Judy Hancock Holland - 'Black & White: Why & How'
2025-04-03 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Online
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)

Discover when to choose black and white, how to compose specifically for monochrome, and master conversion techniques for timeless images.

Black and white can offer a classic look for your photographs, but not all images are suited to this kind of treatment.

Learn how to identify subjects that will shine in monochrome and how to compose specifically with black and white in mind.

Judy will share professional techniques for converting your RAW files to black and white, revealing the methods that bring out the best tonal range and impact.

Understand how contrast, texture, form, and light take on new importance when colour is removed from the equation.

Judy Hancock Holland is an award-winning Canadian photographic artist and lifelong educator based on beautiful Vancouver Island, BC.

Her work has been exhibited in North America and Europe, and her YouTube tutorials have garnered over 350,000 views.

Judy’s artistic approach is drawn to symbolism, light, and sensual forms, with her work often reflecting a lifelong search for meaning and peace. Her photography invites viewers to see the world through her sense of wonder and awe.

Photo Tour - Venice, Italy with Paul Sansome (3 spaces left)
2025-04-08 - 2025-04-13 | Venice, Italy
(Only 3 places left – Deposit £400 – Price £1950 p.p. (accommodation only)
Email roy@myphotoclub.co.uk for full itinerary and/or to book.
Venice!
Iconic, and one of the most beautiful, world-renowned sites – a must for photographers…

Paul says “Great photography comes from a love of the subject matter, and no urban setting is as inspiring as this unique and beautiful city.
It is also a place that seems to suit creative photography, with opportunities for multiple exposures, long exposures and ICM, all of which I enjoy”.

Venice has a reputation for being marred by mass tourism, but it is not too difficult to avoid the congestion of the most famous locations.
One way is to travel at a quieter time of year and this is one reason for visiting in November.
It can actually be very quiet in the morning, and the soft light can be conducive to producing strong images.
You should expect to be particularly busy at dawn and dusk.
The photography potential is increased by the prospect of foggy days.

Our trip is timed to coincide with one of Venice’s most significant religious festivals, the Madonna della Salute Feast Day, when church Santa Maria Del Salute is connected to San Marco by a floating bridge.It might seem odd to choose to visit when there will be more crowds but this is an event for the locals and should provide some very different photography opportunities of the worshippers, as they walk along the streets, and as they light candles in the impressive church. This 1-day event only impacts a small part of the city.
There is group education at the beginning, to give an awareness of some creative and compositional ideas, as well as a strong technical grounding in how to get the best results. Paul is always available on location and the guidance given when alongside someone taking the photographs is probably the most instructive.

Paul is one of the UK’s most successful fine art photographers. He 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.

Adam Gibbs - 'Land & Light – 30 Years of Photographing the Landscape'
2025-04-10 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)

Enjoy a visual odyssey; three decades of breathtaking landscapes, from Vancouver Island’s rugged shores to far-flung destinations abroad.

You’ll discover the creative process behind Adam’s most cherished images and see wonderful fresh work from recent travels.

He’ll dive into the art of capturing nature’s raw beauty – sharing the composition, light, and subtle techniques that transform a scene into something truly magical.

Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or just love the outdoors, this will stir your sense of adventure and spark new ways of seeing the natural world.

Adam Gibbs has been a professional photographer since 1991, with a career that spans both fine art and commercial applications internationally.

His images and commentary have graced the pages of prestigious publications, including the BBC’s acclaimed “Planet Earth” book, as well as magazines including Nature’s Best and Outdoor Photographer.

Since 2017, Adam runs a YouTube channel sharing his love for photography and outdoor adventure. Along the way, 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.

