1 day – £250 The perfect introduction to wedding photography.
This wonderful day set within one of the most beautiful houses in Essex is the perfect way of establishing a stunning portfolio with which you can inspire and win new clients. For every wedding photographer their portfolio is the single most important tool in ensuring the continued success of their business.

You may be a new wedding photographer or an established pro looking for a wedding portfolio day, either way this event will be the perfect way of honing your skills.

A range of lighting tools will be available on the day including flash lights, reflectors and diffusers.
Photography workshop itinerary

-technical introduction, camera settings

-Model shoot 1 – natural light

-Model shoot 2 – natural light

-Model shoot 3 – off-camera flash

-Post production review – Adobe Photoshop

Like all of our digital photography workshops, this training course runs with small class sizes to ensure that delegates receive the very best tutoring in a friendly atmosphere.

-Sales & Marketing – getting bookings through to sales

-Products & suppliers

If you wish to attend then please select your preferred date from the drop down box below:

You may be completely new to photography or be fed up with using your camera on fully automatic modes and be keen to explore the more creative options that your camera has to offer. Either way Unshaken Photography can help you to take better and more exciting photographs through our introduction to digital photography programme.

Our programme consists of two one-day modules – part one introduces you to the full capabilities of your camera whilst part two focuses upon developing a more creative photographic approach. You can choose to attend just one of the days or alternatively to really progress book on both days (if you wish to book both days, please call 01245 494258 to book both days and save £40 of the normal total price).

Module 1 – Introduction to Digital Photography

This fun and informative, hands-on one day photography course introduces you to the exciting world of digital photography. Having a great camera is only a small part of taking good pictures and by the end of this photography training course you will have practised many techniques to improve the quality of your pictures.

During this course we simplify the technical terms you may already have heard of before exploring photography composition, equipment and technique. The afternoon is spent practising our new found skills and then looking at downloading your images & computer editing in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.

Workshop Itinerary

• Introduction to digital photography
• ISO, white balance & exposure
• Modes: automatic, aperture, shutter & programme
• ‘Depth of field’
• Equipment overview
• Photograph composition – make your pictures great
• Portraits
• Adobe Lightroom and Photohop workflow overview

Like all of our digital photography workshops, this training course runs with small class sizes to ensure that delegates receive the very best tutoring in a friendly atmosphere. Whether you are looking to take family shots or to pursue a career in photography then this is the perfect starting point.

Please note this is the first module of a two part programme the second half is called ‘Taking Better Pictures’ and is normally run on the following day. You can choose to attend one or both modules – if you wish to attend both then please call us on 01245 494258 to save £30 off the combined booking fee- please note you do not need to attend module 2 on the consecutive day.

If you would like to attend the module ‘Introduction to digital photography’ on its own then please select the most appropriate date from the box below – :

You may be completely new to photography or be fed up with using your camera on fully automatic modes and be keen to explore the more creative options that your camera has to offer. Either way Unshaken Photography can help you to take better and more exciting photographs through our introduction to digital photography programme.

Our programme consists of two one-day modules – part one introduces you to the full capabilities of your camera whilst part two focuses upon developing a more creative photographic approach. You can choose to attend just one of the days or alternatively to really progress book on both days (if you wish to book both days, please call 01245 494258 to book both days and save £40 of the normal total price).

Module 1 – Introduction to Digital Photography

This fun and informative, hands-on one day photography course introduces you to the exciting world of digital photography. Having a great camera is only a small part of taking good pictures and by the end of this photography training course you will have practised many techniques to improve the quality of your pictures.

During this course we simplify the technical terms you may already have heard of before exploring photography composition, equipment and technique. The afternoon is spent practising our new found skills and then looking at downloading your images & computer editing in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.

Workshop Itinerary

• Introduction to digital photography
• ISO, white balance & exposure
• Modes: automatic, aperture, shutter & programme
• ‘Depth of field’
• Equipment overview
• Photograph composition – make your pictures great
• Portraits
• Adobe Lightroom and Photohop workflow overview

Like all of our digital photography workshops, this training course runs with small class sizes to ensure that delegates receive the very best tutoring in a friendly atmosphere. Whether you are looking to take family shots or to pursue a career in photography then this is the perfect starting point.

Please note this is the first module of a two part programme the second half is called ‘Taking Better Pictures’ and is normally run on the following day. You can choose to attend one or both modules – if you wish to attend both then please call us on 01245 494258 to save £30 off the combined booking fee- please note you do not need to attend module 2 on the consecutive day.

If you would like to attend the module ‘Introduction to digital photography’ on its own then please select the most appropriate date from the box below – :

You may be completely new to photography or be fed up with using your camera on fully automatic modes and be keen to explore the more creative options that your camera has to offer. Either way Unshaken Photography can help you to take better and more exciting photographs through our introduction to digital photography programme.

Our programme consists of two one-day modules – part one introduces you to the full capabilities of your camera whilst part two focuses upon developing a more creative photographic approach. You can choose to attend just one of the days or alternatively to really progress book on both days (if you wish to book both days, please call 01245 494258 to book both days and save £40 of the normal total price).

