Unique photo tuition for anyone with a digital camera who wants to.................

TAKE GREAT PICTURES IN ONE DAYcreek_on_fire_1200
Beginners to advanced amateurs welcome


For example you could learn how to produce the perfect panorama. Like this picture of the Hamble river at Bursledon shot on a simple point and shoot Canon G10 camera. First you will learn how to take the correct images, then stitch three or four photos together to make a final panoramic that will be the envy of friends and fellow photographers. Or if panoramic landscapes don't press your photo button then read on. We have courses that include classical landscapes, super local scenes,  reportage photography, animals, studio portraits and glamour.
What ever your photographic interest spending a day with a working professional will change your photo life.
  Courses & Tuition -  On Assignment - in Professional Studio

Spend a day with a Fellow of The Royal Photographic Society and award winning  Fleet Street photographer Bob Aylott. 

Pick your favorite photo subject.  In studio or on location.

Choose the assignment that suits your photo interest.

We'll guarantee you'll end up with a pocket full of great pictures. ALL IN ONE DAY.

For three years Bob Aylott's series , 'HOW TO TAKE GREAT PICTURES
IN ONE DAY'  appeared regularly in Amateur Photographer the world's leading photographic magazine. Now using the same successful formula that helped thousands of  readers improve their photographic skills Bob is sharing his experience and photo knowledge in these personal one to one tuition's.


From the pages of AP magazine the acclaimed series that helped readers shoot great pictures. Now you can  learn to take photographs like a professional in these exclusive one to one tuition's.

On Assignment
Depending on your photographic interests the day's assignment can be  designed around your choice of subject or pick one of our many successful days out listed below.
                  Shoot The Perfect Panorama.
You will learn how to produce an amazing professional panoramic landscape built from three or four separate images and stitched together in Photo shop. With end results that can be enlarged to 48inch size prints with no loss of quality.
As a professional it is impossible to give a set itinerary when working with unpredictable light and weather. So your day will start with a crack of dawn briefing before moving off to the first stunning location before sunrise. Your day will be spent out on location, having a complimentary lunch and producing the final image on the computer back at the studio.
Cost for whole day £195.

A moody early morning photograph of Fareham Creek made up from four separate
images taken on a simple point and shoot Canon G10 and stitched together in Photoshop.

Shoot The Spinnaker Tower and Harbour
One of the busiest and most exciting areas on the south coast, Portsmouth Harbour is a place just waiting to be photographed. The Spinnaker Tower may be  the main point of focus for tourists and photographers, but close by there are a wealth of other  photographic treats waiting to be captured.
After an early morning briefing in the studio we will venture down to the harbour for the day. A complementary lunch is included. Our shooting style is determined by weather conditions. But what ever the light you will always come away with a mass of interesting pictures. If we are blessed with a dramatic sunset the Spinnaker Tower and Old Portsmouth will be a massive bonus. We may find ourselves on the Isle of Wight Ferry for a short trip that enables us to photograph the Tower and Old Portsmouth from a totally unique angle. 
Cost for one day one to one tuition £195 (only extra, if used is foot  passenger fare on ferry)                                     
You will need a tripod and lots of stamina.                                         

Two very different images from the Harbour area. One an early morning shot of
the Isle of Wight Ferry leaving Portsmouth, the other of the Spinnaker Tower at sunset.
 Reportage Photography
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One of the most exciting subjects in photography is that of  shooting candid photos in the streets and public places of our towns and cities. Normally associated with top documentary photographers, who in Bresson style risk life and limb to get the decisive moment. This type of photography is not every amateur photographers cup of tea, but once tried most keen photographers are hooked.
We have  a  selection of special one day assignments where you will have the opportunity of shooting street pictures freely without fear of confrontation.
Costs. All locations are £225 for one to one tuition. Only extras train  fares from Fareham or Ferries to Isle of wight.  Complimentary lunch.


Eye_Reflection_webbThe South Bank London
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  One of the best locations in London for candid photography, people pictures and street entertainers.  You will need  wide angle and or a long lens. 200-300mm. Point and shoot camera or even mobile phone cameras. Lots of stamina. Long day but well worth it-guaranteed great pictures. Any day, week ends busy.

covent_garden_faceCovent Garden.  A personal favorite of mine, excellent for people  pictures and street entertainers. Need wide angle and /or long lens, 200-300mm. Can easily use point and shoot camera or phone camera.  Any day suitable, action starts about 11am. Weekends excellent-very busy.

Chinesses New Year London. Once a year. Excellent street pictures and candid portraits in and around London's West End and China Town. You'l need wide angle and or long lens for dramatic close up portraits. Can even use point and shoot camera or phone camera.

Cowes Week. Isle of Wight. The general activity in and around the streets of Cowes can produce excellent pictures. Long day as becomes busy early evening. Needs wide angle and/or long lens.
   
Piccadilly Circus London, Potential for interesting street pictures. Need wide angle and/or long lens. 200-300mm. Point and shoot camera or phone camera. Lots stamina. Short walk from Waterloo. Need lots of stamina.

Bread_sellerBorough Market London.  Good colourful street market with great potential for pictures. Need wide angle and/or long lens, 200 -300mm. No flash.  Only Friday and Saturday. A short walk from Waterloo.

Or if you fancy a day shooting animals, our
day out at Marwell Zoo near Winchester could
be just what you are looking for. Bring all your gear but ideally you will need long lenses, such
as a 200, 300, 400, 500 or a 600mm lens.
A tripod or monopod, lots of patience and
luck. This Merkat was shot on a 200mm lens
at f4.
All our course are exclusively one to ones and designed with your personal photo wishes in mind. If there is something special that you are looking for please call Bob Aylott on 01329-823073

  
In the Studio
Learn how to shoot professional classical or contemporary portraits with our one day basic studio starter course. Bring your own model, or we can supply a model and make up artist as an extra cost. We'll show you how to light, shoot and produce great studio portraits in one day.
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Your bespoke day will start at 9am and end around 5pm. It's relaxed,  friendly and designed around your photo needs. You will discover how to use professional studio lights for both high and low key effects. How to interact with your subject, to pose and the use of props to give your pictures a personal touch. You will  have as much time shooting on your own as you feel comfortable with knowing that there is the professional at hand to assist when needed. Not only will a complimentary lunch be included but we'll guarantee that you will leave at the end of the day with a card full of great pictures and bag full of studio confidence.
Cost for one day studio course  £195
Models.  You are welcome to bring your own model. Cost for professinal models depends on the type required. Glamour, fashion, topless and nude figure work
models are available.

How to Photograph Your First Wedding



This two day course by Bob Barclay includes wedding models bride and groom on location at a pretty country church. Plus lighting and group  posing demonstrations in a professional studio.
In just two amazing days you will learn first hand all the tricks of the wedding trade to be able to cover your first wedding with professional confidence and start earning cash from your photography.
These courses are not suitable for beginners. Lunch is provided.
Two day course limited to five students
Only £595 per person

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT BOB AYLOTT ON
01329- 823073


 
 
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