have had my camera on M every since!"

Tania Deacon

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Reinforce and further develop your SLR camera understanding and skills.

This is for people who have a solid grasp of the functions of their camera. Ideally, you will have attended the ‘I’VE GOT A DIGITAL SLR – HELP!’ workshop before coming on this one.

We will start by spending some time reviewing the key points covered in the above workshop, before introducing new, but related areas of knowledge. This will help to consolidate your understanding of the basics of digital photography. We will then use mini assignments, followed by reviews to reinforce your understanding. Please contact me if you need advice.

"Was at a friends wedding at the weekend and got some great shots using the stuff that I learnt on the course. I felt a lot more confident in my abilities and hardly used Auto - So it works!"

Guy Wilmhrst

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Even the simplest digital compact camera is capable of taking more than snapshots.

This workshop is for users of digital ‘point and shoot’ cameras and who are familiar with their functions and settings. Modern compact cameras offer plenty of opportunity to turn off Auto and start to unleash your creativity. You should be familiar with your digital compact camera. Ideally, you should have attended the ‘Making Friends With Your Digital Compact’ workshop.

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Good composition is key to powerful photography. This workshop provides you with a range of tools to analyze your images and improve your composition. Don’t expect a ‘technical’ day but be prepared to share ideas and get creative. The day is suitable for beginners and more experienced photographers and is appropriate for users of digital SLR, bridge and compact cameras – please contact me if you have any queries regarding suitability

“Thanks for the notes and thanks for a brilliant course yesterday. I think I really gained a lot from it and feel very inspired to go out and take more pics with a new understanding”.

Gillian Frankland

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