bespoke photo tuitionLearning should feel like a conversation, not a lecture. Whether you want to master the basics or learn advanced techniques, my one-to-one wildlife photography workshops, both online and in-person, are designed entirely around you. There is no one-size-fits all. Every session is bespoke, focussing exactly on what you need in order to take better photos immediately. By spending time together, you'll be benefiting from over 15 years of industry experience as a Nikon Ambassador and an award winning photographer. But beyond the accolades, I am a dedicated teacher. Between my books, magazine articles, and years of hosting workshops and talks, I've refined a way of explaining complex techniques that makes them stick - regardless your skill level or the brand of camera you use.
Gift vouchers for photography workshops available. Please get in touch to find out more.
Because these one-to-one days are open to everyone from beginners to more advanced photographers, when you book, you'll be asked to provide a brief outline of what you would like to learn. The sole purpose of your day is to gain maximum benefit, which this outline will allow me to ensure.
These workshops are not equipment or brand specific. Camera models of all level and manufacturer are catered for, however tuition is best suited to Mirrorless and DSLR’s rather than compacts or hybrids.
My approach is friendly, relaxed and open, offering advice where no question is too big or small. We all learn at a different speed. I would encourage you to ask the same question give times if needed, than to ask once and feel silly to ask again. Learning should feel like a conversation between friends, not a lecture.
By default these days are held in and around Surrey. However being based on the importance of technique, rather than specific subjects, the location is flexible. If you are based in London or one of the surrounding counties of Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Sussex, Kent or even further afield, I can either travel to you or a convenient location half way. Please get in touch to discuss additional travel costs.
Many photographers benefit from having a constructive review of their current photos at the start of the day. This can be helpful in highlighting specific areas of interest that can then be concentraed on during your workshop. This is entirely optional but always helpful.
Why not maximise your learning potential. If you wish to have periodic check-ins, this is also possible. Please get in touch to discuss your needs.
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.
This is also available, 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.
In-person workshops work well for those who want to cover and practice certain techniques (conditions permitting) on the day. Nothing beats being in-person for that. And of course it's just nice to be in like-minded company.
Online workshops are great if you want to cover a bit of technique theory, have lots of general questions about kit, shooting styles, general advice, editing, portfolio reviews etc. Online we can share each others screens, meaning these workshops can be crammed full of advice. In some ways, hands-on technique asside, online can be more beneficial in many ways. If in doubt, feel free to get in touch and we can discuss what works best for your needs. And of course the big advantage of online, is there are no geographical restrictions. From America to across Europe and Nairobi, I have held online sessions with clients in many different time zones.
"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."
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Please note for online workshops, there is some flexibility beyond these dates due to reduced logistics. Please get in touch for more info.
Discounted rates are available if you would like to bring a friend on your workshop. I am happy to accommodate a 2-2-1, so please do get in touch if you'd like to know more.
New dates are added roughly three months in advance. So if the date you want is gone, check back again for new availability. And don't forget, for updates on other workshops, please do sign up to the free newsletter.
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