Guide to photo courses 2008

Steve Outram Photography
Steve Outram, Getty Images Travel Photographer, offers photo tours and workshops in locations such as Brazil, Crete, Lesvos, Slovenia and Zanzibar.

"We really get behind the façade of these wonderful destinations to take superb photos. I hope you can join me."

For further details please visit the Steve Outram website, email or telephone (02810) 322201.

Bruce Smith Photography Workshops
UK photographer Bruce Smith offers various Master Classes in fashion and beauty photography including UK studio courses, location sessions at various destinations around Europe and swimwear classes in Mexico as well as offering eight week online courses and Photoshop tuition.

For further details please visit the Bruce Smith website, email, or telephone (07958) 231761.

Terry Hewlett Photography
Terry Hewlett's two day wedding photography courses are extremely intuitive to what shooting parts of a real wedding might be like with practical demonstrations and opportunities to take stunning bride photographs.

You will come away with far more knowledge in shooting manual and the control of on camera flash in conjunction with ambient light.

For further details please visit the Terry Hewlett website, email or telephone (01249) 750777.
 

Mark Bauer Photography
Photograph some of the UK's most stunning scenery on Dorset's Jurassic Coast under the guidance of internationally published landscape photographer, Mark Bauer. Courses are run in small groups ensuring lots of individual attention, include hands on tuition and expert advice plus unrivalled knowledge of locations from a local professional photographer. Courses available include three day courses, one day workshops, one-to-ones and self-catering photo breaks.

For further details please visit the Mark Bauer website, email, or telephone (01202) 518734.

PictureNature
PictureNature provides courses and workshops which are designed to improve technical and artistic skills in nature photography and to enjoy the great outdoors, the culture and the history of the North East of Scotland at the same time. You can choose a course or workshop that suits your requirements. Gift vouchers can be purchased in the online shop.

For more information please visit the PictureNature website, email, or telephone (01330) 820391.

Lakeland Photographic Holidays
Privately run by John and Gail Gravett, Lakeland Photographic Holidays are based in the picturesque Lake District and offer photographic workshops throughout the year including Active Walking, Limited Walking, Black and White, Getting to grips with Digital and Photoshop for Photographers.

All levels are catered for, from beginner through to experienced photographers with one to one tuition when needed.

Please visit the LPH website, email or telephone (01768) 778459 for more information.

VSP Workshops

The Flash Centre
Sponsored by Elinchrom, Portrait Lighting Courses are run by Chris Burfoot in association with the Flash Centre, the UK's leading studio lighting specialist that have been trading for over 25 years.

Courses offered include two-day Portrait Lighting, Art Nude and Glamour/figure photography in Lacock, Wiltshire. Equipment and models are provided.

For further details please visit the Flash Centre website, email or telephone (01249) 444750.
 

Experience Seminars
Created especially for users of the Canon EOS system, Experience Seminars offer day seminars are available held at hotels in locations around the UK as well as in-house at their premises in Huntingdon. Practical Experience Events are also available as well as Photo Shoot Experience and photographic holidays.

For more information visit the website or telephone (01487) 772804.

Open College of the Arts
The Open College of the Arts’ Photography courses teach you how to use your camera and computer as creative tools to achieve both subtle and more extreme results.

Our film and digital-based courses avoid technical jargon, enhance visual awareness and explore practical design principles to help you make dynamic images.

You can now get a full BA Hons degree in Creative Arts through OCA.

For more information visit the website, email or telephone (01226) 730495.

Photo-courses.com
Photo-courses.com have been running for over 14 years and specialise in events for improving photo skills often in spectacular UK venues. For 2008 there are a wealth of new courses to tempt you from lowlight, wildlife, landscape, macro, architecture, studio and the very popular one day EOS camera tutorials. We also offer intensive 1:1 training and instructional audio CD’s along with the opportunity to join our PhotoPlus club.

For more information visit the website, email or telephone (01908) 240460

Photo4x4
Photo4x4 expeditions run all year and in all weather conditions. Our knowledge of photography, local knowledge of the Highlands and our ex-military 4x4 truck mean that we can get you just where you need to be to get the best photo opportunities. Maximum of two persons per expedition. Book by the day for one, two or three days, we tailor the expedition just for you. We can also provide B&B accommodation.

For more information, please visit the website, email or telephone (01862) 850009.
 

Contemporary Imaging Consultancy
Contemporary Imaging Consultancy offer a range of training courses designed to provide you with the skills to drive your photography, creativity and your business forward. Our hands-on workshops, training courses, brand development and marketing consultations are designed to give you the confidence and technical knowledge you need to become a successful wedding and portrait photographer.

For more information, please visit the website, email or telephone (08453) 707273.

Also, check out some of these other fantastic courses, holidays and workshops:

Northumberland Falconry
Capture New Zealand
Silverscene Photographic Holidays
Paul Haley Photography
Point 101
Photo Holidays France
Andalucian Adventures