Personal 1-2-1 Photography Training
It's just you and me - so everything is relevant to you
Everyone is at different levels and like different genres of photography, so there is no set itinerary and all levels are welcome. Your private photography training will go at the right pace for you and concentrate only on your needs, skills and confidence.
If you're new to this, no worries about being left behind or slowing others down. And if you're already seasoned, you expertise won't be held back.
Expect to acquire fresh skills, enhance your current ones, deepen your comprehension, and foster innovative approaches to harnessing photographic techniques.
What would you work on?
- Camera controls and settings
- Composition & light
- Which lens to use
- Finding images
- Decisive moments
- Thinking like a photographer (as opposed to just someone with a camera)
- File management
- Post production
- Confidence ...
Whatever you want to improve, please ask...
What to expect
I ask you to bring five images you're delighted with, and five you're unsure why they didn't meet expectations. These are really important because they tell me what we need to work on most. You can ask me anything and I'll help you work through issues you're currently stuck on.
I'll set practical tasks for you, ask you questions that'll make you think about what you're doing - and help you find answers that'll lead to your desired outcome.
I want you to leave with new insights and feeling confident - rather than a few nice photos you don't know how to repeat.
There's little value in me pointing out pretty pictures and just telling you what settings to use. I want you to get some great images, but as your private photo trainer my priority is to help you find solutions and achieve what you want from an image.
Where we do it
Basically it's your choice, though beyond 50 miles of Ringwood, Hampshire, UK may incur additional cost. We can discuss it when you book.
We have the New Forest and its cattle and wild ponies, the sea, boats, two major towns near-by if 'urban' is your thing...
Mike didn't give me what I expected - he gave me what I needed
Kevin Baechle - USA
I just wanted to say a big thank you for my training day. I really really enjoyed myself and all the information and things I learned were invaluable.
Maryanne Mitchell - UK
The most valuable part was that we focused on my camera, my kit, and the sort of photography I was interested in - so all of the content was 100% applicable to my situation. Incredible value for money, and amazing results!
Chris Dwyer - UK
Mike is truly a FANTASTIC teacher, photographer and all around wonderful human being. I very highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their photography.
Iain Geoghan - New York City, USA
Before, luck played a part in my shots - now I know what to do to take nice pictures and going from luck to knowledge is invaluable!
Gabriel Almeida - Lisbon, Portugal
I came away with far more confidence than when I started, which speaks volumes.I highly recommend this course to anyone seriously wanting to improve their skills.
Chris Burnard - UK
You were clear, focused on what we asked you to help us with and when struggling, made sure we were able to get back on track.
I'd say we got good value for money.
Malcolm Toll - UK
How it works
- Pay £150 non-refundable deposit - we'll email you a receipt*
- Call / Whatsapp me on +44 (0)7939 469120 to discuss and choose a date (balance payable within 2 days)
- If you want to make this a gift, contact us and we'll send you a voucher to share.
Bring a friend for an additional £95 - Book 2 days and save £50
We usually begin at 9.00 am through to 5.00 pm. If you'd like something different we'll arrange it. Price does not include expenses such as travel, models, accommodation, meals etc
Please note cancellations within 2 weeks of a booked date will not be refunded unless someone else is found to replace your space.
I look forward to helping you...
Your tutor at a glance
I'm Mike and am flattered to have been called the UK's friendliest Photography Expert (Thanks 500px!).
I'm proud to have made hundreds of videos and spent thousands of hours teaching people like you to see more beauty in the world every day (and to capture that beauty), by thinking like a photographer.
My YouTube channel has served more than 26 Million views and has more than 260,000 subscribers.
I've appeared on TV shows and been asked to speak at some of the best photography events on earth, such as:
- Xposure International Photography Festival, Sharjah, UAE
- The Photography Show, Birmingham, UK
I've enjoyed a wonderful career as a photographer, presenter and teacher. I even trained as a teacher so that I could reach my full potential and enable others to reach theirs.
As a photographer, I'm proud to have won multiple awards:
- Petapixel TopTen Youtube Trainers list
- x3 Xposure International Photography Festival Awards
- Fuji Commercial Photography
- x2 Fuji Wedding Photography
- Kodak Gold Award
- x14 Master Photographers Association Awards
And I've been lucky to have had exhibitions at prestigious venues such as:
- The Master Photographers Association
- Royal Photographic Society
- Romanian Embassy (London)
- Xposure Photography Festival - others...
When not teaching photography I also speak at events for photographers and businesses alike and have written for publications such as:
- Ephotozine
- DSLR User magazine
- Professional Photographer
- Photography Monthly - others...
Trumping all of this, my proudest achievement to date is the huge number of wonderful 5* reviews on Trustpilot and Google - written by people like you after completing my courses. It's one of the best feelings in the world to know you've helped someone have what I call a 'lightbulb moment'.
The other is exploring this beautiful world in which we live along sunny backroads on a motorcycle.
Photographer, speaker and motorcyclist
Xposure International Photography Festival - Sharjah, UAE
Speaking at The Photo Show Birmingham UK
Switzerland Photo Workshop Group