Lightroom Mastery - Joe Houghton. Workshop 8 of 10, Mono Processing & Menus
2025-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Develop your post-processing to produce fabulous Mono images. The Menus available. Let Adobe Certified Expert and tutor, Joe Houghton, show how.
(As well as access to this live Workshop, you will receive a link to the recording, which will be valid for 12 months)
This whole comprehensive series of workshops will teach you how to store, find and edit your images with confidence, and utilise the full power of Adobe Lightroom Classic.
Available as a whole, or choose which workshops suit your personal need to learn more, update, or focus on your particular interests.
Due to the fantastic improvements recently, Lightroom is now the post-processing system of choice for many photographers, even some of the best around today.
The live sessions will be held fortnightly on Tuesday from January 7th until May 20th, 2025, from 19:00pm (UK time).
There is one exception to this – the 29th April – so to confirm each of the dates:
Jan 7 – Importing & Organising
Jan 21 – Finding Images & Settings in detail
Feb 4 – Develop Module & Global Editing
Feb 18 – Selections & Masking Tools
Mar 4 – Intersect Tool & Panoramas
Mar 18 – People Masking, A.I Remove & Exporting
Apr 1 – More Develop & Other Apps
Apr 15 – Mono Processing & Menus
May 6 – Book, Slideshow & Print Modules
May 20 – Webpage & Exhibition Creation
(Each workshop will have opportunities to submit your images to Joe for personal critique and/or editing)
THIS BOOKING IS FOR: Workshop 8 of 10, Mono Processing & Menus – 15th April 2025
This is the fourth time MPC has run this very popular course and all of the recent updates to Lightroom Classic will be included and explained in detail.
Whether you’re new to Lightroom or in need of a refresh, Joe Houghton will ensure the fundamentals are established correctly, before moving onto the more advanced features of this excellent post processing software.
Joe will share many tips & tricks that will improve your images and save you time and stress, whatever your level of knowledge or experience.
Joe is an Adobe Certified Expert and has the ability to teach in a warm and engaging way that makes Lightroom clear, understandable and immediately useable.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please email roy@myphotoclub.co.uk.
We’ve had fantastic feedback from previous Lightroom Workshops:
Jayne (UK) – ‘I can thoroughly recommend Lightroom Mastery – Joe covers everything from the basics to the more advanced concepts, and no question is too small. Joe is a great teacher and makes the whole experience very enjoyable.’
Andrea (Canada) – ‘I can do things now that I didn’t even know were possible!’
Ed (USA) – ‘Watched many, many, videos on Lightroom – nothing has been as comprehensive, practical and useful as this.

I.C.M. People, Flowers, Landscape + Q&A with Charlotte Bellamy
2025-04-17 15:00 | Online
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)
Any questions about making stunning ICM images? Would expert feedback and input help you improve the artistic results that you desire?
Intentional Camera Movement can produce beautiful images that bridge the gap between painting and photography.
Are you producing the effects you’d like in your final images? Use of the appropriate shutter speed, camera movement, contrast and light can be very demanding.
Charlotte will answer your ICM questions at these monthly sessions which are scheduled for Thursdays at 15:00 UK time, 6th February, 6th March, 17th April.
THIS BOOKING IS FOR: I.C.M. People, Flowers, Landscape + Q&A – 17th April 2025
Questions, or images for critique, to be sent 7 days earlier to hello@myphotoclub.co.uk
Feedback on Charlotte’s sessions for MyPhotoClub:
Mary – I absolutely love ICM images, I now know so much more about how to create them!
Christine – Charlotte Bellamy’s tuition has been fantastic and her teaching applies to so much more than ICM.
Ange – Such enjoyable and enlightening sessions, I now have definite plans for an ICM project.
Charlotte Bellamy is a creative landscape photographer based in The Netherlands. A renowned expert on ICM and multiple exposure photography, she’s a regular webinar presenter and her online courses attract an international following.
Charlotte has a deep passion for ICM and multiple exposure photography, dedicating years to honing her ICM technique by continually experimenting and learning from others at the top of their game.

Jonathan Vaines - 'Creative Processing'
2025-04-17 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)

Explore the artistic side of photography as Jonathan shares his multiple exposure techniques, and processing, to create painterly images.

Jonathan will show you his approach to processing multiple exposure work with an emphasis on colour, detail and light.

He will share simple ways to elevate your image presentation including detail enhancement techniques, moving light and contrast control.

Gain insight into working with and controlling colour, with special considerations for those interested in printing their creative work.

Learn about the pictorialist approach of photographing light, colour and texture over subject, opening new creative possibilities for your photography.

Jonathan Vaines is a professional photographer and Multiple Exposure specialist with his image making firmly planted in the art world.

In 2018 he began experimenting with in-camera manipulations, developing a distinctive style that promotes “creative thinking” within the art.

He is a self-employed Photographic Educator teaching small groups and one-to-one as well as sessions for organizations including the Royal Photographic Society.

He is a member of The London Salon of Photography, a Permajet sponsored lecturer and affiliated with several suppliers to the photographic community.

Sarah Howard - 'Capturing Mood And Atmosphere In Landscapes'
2025-04-24 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)

Learn to harness weather, light, and colour; create emotional landscape images that tell a story and evoke powerful feelings in your viewers

Sarah will explore what truly creates ‘mood and atmosphere’ in our photographs and how to recognize these powerful elements in the field.

Learn what specific weather conditions and lighting scenarios provide the best opportunities for atmospheric images and practical techniques for working in these challenging situations.

Understand the crucial role that colour plays in establishing mood and how thoughtful colour choices can dramatically transform the emotional impact of your landscapes.

