RICHARD GOSNOLD

Workshop 1: Beginner’s Photography Workshop - £100 for 6 hours tuition

Learn how to take control of your camera and unlock its full potential!

In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll be introduced to your camera’s manual settings, focusing on aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to achieve proper exposure. You’ll gain both practical skills and theoretical knowledge to help you use your digital camera confidently and creatively.

We will cover:

Operating your camera in full manual mode.

Utilising aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to get the right exposure for any scene, and how these functions affect your photographs.

The 'Rules' of composition and framing techniques to create visually appealing photographs.

This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to develop a solid foundation in photography and start making photographs with confidence.

Workshop 2: Intermediate Photography Workshop - £100 for 6 hours tuition

Take your photography skills to the next level!

This intermediate workshop will help you explore advanced camera settings and techniques, including white balance, metering, bracketing, focusing modes, the histogram, and more. You’ll build on your existing knowledge to gain a deeper understanding of how to use your digital camera both effectively and creatively.

We will cover:

How to make your photos warmer or cooler, depending on the lighting conditions.

Metering to achieve correct exposure in challenging lighting situations.

Different focusing modes.

How to understand the tonal range and brightness of your photos.

How to utilise on-camera flash and speedlights.

This workshop is ideal for photographers who are comfortable with the basics and want to expand their technical skills and creative techniques.

Workshop 3: Landscape Photography Workshop - £130 for 9 hours tuition

This workshop is designed to increase your confidence. Combining studio-based learning, on-location shooting, and personalised feedback, this course will give you the confidence and skills to capture stunning landscapes with a professional touch.

We will begin with an in-depth introduction to landscape photography, exploring both historical and contemporary works for inspiration. We will discuss equipment, materials, and techniques required for the location shoot.

Put your skills into practice with a hands-on landscape photography session at a carefully chosen location. Whether it’s the soft light of sunrise or the golden hues of sunset, you’ll learn how to adapt to natural lighting conditions and compose striking photographs.

We will review and critique the images and offer personalised, constructive feedback to gain insights into how to improve and refine your work. 

We will cover:

Practical experience and expert knowledge of landscape photography techniques.

Insights into the materials, equipment, and setups needed for high-quality landscape shots.

Skills to layer, compose, and juxtapose elements to create visually compelling landscapes.

Guidance on where to showcase and publish your images to reach a wider audience.

Tips on building a professional portfolio of exceptional landscape photography.

This workshop is perfect for intermediate photographers looking to expand their expertise and produce a polished portfolio of landscape images.

Workshop 4: Studio Photography Workshop - £130 for 9 hours tuition

Learn the art of studio photography in this hands-on workshop, where you’ll master essential lighting setups and techniques to create stunning images. From family portraits and fashion shots to still life and product photography, this course will equip you with the skills to produce professional-quality photos. You’ll also discover how to set up affordable studio lighting, making it easy to recreate these techniques at home.

We will cover:

Essential studio lighting setups and techniques for portrait and product photography.

How to control lighting effectively using model lights and flash lighting.

A variety of lighting setups, including high key lighting, low key lighting, broad lighting, short lighting, butterfly lighting, and fill lighting.

How to create soft, flattering light to enhance your portrait subjects.

Techniques for composing eye-catching portraits or product photographs.

Whether you’re looking to build your portfolio, capture professional portraits, or experiment with creative product photography, this workshop will give you the confidence to excel in a studio setting.