MyPhotoClub

Julieanne Kost - ‘Compositing in Photoshop – Beyond the Single Image’
2025-01-16 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Online
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, which will be valid for 14 days)

Join Adobe’s visionary Digital Imaging Evangelist, Julianne, for a masterclass on Photoshop techniques, storytelling, and surreal artistry!

In this live Zoom talk, Julieanne will share insights into her workflow including her approach to capturing photos, how to combine images to tell a story, and best practices and techniques in Photoshop – that can help unify even the most surreal of scenes!

It promises to be a remarkable evening, as she is renowned for her unique teaching approach – infusing practical tips and tricks with an equal amount of humour and creativity that keeps audiences entertained and engaged.

Named one of Fast Company’s ‘100 Most Creative People in Business’, Julieanne is the Digital Imaging Evangelist Director at Adobe, responsible for fostering relationships with customers through inspirational Photoshop and Lightroom instruction.

She is a highly sought-after Speaker, presenting educational training sessions worldwide via live events, Adobe.com, and her blog (jkost.com/blog).

Julieanne is the author of ‘Passenger Seat – Creating a Photographic Project from Conception Through Execution’ and ‘Window Seat – The Art of Digital Photography and Creative Thinking’, an accomplished Photographer and Fine Artist, and creator and host of the popular ‘Photoshop Essential Training’ for LinkedIn Learning.

Photoshop Q&A and Critique Session with Jonathan Vaines
2025-01-16 15:00 - 16:30 | Online
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, valid for 14 days)
Any questions about using Photoshop? Would expert feedback on your post-processing help you improve the photographic results that you want?
Adobe Photoshop is the most comprehensive and successful photographic editing program ever built.
Do you sometimes struggle to fully use the processes that would most suit your style or genre?
Jonathan will answer your Photoshop questions at these monthly sessions which are scheduled for Thursdays at 15:00 UK time, 16th January, 20th February, 20th March, 17th April, 15th May.
THIS BOOKING IS FOR: Photoshop Q&A and Critique Session – 16th January 2025
Questions, or images for critique, to be sent 7 days earlier to hello@myphotoclub.co.uk
Feedback on Jonathan’s sessions for MyPhotoClub:
Kay – Jonathan’s patient approach to his subject helps demystify the many facets of Photoshop, builds confidence and encourages you to try new things.
Val – I have watched endless videos on PS and have been using it for a number of years, but I have learnt so much more from Jonathan.
Paul – I was stunned by the quality and range of knowledge and the way it is presented. It has increased my knowledge of Photoshop exponentially
Jonathan Vaines is an internationally recognised and accredited photographer. He also works as a photographic educator and regularly runs workshops for Societies, Clubs, Federations and Alliances throughout the world, as well as teaching 1:1.
He is affiliated to DxO the maker of photographic editing software including the NIK Collection, WEX Video and Photo, Jessops and Cartridge Monkey. He is an A panel National Judge and a Permajet sponsored lecturer who travels throughout the UK visiting over 100 clubs each year. He is also a member of The London Salon of Photography.

Joe Cornish - ‘Coast And Wildwood, Moor And Mountain’
2025-01-09 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)
After a life-changing injury, renowned Landscape Photographer and Thinker, shares his passion for wild places and the art of Photography.
Following a serious neck injury in October after falling on a mountain, Joe faced his mortality more directly than ever before. And he asked himself, ‘What has this life been for’?
‘Photographing landscape is not a job for me, it’s a way of thinking, being, living.
My greatest commitment is to wild places and wilderness wherever I can find them.
Why? Firstly, because I love these places more than any others. Secondly, because philosophically, I believe preserving and regenerating wildness is critical to the health of life, and humanity’s future on our wonder planet.’
In the live zoom talk, you’ll hear Joe exploring this philosophy further.
You’ll also learn the composition and lighting approaches he uses to bring the landscape to life. And discover the connections with the other Arts that influence his thinking and ideas.
He will also discuss the contradiction of the photographer who needs to travel, with the environmentalist who hopes to minimise their carbon footprint.
A professional photographer since 1980, Joe Cornish is based in North Yorkshire and has devoted the last 30 years to landscape photography.
He is an acclaimed thinker on the role of photography, especially in environmentalism, and has written countless articles for ‘On Landscape’ which he helped co-found.
An honorary Fellow of the RPS, he helped form (and was first Chair) of the Landscape Distinctions panel.
Recent books include Scotland’s Mountains; Scotland’s Coast; The Northumberland Coast; This Land; Capability Brown; Humphry Repton; Woodland Sanctuary (with Simon Baxter); Still Time to Wonder (on Fountains Abbey).