Discover storytelling techniques that elevate your work beyond simple documentation to create images that resonate with depth and feeling.

Sarah Howard is a professional landscape photographer based in the Cotswolds who launched her workshop company ‘Image Seen’ in 2010 to inspire and educate others.

She now runs workshops throughout the UK and internationally, sharing her passion for authentic, natural imagery that reflects the beauty of her surroundings.

2 Tuition Sessions - 'Creative Photography - Nuts and Bolts' - Bill Ward
2025-04-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
(As well as access to the two live Sessions on the 28th April and 5th May, you will receive links to the recordings, which will be valid for 28 days from the second Session)
In this 2-part course, Bill will discuss the finer detail of the world of ‘Intentional Camera Movement’ and ‘In Camera Multiple Exposures’.
A hugely experienced and innovative practitioner of ‘Intentional Camera Movement’ and ‘In Camera Multiple Exposures’ for well over a decade, Bill Ward will share his unique philosophy for Creative Photography, as well as delving into the technical specifics of each genre.
Building on his hugely successful course for MPC last year, in Session 1 Bill will share further insights from the world of Theatre, and how that learning informs and transforms his own brand of Creative Photography.
In Session 2, Bill will delve into the ‘what’ and the ‘how’, discussing all sorts of different ICM variables: shutter speed, specific gestures, quality of movement, what you get, and how you get it.
He’ll also explain the different blend modes of In Camera Multiple Exposures: Average/Additive/Bright/Dark (Bill does all his Multiple Exposures In Camera), as well as how to go about mixing ICM and Multiple Exposures together.
With plenty of live practical demonstration, this is the perfect course to help you take your Creative Photography to the next level – don’t miss this!

Bill Ward is a multi-award-winning photographer and actor, born and raised in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England.

Awarded at the 2015 UK Landscape Photographer of the Year (also Commended 2013 and 2020), Best Seascape at the 2020 Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year, and runner up in the Creative Photography category at SLPOTY 2021.

He is a judge for UK Landscape Photographer of the Year, and his work is frequently Commended, Shortlisted and Nominated in competitions all over the world.

His work has been exhibited in numerous fine art galleries around the UK and has been featured in newspapers, magazines, advertising campaigns, and books.

He’s been a regular writer and contributor for the worldwide “ICM Photography Magazine” since its inception, and gives talks at Festivals, Shows, and Camera Clubs all over the world.

Damien Lovegrove - 'Painting with Light: A Photographer's Evolution'
2025-05-01 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)

Join Damien on a journey through 40 years of lighting mastery, from BBC studios to fine art portraiture inspired by Caravaggio and Hopper.

With 40 years of photographing people behind him, Damien will take you on a journey through his evolving vision and artistic development.
Discover how his early career as a BBC cameraman and lighting director laid the foundation for his distinctive approach to light and shadow.
Learn about the dramatic influences of master painters Caravaggio and Edward Hopper on his contemporary portrait style and aesthetic direction.
Damien will share how his understanding of light, shadow, and storytelling has evolved , shaping his unique creative perspective.
This talk combines technical insights with artistic inspiration, offering both practical lighting techniques and conceptual approaches to portraiture.
Expect an engaging and thought-provoking session filled with stunning imagery and creative takeaways you can apply to your own photography.
Damien is renowned for his ability to create dramatic, emotive portraits using carefully crafted lighting and thoughtful composition.
His work spans decades of evolution, from television production to becoming one of the UK’s most influential portrait photographers and educators.

2nd of 2 Tuition Sessions - 'Creative Photography - Nuts and Bolts' - Bill Ward
2025-05-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
(As well as access to the live Session on the 5th May, you will receive a link to the recording, which will be valid for 28 days)
In this 2-part course, Bill discusses the finer detail of the world of ‘Intentional Camera Movement’ and ‘In Camera Multiple Exposures’.
In Session 1, on 28th April, Bill shared further insights from the world of Theatre, and how that learning informs and transforms his own brand of Creative Photography.
This built on his hugely successful course for MPC last year, and was very well received.
There were many compliments in the Chat : –

Superb presentation. Love how you share your passion for photography and relate it to your energy in acting. So impressive!
Excellent images – fascinating, stretching, and wonderful explanations of the philosophy of image making.
So thought-provoking – just loved the ICM advice – “Dance like no-one is watching”

In Session 2, on 5th May, Bill will delve into the ‘what’ and the ‘how’, discussing all sorts of different ICM variables: shutter speed, specific gestures, quality of movement, what you get, and how you get it.
He’ll also explain the different blend modes of In Camera Multiple Exposures: Average/Additive/Bright/Dark (Bill does all his Multiple Exposures In Camera), as well as how to go about mixing ICM and Multiple Exposures together.
With plenty of live practical demonstration, this is the perfect course to help you take your Creative Photography to the next level – don’t miss this!

