Academy of Photography
1:1, 1:2 and Group Photography
Workshops, Courses and Classes in Burbage, Hinckley.
Ideal for beginners to intermediate photographers and small business owners.
Invest in yourself or get a gift voucher to invest in your loved ones!
LEARN THE ENTIRE CREATIVE PROCESS FOR PHOTOGRAPHY.
Designed to give you complete confidence with the photography process, for whatever your desired purpose.
PERSONALISED
After booking a 1:1 workshop with me, I’ll go through a consultation with you to personalise your learning experience, making sure you get exactly what you need. This could mean learning in my studio, on location or at your place of choice.
TARGETED
Following a consultation, I will design a workshop specific to you, working on your weaknesses and other areas we can identify for improvement, whether that’s for business or self enjoyment and creativity.
INTERGRATED
I will help to bring the technical process of photography and the creative process together, showing you how to merge and begin to progress the way you see as a photographer. I’ll help you realise your vision to create and explore a new world of photography.
All photography tuition offered includes technical and post production support either in my studio or on site at your location.
Learn creative photography privately as a couple or with your best friend.
Private Photograph Tuition for Couples and Best Friends
1:1 Photography Workshops, post production and classroom session
Learn how to create a work of art or how to make professional photography for your business marketing.
I work with people that want to invest in themselves and improve their creativity for whatever reason, whether that’s to learn how to shoot astro landscapes, pretty rural pictures, nature, macro, woodland, portraiture, urban and street photography, studio work or how to shoot photographs that will sell your business better.
I will even consult with you on your equipment and software.
I always guarantee immediate results!
You will be a much better photographer after just one session with me!
1:1 Workshop for marketing photography on site location training
“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.”
Gallery of photography created by my students while on one of my workshops…
Private tailored photography training with me now…
A 4 hour session is great as a gift for beginners
Full day session (7 hours)
All Rounder Course in 3, 5 or 7 full day sessions.
1:1 or 2:1 Private Photography Tuition from £275pp.
Intensive All Rounder Courses start from £1,000 per course:
The Intensive All Rounder course is perfect for beginners that wish to accelerate themselves in to the world of photography.
On the intensive course you can study 3, 5 or 7 courses.
You can choose any of the following genres of photography to study under my professional guidance:
Beginners Introduction to photography
Landscape Photography
Urban and Rural Landscapes
Nature and Wildlife Photography
Sunrise and Sunset Photography
Street Photography and Street Portraiture
Studio and Flash Photography
Astro Landscape Photography.
By the end of the all rounder course, you will be confident, competent and ready to hit the road running!
Book a free consultation now.
“I booked a 1:1 session with Paul specifically to look at improving my understanding of camera lighting. I also wanted to improve my creative style and technical knowledge when using my camera as its something I’ve been less confident with. I’d tried online courses before but felt I needed a face to face session.
I’m so glad I booked Paul, he was attentive, knowledgeable and nothing was too much trouble. We spent time both in the office which was comfortable and welcoming, and outside as we were lucky enough to have a dry and sunny evening with great cloud formations 😀
I found Paul’s teaching style to be relaxed, friendly and very supportive, not only advising me on lighting tips but also inspiring my creative side by pointing out unusual framing ideas for images that really changed the dynamic.
We also went through post production using Lightroom classic, another of my less confident areas when it comes to taking and creating photos/art. I was blown away by how different my images looked after some light adjustments, I’d forgotten how RAW images need to be finessed a little to bring out their pizazz!
I had a thoroughly smashing evening, I’d highly recommend Paul to anyone looking for a calm, patient and passionate photographer with a creative eye and a great teaching style.
Thank you Paul, you’ve reignited my passion for photography in one evening! 🙏”
GROUP PHOTOGRAPHY
WORKSHOPS
I run group photography workshops for people that want to focus on the creative side of photography.
I offer combined tuition for groups of between 4-6 people focusing on:
Rural and Urban Landscape Photography
Nature, Wildlife and Woodland Photography
Canal and Boat Life Photography
Street Photography / Street Portraiture
Astro Landscapes
These are the main areas of photography that I focus on for the group workshops and are the useful genres for travel, holidays and everyday photography.
A short film about my photography workshops.
What might you learn on a workshop with me?
How to use and understand your DSLR camera
Shooting in manual mode
Understanding shutter speed, aperture and ISO
Seeing, reading and measuring the light
Designing professional compositions
Framing your photographs to retain viewers
How to read the landscape or whatever environment you’re shooting in
How to approach strangers in the street asking for their photograph
How to make a photograph of strangers in the street without asking permission and making it look natural
Conducting yourself when shooting street photography and managing conflict
What to make photographs of and how to make them interesting
Using colour theory in combinations that create attention
Shooting at night, in the dark, getting focus and designing a frame when you can’t see
Remaining safe when out on location and in possession of expensive equipment
Storing and managing your photography collection
Performing post production using Adobe Lightroom
Creating a work of art and printing it
Making yourself known as a photographer and getting your artwork in front of people.
The above list isn’t exhaustive of what I can teach you and it would depend on which course you book as to what you will learn.
Reviews
“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 everone, 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”
“I spent a great night out learning how to take incredible night-shoot photography. It has re-inspired me to pick up my camera and start having fun again. Loads of insight & experiences shared across the group, well worth attending for all levels.”
“I attended a workshop with Paul on the 4th February. He was so incredibly patient and thorough going through the technical side and editing afterwards.
Highly recommended and I’ll be looking to book onto another one in the near future”
“Went on one of Paul’s. Workshops.. Had an excellent time and managed to learn a lot about my camera...will definitely going on more workshops with him .. explained everything in a easy to learn terms ... come away with a bit more artistic eye for a picture...I would highly recommend one of his workshops...its also a way of meeting like minded people .... great bloke and a good instructor....”
“This was my first time attending one of Paul’s photography workshops (Urban Landscape & Nature Photography) and I wasn’t disappointed. The basic principles & camera setup was a really useful & informative addition. No more shooting in Auto mode!!”
“Attended a night photography course as a solo female. Paul made me feel very welcome, so I would definitely recommend any solo female to book with Paul.
I was an absolute beginner, and Paul was very patient during the technical hour and during the outside practical session. I learnt more in those few hours than I ever did reading manuals and watching YouTube.
The editing part of the course using Adobe lightroom was something I wasn’t expecting but definitely appreciated. Although I was quite tired by this point, Paul still managed to inspire me.
Thanks for the knowledge, and chat.”
“I have been on two workshops with Paul now, the first a half day group and the second a one to one full day. Taking up photography and understanding your camera can be daunting, it is so easy to use Auto all the time. But Paul teaches you in a relaxed and friendly manner how to get the best of your camera by understanding shutter speed, aperture and ISO. Paul is very easy to get on with and his knowledge of photography makes him a great teacher.
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“A really enjoyable workshop! Paul was so patient with a group of beginners and really took time to make sure that we all understood the basics of photography before taking us out in the big wide world to have a play with our new found knowledge. So approachable and passionate about passing on his expertise.”
“I had a great afternoon on the Burbage common workshop with Paul, I’d previously used online courses so had a base knowledge and this course was a great way to test my learning and get some feedback on my approach and style. This is a great workshop for beginners just looking to start and also for people who have some knowledge and want to practice with feedback and see how to take things further.”
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