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HOW TO CHOOSE A PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE

Our courses are suitable for a range of photographic experience and ability. With small groups and individual help,  we can accommodate a range of photographic skill , interest or  experience. You will need your own digital camera but computers are provided. for these courses.

 

WHERE DO WE DO COURSES?

                                                  SHORTCUT to Courses Little Bytham ,South Lincolnshire

                                                  SHORTCUT to  Courses at other venues

HOW to book  

To book a course for yourself is in three easy steps

  1. Choose a course title and date
  2. Check there is space on the course  and  to request a booking form by e-mail  to messages@pm-images.co.uk
  3. Send the booking form and payment  to secure your place (s)

 

 We send you confirmation of your place(s) and  send "Joining information" including the day programme, what you need and travel directions.

 

A COURSE AS A PRESENT

You are welcome  to book a  SPECIFIC course and DATE as a present for someone for a Birthday, Christmas, Retirement or other special event. Contact us by e-mail  to request a booking form.

On receipt of your booking on their behalf, we will provide course information for you to give as your present.

NOTE;  Please allow at least 14 days to ensure you receive this in time. To avoid disappointment

it is wise to allow more than this leading up to the  Christmas and the New Year holidays.

 

group bookings 

If you would like to book a course for a small group of 3-6people, we would be pleased to discuss course titles, dates, and prices, for either a one day or half day photographic course

 

cOURSES IN LITTLE BYTHAM (LINCOLNSHIRE)

We meet at 9.45 and finish at 4.00pm. All you need is your own  camera and a packed lunch -refreshments provided throughout the day. Summary handouts provided for your personal use.

Titles below are grouped into General, Themed and Computers and Photography

 

GENERAL COURSES AT LITTTLE BYTHAM

BEGINNERS DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

First digital camera?  New digital camera?  Want to escape from auto mode? This  is for you!

Any digital camera can be used on this course including compact, Super Zoom (bridge camera) and SLR camera. We guide you through the digital process step by step.

COURSE DATES 2012                      Sunday 26th February  FULL

                      Saturday 31st March

                      Sunday 15th April

                      Sunday 20th May

COURSE FEE£50 per person               5 places maximum

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IMPROVE YOUR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY- TAKING BETTER PICTURES

We will show you how to set up your camera, improve composition and  how to take better pictures in the most common everyday situations, including dealing with poor light and moving subjects.

Any digital camera may be used on this course including compact , Super Zoom (bridge) camera or a digital SLR.

COURSE DATES 2012       NEW DATE  Sunday 19th February                 

                          Sunday 4th March         

                          Sunday 11th March         FULL 

                          Saturday 12th May

COURSE FEE£50 per person   5 places maximum

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THEMED COURSES AT LITTLE BYTHAM

 CREATIVE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY - GET MORE FROM YOUR CAMERA  (DAY COURSE)

We will use some inspirational winter subjects to show you how to use your camera to capture more creative images, particularly using close-up and tighter compositions. Learn how to approach your photography in a more systematic way and  exploit lighting, colour, focus and backgrounds to add another dimension to your photography. We include a studio techniques session to develop your creative and close-up skills. Some more advanced compact cameras can be used  for this course  but a digital Super Zoom (bridge) camera or  a  digital SLR camera will help you to get the most from this course.
COURSE DATES 2012                              Saturday 25th February   FULL
COURSE FEE£55 per person           4 places maximum

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PEOPLE AND PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY( DAY COURSE)

Learn to take pictures of people in a variety of situations and be shown how to take both posed and candid styles of photographs. You will also experiment with composition and lighting indoors and outdoors, using available light and artificial light. A step by step approach and small groups will ensure you get the most from your day.

Any digital camera can be used on this course including compact , Super Zoom (bridge camera) or SLR. However users of more advanced digital cameras such as super zooms and SLR cameras will get the most from this  photography course.

