Photography Tuition - for all levels.

"I enjoyed myself and even as a regular studio user, I picked up a few tips. I reckon newcomers could learn a great deal."

William Cheung, Practical Photography, June 2002.

We believe we are unique in offering photography tuition in three distinctly different disciplines, ie Fashion & Portrait, Glamour and Artistic Figure and Advertising and Still Life .

Many times we are told by satisfied customers that there is nowhere else that serious amateur photographers, both male and female, can go and receive such comprehensive and fun lessons in photography.

Remember, only ONE photographer at a time shoots pictures during these tuition sessions. - we do not allow a free-for-all.

Also note that all refreshments are included in these prices.

1. Portrait and Fashion.

You will learn several different styles of lighting together with the measurement and control for good exposure to give you clear and vibrant colours and mood. Different poses will be shown to suit the outfits and lighting and the use of various props and backgrounds will also be demonstrated. You will quickly learn how to direct a model and what techniques I use to create the ambience needed to bring out the best in a model. We normally get through four different sets.

Tuition duration is two & half to three hours from 7-30pm. The fee is £35-00 including refreshments. Note: These sessions are limited to eight photographers.

2. Glamour & Artistic Figure.

This is similar to our fashion evenings except that the model is often wearing a lot less and the cost is £40-00 per photographer, again note this session is limited to eight photographers. Again we normally get through four different sets. Please also note that the style is tasteful and artistic and so is suitable for lady photographers as well.

3. Advertising and Still Life.

The principles of set construction, positioning and presentation of the subject, and the lighting and control of exposure will be demonstrated, using a digital SLR. The shots you will learn will be based on actual advertisements I have carried out or I will create a shot especially to show a technique.

Tuition duration is 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours from 7-30pm.

The fee is £25-00 per photographer and this session is limited to six photographers.

4. All Day Tuition Sessions.

These are held on a Sunday and cover all three of the above discplines. Click the button to see the day's itinerary which runs from 09.45 to 19.00 hours.

The cost is just £110-00 which includes the models, tuition, studio, lunch and all refreshments. Please note that these all day sessions are limited to just six photographers.

5. All Day Models Only Shoots.

These are again held on a Sunday and will cover either all figure work or all fashion / portrait work or a combination of both.

The cost is just £110-00 for all figure work, £90-00 for all fashion work and £100 for a combination of the two. These prices include the models, tuition, studio, lunch and all refreshments. Please note that these all day sessions are limited to just six photographers.

6. Location Tuition Shoots

These will be held in  Essex not far from the studio.

Click on the buttons to the left to see examples of photographs created during tuition sessions.

Click on the Booking form button to reserve your tuition place.

Please note that the photographs you take at these tuition sessions are not to be sold or reproduced without the written consent of Clive Austen. You are not paying for the rights to these photos or for a model release, you are only paying for photography tuition.

All photographs on this site are copyright Clive Austen © 2009