Photography Workshops

Private Photography Workshops for Couples and Best Friends

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Learn to shoot creative photography with your partner or your best friend.

This is an incredible opportunity for you and your partner or your best mate to get together and learn how to shoot creative photography.

Upon booking you will get a free consultation to determine what kind of photography you both wish to learn. Some couples want to learn different types of photography, so I will try to incorporate both in to your session.

Watch this short film to get an idea of what it’s like to join me on a couples workshop…

Private Photography Tuition for Couples and Best Friends

For more information or to book, please make contact with me directly and or just fill in this form and I’ll get back to you asap…

Creative Christmas Gift / Present Ideas Around Photography

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Support your local artist and invest in your loved ones creative flair.

As a local photographer I’ve been creating a huge photographic documentary of the local area in Leicestershire that spans from 2012 to now.

I offer 1:1 and Group Photography Workshops based from my studio in Burbage and venture out on to location depending on the genre of photography the client has booked for.

These are available as follows:

  • 1.5 Hour Technical Session on a 1:1 basis = £150

  • 4 Hour Mini Session on a 1:1 basis = £300

  • 7 Hour Full Days Session on a 1:1 basis = £500

  • 3 Full Day Sessions Intensive Course = £1,100

  • 5 Full Day Sessions Intensive Course = £1,500

Before booking one of these 1:1 sessions you will be invited for a consultation where I can establish where your current skill set is and then design a perfect 1:1 tailored training session to hit exactly where you need the support for your practice.

You can choose to learn in the following genres on any of the sessions:

  • Technical Camera Support - Understanding how to use your camera, how it works and shooting in manual mode

  • Landscape Photography

  • Woodlands and Nature Photography

  • Sunrise and Sunset Photography

  • Urban and Rural Landscape Photography

  • Street Photography

  • Street Portraiture

  • Astro Landscape Photography

  • Post production using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop

  • Video production, filming and editing using Final Cut Pro X.

Browse a collection of unique jigsaw puzzles created from the landscape around Leicestershire.

In 2012 I started a long term project called Hinckley, Burbage & Bosworth Photographed that is still going on to this day and has given me a collection of over 11,000 photographs featuring the local landscape of which I have designed a series of artworks and products around.

Here’s just a few of what is available in my online shop…

Group Photography Update

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Photography classes, courses and workshops based from

my studio in Burbage, Leicestershire.

Ideal for beginners to intermediate photographers.

Astro Landscape Photography

I’ve got several available courses currently bookable via my online shop.

Here’s a selection of my own photography to give you some ideas…

On my workshops I teach the following:

  • How to use your camera in manual mode (if you need it)

  • How to see, read and measure the light using your on board light meter

  • How to focus where and on what properly

  • Designing a professional composition

  • Framing your shots

  • Photographic approach

  • What makes a good photograph and what doesn’t and how to break the rules

  • I also answer any questions and work on specific difficulties that you have.

On my 121 workshops, you can book a private class where I’ll tailor a course to you and if you want, you can share the class and the costs with a friend on a 122 workshop.
Ask me for more details, paul@paulhands.co.uk

Here's £5 from me to you for free

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Would you like to get a discount on my photography workshops or a Leicestershire jigsaw puzzle?

I’m giving you £5 as a thank you for buying from me and supporting my little business.

Use this code: THANKS5

Here’s a link directly to my online shop.

At the checkout, once you’ve chosen what to spend your free fiver on, insert the discount ode and simply get £5 from me as a thank you for your support.

As a bonus, here’s my latest film about my photography workshops…

Thanks again!

April and May Group Photography Workshops

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Current Available Group Photography Classes and Workshops in April and May 2023.

This year my group photography workshops have for some reason exploded! Every course I run is getting maxed out and it’s amazing to know I’m creating a world where people can immerse themselves in the one thing I absolutely love doing, photography.

