BEGINNER TO WINNER

1-2-1 PHOTOGRAPHY LESSONS IN BRISTOL FOR BEGINNERS

Taught by a PGCE-qualified photographer

Most people who get in touch have spent hours on YouTube and still don't feel confident with their camera. The problem isn't effort. Most tutorials aren't built around how you actually learn.

I've taught photography for over 15 years and designed a six-session course, covering exactly what you need and nothing you don't.

By the end, you'll understand your camera, read light, and take the shots you had in your head.

Marcus

Start with a relaxed conversation

No commitment. We’ll talk about:

What you want to achieve
What kit to buy
When works best for you

The full course is six one-hour sessions for £360. Every lesson is one-to-one and built around you.

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What students say:

“I took a 6-week, one-on-one course with Marcus to work on my camera skills, studio photography and lighting knowledge so I could take studio photos for my website. Having never studied photography and having very little knowledge, we started with the basics right through to editing tips and tricks - which have improved my workflow tremendously.

I would highly recommend Marcus, no question was too silly and we often went off on tangents on lighting set ups which I now find myself experimenting with. His passion for photography is infectious. I started off just wanting to learn the basics and now find myself experimenting on shoots I never imagined I would do.
Thank you Marcus!”

Robyn Lythe

“I would highly recommend Marcus for your photography needs. I had my really good Canon camera for years but never getting off the auto button so thought it would be time to find someone who can show me how to use my camera fully. Marcus's structure and teaching style is very friendly and easy to understand and learn. I came away after my first session with loads of confidence in using my camera.

He gives you homework to follow which helps in between your sessions with him. I am fully happy with what I have learnt and I have even used my skills to photograph my brother’s wedding and they were very happy with the photos I managed to get.”

Sarah Langford

“My lessons with Marcus were just what I was looking for! I feel much more comfortable with using my camera off the Auto mode. Now manual mode no longer scares me and I am already seeing better results from my photos. Thank you Marcus.”

Billy Barker

What we'll cover

• The Exposure Triangle: ISO, aperture, and shutter speed, explained so they actually make sense

• Manual Mode: so you're making the creative decisions, not your camera

• Light & Composition: how to see and use what's around you

• Your Favourite Subjects: portraits, landscapes, action or something else

• Editing: simple techniques to bring your photos to life

• Digital Workflow: keeping everything organised and easy to find

Every session is built around you. No fixed script, no jargon, and nothing you don’t need..

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Who you’ll learn with

I’ve taught photography for over 15 years, including as a Senior Lecturer at the University of South Wales. I hold a PGCE (Level 7) and I’m a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

That means you learn from someone trained to teach, as well as someone who takes photographs for a living. Clear, structured lessons at a pace that suits you.