Bill Ward is a multi-award-winning photographer and actor, born and raised in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England.

Awarded at the 2015 UK Landscape Photographer of the Year, Best Seascape at the 2020 Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year, and runner up in the Creative Photography category at SLPOTY 2021.

He is a judge for UK Landscape Photographer of the Year, and his work has been exhibited in numerous fine art galleries around the UK.

He’s been a regular writer and contributor for the worldwide “ICM Photography Magazine”, and gives talks at Festivals, Shows, and Camera Clubs all over the world.

Lightroom Mastery - Joe Houghton. Workshop 9 of 10, Book, Slideshow & Print Modules
2025-05-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Learn by revisiting the Book, Slideshow & Print modules. Let Adobe Certified Expert and tutor, Joe Houghton, show how best, and why.
(As well as access to this live Workshop, you will receive a link to the recording, which will be valid for 12 months)
This whole comprehensive series of workshops will teach you how to store, find and edit your images with confidence, and utilise the full power of Adobe Lightroom Classic.
Available as a whole, or choose which workshops suit your personal need to learn more, update, or focus on your particular interests.
Due to the fantastic improvements recently, Lightroom is now the post-processing system of choice for many photographers, even some of the best around today.
The live sessions will be held fortnightly on Tuesday from January 7th until May 20th, 2025, from 19:00pm (UK time).
There is one exception to this – the 29th April – so to confirm each of the dates:
Jan 7 – Importing & Organising
Jan 21 – Finding Images & Settings in detail
Feb 4 – Develop Module & Global Editing
Feb 18 – Selections & Masking Tools
Mar 4 – Intersect Tool & Panoramas
Mar 18 – People Masking, A.I Remove & Exporting
Apr 1 – More Develop & Other Apps
Apr 15 – Mono Processing & Menus
May 6 – Book, Slideshow & Print Modules
May 20 – Webpage & Exhibition Creation
(Each workshop will have opportunities to submit your images to Joe for personal critique and/or editing)
THIS BOOKING IS FOR: Workshop 9 of 10, Book, Slideshow & Print Modules – 6th May 2025
This is the fourth time MPC has run this very popular course and all of the recent updates to Lightroom Classic will be included and explained in detail.
Whether you’re new to Lightroom or in need of a refresh, Joe Houghton will ensure the fundamentals are established correctly, before moving onto the more advanced features of this excellent post processing software.
Joe will share many tips & tricks that will improve your images and save you time and stress, whatever your level of knowledge or experience.
Joe is an Adobe Certified Expert and has the ability to teach in a warm and engaging way that makes Lightroom clear, understandable and immediately useable.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please email roy@myphotoclub.co.uk.
We’ve had fantastic feedback from previous Lightroom Workshops:
Jayne (UK) – ‘I can thoroughly recommend Lightroom Mastery – Joe covers everything from the basics to the more advanced concepts, and no question is too small. Joe is a great teacher and makes the whole experience very enjoyable.’
Andrea (Canada) – ‘I can do things now that I didn’t even know were possible!’
Ed (USA) – ‘Watched many, many, videos on Lightroom – nothing has been as comprehensive, practical and useful as this.

Ruth Grindrod - 'Amazing Landscapes'
2025-05-08 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)

Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of Iceland’s winter wonderland and Patagonia’s autumn splendour through Ruth’s captivating images and stories.

Learn as Ruth showcases the captivating landscapes of Iceland during winter and Patagonia, Chile, in autumn.

Discover extraordinary ice caves and experience the thrill of aerial perspectives captured from a small aircraft over some of Earth’s most dramatic terrain.

Ruth will share her processing techniques as she guides you through these remarkable locations, combining entertainment with practical insights.

This visual journey will transport you to glacier-carved valleys, towering mountains, and pristine wilderness areas rarely witnessed by most photographers.

Ruth Grindrod is an award-winning landscape photographer residing in Norfolk, United Kingdom, who has garnered national and international recognition.

Her exceptional work has earned numerous accolades, including victories in prestigious competitions such as Landscape Photographer of the Year and the Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year.

Ruth has also received recognition in the Black and White Spider Awards, the International Colour Awards, and was crowned the overall winner of the Scottish Nature Photography Awards in 2019, also taking home the coveted title for the Seascapes category.