Lightroom Mastery - Joe Houghton. Workshop 1 of 10, Importing & Organising
2025-01-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Set up or reorganise Lightroom Classic. Import your images. 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 1 of 10, Importing & Organising 7th January 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.

Lightroom Mastery with Joe Houghton (All 10 Workshops)
2025-01-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
(As well as access to the 10 live Workshops, you will receive links to the recordings, which will be valid forever)
Do you want to improve your images?
Use or ignore the new AI in Lightroom?
Let Adobe Certified Expert, Joe Houghton, explain why & how.
In this comprehensive course, you’ll learn how to store, find and edit your images with confidence, and utilise the full power of Adobe Lightroom Classic.
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: All 10 Lightroom Mastery Workshops between 7th January and 20th May 2025

(a reminder – if you can’t make any – the recordings are downloadable and valid for your personal use for a year)

This is the fourth time we’re running this popular course and all 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 will ensure the fundamentals are established correctly, before moving onto the more advanced features of this 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.
You’ll have several opportunities to submit your images to Joe for personal critique and/or editing.
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.

Shona Perkins - ‘Blurred Perceptions’ (Xmas free gift)
2024-12-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Festive gift from MyPhotoClub!
We’d love to welcome you to this Thursday Talk for free:
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, which will be valid for 14 days)
ICM Seascape Photographer, Shona, shares how her passion for art has elevated her work and led to an inspiring collaboration with a painter.
Influenced by contemporary art and abstract minimalism, Shona has spent several years developing her ICM practice, creating a fusion between painting and photography.
In this talk, discover the connection between art and photography and how Shona’s love of the sea, shared with artist Fee Dickson Reid, creates a unique synergy and inspired their debut exhibition.
Blurred Perceptions explores the blurred lines between photography and painting, between reality and imagination. The softening of time, light and perception in the work of both artists, inviting the viewer to slow down, to be present and more considered, evoking emotion and creating a sense of calm.
A contributor to ICM Photography Magazine and a graduate of the British Academy of Photography, Shona brings a wealth of experience as a speaker, mentor, and creative coach.
For the past three years, she has led photography workshops and retreats, helping others discover their creative potential.

Colin Westgate - ‘Iceland in Winter’ (Xmas free gift)
2024-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Festive gift from MyPhotoClub!
We’d love to welcome you to this Thursday Talk for free:
(As well as access to the live event, you will receive a link to the recording, which will be valid for 14 days)
Join Colin Westgate, Master Photographer with over 60 years of experience, as he shares his passion for capturing the beauty of Iceland.
Colin believes that Iceland’s unique volcanic landscape provides photographers with ideal conditions and numerous opportunities to create awe-inspiring images.
In this talk, you’ll discover Iceland’s distinctive landscapes, including lava fields, rivers, glaciers, mountains, hot springs, and geysers, that offer endless photographic inspiration!
Learn how to harness the special winter light and long nights to capture stunning photographs, including the elusive Northern Lights
Explore the potential of Iceland’s winter wonderland, with its snow-covered landscapes and frozen waterways, to create captivating images
Colin Westgate has a deep-rooted passion for capturing the beauty of Iceland. He first visited in 1983 and has returned over 30 times!
Colin was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society in 1976 and Master of the International Federation of Photographic Art in 1990. More recently, he was awarded Master of the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain.

Cat Humphries - 'My Journey Into Theatre Photography'
2024-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
(As well as access to the live event, you’ll have 14 days to watch the recording)
From Fringe Festival to Hollywood in this talk, Cat Humphries will take you on a trip through her adventures in theatre photography.
Cat’s talk highlights her lifelong passion for photography, particularly in the realm of theatre.
From her early days documenting young performers at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to her recent work on prestigious projects like Sunset Boulevard, her journey demonstrates a consistent dedication to capturing the essence of live performance.
Cat’s photography spans a wide range of subjects, from theatre and dance to portraits and events. Her ability to adapt to different settings and capture unique moments is evident in her work, which has been featured on renowned platforms like BBC Sounds, BBC News, and Time Out New York.
Beyond her creative work, Cat offers valuable insights into the technical aspects of theatre photography. Her discussions on equipment and techniques provide practical knowledge for aspiring photographers interested in capturing the magic of live performance.

