Learn from anywhereJust like my in-person sessions, these private online photography workshops are built entirely around your specific goals. If you are overwhelmed with conflicting advice, let's focus on exactly what is holding you back. Whether it's a portfolio review, technical settings, long-term goals or more, these 1-2-1 sessions are tailored to your skill level and equipment. Learning should feel like a conversation, not a lecture. So let's have a chat about where you are and the next steps, to get you where you want to be.
Gift vouchers for photography workshops available. Please get in touch to find out more.
While my in-person workshops are great for field craft, online workshops allow for a more focused look into the technical and creative aspects of your work. From the comfort of your own home, we can review your images, talk about your kit and map out your goals.
These sessions are open to everyone, from absolute beginners to seasoned pros. Our time together is 100% yours, so I'll ask for a brief outline of your goals to ensure we make the most of our time together, regardless of the kit you use.
My style is relaxed and open. We all learn at different speeds and I'd much rather you ask the same question five times than walk away unsure. Learning should feel like a conversation between friends. No question is too small.
It doesn't matter where in the world you are. I've worked with clients across the UK and Europe and as far afield as America and New Zealand. We simply find a time that works for us both. All you need is a stable internet connection and a passion to learn.
One of the most effective ways to grow is through a constructive review of your work. You can send me files ahead of time and also, by sharing your screen, we can look at your images together. We can identify strengths and highlight areas for improvement. If you send me a copy of your images ahead of time too, I can show you re-edits and crops in real-time.
If you are looking to take the next professional step, or have other specific goals, I can offer guidance based on my years of experience in the industry. From building a strong body of work to the business of wildlife photography, I am here to help you move forward.
Mirrorless and Digital SLR's have so many buttons and settings they can often feel overwhelming, especially if it's your first camera. I can go through all your settings, explaining what they are and in what scenario you may need them, before setting your camera up so it is always ready to go.
Photography is first and foremost a study of light. Learning how to see, react and expose correctly is the key principle. The better you understand your camera, what it can and can't do, and how to adjust various exposure settings to account for ambient light, the better your photos will be.
Every scenario is different. Whether it's static or in motion, selecting the right focus mode can be the difference between getting the shot or not. If you're having trouble with focus modes and settings, especially with birds in flight, time spent on explaining different focus modes is recommended.
If you require photo editing only, please see my Lightroom and Digital Workflow workshop for further details.
Even with expensive lenses, getting a razor sharp image isn't always as easy as simply pointing your camera and pressing the shutter release. Discover the tips and tricks that will enable you to get sharper images both with and without a tripod.
Taking the idea of exposure and working with the light to a more advanced level, learn how the different types of lighting can allow you to produce entirely different images to those you may have thought possible. Discover how best to position to make the most of any lighting situation.
For those who feel they may be ready to take the next step, I can offer my career experience to help point you in the right direction, and make the most of your best images.
Remember, your workshop is about you. These days have catered to the full spectrum of photographers from running a 'beginners guide to wildlife photography' to advising on long term goals. Getting better results is as simple as saying what you'd like to learn.
While online workshops are incredibly convenient, I know that sometimes nothing beats hands-on experience. If you are local enough to meet in person and want to focus on 'in the moment' technique, or if you'd prefer a session dedicated solely to post-processing, please take a look at my other options:
"As a fan of Richard's work I was delighted when my wife booked a one-to-one for my birthday. Upon arrival we sat down to a portfolio review where he looked at how I had composed and processed my images using Lightroom, suggesting constructive alternatives. It was a fantastic eye opener to have professional opinion and critique.
A run through of important camera settings, lots of questions from me and lots of great answers from Richard and we set off to put the theory into practice. We photographed a co-operative heron in some great light and it was good to see my shot, then the next shot with Richards suggestions incorporated (you could really see the difference). The afternoon ended with an amazing sunset and a lesson in backlighting.
Richard’s knowledge, and ability to pass it on in easy to understand ways, made this a valuable experience for me to help turn the same old photos into something new."
"I initially felt a little intimidated when I booked my one-to-one with Richard. However he immediately made me feel at ease with his humour and friendly nature and our workshop had a great flow and was well thought out.
What I loved the most is that it was informative yet open and relaxed. Richard is a humble and passionate photographer who was very willing to share his tips and tricks and as a result of only a few hours together, I now have a much better understanding of where I am as a photographer and the areas I need to concentrate on to improve my photographic skills.
His knowledge and demeanour left me eager to push my photography further and once I’ve hit my next set of challenges, I’ll look forward to booking in again to learn more!
Richard, thank you for such a wonderful experience."
"I flew over to the UK from Ireland, to spend two days with Richard, and what a great experience it was!
Having been to many wonderful wildlife areas in the world I was concerned that my efforts were becoming stagnant with the pressure to get the perfect “chocolate box” picture of every animal blunting my ability to see the potential for a different, more interesting shot. Additionally, I became aware of sliding into the pitfall of trying to buy better results through continual camera and equipment upgrades…I needed help. After doing some research I chose Richard Peters because his work stood out from the crowd and illustrated another aspect of photography that I hadn’t fully appreciated. Light! This was the catalyst I needed to reinvigorate my pursuit.
During our two days Richard's attitude was always encouraging, helpful and informative and I never felt I was the lowly pupil to the award winning artiste. It felt like two friends together rather than a first time encounter! His patience was infectious and it became clear that his photos were different because he was always looking for that unique pose, or background, or light direction that made the fewer frames taken more productive, each requiring less post editing work. We went through all my camera settings compared to his—what to use, what not to use and why, plus the choice of lenses to compliment the various situations, be it birds in flight or mammal portraits.
By the end of my two day stint I had accumulated a lot of information, picked up many great tips and had a better understanding of what I now needed to do to capture and produce more inspirational wildlife images."
1. Get In Touch
Use the contact form below, not forgetting to tell me your timezone.
2. Picking Your Time
We'll coordinate via email to find a slot that fits your schedule.
3. Get Ready
You'll receive a Zoom link, and we will plan our session.
Unlike in-person bookings, for online workshops, I don't offer specific dates to pick from in the first instance. Online means there is flexibility to fit them around other commitments in a more fluid way. When enquiring, simply let me know what times of the day best suit you, in your local time-zone, and we'll go from there.
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