Nik Collection New Version 8. Tuition with Jonathan Vaines - 2 Sessions
2025-05-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
(As well as access to the live events, you will receive links to the recordings, valid for 28 days)
Two Tuition Sessions – Tuesday 13th May and Monday 19th May at 19:00 UK
Huge improvements and changes as part of Nik Collection 8 have been announced in the last few days.
This new release brings a completely redesigned Photoshop panel, powerful new masking functionality, and significant improvements to Silver Efex and Color Efex; delivering an even more dynamic editing experience.
“The best plug-in suite of all time,  with amazing tools, controls and effects” – Digital Camera World
Master the powerful NIK Collection in two comprehensive sessions – transform your post-processing skills and unleash your creative potential
Jonathan will explore the entire collection with particular focus on Viveza, Define, Pre Sharpen, Colour Efex, Silver Efex, Analog and Output Sharpen.
This course is perfect for both those new to NIK, and those who use it already, but want to utilise more of its facilities and abilities.
The Collection is a set of seven plug-ins that can be accessed from within Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and many other post-processing packages, as well as stand-alone modules.
Discover a systematic approach to using the modules and integrating them into your workflow, moving beyond presets to develop your own creative style.
Jonathan Vaines is a self-employed Photographic Educator teaching small groups and one-to-one as well as sessions for organizations including the Royal Photographic Society.

Joe Houghton - 'Street Photography: My Personal Journey'
2025-05-15 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)

Join Joe as he shares his evolution as a street photographer, overcoming reticence, to developing his signature square-format, grungy style.

In this talk Joe takes you through his personal journey discovering Street Photography, discussing craft, kit and influences, and the creation of his book “Streets of Dublin.”

You’ll see a wealth of compelling images from his “Streets of Dublin” collection as Joe reveals the stories behind his most memorable captures.

Learn about Joe’s approach to equipment selection, his techniques for approaching people, and how he developed his distinctive visual signature.

Discover Joe’s workflow from initial capture to final edit, with practical tips you can apply to your own street photography regardless of your experience level.

Joe will share insights into creating a cohesive collection and the process of publishing his book, offering valuable guidance for photographers with similar aspirations.

Joe Houghton is a very accomplished photographer and an Adobe Certified Expert.

His engaging, entertaining presentation style has earned praise from photography clubs across the UK and Ireland, with members describing his talks as “inspiring,” “insightful,” and leaving audiences “enthused and inspired.”

Lightroom Mastery - Joe Houghton. Workshop 10 of 10, Webpage & Exhibition Creation
2025-05-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
(As well as access to this live Workshop, you will receive a link to the recording, which will be valid for 12 months)
Create a webpage from a Collection, done live! Let Adobe Certified Expert and tutor, Joe Houghton, show how. Final Mastery sum-up & review.
This whole comprehensive series of workshops will teach you how to store, find and edit your images with confidence, and utilise the full power of Adobe Lightroom Classic.
Available as a whole, or choose which workshops suit your personal need to learn more, update, or focus on your particular interests.
Due to the fantastic improvements recently, Lightroom is now the post-processing system of choice for many photographers, even some of the best around today.
The live sessions will be held fortnightly on Tuesday from January 7th until May 20th, 2025, from 19:00pm (UK time).
There is one exception to this – the 29th April – so to confirm each of the dates:
Jan 7 – Importing & Organising
Jan 21 – Finding Images & Settings in detail
Feb 4 – Develop Module & Global Editing
Feb 18 – Selections & Masking Tools
Mar 4 – Intersect Tool & Panoramas
Mar 18 – People Masking, A.I Remove & Exporting
Apr 1 – More Develop & Other Apps
Apr 15 – Mono Processing & Menus
May 6 – Book, Slideshow & Print Modules
May 20 – Webpage & Exhibition Creation
(Each workshop will have opportunities to submit your images to Joe for personal critique and/or editing)
THIS BOOKING IS FOR: Workshop 10 of 10, Webpage & Exhibition Creation – 20th May 2025
This is the fourth time MPC has run this very popular course and all of the recent updates to Lightroom Classic will be included and explained in detail.
Whether you’re new to Lightroom or in need of a refresh, Joe Houghton will ensure the fundamentals are established correctly, before moving onto the more advanced features of this excellent post processing software.
Joe will share many tips & tricks that will improve your images and save you time and stress, whatever your level of knowledge or experience.
Joe is an Adobe Certified Expert and has the ability to teach in a warm and engaging way that makes Lightroom clear, understandable and immediately useable.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please email roy@myphotoclub.co.uk.
We’ve had fantastic feedback from previous Lightroom Workshops:
Jayne (UK) – ‘I can thoroughly recommend Lightroom Mastery – Joe covers everything from the basics to the more advanced concepts, and no question is too small. Joe is a great teacher and makes the whole experience very enjoyable.’
Andrea (Canada) – ‘I can do things now that I didn’t even know were possible!’
Ed (USA) – ‘Watched many, many, videos on Lightroom – nothing has been as comprehensive, practical and useful as this.

Jet Lendon - '"Just" A Smartphone Camera? Think Again... Free Event
2025-05-22 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)

Discover the creative potential you always have on you, as Jet reveals how to transform everyday smartphone snapshots into stunning images.

A FREE event to support Smartphone Photography, a gift from MyPhotoClub and Jet Black Squares.
Jet will show you how to get the best out of your smartphone camera with practical tips and techniques for creative photography.

She will screen-share her phone to Zoom, so you can see in real time exactly how to control exposure, compose compelling images, and edit them effectively.

Learn how to use Snapseed, one of the best – and free – editing apps available, to transform your smartphone captures into polished, professional-looking photos.

Jet will demonstrate how the camera you always have with you, can be used to create artistic, expressive images that rival those taken with expensive equipment.

Discover the story of how Jet transitioned from running her photography business of 14 years to founding Jet Black Squares with the mission to make photography accessible to everyone.

Learn about JBS Community Workshops CIC, which applies for grants to run workshops for social prescribing, those from low-income areas, and sign language safaris.

Jet now has people all over the world (the UK, SW France, Ireland and even New Zealand) running smartphone photography workshops (Smartphone Safaris).

Her impressive client list includes Meta, Samsung, LinkedIn, Pinterest, KPMG, and Vodafone, and she was invited as a speaker at last year’s British Photography Awards smartphone competition.

Gary Jones - 'The Mountains to the Sea'
2025-05-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, which will be valid for 14 days)

From rugged peaks to coastal shores, through the lens of a passionate wildlife photographer; discover the untamed beauty of Wales and beyond.
Explore the life and work of a professional wildlife photographer who has transformed a lifelong passion for the outdoors into a thriving career.

Discover stunning locations from the dramatic mountains of Snowdonia to the wild Scottish Highlands through Gary’s evocative wildlife imagery.

Learn about the specialised techniques of raptor photography with a particular focus on magnificent Ospreys (Gary’s favourite subject and a seasonal passion).

Experience the vital connection between conservation and wildlife photography, and how images can help raise awareness for protecting natural habitats.

Gary Jones is a professional wildlife photographer and guide, based in North Wales.
He delivers workshops throughout the UK and abroad, and presents to camera clubs, nature societies, and various other groups.
His impressive collaborations include work with Iolo Williams, Mike Dilger, and organisations such as Welsh Water, Cambrian Photography, Hawke Optics, Shimoda Design, Benro, and Muck Boots.

Stewart Wall - 'Projects, Zines & Photobooks'
2025-06-05 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)

Explore the world of projects, zines, and photobooks with Stewart, whose career spans Fleet Street, to fine art, photography, and beyond.

Why are so many photographers drawn to projects, zines, and photobooks?

Whether you’re curious about starting one, or looking for fresh inspiration, this Talk will help you find answers.

Stewart will share a behind-the-scenes look at his own photographic projects and photobooks, as well as the collaborative zines he’s produced with groups of photographers on location.

Expect practical insights, inspiring stories, and plenty of ideas to spark your own creative journey, whether you’re just starting out, or ready to take your next book to print.

Learn from someone who helped shape the Royal Photographic Society’s Photobook Distinction, by writing the criteria and chairing both the Licentiate and Photobook panels.

Stewart Wall is an experienced photographer, educator, and photobook mentor.

He began as a full-time press photographer for the Brentwood Gazette while still at school in 1978, later returning to education in 2015 to complete a degree in Photography, a Master’s in Visual Communication, and a PGCE in teaching.

Stewart is a familiar face at the Royal Photographic Society, where he was awarded the Fenton Medal for outstanding service and made a lifetime member.

Tim Parkin - 'Landscape Photography and Book Publishing'
2025-06-12 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)
Landscape photography, to an obsession with book publishing! – Tim offers creative and technical advice for successful landscapes & books.
Learn from Tim’s long and successful career in landscape photography, and how early encounters with photography books shaped his future.
When he started the excellent annual Natural Landscape Photography Awards, he had the opportunity to design and produce a book.
After colour and printing issues, Tim invested time refining the print preparation process, to establish what truly makes a difference in achieving exceptional print quality.
Through that work with photography book production, Tim has developed a deep understanding of what makes successful publications.
Tim will be open to questions on any related topic throughout the session.
Tim Parkin is founder of the Natural Landscape Photography Awards, and editor of On Landscape magazine, now in its 328th issue.
The Awards showcase photographers who work within traditional bounds while expressing themselves creatively through truthful depiction of the natural world.
He has judged over twenty competitions, including UK’s Landscape Photographer of the Year and International Landscape Photographer of the Year.
Tim is also a consultant for Wildlife Photographer of the Year in rule development and image authenticity checking.