Tim Parkin - ‘Competitions In The Art World’
2024-11-28 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)
Tim will introduce us to the historical significance of competitions in the art world, focusing on contemporary photography competitions.
From the Salons of France to the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, photographers and painters have always competed to find a place for their work.
He will discuss many aspects of modern photography competitions, specifically the Natural Landscape Photographer of the Year competition and book.
You will understand the potential advantages and driving forces behind participating in photography competitions.
Tim is a landscape photographer and editor of the landscape photography magazine, ‘On Landscape’.
He uses a mix of film and digital cameras but mostly film in small, medium, large sized format.
Photography was a childhood interest, but he left it for computing. He later returned, captivated by large-format cameras. Despite their cumbersome nature, he found them empowering, allowing for greater control and a more deliberate approach to image-making.
He believes photography is a tool for self-discovery and a means of deeper connection with the world. By slowing down and paying attention to the details, you can capture the essence of a moment and relive it through the lens.

MyPhotoClub Talk Bundles 2024
2024-11-21 22:30 - 23:30 | Online
Pre-purchase a Bundle of 10 MPC Thursday Talks as a gift – or as a treat for yourself!
We source the best photography Speakers from around the world for these weekly live Zoom Talks.
Do you want to save time and skip the booking process each week – just purchase a Bundle and then simply email us to receive the direct Zoom link to your chosen Talk(s)
Save the ‘pain’ of entering your details twice each week and still be able to choose which Talks you want!
(After the event you’ll also receive a link to the recording of the Talk, which will be valid for 14 days)

Joe Houghton - ‘Master Lightroom’
2024-11-21 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)
In this talk, Joe will unleash the power of masking and dive deep into the advanced capabilities of the ever-improving Lightroom Classic.
With the new masking tools, you can effortlessly create selections based on shape, colour, and brightness. This opens a world of possibilities for transforming your flat RAW files into stunning, competition-worthy masterpieces.
Have you got a masking query? Or need help with another aspect of Lightroom? Joe encourages audience participation, so your burning questions along!
This session is a perfect taster to see if our popular 10-week workshop ‘Lightroom Mastery with Joe Houghton’ is right for you. The next series of this course starts on Tuesday 7thJanuary. A great way to kick off the new year!
Joe Houghton is a Dublin-based photography trainer with over 750 online talks under his belt. He’s a certified Adobe Lightroom Expert, author of 3 photography books, and a regular speaker with MyPhotoClub.
Joe is passionate about sharing his knowledge, in an engaging and easy-to-understand manner whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned pro.

Photo Tour - India with Paul Sansome (SOLD OUT)
2024-11-21 | India
Paul aims to provide people with memorable experiences, good photo opportunities and a great holiday.
Paul says, “the emphasis of the trip is focused on photography and I believe that the best photo opportunities are usually found away from the main tourist sites.
For the full itinerary and prices please email: – roy@myphotoclub.co.uk
This trip takes us through Karnataka from the city of Mysore and through the breath-taking beauty of the tea plantations of the Western Ghats, via a Tiger Safari.
Then on to the fascinating old colonial town of Fort Cochin (Kochi) on the Arabian Sea.
No visit to Kerala would be complete without spending time in the Backwaters, an extensive network of canals and lakes along the shores of which we will see the people who have adapted to this water-based lifestyle.”
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.

Paul 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 several times featured in
Landscape Photographer of the Year and in 2017 and 2019 won major portfolio awards in the Travel Photographer of the Year which featured photographs from India.
For the past ten years Paul has been leading 2 or 3 photography holidays each year to countries that include Italy, Morocco, Iceland, Vietnam, Myanmar and India.
On the trips there is an emphasis on both having a great holiday and also on taking great photographs and improving the client’s photography skills.
We visit locations specifically because they offer good photo opportunities and spend much longer at any given location than a normal tour because photography can often need that little bit of patience to get the perfect shot.
In India, there is a major emphasis on people photography and the depiction of a foreign culture.
Paul says “Whilst my background was in landscape and wildlife photography, I have the strongest passion for capturing the character and lifestyle of the Indian people and I have never travelled anywhere where the people have been more welcoming to photographers”.
There is group education at the beginning of the tour so that clients have 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 and beneficial.

