Unlike the group courses, where we have six students, the private tuition courses are just You, Me and your camera so you gain the maximum amount of personal training in one day.

One to One courses usually take place at Foxton Locks where you spend 3 to 4 hours taking pictures with a professional photographer. This compares to about 2 hours on the group course.

I will personally guide you to take some stunning photographs at this beautiful tourist attraction you will be proud to show to friends and family

Course Timings

 

9.30 -10am Arrival, coffee & biscuits 10.00am camera settings & theory

12.30 -1.00pm light lunch (included)

1pm-3pm Practical photography

3pm-4pm Review photographs

4pm-5pm Photo-editing Demonstration

5pm Questions & course feedback

 

DSLR Course Requirements

 

Digital SLR Camera

Extra lenses - optional

External flashgun - optional

Fully charged battery and/or a spare

Empty memory card

Any other kit you need explaining

change of shoes if wet.

 

Please ensure you have a fully charged battery as we will be using your camera a lot and batteries do to tend to run out.For batteries and cards at huge discounts visit

www.mymemory.co.uk

 

I would like to buy a Digital SLR but I’m confused which one to buy.

 

Buying a digital SLR is an expensive commitment and it can be difficult to choose one. The main players are Canon and Nikon with Pentax, Sony and Olympus all offering good value alternatives.
If extra lenses are important then there are a greater choice of Canon and Nikon branded and compatible options from Tamron and Sigma.

 

Paying by cheque to Glen Tillyard, please

Our preferred payment method is online by PayPal or Credit Card using the secure payment method above.

 

We do understand that some people might like to pay by cheque in which case you can confirm a booking by email and we reserve a space for five days. If you could write the card guarantee number on the back of the cheque it would be appreciated.You can download a course booking form here PDF / Word . Cheques should be made out to Glen Tillyard and posted to:

Glen Tillyard
25 Westerby Lane
Smeeton Westerby
Leicestershire , LE8 0RA
Tel 0116 2796906

glen@digitalcameracourses.co.uk

 

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Private 121 Photography Tuition from £325 > Book Now

Most of our one day photography courses have six students using a variety Digital SLR cameras. As we need to cater for a range of cameras and abilities these courses need to be more generic and structured so we can cover the functions common to most makes and models. If you would like to delve deeper in to the controls and settings of your particular camera the a private tuition day would probably be better for you.

Private one to one photography tuition is just you, me and your camera. These courses are specially tailored to your personal requirements and specific digital camera. Everything from the normal beginners and intermediate one day group photography courses is covered plus the practical photography sessions are about twice as long. You can see some picture from previous students here

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Private Photography Tuition - One Person £325.00 Private Photography Tuition - Two People £450.00 Private Photography Tuition - Three People £600.00

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Photography Private Tuition on Saturday or Sunday £450

Please Note: Saturdays & Sundays are generally reserved for the group photography courses, with six students, or my professional photography assignments. Private tuition days generally take place during the week but I do very occasionally run private tuition courses on a Saturday or Sunday. The cost for this exclusive training is £450 for one person or £650 for two people. If you do wish to attend on a Saturday or Sunday then please email me first or call 0116 2796906 to see if we can arrange a suitable private tuition photography course date.

One to One Courses have twice the photography time

The group Digital SLR photography courses take place in the village of Smeeton Westerby wheras the private tuition photography courses usually take place at the nearby tourist attraction of Foxton Locks. As I don't have to split my time between six students, all with different cameras, the actual photography time is about twice that of the group courses and includes everything in our beginners & some of the intermediate course. These camera courses will suit anyone from the complete beginner to the intermediate DSLR photographer.

Book a Private Tuition Photography Course from £325

Private Tuition Courses are also available with a "bring a friend" option so two students can attend for £450 during the week or £650 at the weekend. Please choose the two person option above. Private Tuition Courses can include some Photoshop as part of the course at the loss of some photography time. This can be replaced with Picasa training if you would like to simply learn how to file,save, email and print your pictures.