Jonathan Vaines - Master Photoshop
2025-06-19 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)

Demystify Photoshop – Jonathan will demonstrate the key features, showing how some simple edits can transform images and create real impact.

Photoshop is the world’s most popular and comprehensive photo-editing program.

Jonathan will run through some of the more complex processes, and you will learn ways to automate some of your workflow.

There are very few people who not only completely understand Photoshop, but can explain and demonstrate it, in a way that helps you adopt and use regularly.

One student said: “Jonathan is an excellent teacher, explaining concepts, tools and processes in detail, and in a completely understandable way.”

Jonathan Vaines is a professional photographer and Adobe Photoshop specialist. His image making is firmly planted in the art world.

He is a self-employed Photographic Educator, teaching small groups and one-to-one, mostly on Adobe Photoshop.

Jonathan is a member of The London Salon of Photography, a Permajet sponsored lecturer and affiliated with several suppliers to the photographic community.

Lisa Merrill - 'Creative Smartphone Photography'
2025-06-26 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)

Transform your Smartphone into a powerful creative tool; Lisa shares the key elements to make compelling images: light, design, and moment.

After this Talk, you’ll intentionally make (versus take) high impact photos with the camera ‘that’s always with you’.

You’ll learn about your phone’s powerful features including portrait mode, burst mode for action, and panorama mode for stunning landscapes.

Lisa will introduce you to apps and accessories that extend your phone’s capabilities and nourish your creativity.

She’ll also share practical tips to help you organise your photos and optimise your favourites.

Learn how to combine images into compelling visual stories to treasure and share with family, friends, colleagues and the world.

Take your Smartphone camera photography to new heights with pro photographer Lisa Merrill from the Seattle area, in the USA.

Lisa Merrill is a travel and social impact photographer who creates fantastic images which inspire action and strengthen communities.

She works in partnership with her husband John at Merrill Images: – They are inspiring educators who help nurture photographic creativity, leading online and in-person coaching, workshops and international photo adventures.

TJ Thorne - 'Cultivating Authenticity And Meaning In Your Photography'
2025-07-03 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)

How to create photography that really resonates, through authentic self-expression and your experiences; aligning your creative vision with your personal story.

T.J. invites photographers to explore their creative journeys by reflecting on personal values, experiences, and beliefs.

Through storytelling and examples, you’ll see photography can be an intimate expression of who you are.

Themes of personal growth, resilience, and connection will inspire you to find your unique voice and make truly meaningful work.

You’ll leave with thoughtful exercises, reflective questions, and new perspectives to align your creative processes with your personal stories.

This is an opportunity to embrace vulnerability, redefine creative success, and reignite the passion that brought you to photography.

TJ Thorne is a US-based photographer whose lens captures profound beauty in life’s simplest moments.

Raised in rural Pennsylvania, TJ found his artistic home in Oregon over two decades ago in the diverse Pacific Northwest scenery.

As a self-taught artist, TJ cherishes experimentation and rule-breaking, with particular emphasis on water abstracts exploring the world’s gentle complexity.

Cherry Larcombe - 'Altered Reality'
2025-07-10 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)

Transform ordinary into extraordinary with Cherry’s creative techniques – from Japanese Tataki-zome to stunning digital abstracts and beyond.

Develop your seeing eye to recognise photographic opportunities from everyday subjects like cobwebs and raindrops.

Use tissue paper and a light pad to create truly unique and beautiful abstracts that will surprise you and enthral viewers.

Have fun with twirling techniques that transform ordinary images into extraordinary artistic creations.

Use images already on your hard drive to create stunning symmetrical abstracts with simple but effective methods.

Explore ideas with the Warp Tool, both practical applications and artistic possibilities you may never have considered.

Learn about moving and adjusting opacity of layers to create gorgeous artistic backgrounds for your work.

Cherry Larcombe encourages you to see the world differently – recognising lines, shapes, colours, textures, shadows and highlights as potential images.

She has a deep passion for digital photography and has never lost her enthusiasm despite many years of image making.

She loves being in control of the whole process, from composing to post processing and printing the final photograph.

Cherry is a renowned Speaker and Competition Judge for UK photography clubs and has exhibited her work nationally and internationally.