COURSE DATES 2012                                Saturday 14th April
COURSE FEE£55 per person                4 places maximum

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COURSES AT OTHER VENUES

 

Titles below are grouped into Themed and Computers and Photography titles

STEAM WORKING DAY at NENE VALLEY RAILWAY ,NEAR PETERBOROUGH. (DAY COURSE)

A wonderful opportunity for railway photography on a steam working  day based at Wansford station.

Any camera can be used on this course including compact , Super Zoom (bridge camera) or SLR.

Course times; Course begins with a safety briefing at 9.30am and  finishes  4.00pm

COURSE DATES 2012

     

 NEXT COURSES             Sunday 1st April 

                                      

                                        Sunday 13th May

COURSE FEE   £60 per person              8 places maximum

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 PHOTOGRAPHY AT CAMBRIDGE BOTANICAL GARDENS        (DAY COURSE)

New courses at Cambridge Botanical Gardens.;

 Garden Photography ;Themes include garden landscapes, plant portraits and introducing close-up detail and "garden cameo" shots. Any digital camera can be used on this course including compact , Super Zoom (bridge) cameras or SLR cameras.

 Creative garden photography including close-up and simple studio photography. Advanced compacts eg Super Zoom (bridge) cameras or SLR camera users will get the most from this course.

Course times;Course begins 10.00am and ends at 4.00pm

COURSE DATES 2012

       Garden Photography Weds 18 April 2012

       Garden Photography Tues 11 September 2012

       Creative Garden Photography Tues 9th October 2012

BOOKINGS AND COURSE INFORMATION AT CAMBRIDGE BOTANICAL GARDENS

Click on the link below for information and booking details

http://www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/courses1.html

                             

PHOTOGRAPHY AT EASTON WALLED GARDENS      

Garden photography courses   held at Easton Walled Gardens, near Grantham Lincolnshire.

We are offering a choice of of two types of courses  for beginners and more experienced photographers.  

Introduction to Garden Photography (Half Day beginner course) 1-4PM

                            April 11th    May 9th    July 11th      September 26th

Creative Garden Photography - Snowdrops and the Winter Garden (Half Day)      1-4PM

 For  photographers  with "bridge" or SLR cameras -  February 29th          £35 PER PERSON

 

 Please e-mail for more information at  messages@pm-images.co.uk

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COMPUTERS AND PHOTOGRAPHY

BEGINNERS DIGITAL ORGANISING AND EDITING- STAMFORD PHOTO EXPRESS

A self contained EVENING session  for beginners in digital photography. The course covers getting images from camera into the computer, organising  your images  on the computer, We look at simple images corrections and how to prepare them for printing.

Lots of tips, special offers on equipment , with step by step hand-outs for your own use at home.

 Sessions are 2 hours,   MEET AT 4.30   Course duration ;  4.45 - 6.45pm          

                      MONDAY 16TH JANUARY                    WEDNESDAY 8TH FEBRUARY

                      WEDNESDAY 14TH MARCH                 MONDAY 16TH APRIL

COURSE FEE £30 per person  (Computers provided)  4 places maximum
COURSE INFORMATION ;   For more information about the course Tel 01780 410078

BOOKING;  Stamford Photo Express, Red Lion Street, Stamford Lincs,   or phone 01780 63659

 

LINKS

PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES

STAMFORD PHOTO EXPRESS - Quality photographic processing  and a personal service             

                                                  http://stamfordphotoexpress.co.uk/about.html

Nene Valley Railway ; For more details about Nene Valley Railway at www.nvr.org.uk

Cambridge  University Botanic Gardens - details of  events www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/courses1.html

Easton walled Gardens: Find about opening and special events at www.eastonwalledgardens.co.uk

WHAT CAMERA?

These are  three common types of digital camera.

COMPACT CAMERA

SUPER ZOOM OR "BRIDGE CAMERA"

SLR CAMERA - you can change lenses on this type of  digital camera
Convolvulus photographd on PM-IMAGES photography course
City of Peterborough at Nene Valley Railway

 

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