otooleg
30th April 2006, 06:47 PM
Critique
Hello all I would like to pass on my experience of a course I had last week at the Peak District Photography Centre in Buxton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom.
Aims.
I attended the course to learn from a professional, learn from my colleagues on the course, and hopefully return with more confidence in my abilities as a professional photographer.
Course Content.
Day one.
Studio photography – all aspects discussed and demonstrated including the use of professional models. All equipment utilised including soft boxes, lights with filter and barn doors as well as umbrellas.
Different backdrops were used and the actual setting up discussed at length.
Day Two
Wedding photography.
All aspects discussed and demonstrated including working with models at a church and a local park. Different techniques and equipment demonstrated.
Day three
Setting up a Photography Business.
All aspects discussed, (wish I had been on the course before setting up my own business)!
I found this part of the course particularly useful to me personally.
Also Photoshop – working on the images we had shot in the previous days.
Day Four
Back to the studio. We requested working with two lights as this was the current status of all our current abilities, I cannot praise the tutor enough for listening to our request and fitting this in.
Photoshop – worked examples through to completion.
In summary.
I wish I had been on this course before setting up my business. I found the knowledge gained invaluable and I know it will help me become a better photographer.
Facilities – (All marks out of 10) 9/10
Tutor – 10/10
Arranged accommodation – within the Peak District National Park.
It can only be 10/10 because I have never met a more willing host.
Overall – 10/10 and yes I would highly recommend any course run by this organisation.
Regards
Spanner.
:wave3:
Hello all I would like to pass on my experience of a course I had last week at the Peak District Photography Centre in Buxton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom.
Aims.
I attended the course to learn from a professional, learn from my colleagues on the course, and hopefully return with more confidence in my abilities as a professional photographer.
Course Content.
Day one.
Studio photography – all aspects discussed and demonstrated including the use of professional models. All equipment utilised including soft boxes, lights with filter and barn doors as well as umbrellas.
Different backdrops were used and the actual setting up discussed at length.
Day Two
Wedding photography.
All aspects discussed and demonstrated including working with models at a church and a local park. Different techniques and equipment demonstrated.
Day three
Setting up a Photography Business.
All aspects discussed, (wish I had been on the course before setting up my own business)!
I found this part of the course particularly useful to me personally.
Also Photoshop – working on the images we had shot in the previous days.
Day Four
Back to the studio. We requested working with two lights as this was the current status of all our current abilities, I cannot praise the tutor enough for listening to our request and fitting this in.
Photoshop – worked examples through to completion.
In summary.
I wish I had been on this course before setting up my business. I found the knowledge gained invaluable and I know it will help me become a better photographer.
Facilities – (All marks out of 10) 9/10
Tutor – 10/10
Arranged accommodation – within the Peak District National Park.
It can only be 10/10 because I have never met a more willing host.
Overall – 10/10 and yes I would highly recommend any course run by this organisation.
Regards
Spanner.
:wave3: