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Photoshop Mastery with Jonathan Vaines (Workshop 7)
2025-08-29 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Online
(As well as access to the live events, you will receive links to the recordings, valid for 1 year)

Tried Photoshop and thought “too complicated”? Learn to unleash the full power of the most successful photographic editing program ever built.

Master Photoshop from basics to advanced techniques in this comprehensive 10 workshop course, building confidence, and establishing proven workflows that work for you.

The full course provides you with the building blocks to edit your images with confidence. You can also choose to book separate workshops that suit your individual needs.

This is the fourth time that we’ve run this very popular course and all the recent updates to Photoshop will be included and explained in detail.

You’ll learn how to set up Photoshop, understand tool settings, and apply them to process your images effectively, and non-destructively.

From ‘this is a brush’ to ‘complex mask generation’, we cover everything a photographer could need.

The sessions are detailed but relaxed Zoom meetings, with you able to ask questions or request repeat demonstrations as we go.

The live workshops will be held weekly on Fridays from 18th July until 19th September 2025, from 19:00pm (UK time).
18th July – Adobe Camera RAW – Into Photoshop – Workspaces – Tool Bars
25th July – Layers – Tools – Brushes – Remove – Transform – Crop
1st August – Smart Objects – Gradient – Levels & Curves
8th August – Content Aware – Dodge & Burn – Colour Change – Make Brushes – Text
15th August – Textures – Blend IF – Selection Tools
22nd August – Selecting by Colour, Focus & Channel – Magic Wand – Monochrome
29th August – Sharpening – Adding Noise – Creationg Actions – Presets
5th September – Blur – Puppet Warp – Liquify
12th September – Detail Extraction – Frequency Separation – Luminosity – Displacements
19th September – Look Up Tables – Composites – Resize – Colour Spaces – Image Output

THIS BOOKING IS FOR: Workshop 7
(a reminder – if you can’t make any – the recordings are valid for 12 months)

Jonathan Vaines is a professional photographer and Adobe Photoshop specialist. His image making is firmly planted in the creative art world.
He is a self-employed Photographic Educator teaching mostly on Adobe Photoshop, as well as sessions for organisations including the Royal Photographic Society.

We’ve had fantastic feedback from previous Photoshop Workshops:
Peter – “An outstanding series of Ps workshops which, for me as a complete novice, have provided a fantastic basis from which to develop my skills in post-processing”.
Val – “It’s amazing, I thought I knew Ps so I was hesitant to book, but I am bowled over by what I’ve learnt. I have watched endless videos and have been using it for a few years, but have learnt so much more on Jonathan’s workshops. His explanations and demonstrations are so easy to understand, and what he doesn’t know about Photoshop is not worth knowing.
Paul – “I am stunned by the quality and range of knowledge and the way it is presented. It has increased my knowledge of Photoshop exponentially”

Diving Deeper into ICM, Tuition with Charlotte Bellamy (All 4 Sessions)
2025-08-30 15:00 - 16:30 | Online
Join inspiring tutor and creative photographer, Charlotte Bellamy, for a deep dive into the concepts of ICM and multiple exposure photography.
In these 4 Tuition Sessions, we’ll explore the key concepts of Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) in great depth, improving both your practical skills and understanding of this popular genre.
Charlotte has a deep passion for ICM and multiple exposure photography, being constantly inspired by the world around her.
She’s dedicated many years to honing her ICM technique by continually experimenting and learning from others at the top of their game.
She loves to share her knowledge and encourage others to explore their creativity – so she’s carefully crafted this course especially for you!
Although it covers the basics, it does this in detail, so it should appeal to both experienced and aspiring ICM photographers:

Session 1: Shutter Speed – find out how fast a shutter speed you can use and still make an ICM image, and how you can utilise 30 seconds!
Session 2: Movements – discover the different movements you can make, and the value of studying your subject and relating the two.
Session 3: Contrast – learn about the important subject of contrast and find out how this can really elevate your ICM images.
Session 4: Light – find out how you can best use light and manipulate it, to transform your ICM photography.

Just when you thought you had nothing more to learn about ICM, Charlotte hopes to further your desire to explore and experiment even more!
These 4 Tuition Sessions will be held on Fridays August 8th,15th, 22nd and 29th from 15:00 to 16:30 (UK time).
This booking is for all 4 sessions.
Recordings will be available to watch for 28 days after the last live event.
About Charlotte Bellamy
Charlotte is a creative landscape photographer based in The Netherlands. She’s a renowned expert on ICM and multiple exposure photography. She’s a regular webinar presenter and her online courses attract an international following.

Catherine Karnow - The Essence Of Photographing People
2025-09-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)

Master the art of making powerful, emotional portraits with Catherine Karnow, the National Geographic photographer based in San Francisco and Provence.

Learn essential techniques for shooting candid images, street scenes, environmental portraits, and images of family and friends with genuine impact.

Now, discover the secret to creating stunning photographs of people by getting to know your subjects and connecting with them before you even pick up your camera.

Understand how your camera can help you connect with people around the world and create long-lasting, meaningful relationships through your work.

Gain surprising techniques that may have nothing to do with the camera at all, but are crucial to really capturing the essence of your subjects.

Catherine Karnow is a National Geographic photographer born in Hong Kong who has spent over 40 years capturing powerful human stories across the globe. A major focus of her work has been Vietnam, where she has documented the long-term effects of Agent Orange on families and children – work that has won awards and driven real change. Based in San Francisco and Provence, Catherine is also a passionate educator whose in-depth photo workshops in Vietnam, Cambodia, Romania, Provence, Puglia, and India are widely recognized for their creativity, depth, and mentorship.

Photoshop Mastery with Jonathan Vaines (Workshop 8)
2025-09-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
(As well as access to the live events, you will receive links to the recordings, valid for 1 year)

Tried Photoshop and thought “too complicated”? Learn to unleash the full power of the most successful photographic editing program ever built.

