| PM-iMAGES offers photographic courses for those new to digital photography, digital photographers changing from film to digital, or for photographers who use film negative or transparency media. WHAT DO WE DO? Our courses are photography driven, so you are not bogged down in the technical mire! Instead we deliver the important technical skills in a " hands-on" practical approach. We cater for a variety of skill and experience levels, and with small groups we pride ourselves in helping you to get the most from your day. In short we put the “photo” back into ‘photography’. Digital photographers will save hours of Photoshop time by getting the shot right in the first place! People usually book individually for our courses but we can do group bookings, even arranging courses on other dates for groups . Please ask for details. WHERE DO WE DO COURSES?Course are summarised below but if you wish to choose by venue click on the shortcut below SHORTCUT to Courses Little Bytham (Lincolnshire) SHORTCUT to Courses at other venues HOW WE DO ITWe will improve your digital (or film) photography using step by step practical sessions. It will allow you to get to know your camera, improve the composition of your photos, and gain consistency. Sessions include a mixture of discussion and short illustrated talks, but are built around practical photography activities rather than just being told what to do! Our proven practical sessions will help you to develop a more confident and creative approach. Small groups ensure you get the most from your day and ensure we answer your questions. No technobabble - we promise! BOOKINGSLook at the course titles below and then move to the Photography Bookings page for more details about how to reserve a place and make a booking. Phone 01780 410078 if you have any questions. The following one day courses for digital and film photographers are in Little Bytham, situated between Grantham and Stamford, 10 minutes drive east of the A1. new TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY (DAY COURSE)A course for anyone with a new digital camera, changing from film to digital, or who have never used anything but the auto setting! This will help you to get more from your camera, and to find out about how to use your camera in different situations. We take you through the steps from camera to computer with lots of time for your questions and answers. COMMENTS "Explained in my language" "Excellent day - I have escaped from auto mode!" "I really enjoyed the course and found everything very useful" Next dates; Monday 12th May Sunday 15 June Photography Bookings **new** INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL ORGANISING AND EDITing (6.45-9.15pm)An evening session to show beginners how to deal with digital images. A step by step approach to transferring, organising and reviewing your images. Find out how to do simple corrections and get ready for printing using software that is easy to use (honest!) Next dates; Tuesday 20th May Monday 23rd June Photography Bookings IMPROVE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY (DAY COURSE)We will develop your camera technique, showing you how to use camera modes and settings for different situations. Improve composition, and learn how to deal with several key types of subject. This is an ideal workshop before a tour or holiday, where you will have many photographic opportunities, and wish to get it right! Photographic topics include, general views, portraits, an eye for detail and planning a photo shoot. You can use digital and film cameras on this course. COMMENTS "Very useful having a small group" "I have learnt so much!" "Totally demystifies my SLR " "Confidence to go 'off-piste' ! " Next dates; Saturday 5th April FULL Saturday 21st June Photography Bookings INTRODUCTION TO GARDEN PHOTOGRAPHY (DAY COURSE)Learn how to capture all the essential elements of a garden in a photographic portfolio. We will look at composition in general garden pictures, create selective shots including associations and plant portraits, and see how to capture finer detail in the garden. You can use digital and film cameras on this course. COMMENTS "Good balance between the theory and the practical sessions" "Useful extra information" "Photo session ; suggestions and advice readily available" Next date; Sunday 29th June (The Spring Garden ) Photography Bookings CLOSE-UP AND CREATIVE GARDEN PHOTOGRAPHY Building on the introduction to garden photography, we will explore techniques which will allow you to develop a more creative approach in taking garden pictures. This course includes close-up techniques to exploit the colour and form in plant subjects. You can use digital and film cameras on this course. Next date; Saturday 19th July Photography Bookings **NEW** PEOPLE AND PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY (DAY COURSE)We will show you how to use your camera to take pictures of people. We will look at show to take both candid (reportage style) and posed photographs, and how to be more confident so you get the sort of picture you want. Find out how to use natural and artificial light, and take pictures of people in different situations. Although primarily aimed at digital camera users, you may use a film camera as well on this course. "Enjoyable and informative" Very good -showing us how to use props in portrait photos" Next date; NEW DATE Monday 28th April Photography Bookings SNOWDROP PHOTOGRAPHY (DAY COURSE)A once a year photographic experience!. Enjoy photographing snowdrops in garden settings, taking plant portraits, and master some of the skills of close-up shots. This course includes an introduction to artificial lighting for close-up shots. Snowdrop photography will help to brighten up those winter days! We only offer this course ONCE PER YEAR so here is your chance to have a go! "Fun and informative - very useful hand-outs" "Enjoyable- everything useful!" Next date; February 2009 E-mail to get on the mailing list Photography Bookings **NEW** BEGINNERS DIGITAL ORGANISING AND EDITING AT STAMFORD PHOTOEXPRESSTwo one hour sessions 6.30 to 7.30 at Photo Express in Red Lion Street Stamford, Lincs Lots of tips, offers on equipment and processing, with suggestions on FREE software you can use. PART 1 From camera to computer - Transfer and organising images on the computer Thursday 8 May Wed 4 June PART 2 Computer to print - Basic editing and getting your images to the printer Thursday 22nd May Wed 18 June Photography Bookings STEAM WORKING DAY AT NENE VALLEY RAILWAY (NEAR PETERBOROUGH) A steam timetable, with a wonderful opportunity for photographic guidance to take trackside shots of arriving and departing trains, views from the signal box, and to take pictures on the locomotive footplate. We will also do some creative and close-up pictures in the sidings and loco sheds. This course is based at Nene Valley railway at Wansford Station adjacent to the A1, west of Peterborough. Next dates: NEXT DATE Sunday 7th September Photography Bookings ***NEW** PHOTOGRAPHY AT SHEFFIELD BOTANICAL GARDENSPut the “photo” back into photography on a one day course at Sheffield Botanical Gardens. Learn how to get much more from your digital camera, as we guide you through a step by step approach in a series of practical photography sessions based at the gardens. We have access to the gardens and glasshouses for this course. Close-up and Creative Photography - Saturday 26th April 2008Exploring colour texture and form in the garden with an introduction to simple studio techniques to control lighting and backgrounds. LIMITED SPACES Photography Bookings Introduction to Plant and Garden Photography - Saturday 17th May 2008We make the most of the spring garden at Sheffield Botanical Gardens and show you how to photograph garden scenes, plant portraits and close-up detail, and develop a better photographic eye! LIMITED SPACES Photography Bookings ** NEW** ARCHITECTURE IN HISTORIC STAMFORD (S. LINCOLNSHIRE)Using the historic backdrop of Stamford, we will have a look at photographing street scenes, building details and interiors. This course is based in the centre of Stamford, an ideal location for our exploration of the town and its churches. A roof top panorama from the tower of one of Stamford's churches is possible, weather permitting. Next dates; Sat 20th September 2008 Photography Bookings | 
