Digital Photography Courses. Pictures for Publication - Newsletter Photography Course. email glen@digitalphotographycourses.co.uk

Camera Course Timings

 

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

12.30 -1.00pm light lunch (included)

1pm-2pm Practical photography

2pm-3pm Review photographs
3pm-4pm Caption Writing

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.

A very popular camera at the moment is the Nikon D5000 because of it's adjustable LCD live view screen which makes low angle photography much easier. This coupled with the excellent 18-200mm VR wide range Nikon zoom, or one of the less expensive options from Tamron or Sigma, should keep most amateurs photographers happy for a very long time. If you prefer a Canon camera then the EOS 500D is very well regarded. Whichever camera you opt for seriously consider one of the 18-200mm wide range zooms.

Which lens should I choose?

Personally I’m a great fan of the 18-200mm wide range zoom lens. My recommendation is to buy a camera body only and invest in one of the Canon, Nikon, Tamron or Sigma wide range zooms. Your initial outlay will be greater but in the long run you will save money, weight and a huge amount of time swapping lenses.

 

 

Pictures for Publication Photography Course

Digital Photography CoursesAvoid The Firing Squad

The Pictures for Publication Photography Course is aimed at individuals and organisations who would like take portraits, groups, or news pictures suitable for inclusion in magazines, newspapers, newsletters, online resources, intranet's or radio websites. This course will not turn you into a press photographer overnight but it should give you the confidence and skills required to produce photographs which will look good in your chosen publication. You will be shown how to avoid the "firing squad" type of picture that often finds it's way into newsletters or local publications.

During this course you will learn how to:

Private Tuition or Team Building Photography Course

Pictures for publication courseLeicester Writing School

This proven photography course has been part of the Writing School curriculum at the Leicester Writing School for several years and previous students have gone on to have work published world wide.

The course can be run as an individual private tuition course or in small group course for organisations, magazines or charities. We can take up to six students at a time so it can also make a great team building day with practical benefits. Previous courses have worked with the Leicester Adult Education College, The British Red Cross and the emergency services.

Your Tutor - Glen Tillyard

Photography courses by Glen TillyardGlen Tillyard is an award winning NCTJ qualified press photographer with over 30 years experience in press and magazine photography.

It's estimated he has taken over 1 million images while working as a professional press photographer with the Leicester Mercury newspaper and other publications.

Having gone freelance earlier this year I now specialise in running photography courses helping novice photographers to get the very best from their digital camera by taking them off the full auto setting and showing them how to take exciting, creative photographs in just one day.

Digital SLR or Compact Camera Courses

Pictures for Publication Photography CoursesDigital SLRs or Compact

It is better for the attendees if we can stick with one type of camera, either Digital SLRs or Compacts, but we can mix and match if required. A DSLR with a separate flashgun with a swivel head is the ideal combination. You will not need a lot of equipment to get started and the standard wide angle zoom lens that come with most DSLR's will be fine. If you also have a telephoto zoom then this will give you extra scope and will enable you to take better portraits. If you only have the built in flash and do not have a separate flash gun then don't worry as we'll bring our kit and demonstrate the differences. You will require a fully charged battery and an empty memory card with enough space for 50 images. Visit MyMemory for low cost cards and batteries before the course.

During these courses you will learn:

Pictures for Publication Photography CoursesCorrect Camera Handling & Settings

The photography course starts with camera handling skills and you will be shown the best settings to use in a variety of situations. Once you are confident with the camera menus and settings we will move on to taking a selection of group pictures and portraits. During these sessions you will be shown how to interpret a picture request or memo, so you understand what the picture editor or magazine is looking for, and how to record the necessary information required for the caption.

Practical Press Scenarios

Your Press Assignments

Pictures for Publication Photography CoursesUsing the provided picture requests you will be given a practical press assignment scenario where you will be guided towards producing a sharp, well exposed and creative image suitable for press or PR publication.

After the practical sessions the images are put onto a PC for viewing, constructive criticism and feedback. You will also be shown how to enhance, crop and resize them for either print web or email use.

Constructive Feedback, Saving & Caption Writing

Pictures for Publication Photography CoursesImage Editing

Finally we will use some free imaging software to view your images and choose the best shots. We'll then look at saving, filing and retrieving the image before showing you how to reduce it in size for sending in an email. We will then write short concise caption to go with the picture which can either be embedded in the image or included in an email.

Topics Covered During This Photography Course

On Site Live News Photography Session (EXTRA)

Pictures for Publication Photography CoursesFor an extra charge, and allowing for extra time, we are also able to offer an on site practical press photography session. This is where I will accompany your reporter on a real live event and guide them towards taking creative, lively pictures from any press assignment. These extra sessions are charged at £100 for the first hour then £75 per hour or £450 per day during the week or £600 per day at the weekend.

Book a Pictures for Publication Photography Course

Private Tuition

These courses are tailor made for your organisation so prices do vary. To give you a guide a midweek one day private tuition course for one or two students at our location running from 10am - 5pm costs £395.

Group Courses & Team Building Days

Group courses are usually run on location and require a suitable training room. These photography courses make excellent team building days with each learner taking the part of the photographer and then the subject. The scenarios are matched as closely as possible to real live situations so the group gain the maximum benefit. A midweek course of up to six learners within Leicestershire running from 10am - 5pm costs £695. Courses outside Leicestershire are by arrangement.

Paying by cheque

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

I wanted to be able to take better pictures at visits and events and this was a great course. The trainer was excellent. Really enthusiastic and knowledgeable

Glen is enthusiastic, knowledgeable and a genuinely good teacher. The practical workshops were excellent. I've learnt lots of useful techniques for when I need to take photographs for the British Red Cross.

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I now have much more confidence in taking portraits and pictures for case studies to illustrate stories. It will be good to start taking my own photos on press trips.

 

This was a really interesting subject and it was great fun taking pictures for the practical projects.

 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

A very enjoyable course and approachable trainer. It would be great if this photography course could be delivered to British Red Cross field delegates on actual projects.

Glen is a really good trainer whose very patient and knows his stuff. A well paced photography course. 

I've learnt a lot and I will enjoy experimenting with my photography. The captioning and editing skills were also useful. Glen's a really good trainer with a well designed course.

I think this course is very useful for anyone who has to go out into the field and take pictures for documentation or for use in press publications. A shorter one for in the field would be useful.

Many thanks to Jackie and yourself for your hospitality by opening your lovely home up for the brilliant course. I've thoroughly enjoyed myself and I’ve learnt an awful lot. I just need to be able to apply it now with lots of practice! Hopefully see you again for another course!
Sam Chimley  

Glen is extremely knowledgeable. There is an awful lot to take in and it's difficult to remember it all on the day but with extra practice and the provided notes your photography will surely improve. I feel much more confident as a result of this course. Steve Envis