We are proud to announce that we now have access to a number of training facilities across the United Kingdom from where we will be working directly with a number of our key sponsors. Our 2008 UK programme is scheduled to commence in May and here are our latest offerings in cooperation with the SWPP & BPPA, Nik Software GmbH (Nova Digital & Permajet), Lastolite (JP Distribution) and OneVision
Let's Just Get it Right! 5th, 11th & 13th May 2008
Since the advent of Digital Photography many of the key skills of
Photography have diminished in importance and are often no longer
taught. It is time to redress the balance! This extended one day
programme by leading International Trainer Martin Grahame-Dunn, will
examine the basics of good camera craft that are essential to the
practicing professional photographer of people. In this information
packed presentation, Lighting, Composition and the Posing or interaction
with your subjects will be covered. A day crammed full of practical
demonstrations with valuable hints and tips along the way will leave you
wanting more. The whole process from concept to execution and a brief
insight into creative manipulation with Nik Software will make these
'not to be missed' events.
Course Fee: £75.00 limited to only 15 places - 9.30 to 4.30
Venues & Dates:
Monday 5th May at 'Simon Peter Photography' 197 Liverpool Road South,
Maghull, Merseyside L31 7DG
Sunday 11th May at 'X-quisite' Unit 17F, N17 Studios, 784-788 High Road,
Tottenham, London, N17 0DA
Tuesday 13th May at 'Number Three' Siskin Drive, Middlemarch Business
Park, Baginton, Coventry, Warwickshire CV3 4FJ
To book this course please email
mgrahamedunn@yahoo.co.uk
Design, Shoot & Create with Nik 4th, 8th & 10th May 2008
This Intermediate to Advanced level course has been designed to examine
dynamic and creative aspects of the photography of people with an accent
on shooting model portfolios. 'Live' sessions followed by image
manipulation with the Nik Professional Suite will make these popular
days.
Course Fee: £95.00 limited to only 12 places - 9.30 to 4.30
Venues & Dates:
Sunday 4th May at 'Simon Peter Photography' 197 Liverpool Road South,
Maghull, Merseyside L31 7DG
Thursday 8th May in Dublin. Venue TBC. €140 Euros
Saturday 10th May at 'X-quisite' Unit 17F, N17 Studios, 784-788 High
Road, Tottenham, London, N17 0DA
To book this course please email
mgrahamedunn@yahoo.co.uk
Working with Nik Software 7th & 14th May 2008
This is an introductory level course to help you get to grips with the
Nik Professional Software Suite from noise reduction to colour control
and from creative filters to selective sharpening.
Course Fee: £75.00 limited to only 15 places - 9.30 to 4.30
Venues & Dates:
Wednesday 7th May in Dublin. Venue TBC. €100 Euros
Wednesday 14th May at 'Number Three' Siskin Drive, Middlemarch Business
Park, Baginton, Coventry, Warwickshire CV3 4FJ
To book this course please email mgrahamedunn@yahoo.co.uk
"Fast Track to Licentiate Qualification"
Fast Track course leading to your initial qualification.
Achieving your Licentiate is the first ‘benchmark’ in your budding
professional career. It is not simply a demonstration of your ability to
produce images of a ‘merchantable’ quality, rather the first steps on a
journey of lifelong personal development. After 30 years in the
photographic industry I still revel in learning new hints and tricks in
Photoshop from my peers, positively glow with excitement when I share a
new technique of ‘painting with light’. Your journey is only beginning.
Your one week course will cover all of the following topics:
Wedding photographer or Portrait specialist, we will also cover the
following topics as there is so much common ground. After all, Wedding
Photography is simply Portraiture at 100mph!
Responding to an ever changing market
The Professional Photographers marketplace has always been a volatile
playground with styles and trends changing at an uncontrollable pace. We
will examine ways of responding to change by investing time in product
development.
The Pre-Wedding Interview and Shoot
This is not only an essential opportunity for information gathering
prior to the Wedding day; it is also your most important pre-sales
scenario. Many practitioners never even make a single sale from
pre-wedding pics.
Dynamic Posing and Composition
Of all the criticisms leveled at photographers, the inability to
dynamically pose, compose and crop their images is the cardinal sin. In
today’s market, being different is not just desirable, it’s essential!
The adaptation of natural movement into photographic ‘posing’ need not
be difficult or problematic. You will be encouraged in this session to
become more tuned to your powers of observation.
Wedding & Portrait Groups – Common ground
Standing your subjects in straight lines does not make for exciting
groups in either the Portrait or Wedding scenarios. It is therefore no
wonder that clients find this section of any session a chore and a bore.
In this session we will examine group construction, sequencing and a
rapid resolution to this ‘core’ imaging.
A Post Wedding Shoot – Extending your opportunities
Perhaps a little known gem in the crown of the most expert of
practitioners. This is the ideal opportunity for adding some serious
revenue to your studio sales let alone a stress free environment to put
into images your client’s dreams.
Post Image Capture – The essence of ‘Imaging by Design’
So now you have lots of smashing images, do you really know how to
finally crop and present them? Is there a stronger image lurking within
that 3:2 digital format? In this final session we will try to show you
how to cast that critical and creative eye over your pics before
presenting them to your clients for that all important ‘Wow’ factor that
guarantees further bookings. Particular attention will be given to the
use of NIK ColorEfex Pro 2 as an essential creative design tool.