Master Photoshop from basics to advanced techniques in this comprehensive 10 workshop course, building confidence, and establishing proven workflows that work for you.

The full course provides you with the building blocks to edit your images with confidence. You can also choose to book separate workshops that suit your individual needs.

This is the fourth time that we’ve run this very popular course and all the recent updates to Photoshop will be included and explained in detail.

You’ll learn how to set up Photoshop, understand tool settings, and apply them to process your images effectively, and non-destructively.

From ‘this is a brush’ to ‘complex mask generation’, we cover everything a photographer could need.

The sessions are detailed but relaxed Zoom meetings, with you able to ask questions or request repeat demonstrations as we go.

The live workshops will be held weekly on Fridays from 18th July until 19th September 2025, from 19:00pm (UK time).
18th July – Adobe Camera RAW – Into Photoshop – Workspaces – Tool Bars
25th July – Layers – Tools – Brushes – Remove – Transform – Crop
1st August – Smart Objects – Gradient – Levels & Curves
8th August – Content Aware – Dodge & Burn – Colour Change – Make Brushes – Text
15th August – Textures – Blend IF – Selection Tools
22nd August – Selecting by Colour, Focus & Channel – Magic Wand – Monochrome
29th August – Sharpening – Adding Noise – Creationg Actions – Presets
5th September – Blur – Puppet Warp – Liquify
12th September – Detail Extraction – Frequency Separation – Luminosity – Displacements
19th September – Look Up Tables – Composites – Resize – Colour Spaces – Image Output

THIS BOOKING IS FOR: Workshop 8
(a reminder – if you can’t make any – the recordings are valid for 12 months)

Jonathan Vaines is a professional photographer and Adobe Photoshop specialist. His image making is firmly planted in the creative art world.
He is a self-employed Photographic Educator teaching mostly on Adobe Photoshop, as well as sessions for organisations including the Royal Photographic Society.

We’ve had fantastic feedback from previous Photoshop Workshops:
Peter – “An outstanding series of Ps workshops which, for me as a complete novice, have provided a fantastic basis from which to develop my skills in post-processing”.
Val – “It’s amazing, I thought I knew Ps so I was hesitant to book, but I am bowled over by what I’ve learnt. I have watched endless videos and have been using it for a few years, but have learnt so much more on Jonathan’s workshops. His explanations and demonstrations are so easy to understand, and what he doesn’t know about Photoshop is not worth knowing.
Paul – “I am stunned by the quality and range of knowledge and the way it is presented. It has increased my knowledge of Photoshop exponentially”

Paulo Silva - From Graphic Arts To Landscape Photography
2025-09-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
(As well as access to the live event, you will automatically receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)

Discover how graphic arts can transform landscape photography – learn Paulo’s unique approach to colour, composition and visual storytelling

Learn how design principles, cultural understanding and natural beauty intertwine to create compelling photographic compositions.

Explore the stunning natural landscapes of Portugal through Paulo’s lens as he shares his journey from Aveiro and Porto to locations across his travels.

Gain insights into developing your own unique photographic voice by blending artistic storytelling with technical excellence.

See how a minimalist aesthetic combined with poetic storytelling can elevate your landscape photography beyond simple documentation.

Paulo Silva is a professional photographer and educator based in northern Portugal with a background in graphic arts and printing. He graduated from the prestigious Portuguese Institute of Photography (IPF) where he refined his artistic vision and technical expertise. He has been leading workshops for over 10 years, sharing his experience with photographers of all levels from around the world.

Photoshop Mastery with Jonathan Vaines (Workshop 9)
2025-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
(As well as access to the live events, you will receive links to the recordings, valid for 1 year)

Tried Photoshop and thought “too complicated”? Learn to unleash the full power of the most successful photographic editing program ever built.

Master Photoshop from basics to advanced techniques in this comprehensive 10 workshop course, building confidence, and establishing proven workflows that work for you.

The full course provides you with the building blocks to edit your images with confidence. You can also choose to book separate workshops that suit your individual needs.

This is the fourth time that we’ve run this very popular course and all the recent updates to Photoshop will be included and explained in detail.

You’ll learn how to set up Photoshop, understand tool settings, and apply them to process your images effectively, and non-destructively.

From ‘this is a brush’ to ‘complex mask generation’, we cover everything a photographer could need.

The sessions are detailed but relaxed Zoom meetings, with you able to ask questions or request repeat demonstrations as we go.

The live workshops will be held weekly on Fridays from 18th July until 19th September 2025, from 19:00pm (UK time).
18th July – Adobe Camera RAW – Into Photoshop – Workspaces – Tool Bars
25th July – Layers – Tools – Brushes – Remove – Transform – Crop
1st August – Smart Objects – Gradient – Levels & Curves
8th August – Content Aware – Dodge & Burn – Colour Change – Make Brushes – Text
15th August – Textures – Blend IF – Selection Tools
22nd August – Selecting by Colour, Focus & Channel – Magic Wand – Monochrome
29th August – Sharpening – Adding Noise – Creationg Actions – Presets
5th September – Blur – Puppet Warp – Liquify
12th September – Detail Extraction – Frequency Separation – Luminosity – Displacements
19th September – Look Up Tables – Composites – Resize – Colour Spaces – Image Output

THIS BOOKING IS FOR: Workshop 9
(a reminder – if you can’t make any – the recordings are valid for 12 months)

Jonathan Vaines is a professional photographer and Adobe Photoshop specialist. His image making is firmly planted in the creative art world.
He is a self-employed Photographic Educator teaching mostly on Adobe Photoshop, as well as sessions for organisations including the Royal Photographic Society.