Module 1 – Introduction to Digital Photography

This fun and informative, hands-on one day photography course introduces you to the exciting world of digital photography. Having a great camera is only a small part of taking good pictures and by the end of this photography training course you will have practised many techniques to improve the quality of your pictures.

During this course we simplify the technical terms you may already have heard of before exploring photography composition, equipment and technique. The afternoon is spent practising our new found skills and then looking at downloading your images & computer editing in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.

Workshop Itinerary

• Introduction to digital photography
• ISO, white balance & exposure
• Modes: automatic, aperture, shutter & programme
• ‘Depth of field’
• Equipment overview
• Photograph composition – make your pictures great
• Portraits
• Adobe Lightroom and Photohop workflow overview

Like all of our digital photography workshops, this training course runs with small class sizes to ensure that delegates receive the very best tutoring in a friendly atmosphere. Whether you are looking to take family shots or to pursue a career in photography then this is the perfect starting point.

Please note this is the first module of a two part programme the second half is called ‘Taking Better Pictures’ and is normally run on the following day. You can choose to attend one or both modules – if you wish to attend both then please call us on 01245 494258 to save £30 off the combined booking fee- please note you do not need to attend module 2 on the consecutive day.

If you would like to attend the module ‘Introduction to digital photography’ on its own then please select the most appropriate date from the box below – :

You may be completely new to photography or be fed up with using your camera on fully automatic modes and be keen to explore the more creative options that your camera has to offer. Either way Unshaken Photography can help you to take better and more exciting photographs through our introduction to digital photography programme.

Our programme consists of two one-day modules – part one introduces you to the full capabilities of your camera whilst part two focuses upon developing a more creative photographic approach. You can choose to attend just one of the days or alternatively to really progress book on both days (if you wish to book both days, please call 01245 494258 to book both days and save £40 of the normal total price).

Module 1 – Introduction to Digital Photography

This fun and informative, hands-on one day photography course introduces you to the exciting world of digital photography. Having a great camera is only a small part of taking good pictures and by the end of this photography training course you will have practised many techniques to improve the quality of your pictures.

During this course we simplify the technical terms you may already have heard of before exploring photography composition, equipment and technique. The afternoon is spent practising our new found skills and then looking at downloading your images & computer editing in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.

Workshop Itinerary

• Introduction to digital photography
• ISO, white balance & exposure
• Modes: automatic, aperture, shutter & programme
• ‘Depth of field’
• Equipment overview
• Photograph composition – make your pictures great
• Portraits
• Adobe Lightroom and Photohop workflow overview

Like all of our digital photography workshops, this training course runs with small class sizes to ensure that delegates receive the very best tutoring in a friendly atmosphere. Whether you are looking to take family shots or to pursue a career in photography then this is the perfect starting point.

Please note this is the first module of a two part programme the second half is called ‘Taking Better Pictures’ and is normally run on the following day. You can choose to attend one or both modules – if you wish to attend both then please call us on 01245 494258 to save £30 off the combined booking fee- please note you do not need to attend module 2 on the consecutive day.

If you would like to attend the module ‘Introduction to digital photography’ on its own then please select the most appropriate date from the box below – :

Being a photographer is an absolute joy and I frequently joke that when I go to work I have to try hard to to smile too much for fear of my wife getting annoyed with my smugness – but it is true and being a photographer is a joy.  One of the many pleasures is meeting other photographers and this week I have had a real ambition come true by working with one of my favourite photographers John Denton.

John is a Fellow with the SWPP and runs training courses on behalf of the SWPP and through his own training company John Denton Training www.johndentontraining.com. I have had the opportunity to undertake four days training on a 1:1 basis with John and also time with Liz Denton to help with commercial aspects of running a photography business.

I have completed two days so far with a third tomorrow before a few weeks away to practise what I have learnt and then come back for a follow up.  I thought I would share a few details of progress to date and also a quick video to illustrate what we have been working on.

During the first day John and I worked with one of his amazing models Nikki Hafter (http://nikkihaftermodel.tumblr.com) in a range of location and studio setups.  John is an a brilliant tutor – welcoming, relaxed, warm, patient and very giving of his experience and knowledge. Here is the video:

On the second day John has walked me through his post production workflow and editing techniques on both Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.  John holds nothing back, is a real pleasure to learn from and genuinely enjoys teaching.

Liz Denton is a whirlwind of energy, enthusiasm, encouragement and practical advice.  On the afternoon of the second day Liz and I discussed commercial aspects of running a successful photography business before putting together some short and long term objectives and identified some key next steps.  Liz mentors photographers and other creatives – I strongly recommend that anyone looking to grow within the industry taps into both Liz and John knowledge and experience.

I can’t wait until tomorrow to learn more and am fired up to take away my new found knowledge and get implementing.  I can’t recommend John Denton Training highly enough and feel both excited but also somewhat under pressure to take away this knowledge and make a success of it –  having said that if I follow their advice I am going to struggle to not make a success.

At Unshaken Photography Training we strongly believe  in continuous development for all photographers – you can never learn enough – each year we strive to develop ourselves in all areas of photography.  If you are looking to develop your skills then please contact us on 01245 494258 or www.unshaken-photography.co.uk.