Lighting the ‘Contemporary’ Portrait
With many basic lighting skills under your belts we are now moving into
the realm of ‘Contemporary’ or ‘Designer’ portraiture. Quite simply the
ability to design and create bespoke images for every individual client.
Essential stages of key planning, location research, clothing advice,
appropriate photographic technique and presentation will be covered.
Qualifications Course: FAST TRACK TO LICENCIATE
Fees - £895.00
Delegates: 4 on each course
Duration – 7 Days on site, 5 active training days
Dates: TBC by networking and negotiation in 2008
NEW for 2007: "Aiming High"
Upgrade to Associateship. An intensive course specifically designed to
steer you towards the valued accolade of ‘Associate’.
If achieving your Licentiate is the first ‘benchmark’ then the
acquisition of an Associateship is a huge step forward marking your
progress as an expert practitioner. At the grade of Licentiate you were
in pursuit of a competent and average standard of professional imaging.
The road to Associateship is an arduous and demanding one that
encourages you to exploit your skills to the full, acquire others and
develop a personal style. This second stage in your professional
development is a one week course (which is never long enough) in which
we will try to cover all of the following topics:
Be prepared to work hard and play hard as after this course you will
need a well earned holiday! This course is presented in conjunction with
Nik Software and every delegate will receive a demo CD for use during
the course.
Qualifications Course: "Aiming High" UPGRADE TO ASSOCIATE
Fees - £995.00
Delegates: 4 on each course
Duration – 7 Days on site, 5 active training days
Dates: TBC by networking and negotiation in 2008
"Fellowship…The Ultimate Goal"
‘Aspiring to Fellowship’ is probably the most intensive course we offer
in which we encourage you to work hard and play hard. Only a small
handful of practitioners ever reach this lofty goal and certainly none
of them have achieved it unassisted. Those who aspire to Fellowship and
succeed often forge lifelong friendship with their peers and continue to
support each other to the end of their professional careers and beyond.
It is this group of dedicated professionals who become instrumental in
setting future standards and developing the art and craft of
photography. They also form the backbone of Qualifications and
competition judging panels and therefore the responsibilities that go
with the title ‘Fellow’ extends well beyond what a creative photographer
you may be.
During this one week course we will examine the following areas:-
Qualifications Course: "Fellowship…The Ultimate Goal" ASPIRE TO
FELLOWSHIP
Fees - £1,100.00
Delegates: Maximum of 3 on each course
Duration – 7 Days on site, 5 active training days
Dates: TBC – Depending upon applications and arranged by networking and
negotiation in late 2008
ADMINISTRATION
Terms and Conditions
Payment:
A reservation fee is payable upon booking and all balances must be
settled no less than 4 weeks from the agreed course date. Payments may
be made by personal cheque or cash at the Euro conversion rate of €1.50
to the Pound Sterling.
Where you will be staying – “Villa Los Paraisos”
Your training base is ‘Los Paraisos’ roughly translated as ‘Heaven on
Earth’, is situated within a stones throw of the A92, the motorway that
crosses Andalucia and finishes in Portugal! It is within easy reach of 5
International airports. Sevilla (35 minutes) Malaga (85 minutes) Granada
(90 minutes) Jerez de la Frontera (80 minutes) and Cordoba (60 minutes).
The property, set in Orange and Lemon orchards boasts comfortable
accommodation with flatscreen HDTV’s, DVD players (so you can watch
training or entertainment films from our extensive collection), Wi-Fi
internet connection, hairdryers, air conditioning, swimming pool, six
seat Jacuzzi for relaxation and not forgetting our Training Studio and
choice of delightful outdoor locations, not to mention the wonderful
countryside and great food! The accommodation comprises one twin and two
double rooms. Our pricing is based on two sharing to maximize the use of
the property.
What is included
All course fees include transfers to and from Malaga, Granada, Cordoba,
Jerez or Sevilla International Airports, full board accommodation, soft
drinks, beer & wines with evening meals and all tuition. All you need to
arrange is your flights and holiday insurance. The airports are serviced
by numerous airlines from most European cities.
Partners
Non-participating partners are welcome on many of our courses (subject
to availability) Prices are upon application
What you will need to bring…
Please note that with all our practical courses, you will need to bring
with you, your own Camera and lenses, a notebook and pens, a laptop with
some of your best images and above all, an open mind! Although we are a
Nikon based training facility and the studio is geared towards wireless
transfer technology utilising the D200 & WT3 system you can bring any
gear you like that works for you and you are comfortable with.
Contact Details
For further information please contact Martin Grahame-Dunn either by
Email at:
mgrahamedunn@yahoo.co.uk
Telephone:
UK access number: 0207 9936849
Office: +34 954895025
Mobile: +34 680955428
Address
Villa Los Paraisos, AP Correos 131
La Puebla de Cazalla. 41540
Photo Quote: I wish more people felt that photography was an adventure the same as life itself and felt that their individual feelings were worth expressing. To me, that makes photography more exciting. - Harry Callahan
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