We’ve had fantastic feedback from previous Photoshop Workshops:
Peter – “An outstanding series of Ps workshops which, for me as a complete novice, have provided a fantastic basis from which to develop my skills in post-processing”.
Val – “It’s amazing, I thought I knew Ps so I was hesitant to book, but I am bowled over by what I’ve learnt. I have watched endless videos and have been using it for a few years, but have learnt so much more on Jonathan’s workshops. His explanations and demonstrations are so easy to understand, and what he doesn’t know about Photoshop is not worth knowing.
Paul – “I am stunned by the quality and range of knowledge and the way it is presented. It has increased my knowledge of Photoshop exponentially”

Joshua Cripps - Lightroom: Masking Panel Secrets
2025-09-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)
Unlock surgical precision editing in Lightroom – discover the hidden power of masking panels with techniques that will make your images sing
Now discover just how powerful masking in Lightroom has become, with simple techniques that give you excellent selection for your photo-editing.
Learn how to create realistic lighting brushes that add drama and depth to your landscape images with professional-level results.
Master techniques for enhancing and refining colours with precision, taking your colour grading skills to the next level.
Understand how to make the best possible sky selections for perfect exposure blending and dramatic sky enhancements.
Joshua Cripps is a renowned landscape photographer who has garnered worldwide acclaim for his breathtaking images of our planet’s wild places. His photos have been published by National Geographic, NASA, CNN, The Sun, and Nikon Global. Based in the Eastern Sierra since 2015, Josh grew up in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada and has been exploring the Range of Light for most of his life. He is one of today’s most sought-after photography educators, leading photo tours and speaking at conferences around the world.

Photoshop Mastery with Jonathan Vaines (Workshop 10)
2025-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
(As well as access to the live events, you will receive links to the recordings, valid for 1 year)

Tried Photoshop and thought “too complicated”? Learn to unleash the full power of the most successful photographic editing program ever built.

Master Photoshop from basics to advanced techniques in this comprehensive 10 workshop course, building confidence, and establishing proven workflows that work for you.

The full course provides you with the building blocks to edit your images with confidence. You can also choose to book separate workshops that suit your individual needs.

This is the fourth time that we’ve run this very popular course and all the recent updates to Photoshop will be included and explained in detail.

You’ll learn how to set up Photoshop, understand tool settings, and apply them to process your images effectively, and non-destructively.

From ‘this is a brush’ to ‘complex mask generation’, we cover everything a photographer could need.

The sessions are detailed but relaxed Zoom meetings, with you able to ask questions or request repeat demonstrations as we go.

The live workshops will be held weekly on Fridays from 18th July until 19th September 2025, from 19:00pm (UK time).
18th July – Adobe Camera RAW – Into Photoshop – Workspaces – Tool Bars
25th July – Layers – Tools – Brushes – Remove – Transform – Crop
1st August – Smart Objects – Gradient – Levels & Curves
8th August – Content Aware – Dodge & Burn – Colour Change – Make Brushes – Text
15th August – Textures – Blend IF – Selection Tools
22nd August – Selecting by Colour, Focus & Channel – Magic Wand – Monochrome
29th August – Sharpening – Adding Noise – Creationg Actions – Presets
5th September – Blur – Puppet Warp – Liquify
12th September – Detail Extraction – Frequency Separation – Luminosity – Displacements
19th September – Look Up Tables – Composites – Resize – Colour Spaces – Image Output

THIS BOOKING IS FOR: Workshop 10
(a reminder – if you can’t make any – the recordings are valid for 12 months)

Jonathan Vaines is a professional photographer and Adobe Photoshop specialist. His image making is firmly planted in the creative art world.
He is a self-employed Photographic Educator teaching mostly on Adobe Photoshop, as well as sessions for organisations including the Royal Photographic Society.

We’ve had fantastic feedback from previous Photoshop Workshops:
Peter – “An outstanding series of Ps workshops which, for me as a complete novice, have provided a fantastic basis from which to develop my skills in post-processing”.
Val – “It’s amazing, I thought I knew Ps so I was hesitant to book, but I am bowled over by what I’ve learnt. I have watched endless videos and have been using it for a few years, but have learnt so much more on Jonathan’s workshops. His explanations and demonstrations are so easy to understand, and what he doesn’t know about Photoshop is not worth knowing.
Paul – “I am stunned by the quality and range of knowledge and the way it is presented. It has increased my knowledge of Photoshop exponentially”

Theo Bosboom - Flowerscapes
2025-09-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)

Experience a bug’s eye view of wildflowers – master wide-angle macro photography with revolutionary techniques and specialized equipment.

See what an ant sees when looking up through a field of flowers, using Theo’s groundbreaking photography approach.

Gain practical knowledge of the essential do’s and don’ts when making unique images that were previously impossible to achieve with traditional equipment.

Discover the specialized gear needed for this challenging but rewarding field of nature photography, including long, narrow, wide-angle macro lenses.

Learn techniques that will completely transform how you see and photograph flowers, opening up creative possibilities you never imagined.

Theo Bosboom is a passionate professional photographer from the Netherlands, specializing in nature and landscapes. His photographs are regularly published in renowned magazines such as National Geographic, BBC Wildlife and OnLandscape. Theo has won numerous awards including Wildlife Photographer of the Year and European Wildlife Photographer of the Year. He has published five photo books, including his latest, Flowerscapes: A Bug’s Eye View (2025).

Photoshop Mastery with Jonathan Vaines (All 10 Workshops)
2025-09-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
(As well as access to the live events, you will receive links to the recordings, valid for 1 year)

ALL 10 WORKSHOPS – 18TH July to 19th September – Learn to unleash the full power of the most successful photographic editing program ever built.

Master Photoshop from basics to advanced techniques in this comprehensive 10 workshop course, building confidence, and establishing proven workflows that work for you.

The full course provides you with the building blocks to edit your images with confidence. You can also choose to book separate workshops that suit your individual needs.

This is the fourth time that we’ve run this very popular course and all the recent updates to Photoshop will be included and explained in detail.

You’ll learn how to set up Photoshop, understand tool settings, and apply them to process your images effectively, and non-destructively.

From ‘this is a brush’ to ‘complex mask generation’, we cover everything a photographer could need.

The sessions are detailed but relaxed Zoom meetings, with you able to ask questions or request repeat demonstrations as we go.

The live workshops will be held weekly on Fridays from 18th July until 19th September 2025, from 19:00pm (UK time).
18th July – Adobe Camera RAW – Into Photoshop – Workspaces – Tool Bars
25th July – Layers – Tools – Brushes – Remove – Transform – Crop
1st August – Smart Objects – Gradient – Levels & Curves
8th August – Content Aware – Dodge & Burn – Colour Change – Make Brushes – Text
15th August – Textures – Blend IF – Selection Tools
22nd August – Selecting by Colour, Focus & Channel – Magic Wand – Monochrome
29th August – Sharpening – Adding Noise – Creationg Actions – Presets
5th September – Blur – Puppet Warp – Liquify
12th September – Detail Extraction – Frequency Separation – Luminosity – Displacements
19th September – Look Up Tables – Composites – Resize – Colour Spaces – Image Output

THIS BOOKING IS FOR: All 10 Lightroom Mastery Workshops
(a reminder – if you can’t make any – the recordings are valid for 12 months)

Jonathan Vaines is a professional photographer and Adobe Photoshop specialist. His image making is firmly planted in the creative art world.
He is a self-employed Photographic Educator teaching mostly on Adobe Photoshop, as well as sessions for organisations including the Royal Photographic Society.

We’ve had fantastic feedback from previous Photoshop Workshops:
Peter – “An outstanding series of Ps workshops which, for me as a complete novice, have provided a fantastic basis from which to develop my skills in post-processing”.
Val – “It’s amazing, I thought I knew Ps so I was hesitant to book, but I am bowled over by what I’ve learnt. I have watched endless videos and have been using it for a few years, but have learnt so much more on Jonathan’s workshops. His explanations and demonstrations are so easy to understand, and what he doesn’t know about Photoshop is not worth knowing.
Paul – “I am stunned by the quality and range of knowledge and the way it is presented. It has increased my knowledge of Photoshop exponentially”

Antje Meier - To Be A Mindful Photographer
2025-10-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Add mindfulness to your photography practice – explore contemplative approaches to creating dreamlike, mystical images that stir emotions.

(As well as access to the live event, you will automatically receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)

Discover how to photograph ‘mindfully’ with your Nature, Architecture, and/or Travel photography.

Learn how ICM and multiple exposure techniques can be particularly suitable for developing your mindful photography and artistic vision.

See inspiring images that demonstrate the power of combining technical skills with contemplative awareness and emotional depth.

Antje Meier is a self-taught photography enthusiast and educator based in Volda, Norway. She moved from Germany to Norway in 2000 and draws inspiration from the mood of the ever-changing weather and light. Her work focuses on shapes, curves and colours in landscapes, human bodies and architecture, often using ICM and multiple exposure techniques. Antje’s work has been exhibited in Norway, Finland, Greece, Argentina and Puerto Rico, and she loves sharing her knowledge through talks and workshops.

Alister Benn - Understanding the Landscape: Finding Your Visual Compass
2025-10-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Find your personal visual compass, beyond comparison and competition, and create images that embrace your curiosity, awareness, and intent

(As well as access to the live event, you will automatically receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)

Rediscover authentic creativity without rules and formulas – to create photographs that reflect your true self.

See the expressive forces that shape compelling photographs – luminosity, colour, contrast, geometry, and atmosphere

Explore a profound approach to photography that moves beyond technical tricks to show creativity, honesty, and genuine meaning in your work.

Understand how to challenge the culture of performance and external validation that dominates much of photography today.

Gain insights into creating work that feels deeply personal, authentic, and genuinely connected to the landscape you’re photographing.

Return to the joy of seeing, the intimacy of feeling, and the freedom of expression, that first drew you to photography.

Alister Benn is a renowned Scottish landscape photographer and educator living on the Isle of Lewis off the west coast of Scotland. He is known for his dramatic and evocative images of natural landscapes, often capturing the interplay of light and shadow in remote and rugged location. Alsiter also runs a YouTube channel, writes eBooks and offers workshops – to teach not just technical skills but also the artistic and philosophical dimensions of landscape photography.

Eugene Theron - Whispers in the Scream
2025-10-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Create compelling imagery uniquely yours – explore how your influences, emotions and interests transform scenes into captivating stories.

(As well as access to the live event, you will automatically receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)

Understand how the environments you shoot in can profoundly influence your creative vision and the work you produce.

Learn how embracing diverse interests like geology, science fiction, and storytelling can lead to more compelling imagery and cohesive bodies of work.

Discover through Eugene’s self-reflection how his own creative process in landscape and nature photography has evolved and matured over time.

Eugene Theron is a landscape and nature photographer originally from South Africa, now living in north Wales. His photography is fuelled by an overactive imagination, love of nature and desire to explore. The dramatic landscapes of Wales, mountains and coast of Scotland and the vast open landscapes of southern Africa hold a special place in his work. He runs workshops and private mentoring sessions helping photographers with both the technical and creative side of photography.

David Day - C3: Controlled Camera Chaos
2025-10-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)

You can transform everyday objects into dreamlike art, using this ICM approach to create emotionally resonant images from simple materials.

Discover the latest evolution in indoor-based Intentional Camera Movement that orchestrates motion, light, and post-processing into visually arresting art.

Learn the expressive potential of camera motion as a tool for abstract image-making, starting with ICM fundamentals for those newer to the technique.

Understand the creative interplay between camera movement, scene manipulation, lighting design, and post-processing that produces powerful emotional impact.

See how ordinary materials like wire, leaves, twigs, plastic bags, and newsprint can be transformed into images rich with symbolism and dream resonance.

David Day trained as a pharmaceutical scientist, specializing in uncovering hidden connections—an analytical mindset that became the foundation for his photographic practice. His journey began in the 1990s capturing local scenery, evolving through infrared photography to his current focus on Intentional Camera Movement since 2020. David developed Controlled Camera Chaos (C3), a systematic studio-based approach that transforms everyday objects into emotionally resonant images. His work has led to three published books, multiple awards, and inclusion in juried exhibitions. He regularly speaks at art associations and camera clubs across the U.S. and Europe.

Jonathan Vaines - ME, Myself and Eye.
2025-10-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)

Jonathan’s distinctive style and methods, combined with innovative post-processing techniques, reveal real beauty in unexpected places.

Discover Jonathan’s unique image interpretation where even paving slabs become compelling art, through creative vision and editing.

Learn to see the world in completely new ways as Jonathan shares his unique interpretation of everyday surroundings, to produce high-quality images with real artistic impact.

Understand how to develop your own personal style by approaching subjects with fresh eyes and creative post-processing techniques.

Get inspired with wall art possibilities as Jonathan demonstrates how his constantly developing projects bring a fresh perspective to his photography.

Jonathan Vaines is a self-employed Photographic Tutor who works with large organizations, small groups, photographic clubs and individuals. He teaches camera craft, post-processing methods, printing and creative thinking. Jonathan is an A panel national judge and circuit lecturer visiting over 100 clubs each season. He is a member of The London Salon of Photography and sponsored by several suppliers to the photographic world including Permajet, WEX Photo Video, Q-Image and DxO.

Rick Hulbert - The Lure of Luminance . . . Black & White
2025-11-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)

Master the science behind black and white photography – discover why luminance is as crucial to photographers as musical tones to musicians.

See how understanding luminance transforms your ability to create powerful, emotionally resonant, black and white images from colour captures.

Gain insights from Rick’s background as a professional Architect and Urban Designer that bring unique perspectives to photographic composition and vision.

Learn approaches that appeal to all photographers regardless of experience level, from fundamental concepts to advanced artistic applications.

Explore ten traditional artistic reasons for employing black and white in your photography, then discover a compelling reason based on human vision science.

Rick Hulbert is a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts and a Fellow of The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. His photography is informed by his background as a professional Architect and Urban Designer, and his teachings reflect knowledge of both the History of Two-Dimensional Arts and the Sciences of Human Vision. He has led multi-day photo workshops throughout Europe and North America and lectures at universities.

Viktoria Haack - Stuck? Good!
2025-11-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)
Turn constraints into creative fuel! – discover how limitations in time, location, weather, and resources, can unlock your artistic potential
Learn to see personal restrictions as opportunities for greater creativity and artistic expression, instead of obstacles to overcome.
Understand how embracing limitations has accelerated Viktoria’s path toward greater artistic freedom and authentic expression.
Learn to tread lightly, observe deeply, and search out creative possibilities within whatever photographic situation you find yourself in.
Viktoria Haack is a globally published, multi-genre photographer and Nikon Canada ambassador who finds profound connection in the world around her. Originally from the UK, Viktoria has made British Columbia, Canada her home since 2007. With a background in fine art and anthropology, she brings a unique perspective to her photography. Her versatile work spans landscape, nature, portrait, wedding, editorial, stock and photography education. She regularly serves as a judge in leading international photography competitions and is an experienced speaker and educator who loves sharing her passion for photography with others.

Simply Still Life: The BEFORE and AFTER - Tuition with Cherry Larcombe (No 2 of 4 Sessions)
2025-11-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
Join inspiring tutor and creative photographer, Cherry Larcombe, as she explains and demonstrates making fabulous Still Life images, live!
A series of 4 workshops showing in detail, using live edits, how she produces a finished image – from start to finish.
The emphasis is on the “before” and “after” and what may be involved with making a particular image, rather than just concentrating on the mechanics of any one tool.
Many Photoshop techniques are used in every workshop, and include using layers, layer masks, blend modes, opacity, white layers, inversion and with emphasis on cropping and composition.
Many ideas to inspire you to try interesting ways of creating a still life image. Presentation tips to complete your image, such as using textures and key lines are explained.
The features included in each workshop are subject to change, as Cherry likes to include up to date work that may offer extra aspects.

Session 1: Introducing my gear, subject matter and where to source it. Explaining my style of ‘simple Still Life’ and how to use natural light indoors. Showing the importance of your background and colour combinations, together with reflections, can add interest to your shot.
Session 2: How using texture can enhance and add atmosphere to your still life image. How and where to create it. Capturing outside light to use indoors. Working towards a botanical style image and adding some text. An easy way to create a Pep Ventosa image indoors. Creating a simple composite using layers.
Session 3: Using kitchen foil to create a unique looking still life. Creating a mono still life and taking it a step further by inverting your image. Making use of the Twirl filter in Photoshop to create some attractive shapes. Easy ways to create a triptych with your still life images.
Session 4: Using the colour replacement tool in Photoshop to tone with other elements of your still life. Explaining an attractive way of framing your image. Using your light pad to bring out the detail in the petals of some white flowers. Combining something sentimental with your up to date work to produce something meaningful and unique. Ending with putting together a composite using many of the techniques covered.

These 4 Tuition Sessions will be held live on Mondays November 3rd and 17th, December 1st and 15th from 19:00 to 20:30 (UK time).
This booking is for Session 2 of 4 sessions.
Recordings will be available to watch until 15th January 2026.
About Cherry Larcombe

Cherry is a renowned Speaker and Competition Judge for many UK photography clubs and has exhibited her work nationally and internationally. She has a deep passion for digital photography, always encouraging us to see the world differently.