Smartphone Tuition Sessions with Brendan Ó Sé (4 sessions)
2024-11-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
(As well as access to the live sessions, you’ll receive a link to the recordings, which will be valid for 28 days after the course ends)
In this exciting, hands-on course, you’ll discover how to get the most from your smartphone camera and learn to shoot and edit like a pro!
These 4 online sessions will be held every Tuesday, from 5 November until 26 November 2024, 19:00-21:00pm (UK time) and will be recorded for those who can’t attend live.
Prior to the start, participants will receive a ‘needs analysis’ to establish their individual needs and expectations from the course.
Throughout the 4 weeks, you’ll be set a series of practical exercises and receive expert feedback, to help heighten your visual awareness.
A private Facebook group will be set up and participants can share photographs and comment on each other’s work throughout and beyond the course.
You’ll learn to create more dynamic and creative compositions to achieve your own personal style of photography. You’ll find out how to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary, as you improve your ability to think and see photographically.
With Brendan’s guidance, you’ll be able to help your subjects forget the camera – and to create portraits to be proud of. You’ll also quash any fears you may have of street and travel photography and grow in confidence.
You’ll become a whizz at editing with Snapseed (a popular free app) to fine tune your images and prepare them for sharing on social media. You’ll also get some great advice on making your work stand out on Instagram.
By the end of the course, you should be equipped with the skills needed to shoot and edit photographs on your smartphone, that you’ll be proud to print, show and share!
About your Tutor
Brendan is from Cork, Ireland and exhibits his work all around the world and has won many international awards including ‘iPhone Photographer of the Year’ in 2017.
As well as ‘MyPhotoClub Smartphone Tuition Sessions’, he also runs photography workshops with the Photo Museum of Ireland and The Glucksman Gallery. He’s also co-founder of the Mobiography Awards.

Questions?

If you have any questions or would like more information about the course, please email hello@myphotoclub.co.uk.

Charlie Waite - ‘Behind the Photograph'
2024-11-14 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)
Join world-renowned landscape photographer Charlie Waite in his captivating talk about the art of capturing the beauty of the natural world.
Charlie will demonstrate how photography can be a profound way to engage with and appreciate the landscape.
His photographs, known for their painterly quality and spiritual depth, reflect his deep connection with the natural world. You will learn how to truly connect with the landscape and capture its essence.
Through stunning imagery, you will discover the artistry and the role of light in creating evocative images and inspire you to elevate your own photography.
He will talk about storytelling potential of photography, to understand how to use it to convey emotions and narratives.
You will gain insight into the technical aspects of landscape photography: camera settings, composition, and post-processing techniques.
Charlie is firmly established as one of the world’s leading landscape photographers. With over 40 years of experience, he’s passionate about sharing his knowledge and love for landscape photography.
His journey influenced by his background in theatre lighting design, has led him to explore diverse landscapes across the globe. He has travelled to over 40 countries capturing the unique beauty and essence of the diverse locations worldwide.

Photo Tour - Vietnam with Paul Sansome (2 LEFT)
2024-11-14 - 2024-11-15 | Vietnam
Paul is an excellent guide and tutor; most importantly he is one of the best we know at getting you to the right place at the right time!
Please email roy@myphotoclub.co.uk for the full itinerary.
Paul says: –
“We will start in the capital and we are based in the heart of the old quarter, a maze of traditional trading streets, markets and historical buildings.
From Hanoi we head out to the rural locations of Ninh Binh, Pu Luong and Moc Chou, where we are likely to be able to see and photograph some of the ethnic minority people.
Next, via a short internal flight, we visit the contrasting Central Region of Vietnam where we stay in both the ancient capital of Hue and the very photogenic and relaxing Hoi An”
At either the beginning or end of this tour, you may choose to extend your trip to enjoy a cruise on the famous Ha Long Bay, which we can arrange for you.
Paul 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 eighteen years Paul has been leading three or four photography holidays each year to countries that include Italy, Morocco, Iceland, Myanmar and India.
We visit locations specifically because they offer good photo opportunities and spend much longer at any given location than a normal tour because photography can often need that little bit of patience to get the perfect shot.
In Vietnam, there is a good balance between landscape, people photography and the depiction of a foreign culture.
Paul says, “Whilst my background has been in landscape and wildlife photography I have the strongest passion for capturing the character and lifestyle of the Vietnamese people”.
There is group education at the beginning of the tour so that clients have 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 and beneficial.

