Working with people

You can have the best equipment in the world with the best lighting and background but the most important bit is making your subject feel relaxed. I have watched other photographers photograph people and its made me realize how not to do it. I would give this experiment a go. Choose someone you would like to photograph who hates sitting for a formal portrait. See if you can get a great image out of them, If you can't try a 200mm end of a zoom lens and give them someone to talk to. You should find they start to relax, then move to 135mm on your zoom lens and get a bit closer. You should be O.K with most average people at this focal length. 

I am building a new website, should be live after christmas, here is a sneak preview. Its for anyone who would like to become a professional model.

Gary Fong DVD - Getting Rich As a Photographer

I would like to recommend a DVD for any of you who would like to become wedding photographers. Gary Fong Getting Rich as A Wedding Photographer. Although this sounds to good to be true, once you have watched the DVD's a few times you will realise what a different technique Gary Fong uses, and it works. I have put mine on ebay now {follow the link below this post} as i have watched it lots of times. It retails for £130 but i am selling for £85 buy it now.

Gary Fong - Getting Rich As A Photographer

Individual - One to One Photography Training

Now the summer is over and our winter wedding season is starting I am able to offer more training days. I am now focussing on One to One tuition as I think it is a quicker way to learn. The courses we offer are based on the photography techniques you will need in the real world. We have all the equipment you will need and I can advise you on equipment to buy, and not to buy. If the thought of sitting in college for the next twelve months fills you with dread, try one of our courses.

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New Courses - Using Canon 580EX MkII

I keep getting enquiries for wedding photography training and everyone seems to want to learn flash photography. I have added a new course which will show you how i use flash at winter weddings and on location for fashion/editorial work. If you would like to attend give me a call 01684 593388.

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