Caroline Preece - Minimalism And Negative Space
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Master simplicity—use minimalism and negative space to create striking, timeless photographs that command attention and elevate your art.
(Recording available for 14 days)
Explore what minimalism really means in photography and how it connects to its artistic roots. Caroline will guide you through the history of minimalist art, showing how the same principles transform photographic composition and storytelling.
See how leading photographers use light, form, and restraint to produce images with clarity and emotion. Understand the common traits that define minimalist work and how to apply them in your own creative process.
The talk also dives deep into negative space — how empty areas within the frame can amplify mood, meaning, and balance. You’ll learn to recognise when to subtract rather than add, and how to let simplicity speak volumes.
Caroline will share examples across genres, from landscape to portraiture, to show how minimalist thinking sharpens vision and strengthens impact. You’ll be inspired to see differently – and to do more with less.
Caroline Preece seriously discovered photography in 2013 and quickly developed a deep connection to its expressive power. Influenced by masters such as Michael Kenna and Henri Cartier-Bresson, her work blends simplicity with emotional depth. Her images have been recognised by the Minimalist Photographer of the Year, International Photography Awards, and Landscape Photographer of the Year, and published in FRAMES Magazine. Caroline is a respected judge within SCPF and EAF circuits and a regular speaker across UK camera clubs.

Tuition Session - Erik Malm: Birds (and maybe something more) In The Magic Of The ICM World
2025-11-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
An in-depth Tuition Session to discover how Erik’s approach elevates simple scenes into striking visual compositions filled with energy.
(Tuition Session recordings are emailed automatically and valid for 28 days)
Hear how Erik’s personal experiences, nature and classical music have shaped his creative voice across more than two decades.
See how to use movement with purpose to create lyrical, atmospheric images shaped by rhythm, colour and emotional intent.
Gain practical insights into the processes he has refined to develop his internationally recognised ICM style.
Erik Malm is regarded as one of the leading figures in the global ICM community. A former professional symphonic musician, he draws on his deep connection to music and nature to create expressive photographic work. His last book A Journey of Love features 167 images that showcase his distinctive, painterly style. Erik now lives and works in Catalonia, Spain.

Adam Gibbs - Into The Woods: Photographing Trees And Woodlands
2025-11-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Discover how to transform woodland chaos into your own striking, expressive photographs, using light, structure, and powerful composition.

(As well as access to the live event, you will automatically receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)
Explore the visual language of forests and learn how to identify scenes that communicate mood and depth.
Understand how light behaves within dense woodland and how to use it to reveal shape, texture, and atmosphere.
Learn practical methods for simplifying complex scenes so your compositions feel intentional and engaging.
Gain strategies for scouting locations, reading conditions, and working productively in ever-changing environments.
Adam Gibbs has been a professional photographer since 1991, working across fine art and commercial projects worldwide. His images have appeared in leading publications including BBC’s “Planet Earth,” Nature’s Best, Fine Gardening, and Outdoor Photographer. Since 2017 he has run a successful YouTube channel where he shares his love of the outdoors and photography. He has earned several awards, including recognition from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and the Epson Pano Awards. In 2018, Adam reached a career milestone by winning the coveted International Landscape Photographer of the Year award.

Sandra Dann - Sculpting Light & Atmosphere in Photoshop; Creative Techniques for Photographers and Digital Artists.
2025-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Sculpt light to help you shape mood, guide the eye, and add atmosphere; use Photoshop to transform your images into Digital Art storytelling
(As well as access to the live event, you will automatically receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)
See how lighting choices influence mood and depth, and why small refinements in post-processing often deliver striking visual impact.
Explore creative approaches to building atmosphere and the emotional pull of light, and explore your own creative voice.
Understand the thinking behind each technique so you can apply it purposefully across genres, whether you work in landscapes, portraits, composites, or digital art.
Sandra Dann is an Australian digital artist and educator known for her atmospheric composites and a deep love for visual storytelling. Her work has earned Gold and Silver awards, but what matters most to Sandra is the process itself – the experimenting, the learning, and the satisfaction of seeing an idea take shape.
Today she teaches Photoshop around the world, sharing practical techniques that reflect her years of experience in education, and is an Adobe Community Expert.

FREE Zoom Talk: James Ritson - Affinity Photo.
2025-12-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Affinity Photo is now free. Learn powerful editing workflows and how to transform the way you can develop, refine, and enhance your images.
(As well as access to the live event, you will automatically receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)
MyPhotoClub is pleased to offer complimentary access to this Talk as one of our annual Festive Season gifts; to photographers worldwide.
Canva has acquired Affinity and now offers photo-editing for free.
James will share how to build an efficient basic RAW development workflow that gives you full control from the very first step.
Discover the advantages of working non-destructively with layers and masking to make more complex edits with confidence.
See advanced techniques including HDR merging, tone mapping, and statistical stacking for noise reduction and object removal.
Get an exclusive preview of new functionality planned for Affinity’s next free update.
James Ritson is a senior software developer at Affinity and a widely respected expert on Affinity Photo. He has authored numerous tutorials, developed learning resources, and taught photographers worldwide through workshops and online training.

Simply Still Life: The BEFORE and AFTER - Tuition with Cherry Larcombe (4 Sessions)
2025-12-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
Join inspiring tutor and creative photographer, Cherry Larcombe, as she explains and demonstrates making fabulous Still Life images, live!
A series of 4 workshops showing in detail, using live edits, how she produces a finished image – from start to finish.
The emphasis is on the “before” and “after” and what may be involved with making a particular image, rather than just concentrating on the mechanics of any one tool.
Many Photoshop techniques are used in every workshop, and include using layers, layer masks, blend modes, opacity, white layers, inversion and with emphasis on cropping and composition.
Many ideas to inspire you to try interesting ways of creating a still life image. Presentation tips to complete your image, such as using textures and key lines are explained.
The features included in each workshop are subject to change, as Cherry likes to include up to date work that may offer extra aspects.