Cherry Larcombe - ‘Simply Still Life’
2024-11-07 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)
In her exciting, brand-new Talk, Cherry will share innovative ideas to help you produce unique and inventive photographic Still Life images.
Those who have been lucky enough to see Cherry before, will know she has a deep passion for digital photography which she loves to share in an inspiring and accessible way.
She enjoys being in control of the whole process; from composing the image, to taking the shot, post processing and printing the final photograph, to see it in all its’ glory!
In this live Zoom session, you’ll learn how to create simple and minimalistic Still Life images using charity shop vases, bottles, flowers and plants (both dead and fresh) using natural light.
You’ll see how to create these kinds of images in camera and then enhance them in Photoshop. You’ll find out how to add texture and backgrounds and use brushes to create shapes.
Cherry is a renowned Speaker and Competition Judge for many UK based Photography Clubs.
She has exhibited her work both nationally and internationally and runs Creative Flower Workshops for Permajet and Thames Valley RPS.

Brendan Ó Sé - ‘Storytelling and Travel Photography with the Smartphone’
2024-10-31 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)
After his popular debut in March, Smartphone photography and storytelling whizz, Brendan Ó Sé, returns to wow us with his brand-new Talk!
Brendan will explore how the limitations of the smartphone heightened his visual awareness, enhanced his storytelling and took his photography to the next level.
He’ll explain how not relying on his DSLR allowed him to see and create in unusual ways, resulting in more striking and unique Traveland Street images.
He will demonstrate, through sharing his work, how photography is not about cameras, but all about the craft of composition, light and story.
By the end of this talk, you’ll discover how having your smartphone with you at all times, can shift you from passive observer to an active creative photographer.
Brendan is from Cork, Ireland and exhibits his work all around the world and has won many international awards including ‘iPhone Photographer of the Year’ in 2017.
As well as ‘MyPhotoClub Smartphone Tuition Sessions’, he also runs photography workshops with the Photo Museum of Ireland and The Glucksman Gallery. He’s also co-founder of the Mobiography Awards.

Emily Endean - ‘Seascapes: From The Shoreline And The Deep’
2024-10-24 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)
Join Emily’s talk to explore her soulful connection with the ocean through stunning photography, from dawn shoots to underwater adventures!
This passion likely stems from her childhood, spent jumping waves regardless of the weather.
Emily often begins her photography shoots at dawn, bobbing in the water with camera in hand. These early mornings yield both personal and professional projects.
“Photography has become such a big part of my life that it’s hard to remember what life was like before it!”
In her talk Emily will share how the ocean inspires her creativity and showcase some of her most beloved images.
Emily is an outdoor freelance photographer from the UK, capturing soulful imagery through her work and personal projects. She is addicted to chasing great light, seeking the beauty in the ordinary and just generally being out in nature.
She uses her transferable skillset across multiple genres, conveying stories, evoking emotions, and preserving moments in time, using her creativity to produce captivating and meaningful images.
She is proud to have represented Fujifilm as an official X-Photographer for 2022 and 2023 and continues to be an advocate of the brand.

John Miskelly - ‘Let’s Get Creative’
2024-10-17 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)
Unlock your creativity with John Miskelly, in a hands-on journey into the artistic side of photography – where imagination leads the way!
In this live Zoom talk, John will explore the whole creative side of photography, which is so often neglected or misunderstood.

He will demonstrate his vision of the photographer as the artist, often starting with a ‘straight image’ and transforming it into something totally different and unique.

You’ll discover how John uses Photoshop, for a range of different creative techniques, such as multiple exposures, blend modes, ICM, colour and textures, to produce something unique.