I guess it may be because my work is becoming more popular and more people know about my workshops and photography courses now. Also I bet the word is getting around about how good they are. I’m not boasting as such and certainly not suggesting my workshops are amazing but my students do say things like that. Look, here’s my latest review:

“This was without question an amazing course, well presented, we were made to feel welcome, I just wanted to know how to set my camera up, but I got a whole lot more from it, Paul explained everything in a manner you understand, nothing is to much trouble for him, he makes time for everyone, and if you don’t get it (as I didn’t) he just explains it again, I highly recommend him if you want to get more from your camera, I definitely booking another course.
Thank you Paul”
— Mark Bennett, Bald Creations
Photography Workshop Classes Leicestershire

I’ve currently got a few workshops available with limited spaces, see below:

  • April 1st 2023 - Low Light Night Time Group Photography Workshop. This is a fantastic opportunity to be deeply creative around a beautiful fishing and boating lake at night time with expert tuition and with a group of like minded people. Only 2 places left.
    Book now ————>>>

  • Saturday 15th April - I’ve got a really cool day time / evening workshop designed to feature a variety of landscapes from an urban environment, rural fields and public woodlands during Bluebell season in Burbage Common and Woods. This is perfect for beginners and up to intermediate and includes a post production exercise back in the studio after the sun sets. Only 3 places left, book now ————>>>

  • Saturday 29th April - Beginners Group Photography Workshop, ideal for people that know almost nothing about shooting with a DSLR and especially for those DSLR owners that shoot in automatic mode. In this group photography class I will teach you how to use you your camera, how to set it up and how to understand the light, shooting in manual mode and even the basics of composition. Everyone loves this short workshop on a Saturday morning. Only 2 places available for this one though. Book here ——>>>

  • Saturday 13th May - The next group workshop available is The Urban Landscape Photographers Spring Group Workshop. This is a fantastic and very exciting workshop that gives you the opportunity to try Woodland photography, urban landscape photography and street photography all on one single course. If you’re going away on holiday this year, then I recommend this workshop to set you up ready with the knowledge of almost any environment you might come across on your jollies.
    Book here ————>>>

Above all these amazing group photography workshops I’m running and booking lots of people on to, I also take on 121 private clients that have specific needs or would prefer to have more tailored tuition. I’ve got 2 dates available for the 121 workshops as they’re more personal, I have limited availability, where you’ll need to get in touch with me directly to discuss these options, which come in half day and full day packages.

Here’s a selection of my work from an archive of well over ten thousand photographs.

“I contacted Paul regarding a photography workshop for my husbands 50th birthday and I can honestly say it’s the best present he’s ever had! With a keen interest in street photography, my husband already had a passion to take pictures but he lacked the technical knowledge and ‘tricks of the trade’, which Paul has in abundance. I booked a one to one, half-day workshop and Paul tailored the session to suit. He taught my husband so much and the difference it has made is unbelievable, his photography has come on leaps and bounds. If you want to enhance your skills or broaden your creativity then I would highly recommend Paul as an inspirational tutor.”
— Chelsea Cefai

121 and Group Photography Workshops

Learn More About Photography

Are you looking to improve your photography skills and learn new techniques in a fun and supportive group environment? Look no further! My 121 and group photography workshops are the perfect opportunity for you to take your photography to the next level. Led by myself, an experienced and professional photographer. My workshops cover a wide range of topics, from the basics of composition, exposure and lighting to advanced editing techniques. You'll have the chance to learn from me and work alongside other passionate photographers while exploring new locations and making good photographs.

Don't miss out on this unique and exciting learning experience – sign up for one of my group photography workshops today or if you’d like something more personal and tailored to you, contact me to discuss a 121 workshop.

I’ve currently got a few workshops available in my online shop or you can get more information from my photography workshop page.

Hinckley, Burbage & Bosworth Photographed 2012 - 2022 All time greatest hits!

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A decade of documenting the landscape and the community of the Hinckley & Bosworth District of Leicestershire, England.

I’ve created a ten minute film exhibiting my favourite photographs from the past ten years of working on this personal and self funded project.

Hinckley, Burbage & Bosworth Photographed 2012 - 2022 All time greatest hits!

This is my gift and a message of thanks to everyone that has supported me and followed this project since 2012.
I’m progressing my art form now to ensure I can thrive as an artist in to the future, making sure I can create a more stable income. That begins with an expansion with my documentary wedding photography and filmmaking business as well as branching further in to the field of supporting other entrepreneurs with their marketing needs.

So thank you for subscribing to my emails and my blog.

Have a happy new year and manifest the best life for yourselves.