Get your camera off the full auto setting

Many novice photographers tend to use their expensive DSLR on the fully auto setting and are often unimpressed by the average results achieved. This one day photography course will demonstrate when to use all the other settings and how to take fantastic photographs you would be proud to hang on your wall. During these courses we will encourage you to break a few photography stereotypes and look at the world slightly differently so you will take pictures that grab peoples attention..

All our Digital SLR photography courses start off with the absolute basics and progress, step by step, through to some of the more technical aspects. Each camera operation or photography lesson is followed by a demonstration then a practical session.

After the camera and outdoor practical photography sessions we review the images and offer constructive feedback. This is followed by photo-editing tutorial where we will show you how to get the very best from your your photographs.

During these courses you will learn:

• How to get off the Fully Auto snapshot setting
• When to use the Auto, P, S, TV,A, AV or Manual settings
• How to get the picture you see in you visualise.
• How to get all your pictures sharp
• How to deliberately get a blurry background
• How to get the correct exposure in difficult lighting
• All about ISO and which setting to use in which lighting
• Which camera kit to buy and how to save money
• The difference between image size and image quality
• The different White Balance settings
• The Motor Drive and Self Timer
• How to use the flash settings and fill in flash.
• How to avoid out of focus or blurry pictures
• An explanation of how different lenses work
• Composition & the correct use of the zoom lens.
• How to use the very special universal zoom
• Photo-editing - crop, resize & email images (optional)
• All courses also include a step by step guide to action, landscape & portrait photography

During the course you will learn how to photograph:

• Perfect portraits
• Lovely Landscapes
• Fabulous Flowers
• Great Groups
• Exciting Action Pictures
• Artful Architecture
• Super Silhouettes

 

Paying by cheque Our preferred payment method is online by PayPal or Credit Card using the secure payment method above. We do understand that some people might like to pay by cheque in which case you can confirm a booking by email and we reserve a space for five days. If you could write the card guarantee number on the back of the cheque it would be appreciated.You can download a course booking form here PDF / Word . Cheques should be made out to Glen Tillyard and posted to:

Glen Tillyard
25 Westerby Lane
Smeeton Westerby
Leicestershire , LE8 0RA
Tel 0116 2796906

email glen@digitalcameracourses.co.uk

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Please Contact Us If You Have Any Questions

email - glen@digitalcameracourses.co.uk or call 0116 279 6906

Student Testimonials

This was a really great day. I became aware of photographs I had never seen before and I started exploring the photographers view of the world by finding newer and better viewpoints.
Nitesh Painuly

Having spent over a year using my camera only on full auto to take photos I decided I needed help to figure out all the settings I should be using and I'm so pleased I did.

This photography course explained all the settings and the best picture composition tips I needed. Glen ensured no one left without all of their questions being answered- Including me.

Laura Simpson

 

Hi Glen.
I'm just dropping you this note to say how much I enjoyed today. The course answered all my questions and has given me the confidence to go out and use my camera properly. Today has turned my box of expensive gadgets into top class photography equipment. Thanks!

Barry Cunliffe

 

This has been a great photography course and I know I can now take photographs instead of just snaps. Highly Recommended.

Ivan Last 

A good balance of technical and practical information with enough detail for the experienced camera user without losing the beginners interest. A great course for getting the best out of my DSLR.

Iain Carpenter

I've really enjoyed this course and I look forward to putting it into practice. I'm not scared to use my camera anymore. Glen explained everything very well - even to such a non technical person like myself.

Julia Worthy 

I knew some of the technical side of photography, having had a camera for a while, but I wanted to know about composition and how to frame a photograph. I've had an excellent day and learnt a lot. It will certainly make a difference to my photography.

Les Baker

This day has made me so much more aware of the points I need to think about when taking pictures. The theory was well explained with a good combination of techniques , examples and trouble shooting tips. The course maintained a good pace with just the right amount of information and practical exercises.

Caroline Berry