This talk isn’t about equipment or technique, but instead it will be about exploring our creativity as an artist. So come along for the ride and let’s see what we can create together…

“Of course, there will always be those who look only at technique, who ask ‘how’ while others of a more curious nature will ask ‘why’. Personally, I have always preferred inspiration to information.” Man Ray

After an early photographic career at the BBC, John is now a professional landscape photographer and teacher. He’s a Fellow of the RPS, the British Institute of Professional Photography, a Canon Infinity International Ambassador and a LEE Filters ambassador.

Simon Weir - ‘Yellowstone In Black, White & Infrared'
2024-10-10 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)

Join us on this thrilling adventure that blends historical and geological exploration with breathtaking infrared and black-and-white imagery.
Simon will introduce you to the fascinating world of bison and wolves through multimedia and conservation films in Yellowstone National Park in the dead of winter.
Discover the challenges and rewards of shooting in sub-zero temperatures, gain a deeper appreciation for this remarkable national park and brace yourself for entertaining anecdotes about surviving the extreme cold weather.
Simon Weir is a Hertfordshire-based photographer specializing in capturing the essence of live performances, particularly classical music.
With a 30-year background as a classical music producer, he deeply understands the performer psychology. This insight allows him to create images that evoke emotions, whether it’s serenity or dramatic intensity.
His portfolio extends beyond live performances to include contextual portraiture and wildlife photography. His clients range from solo artists to major symphony orchestras and record companies.
Simon has cultivated a lifelong love of black-and-white photography; he has developed a distinctive style using infrared photography, adding a unique dimension to his work.

Caroline Preece - ‘Tools not Rules'
2024-10-03 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)
Caroline will share how to use composition to communicate your personal perspective on the world and evoke specific emotions in your viewers.
Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of the visual language of photography and the psychology behind how viewers interpret images.
By understanding these principles, you’ll be empowered to create more impactful images that resonate with your audience.
Forget about rigid rules and guidelines. Explore a new way of thinking about photography and unlock your full creative potential.
Caroline grew up immersed in the works of masters like Henri Cartier Bresson, Ansel Adams, and Michael Kenna. Her primary focus is street photography, but he also has a passion for seascapes and landscapes. She is drawn to human elements, chance occurrences, captured moments, emotions, and the surreal and strives for a balanced approach.
Her achievements include the FRAMES magazine digital companion 2020 and 2024; Land & Light exhibition in the Mall Galleries, Pall Mall (2024); London Salon of Photography (2024); International Photography Awards Street Category – Highly Commended (2023); Final shortlist of Landscape Photographer of the Year (2023).

Crafting the Image - Visual Design Tuition with Judy Hancock Holland (2 Sessions)
2024-09-27 19:00 - 21:30
(As with all our Tuition Sessions, the recording will be available for 28 days)
Explore how to use visual design elements to support and strengthen your work, with award-winning photographic artist, Judy Hancock Holland.
Do you ever look at powerful photos and wonder how the photographer created such strong emotional impact?
Join us for an in-depth, two-part Tuition Session, and find out how to craft such impactful images with discernment, care, and attention to detail.
You will learn how to work with different kinds of lines, shapes, light, and other elements to enhance the story, theme, or feeling of your photographs.
You’ll also enjoy many examples of Judy’s inspiring work which reflects her lifelong search for meaning and peace through symbolism, light, and sensual forms.
Judy Hancock Holland is an award-winning Canadian photographic artist and lifelong educator. Her work has been exhibited in North America and Europe, and her YouTube tutorials have garnered over 350,000 views.
She presents to groups all over the world via Zoom, as well as one-on-one coaching and portfolio reviews.

Morag Paterson - 'The Magic of Collaborations’
2024-09-26 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)

Join Morag Paterson for a captivating exploration of her journey where she will share the value of collaboration within and beyond her field.
Morag has a wealth of experience working alongside photographers, writers, ecologists, street artists, and even a forester.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, this talk will inspire you to think outside the box, connect with like-minded individuals, and unlock the magic of working together.
Morag Paterson is a renowned photographer and artist with a passion for environmental and political themes. With her husband, Ted Leeming, she has led photography workshops worldwide and exhibited their work internationally. Their book, “Zero Footprint,” explores the intersection of art and ecology.
A strong advocate for collaboration, Morag is a co-host of the ICMPhotoMag Network Community and a partner in the ICM Photo Academy. Her work is characterized by its abstract beauty and commitment to alternative processes. She is also a regular mentor and workshop leader, sharing her knowledge and expertise with aspiring photographers.