Session 1: Introducing my gear, subject matter and where to source it. Explaining my style of ‘simple Still Life’ and how to use natural light indoors. Showing the importance of your background and colour combinations, together with reflections, can add interest to your shot.
Session 2: How using texture can enhance and add atmosphere to your still life image. How and where to create it. Capturing outside light to use indoors. Working towards a botanical style image and adding some text. An easy way to create a Pep Ventosa image indoors. Creating a simple composite using layers.
Session 3: Using kitchen foil to create a unique looking still life. Creating a mono still life and taking it a step further by inverting your image. Making use of the Twirl filter in Photoshop to create some attractive shapes. Easy ways to create a triptych with your still life images.
Session 4: Using the colour replacement tool in Photoshop to tone with other elements of your still life. Explaining an attractive way of framing your image. Using your light pad to bring out the detail in the petals of some white flowers. Combining something sentimental with your up to date work to produce something meaningful and unique. Ending with putting together a composite using many of the techniques covered.

These 4 Tuition Sessions will be held live on Mondays November 3rd and 17th, December 1st and 15th from 19:00 to 20:30 (UK time).
This booking is for all 4 sessions.
Recordings will be available to watch for 28 days after the last live event.
About Cherry Larcombe

Cherry is a renowned Speaker and Competition Judge for many UK photography clubs and has exhibited her work nationally and internationally. She has a deep passion for digital photography, always encouraging us to see the world differently.

FREE Zoom Talk: Mark Hemmings - Smartphone Photography.
2025-12-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Capture striking, creative and technically excellent mobile photographs, from evocative travel moments to local, everyday scenes.
(As well as access to the live event, you will automatically receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)
MyPhotoClub is pleased to offer complimentary access to this Talk as one of our annual Festive Season gifts; to photographers worldwide.
Discover how to work confidently with light, composition and timing to create images that feel polished and intentional.
Learn practical methods for shooting when your DSLR or mirrorless camera isn’t to hand, and make the most of the camera you always carry.
See how Mark approaches travel photography around the world and apply his ideas to your own creative adventures, at home, or abroad.
Understand the strengths of mobile cameras so you can make quick decisions that will elevate your results.
Mark Hemmings is a professional travel, street, advertising and commercial photographer with over 25 years’ experience. He is the author of iPhone Photography for Dummies and Android Smartphone Photography for Dummies, and his work spans global assignments from around the world.

Janina Wilde - Seeing Architecture Differently: Creative Multiple Exposure Photography.
2026-01-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
See how architecture offers rhythm, structure, and repetition, making it a perfect subject for creative multiple exposure photography.
(As well as access to the live event, you will automatically receive a link to the recording, valid for 28 days)
In this inspiring talk, Janina shares how buildings can be transformed from solid, static forms into expressive, layered images full of movement and emotion.
Using both in-camera multiple exposure and post-processing techniques, she demonstrates how architectural details, textures, and patterns can be combined to create striking, abstract interpretations of the built environment.
Janina will take us through a day out in the city at this time of year – from kit she would take, places to look to go to, how techniques would change over the day – including finishing in the evening with Photoshop.
Enjoy a rich selection of images and behind-the-scenes insights, push your creativity and explore new ways of working.
Janina Wilde is an award-winning educator with over 25 years of experience in education and 7 years specialising in multiple exposure photography. Founder of Wilde Photography Academy which offers online courses and in-person workshops in the UK and abroad. A passionate and engaging speaker, Janina is known for inspiring photographers to see architecture – and creativity – in a whole new way.

Photoshop Mastery with Jonathan Vaines (Workshop 1)
2026-01-09 19:00 - 21:30 | Online
(As well as access to the live events, you will receive links to the recordings, valid for 1 year)

The first of 10 WORKSHOPS – Friday 9th January – Learn to unleash the full power of the most successful photographic editing program ever built.

Master Photoshop from basics to advanced techniques in this comprehensive 10 workshop course, building confidence, and establishing proven workflows that work for you.

The full course provides you with the building blocks to edit your images with confidence. You can also choose to book separate workshops that suit your individual needs.

This is the fifth time that we’ve run this very popular course and all the recent updates to Photoshop will be included and explained in detail.

You’ll learn how to set up Photoshop, understand tool settings, and apply them to process your images effectively, and non-destructively.

From ‘this is a brush’ to ‘complex mask generation’, we cover everything a photographer could need.

The sessions are detailed but relaxed Zoom meetings, with you able to ask questions or request repeat demonstrations as we go.

The live workshops will be held weekly on Fridays from 19:00pm (UK time).
9th January – Adobe Camera RAW – Into Photoshop – Workspaces – Tool Bars
16th January- Layers – Tools – Brushes – Remove – Transform – Crop
23rd January – Smart Objects – Gradient – Levels & Curves
30th January – Content Aware – Dodge & Burn – Colour Change – Make Brushes – Text
6th February – Textures – Blend IF – Selection Tools
13th February – Selecting by Colour, Focus & Channel – Magic Wand – Monochrome
20th February – Sharpening – Adding Noise – Creationg Actions – Presets
27th February – Blur – Puppet Warp – Liquify
6th March – Detail Extraction – Frequency Separation – Luminosity – Displacements
13th March – Look Up Tables – Composites – Resize – Colour Spaces – Image Output
(The content for each session may vary slightly due to timing)

THIS BOOKING IS FOR: The first Photoshop Mastery Workshop.
(a reminder – if you can’t make any – the recordings are valid for 12 months)

Jonathan Vaines is a professional photographer and Adobe Photoshop specialist. His image making is firmly planted in the creative art world.
He is a self-employed Photographic Educator teaching mostly on Adobe Photoshop, as well as sessions for organisations including the Royal Photographic Society.

