Personal practical tuition

Build confidence with your camera in the real world

Private practical training tailored to you, your camera and the photographs you want to create. Sessions are arranged within 20 miles of Portsmouth and focus on genuine hands-on learning.

Private tuition Sessions arranged around you Personalised to your camera

Choose your practical course

Personal beginner photography training

Choose Level 1 if you are starting from the beginning. Choose Level 2 if you already understand manual settings. Choose the complete course for ten hours covering both technical foundations and creative development.

Best starting point

Level 1 Practical

Five hours of personal tuition

£175.50

Learn how to control your camera and understand the settings that determine exposure, focus and image quality.

Five hours of practical training
Normally split across two sessions
Aperture, shutter speed and ISO
Focus modes and sharp photographs
Personalised guidance for your camera
Time between sessions to practise

Creative development

Level 2 Practical

Five hours of creative coaching

£207.00

Take the camera knowledge you already have and use it more confidently through composition, visual flow and creative decision-making.

Five hours of practical training
Normally split across two sessions
Composition and visual balance
Creative exposure choices
Consistency and storytelling
Personal guidance and critique

Level 1 and Level 2

Complete Practical Course

Ten hours of personal tuition

£288.00

The complete practical learning journey, taking you from understanding your camera through to making stronger and more creative photographs.

Everything included in Level 1
Everything included in Level 2
Ten hours of personal training
Four sessions across both levels
Time between sessions to practise
Personal critique throughout

How practical training works

Built around you, not a generic class

Sessions are arranged around our availability and take place at a suitable location within 20 miles of Portsmouth. The training is adapted to your camera, your experience and the type of photography you enjoy.

Plan

We discuss your experience, equipment and goals before arranging the first practical session.

Learn

Work through practical exercises with clear guidance and immediate help when something does not make sense.

Practise

Use the time between sessions to practise before we review your progress and continue developing.

What you need

Bring the camera you already own

Essential

Your camera, charged batteries, memory cards and the lenses you normally use.

Useful, but optional

A tripod, remote shutter release and filters if you already own them.

Any camera brand

Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Olympus, Panasonic and other major camera systems are all welcome.

Frequently asked questions

Before booking

Where do the sessions take place?

Sessions are arranged at an appropriate location within approximately 20 miles of Portsmouth.

How are the five hours divided?

Each level is normally delivered across two sessions, with at least a month between them so you have time to practise.

Can the training be tailored to me?

Yes. The practical exercises and explanations are adapted to your camera, current knowledge and goals.

What happens after I purchase?

Andy will contact you to discuss your goals, availability and a suitable location for your first session.