Rob Knight - ‘Photography Projects: Develop Your Own Pathway’
2024-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
(As well as access to the live event, you’ll have 14 days to watch the recording)

Professional Photographer, Rob Knight, demonstrates how you can harness the power of projects, for your own long-term creative development.

In this inspiring live Zoom Talk, Rob explores how we can embrace a longer form, project-based approach to our photography, to develop ideas and focus deeper beyond the single image.

In this brand-new presentation, specifically designed for the Photography Show at the NEC earlier this year, he will cover many of the projects he’s worked on over the last 20 years.

There will be a key focus on his ongoing (9 years +) project called ‘Ardnamurchan Spirit’. He’ll also be updating us on his exciting Drone work in his ‘Land Art’ project.

Rob Knight is an Outdoor and Landscape Photographer, Visual Storyteller, Photographic and Creative Educator, accredited Adobe Education Trainer, Speaker and Mentor. He finds great inspiration from working in projects both short and long term.

Rob specialises in exploring the landscape including, importantly, human interaction with and shaping of the landscape to explore visual storytelling. He’s always been passionate about black and white photography but also uses colour when it suits the image or project.

Impressionist & Abstract, Tuition with Merrill Images (2 Sessions)
2024-09-16 19:00 - 21:30 | Online
Join Travel Photographers and Educators, John and Lisa Merrill, for two inspiring evenings exploring impressionist and abstract photography.
When can a blurry photo be compelling? When the blur is created intentionally by moving your camera, lens or both during a long exposure.
Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) embraces the power of play, flexes creative muscles, and can lead to unique and unusual images.
In these fascinating sessions, you’ll find out how to add creative blur when capturing still subjects by shaking, twisting and/or zooming during long exposures. You’ll also learn to freeze a moving subject against a blurred background by panning.
Using examples from assignments and adventures around the world, the Merrills will also share tips for creating mysterious abstract images which evoke wonder and curiosity.
Don’t miss this opportunity to discover new ways of seeing and photographing, expand your visual toolbox, and nourish your creativity!
These 2 Tuition Sessions will be held on Monday 16th and 23rd September from 19:00 to 21:30 (UK time). Recordings will be available to watch for 28 days after the live event.
About Merrill Images
John and Lisa Merrill create images to evoke wonder, inspire action and strengthen communities. Their work is used by travel destinations, outdoor adventure companies and non-profits, and featured in books and magazines around the world.
They are inspiring educators who nurture photographic creativity through online coaching, Pacific Northwest photowalks, workshops and international photo tours.
Merrill Images is a Transformative Travel Council Ally and a member of the North American Nature Photographer’s Association.

Barbie Lindsay - ‘A Byte Of Barbie’
2024-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
(As well as access to the live event, you’ll have 14 days to watch the recording)

Share Barbie’s passion for photography and pick up some new ideas in this entertaining talk, whatever your experience or favourite genre!

Barbie is a photographic obsessive whose world is seen through the eye of her lens. You’ll discover her life totally revolves around her love of photography.

In this live Zoom talk you’ll enter her unique creative world and enjoy work from a range of genres – from Natural History to Sport, from Creative to Character Portraits and Landscapes to Street Photography.

You’ll learn about her images that come straight out of camera as well as those which have been heavily manipulated in Photoshop.

Throughout this presentation she aims to inspire everyone, no matter what type of photography is their own personal forte!

Barbie judges and lectures internationally and regularly exhibits her work. She is proud to have won both an individual silver medal, and British team gold medal, in the worldwide FIAP biennial print competition.

Her photos have been published in books and newspapers, and one image has even been used as a phone card. She also works as a digital imaging specialist for a photography company.

Texture and Composites Tuition with Jonathan Vaines
2024-09-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
(As with all our Tuition Sessions, this will be recorded and available for 28 days)

Join Photoshop expert, Jonathan Vaines, for 2 in-depth Tuition Sessions, sharing how to work effectively with texture and composite images.

During these two workshops, you will learn different methods of adding elements to your images.