We’ve had fantastic feedback from previous Photoshop Workshops:
Rob – “MyPhotoClub’s 10-week intensive course Photoshop Mastery taught by Jonathan Vaines, met far more than my immediate needs and exceeded my expectations. It opened up possibilities I did not know existed and, moreover, provided excellent guidance on how to realise them”
Maureen – “Thank you to MyPhotoClub and Jonathan Vaines for a course that has opened my Photoshop eyes and is already transforming my editing practice”

Kay – “Jonathan’s patient approach to his subject helps demystify so much, builds confidence and encourages you to try new things”

Demiray Oral - Photographing the Icelandic Highlands.
2026-01-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Improve your photography, whatever your favourite genre, from the image making of this multi-award-winning UK-based landscape photographer.
(As well as access to the live event, you will automatically receive a link to the recording, valid for 28 days)
Learn from the extensive time Demi has spent working deep in the interior of Iceland’s Highlands, a region many photographers admire but hesitate to explore.
Discover how to find meaningful foregrounds, control depth, and produce captivating compositions, when everything feels vast and distant.
See how to make stunning images that feel grounded and different to those usually produced.
Understand the importance of planning, and gathering reliable up to date information rather than relying on fragmented online advice.
Demiray Oral is a multi-award-winning UK-based landscape photographer specialising in remote and atmospheric environments. His work is shaped by long-term projects in Iceland, the Scottish Highlands, Madeira, and the Arctic. He runs workshops designed to help photographers create exceptional images through focused guidance, individual attention, and a clear, structured approach to seeing and composing in complex landscapes.

Photo Tour - India (Rajasthan & Varanasi) with Paul Sansome
2026-01-18 - 2026-01-31 | India
Rajasthan is the most colourful Indian State; and we visit the majestic Taj Mahal, Amber Fort and Varanasi, the oldest city in the world.
Paul aims to provide people with memorable experiences, good photo opportunities and a great holiday.
Paul says, “the emphasis of this trip is photography; I believe that the best photo opportunities are found away from the main tourist sites.
For the full itinerary and prices please email: – roy@myphotoclub.co.uk
Whilst the tour includes visits to two great buildings, the incomparable Taj Mahal and the grand Amber Fort, there is a greater emphasis on the bustling street life of towns like Bundi and Karauli. We complete our trip by going to the unique and extraordinary Varanasi, a place that cannot be understood without visiting it.”
To sumnmarise: –
We start our tour in Jaipur, with an introduction meeting and an initial session of tuition.
Our first full day will begin with a visit to one of India’s top visitor attractions – The Amber Fort.
Onto Bundi where much time will be spent in the back streets and the market, we will also visit some step wells, or Baoris.
Next, Ranthambore National Park, famous for its Bengal Tigers, where we have two jeep safari drives. We hope for successful sightings of those majestic animals, but there are other wildlife and landscape interest in the Park.
Our next destination is Karauli where we stay in a palace and enjoy fantastic street photography, as well as some buildings of historic note.
We couldn’t visit this part of India without…. The Taj Mahal ! – One of the Seven Wonders Of The World. Photo visits at dawn and dusk from both within the grounds and across the Yamuna River from the Mehtab Bagh gardens.
We had to include an Indian Train experience – our 7-hour express leaves at 06.00 for the amazing city of Varanasi… Paul says, “I have always enjoyed daytime train journeys in India, mainly to meet people through the train, plus the chaotic activity on some of the main stations. Varanasi is both the oldest city in the world and the most important religious site in India. Set on the River Ganges, it holds a special place for Hindus as dying in Varanasi may allow people to reach Nirvana. As one of the world’s most unique places it provides an unforgettable experience and photography opportunity, especially along the ghats, the huge banks of steps along the river.
We end the trip in Delhi, which has some sites that are well worth visiting but we may have limited time, fitting in with our flights. Paul says “All I can say is that we will try to find something interesting to do with any time available to us.”
Paul Sansome is one of the UK’s most successful fine art photographers, selling photography to hang on people’s walls since becoming a professional in 2003. Paul has been Highly Commended in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year, has many times featured in Landscape Photographer of the Year and in 2017 won the first of several major awards in the Travel Photographer of the Year competition. For the past 20 years, Paul has been leading photography holidays each year to countries that include Italy, Morocco, Iceland, Myanmar, Vietnam and India.
Paul is always available and the guidance given when alongside someone taking the photographs is probably the most instructive. As well as being attractive to the photographer, the itinerary will also appeal to people wishing to experience a more in-depth view of the Indian way of life. The Tours attract people with all levels of photography experience.

Margaret Soraya - Long Exposure Seascape Photography – From Capture to Print.
2026-01-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Learn how long exposures can transform the sea into expressive, atmospheric images, and make wonderful prints and photobooks.

(As well as access to the live event, you will automatically receive a link to the recording, valid for 28 days)

See how to produce evocative, painterly images of any coast, using long exposures to distil atmosphere, movement, and a strong sense of place.
Enjoy an in-depth talk exploring the creative process behind Margaret’s long exposure seascape photography; her work is shaped by the light, weather, and elemental power of the Isle of Harris.
Understand reading tides and weather patterns, choosing locations and composing with movement.
Margaret is known for making technical concepts easy to understand, removing jargon as a barrier for those who may feel intimidated by it.

Margaret Soraya’s lifelong love of the coast has led her to live and work in quiet coastal regions including the Welsh coast, Cornwall, the Scottish Highlands, and ultimately the Outer Hebrides. She is a professional wedding photographer, commissioned internationally, and her work has been featured in National Geographic Traveller, Rough Guides, Camera Craft, Professional Photographer, Outdoor Photography, and Scottish broadsheets. She runs photography workshops and retreats that encourage creativity, mindfulness, and wellbeing through time spent in the landscape. Margaret has recently completed the build of her new gallery on Harris, dedicated to her coastal work, which is due to open in 2026.
