‘Any damn fool can press a button. The art of photographic creativity lies in the discipline of learning from others and putting it into practice. When we practice, we develop various elements of these skills that eventually becomes our own style’.
Tom can offer training from the novice to the full time professional at his studio in Neston on the Wirral, with local beauty spots closeby for location work if necessary. Everything from 'How to use your first camera' to 'Off camera flash explained', 'How set up your first business' to ' How much do I charge' explained. Tom is also one of the few Accredited Speakers from the Societies Training and Educational panel.
Take advantage of his international teaching reputation and vast experience from over 30 years in the industry to make the most of your cameras, business and images. Discounts are available on all supplimentary trainining materials to students who make use of Tom's training programmes.
Email Tom using the link in the sidebar to make enquiries about Photo Training or Training Materials or visit the shop by clicking the Buy Now Links below.
Now Available - The PDF Tutorials on CD £45 - Click Here to Buy Now
Due to many differences in standards and learing pace of many students, we have put together a series of modules which are ideal for people who cannot get to our training locations or wish to learn at their own pace. The CD costs £45 plus p+p and is available directly from Tom. Email or Phone for details:
The disc includes: 01 - Introduction, 02 - Lighting for Portraits, 03 - General Posing Guide, 04 - Covering a Wedding, 05 - Post Production in Photoshop, 06 - Wedding Album Design, 07 - Business Forms and Pricing, 08 - Bonus Slideshows, 09 - Hollywood Portraits, 10 - Goodies. (Goodies include, Actions and Presets, Custon ACR Workflow, Portrait Sample Files, Print Checker, Russell Brown's Actions, Wedding Album Sample Files).
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1-2-1 Consultations - £300 (incl VAT) per day
Training takes place at Tom's studio in the Wirral. Lunch is provided. Subjects range from indoor lighting, wedding and portrait photography, digital workflow, posing, business plans, pricing structure, qualification and competition appraisal, Photoshop tutorials, wedding album design, printing and presentation and are tailored to individuals requirements. Just let us know what you need!
Discounts are available for two or three students during the same session.
Three students will cost a total of £700 (incl VAT) saving £200
Two students together would be £500 (incl VAT) saving £100
All mentoring sessions start at 9.00am when we explore the technical/business info that you need. If model(s) are required, these are arranged for after lunch so that we can travel to a location if required close to the studio (no more than 15 mins drive) depending on wedding/portrait requirements for practical sessions.... or it can be solely studio based. Additional fees of £50 will be required to secure each model(s) services if required. The time we finish is when you've had enough (usually 5.30pm) but the models will only be contracted until 4.30pm.
1-2-1 Mentor Sessions - £50 per hour
Often full day tuition is not required and Mentoring can be undertaken for a small fee at anytime to suit the photographer requiring assistance.