Coaching

Do Your Images Look More Meh than Yay?

  • Are you Struggling to Understand Your Camera Settings?
  • Do your images lack colour and clarity?
  • What kind of Accessories Do You Need to Take the Images You’ve Dreamed Of?
  • Which comes first, a light or a lens?
  • Do You Even Need a Light When Starting Out?
  • How Do I Approach My Subject Underwater?
  • How to Create Images Which Pack a Tonne of Punch?
  • Getting Started in Editing (TRUTH:  I hardy do anything with mine and prefer to teach you the EXACT way to capture a striking image WITHOUT needing to edit)

Yes, you could search You Tube and ask away on lots of forums ….

BUT, you could save yourself time, make sure that you understand your camera for the destination that you are going to, make sure that you have the correct accessories and have your own personal coach with you every step of the way on your trip to make sure that you get the BEST shots possible.

Tailor-Made Online Coaching or Teaching at My Studio in Swanage, Dorset, UK

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Do you feel that a little helping hand to master those fiddly settings is just what you need to help you gain confidence of your camera?

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Leon on a One Day Course here in Swanage before a UK Snorkelling Trip

Here are just a sample of the things that I can go through:

Setting Up Your Camera for a Dive

It’s All About the Light – How ISOs, Apertures and Shutter Speeds work together

Say Bye Bye to Wishy Washy photos, use Natural Light to your advantage and Learn Custom White Balance

Capture Eye-Dropping Magical Macro and Wonderful Wide Angle Images

Get Creative with Different Lenses – I have a variety created by Olympus, Backscatter, INON and AO1 here at the studio if you are passing by and want to see what they look like

Introduction to Lighting Techniques using Torches, Video Lights & Strobes including Snoot Techniques and Coloured Filters

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Dave Mason popping by to show me his images

These topics are just a sample of what awaits you, but let me know what you would like to learn and I will design the course around you and your future destinations.  There’s nothing that makes me happier than seeing you shoot with colour and confidence, taking control of your settings.

SPECIAL OFFER – Online Coaching from £45 for a Two Hour Session

I will go through any images that you send to me beforehand and spend the hour going through settings to prepare you for your up-coming trip.  We will go through composition tips and ideas appropriate to your destination.  I will also send you a Personalised Tip Guide for Your Own Camera as well as being on-hand during your trip if you need support or get stuck.

Half Day Course at either my Studio or Online – £95

We will spend 3 hours setting up your camera, helping you to gain confidence changing your ISOs, Apertures and Shutter Speeds so that you can understand how to create beautiful images in all kinds of situations.  We will also take an in-depth look at how to approach your subject and hone your composition skills.  This is ideal if you are just starting out with just your camera and a torch or video light.  It is also suitable for those with Go Pros.

Full Day Course at my Studio – £150 per person – Max of 2 People 

All my knowledge and secret sauce learnt from all my images in a day to make your images SHINE!  I will go through absolutely everything with a Tailor-Made Course for you.  From Camera Care & Maintenance to  ISOs, Apertures, Shutter Speeds, White Balance, RAW -v- JPEGs, Underwater Modes (yes they do work), Shooting with Ambient Light, Exploring Macro Modes and Wide Angle Techniques, Split Level Images, How to Approach Your Subject and Getting Creative with Your Composition.

We have a variety of wide angle lenses here to look at and try from the Backscatter Air Lens to INON wide angle and Fisheye Lenses.  We also have an Olympus Wide Angle FCON-1 Lens which fits directly onto an Olympus TG without the need for a housing, perfect for snorkellers.

We will also explore and practice lighting techniques, whether that’s using video lights or strobes.  I have video lights from MARES – Just Add Water – 10lrw set-up and a EOS 5LRZ which you are welcome to look at and try with your own camera set-up.