Photography classes and workshops

As a former press photographer, I learned early on that you don't necessarily need a big studio and expensive lighting to get good images. In my courses I'll show you the following techniques:

You learn how to take good photos in almost any condition. I'll also show you how you can save money on accessories etc

You'll see that it is definitely not the camera that makes the good photographer. You do not need the latest high-tech camera to shoot good photos.

No matter what camera you are using, whether film, digital or even your mobile phone, you'll learn how to get better results.

Classes on offer

Beginners. Have you recently bought a shiny new camera and decided that you want to learn a bit more about photography? Are you confused by the manual that came with it? Do all the buttons, switches and dials mean nothing to you? Do you want to venture away from the "P" setting on the mode dial to see what kind of effects you can achieve?

You will learn how to optimise the camera for the kind of images you want to take. You will learn when it's best to use the Tv, Av or other modes. Flash will also be covered and you'll see how to use it in daylight to kill unflattering shadows or even make the background look darker during the day! I'll show you how choosing a different lens can completely alter your image.

Theory and practical.

Cost. 3 x two hour classes Fr 250 

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One to one coaching. This is the same as the beginner course but consists of just you and me on a one to one basis at a time and place of your choosing (within 15 Km's of Olten). Maybe your work schedule doesn't allow for attending a class. You can also tailor the lessons to subjects that you are particularly interested in.

Theory and practical.

Cost. Fr.- 30 per hour

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Landscapes. Discover the beauty that is all around you. 

You will learn How to prepare yourself and your camera for landscape photography. Which lenses are best? What accessories (if any) are needed? What accessories can I leave at home? What is the best time of day to photograph landscapes? What is the "magic hour"? Should I use filters? Which ones? All will be revealed on this workshop.

 

 

 
Theory and practical.

Cost.  Six hours Fr.- 200

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Portrait photography workshop. Discover how to get the best from your subject. 

You will learn the correct settings  and lighting to show your sitter in the best way. Which lens should I use? Which lens shouldn't I use? What are the simple tricks that portrait photographers use to get the best out of almost any subject? What are the most common amateur mistakes? Should I use filters? Should I use flash and if so, how should I use it so that it appears natural?

How to use any environment to get great images. How to pose your subject so that they look natural. Hands can be difficult to pose. I'll show you a few simple tricks such as How can you blur the background or even make it darker. . . during the day!  How to give a moonlight effect without resorting  to software or filters.

 

Theory and practical. 

Cost.  Five hours Fr.- 200

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Boudoir photography workshop. Discover the secrets of how to take sexy and sensual images in your own home.

You will learn  How to get great sensual images with the bare minimum of equipment. No need for lots of accessories. I'll show you how to get inexpensive or even free items to add to the image to "spice" it up a little.

Afterwards you''ll learn how to use software to edit the images and make the good ones even better!
 

 Theory and practical.

Please note. Because of the subject matter. this course has a minimum age limit of eighteen years. There will be no more than four participants.The photos taken during the workshop can only be shared or used publicly or shared with the signed agreement of the model(s)

Cost. Roughly four and a half hours Fr.- 300

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The nude photography workshop. Discover how to take sensual and sexy images.

You will learn.  How to talk to and pose the model to make great sensual images. What mistakes to avoid and what to look out for. You'll learn that lots of expensive equipment and a big studio is not needed

Afterwards you''ll learn how to use software to edit the images and make the good ones even better!

 

   

Theory and practical.

Please note. Because of the subject matter. this course has a minimum age limit of eighteen years. There will be no more than four participants. The photos taken during the workshop can only be shared or used publicly with the signed agreement of the model (s)

Cost. Roughly four and a half hours Fr.- 350

  
For further information, please feel free to contact me on 0041 79 644 8144 or by email.