Session 1 – 6th September
You’ll discover how the use of texture can give an image an ‘arty’ look and can make images more painterly.

You’ll find out how to:

Use texture to add detail into specific areas
Add texture to give depth to an image
Control the definition of texture
Blend colour of texture to match base images
Blend texture using specific light values and blend modes.

Session 2 – 13th September
You’ll discover that composite images are not always what they seem. Although we can place several elements together to make an image that is completely fantasy, you’ll learn how to use elements to enhance a strong base image.

You’ll find out how to:

Create an image from several elements
Add elements to enhance images
Use methods of blending
Moving light from one image to another
Blend using gradients and gradient maps
Adding elements of images over more than a single image to tie sets of images together.

Jonathan teaches our popular annual ‘Photoshop Mastery with Jonathan Vaines’ as well as Photoshop workshops for the Royal Photographic Society. He’s also a circuit Judge and Paper Spectrum sponsored Lecturer.

Mark Littlejohn - ‘From Reactive To Creative’
2024-09-05 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)
Join award-winning photographer, Mark Littlejohn, on his journey from ‘reactive’ to ‘creative’ and see how an old dog can learn new tricks!

When Mark first started landscape photography, he lived near the Eden Valley and the Lake District – both well-known areas of outstanding natural beauty.

He admits to just wandering around, pointing his camera in the general direction of all that beauty and pressing the shutter release every now and then.

People loved his images and would call him creative. But he always denied this, saying “I’m not a creative. I’m a reactive”.

He says this was because he reacted to the beauty around him. He’d never had to look for it. It was just there.

But when he moved to another outstanding area of beauty, in the highlands of Scotland, he was not taking the same pictures.

He was focussing on small scenes of reeds and kelp.

Had he become creative? Had it been possible to teach an old dog new tricks?

Mark is an award-winning photographer based in Wester Ross, Scotland. His work has been featured in a variety of national magazines and he has also written several articles in relation to landscape photography and his distinctive approach to the genre.

Photoshop Selections Tuition with Jonathan Vaines
2024-08-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
(As with all our Tuition Sessions, this will be recorded and available for 28 days)
Join Photoshop expert, Jonathan Vaines, for an in-depth Tuition Session, as he shows us how working with selections can enhance your images.
During this 2-hour workshop, you will discover how to make simple and complex selections in Photoshop.
You’ll learn how applying a technique over a whole image can often detract from its appeal.
Instead, Jonathan will show how working on your images carefully, selectively and non-destructively, can greatly improve the quality of your work.
You’ll find out how changes made in small, selected areas of your photograph work for your image, not against it.
In this jam-packed session, we’ll cover:

Marquee tools
Lasso
Polygonal selection tools
Selection brush
Selecting by Depth of Field
Selecting by Colours
Selecting using channels
Magic Wand
Object and Subject selections
Select and Mask module including

a. Refine masks
b. Mask inversions
Jonathan teaches our popular annual ‘Photoshop Mastery with Jonathan Vaines’ as well as Photoshop workshops for the Royal Photographic Society. He’s also a circuit Judge and Paper Spectrum sponsored Lecturer.

Emma Finch - ‘Portraits with Impact’
2024-08-29 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)

Join us to elevate your portrait photography skills, with award-winning Professional Portrait Photographer and Educator, Emma Finch!

This live Zoom Talk covers all aspects of portrait photography – from posing, lighting, styling and editing, through to putting people at ease and shooting more creative, conceptual work.

Using her expert skills, honed over 10 years of working professionally in the field, Emma will share practical tips and tricks for both aspiring and established portrait photographers.

She’ll cover a wide range of topics, from photographing children on location, through to more advanced studio lighting set ups with models.

You’ll be inspired by numerous examples of her work, from family, children and lifestyle as well as her lingerie, boudoir, portraiture and vintage fashion photography.

Emma has been recognised twice in the Guild of Photographers ‘Top 3 International People Photographer’ and been a finalist in ‘Image of the Year’, four times. She’s been published in over 55 international publications, including 15 front covers,

She’s proud to run both Emma Finch Photography (on location, natural light photography) and Belle Privé Photography, one of the UK’s leading Boudoir brands, attracting international clients.

Emma has a passion for sharing her knowledge and has taught for 9 years, selling out over 25 workshops annually.