Colin Westgate - 'Going Round In Circles'
2025-07-17 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)
Discover how to develop your authentic photographic voice & emotional expression; Colin shares 65 years of experience, knowledge and advice.
Infuse your photographs with real emotion, moving beyond merely recording images, to capturing what your soul feels.
Explore techniques for processing your images. Understand the critical role of tonal control and contrast in expressing your unique vision.
Learn the influences that shaped Colin’s artistic path and gain practical insights to elevate your own photography, helping you see, interpret, and create with newfound depth.
Many compliments on previous Talks: – “Your obvious love for the place, and your wonderful ‘eye’ for a great composition, really shone through”
Colin Westgate’s photographic passion began over 65 years ago. Landscape photography remains his enduring love, driven by a commitment to processing images that express his deepest emotions.
Colin is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, Master of the International Federation of Photographic Art and Master of the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain. He is also a Member of the London Salon of Photography and has sat on the panels for the Royal Photographic Society’s Licentiateship distinctions, and for Associate & Fellowship in Photographic Printing. He has exhibited throughout the world, gaining many awards and has been a selector at a number of home and International exhibitions.

Photoshop Mastery with Jonathan Vaines (Workshop 1)
2025-07-18 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 1
(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”

Mark Seymour - 'Wandering with Purpose: How to Shoot Travel & Street Like a Storyteller'
2025-07-24 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’ll learn to capture powerful unscripted moments as Mark shares how to go beyond taking photos to seeing with real purpose and intention.

Join documentary photographer Mark Seymour for an inspiring deep dive into street and travel photography with soul.

See how techniques like layering, anticipation, and storytelling can create more meaningful, and visually rich imagery, whether you’re shooting in a bustling city or a remote village.

From light and composition to timing and emotion, every frame can tell a story if you slow down and connect with your surroundings.

This session is packed with practical tips, real-world examples, and honest insights to help you shoot more intentionally and creatively.

Perfect for photographers looking to elevate their candid work and develop their storytelling abilities.

You’ll leave with fresh inspiration and the tools to wander with purpose – and photograph with heart!

Mark Seymour is an award-winning documentary photographer whose work has been showcased in the National Portrait Gallery and commissioned by National Geographic.

His decades of experience span capturing unscripted moments across the globe, specializing in street and travel photography that tells compelling human stories.

Photoshop Mastery with Jonathan Vaines (Workshop 2)
2025-07-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
(As well as access to the live events, you will receive links to the recordings, valid for 1 year)

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 2
(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”

Guy Edwardes - Creative Landscape Photography
2025-07-31 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 creative landscape photography with Guy, who shares proven techniques from 30 years of professional shooting and two acclaimed books.

Improve your landscape photography now, by learning from the specific techniques Guy uses to capture impressive scenes both at home and abroad.

Enjoy a stunning selection of creative and atmospheric images taken around the world during his extensive travels.

See examples of how patience, timing, and technical skill combine to create truly memorable landscape images.

Discover how professional landscape photographers approach challenging lighting conditions and still make unique compositions.

Guy Edwardes is a professional landscape and nature photographer who has built an incredibly impressive portfolio of imagery from around the world. His work has been featured in numerous publications, and he supplies picture libraries and calendar publishers while regularly writing articles for the photographic press. Guy provides both artistic vision and practical knowledge gained from years of fieldwork worldwide.

Photoshop Mastery with Jonathan Vaines (Workshop 3)
2025-08-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
(As well as access to the live events, you will receive links to the recordings, valid for 1 year)

In this workshop Jonathan will be tutoring on Smart Objects, the Gradient Tool, Levels & Curves.

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 3
(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”

Murray Livingston - Long Lens Landscapes
2025-08-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording automatically, valid for 14 days)

Break free from wide angle obsession; master telephoto landscape photography techniques that make your images truly stand out from the crowd

Discover now: how, when, and why to use long lenses to capture compelling landscapes with impact.

Understand the all-important subject of perspective and how changing your lens choice completely transforms your photographic vision.

Enjoy how that more intimate view can emphasise patterns and form, to create beautiful compositions.

See examples from Murray’s extensive work across Scotland and South Africa; stunning images proving that photography can be ‘real art’.

Murray Livingston is a full-time professional nature and landscape photographer, educator, and workshop leader with more than 15 years of experience. Based most of the year in Scotland in a self-built campervan, Murray photographs all aspects of the landscape through long-term projects in Scotland and his home country of South Africa. He brings a deeply contemplative and introspective approach to photography, with interests in adventure and conservation that he strives to communicate through his teaching.