A big thank you to John, Liz and Nikki for their time, openness and patience.

1 day – £195 The perfect introduction to wedding photography.
You may be completely new to wedding photography or have shot a few weddings but are keen to take your skills to the next level. Our one day wedding photographer course is the ideal introduction to the skills and knowledge of a wedding photographer.

This packed one day photography courses introduces you to the core technical and creative skills required of a wedding photographer through shooting a bride and groom couple at a fabulous location. Becoming a successful wedding photographer is so much more than simply taking great pictures and therefore we also look at the equipment requirements and commercial skills needed to become an established wedding photographer.

By the end of the course you will be confident in your ability to shoot great wedding shoots, will have a raft of fantastic images to start your portfolio and the commercial knowledge to drive your career forward.

Photography workshop Itinerary

-Introduction to wedding photography

-Expectations of a wedding photographer

-Identifying your own ‘style’

-Preparation – planning for the key shots

-Equipment overview

-Bride and groom shoot at venue

-Adobe Lightroom and Photohop workflow overview

-Sales & Marketing – getting bookings through to sales

-Products & suppliers

If you wish to attend then please select your preferred date from the drop down box below:

Despite the bitterly cold weather another group of hardy wannabe photographers spent the weekend with me learning the skills and techniques to start capturing some great images. Working with small groups of only eight people ensures that we can teach and learn in a friendly and comfortable environment which everyone enjoys and has some fun.

The group produced some absolutely stunning images during our time in Cambridge city centre and everyone left with a real sense of enthusiasm and enjoyment. I have put together a few images from the day here and a video slide show as well.

We have been running our digital photography workshops in Cambridge for a couple of years now and the feedback has been wonderful. The courses appeal to complete beginners, those stuck on fuly automatic and also quite a number of delegates who are looking to become professional photographers.

During the course of the day we look at why we move away from fully automatic, some of the more creative modes on your camera and then dealing with moving objects. We finish off by looking at some easy to apply editing techniques on Photoshop and Lightroom that can really move your photography forward.

I was delighted with the results of the weekend and look forward to seeing the delegates agin on further workshops. Please contact Nick on 01223 654309 or 078 666 78 688 for more information.

Getting that new piece of kit can be very exciting but also a little daunting so our course bulge with eager minds and willing hearts.  I enjoy this time of year enormously as we are helping so many people on their wonderful journey of discovery – Photography, a trip that goes on and on.

For some of our delegates photography is about catching and recording these precious life moments, it may be a family gathering, babies first steps or a once in a lifetime trip.  For others our courses are the beginning of a new and exciting career, either way our courses are full of  excitement and I guess at the beginning a little nervousness.

Whenever you go on any kind of training course there is always that fear that everyone else will know more than you or that you are in over your head.  Don’t fear if you are due to come along soon as we run our courses with very small groups and make sure that everyone is at the same kind of level before they come along.

Having run a couple of photography courses in Chelmsford, Essex and Rochester, Kent I though I would share a few images taken by the delegates to show off some of their new found skills and a short video – let me know your thoughts.

photography course in essex

If you or a friend is looking for a beginners photography course in St Albans, Hertsfordshire, Chelmsford, Essex, Rochester, Kent or Cambridge please give me a call on 078 666 78 688 or email nick@unshaken.co.uk

Most people start off by using their new cameras in fully automatic which is the perfect place to start when finding your feet and getting some pictures straight way. Very quickly however you will start to realise that there are quite a few issues with using your camera on fully automatic and that if you want to start getting some ‘better’ images then you may have to be brave and move away from the comfort that auto gives.

When you move away from fully automatic then there is the chance that you may run into a few problems and start to feel that you are out of your comfort zone – don’t panic this is quite normal, you are certainly not alone and help is at hand. Unshaken Photography training run digital photography courses for beginners in Chelmsford, Colchester, St Albans, Cambridge, Maidstone and Rochester with small class sizes so that you can receive the highest level of training.

Our beginners photography courses are the ideal place to start if you are new to digital photography, stuck on fully automatic or just want to become a little more creative. For those of you looking to take your photography even further then our beginners program is also a great introduction to our professional photography courses.

Our two module beginners classes are run by professional photographer Nick Wood who is a much in demand portrait, wedding, commercial and sports photographer.  Nick loves to share his enthusiasm for photography with delegates – if you have any questions regarding our courses then please contact Nick directly on 078 666 78 688 or 01245 494258.

Our introduction to digital photography course lasts for one day and covers fully automatic, ISO, Shutter speed, white balance, depth of field (blurring backgrounds), dealing with moving objects (sport, children, flowers) and also offers an overview of some basic editing techniques on your computer.  The course lasts for a day and sets you up for module two called Taking Better Pictures – advanced photography course.

We offer a great discount when booking both modules of our beginners programme at the same time and will have you using your new camera to its full potential quickly.

For more information please follow one of the links below or call Nick on 01245 494258 / 078 666 78 688

Photography courses in Essex

Photography courses in St Albans

Photography courses in Kent

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