I run workshops for all ages and specialise in working alongside anyone who wants to move from taking snapshots in “Auto” mode, to working fully in manual mode where you can introduce your own style and creativity into your photography.

Workshops range from a programme of weekly ‘lessons’, or day workshops looking at specific areas of photography, to 2 days “immersion” (usually over a weekend).

Workshops will be posted on this page, and in social media - or just give me a call and see what we can organise.

What’s included in the workshops:

• Understanding the basics

• Working in “semi-auto’ modes

• Working fully in manual

• Composition

• Working with Light & Shade

  Subjects covered:

• Landscape Photography

• Photographing horses (to include movement)

• A Cottage Garden

• Photographing interiors

TAILORED WORKSHOPS

Ideal if you want to work on a particular aspect of your photography, and would love some one to one time.

What’s the cost? I like to run workshops at a really affordable price so we can all get creative! I limit workshops to between 4 and 8 participants (dependant on the workshop). The costs vary for each workshop and depend on the length of the workshop and if there are any ‘extras’ included (for example Landscape Photography at the Hokianga includes a privately chartered ferry). However, I strive to keep the costs as affordable as possible and generally there is an Early Bird special price. If you enquire for the workshop you are interested in, I can let you know the current pricing.

CURRENT WORKSHOP - running now

• Photography for Homeschoolers. 90minute weekly lessons, includes homework project and an end of term exhibition. Email me for costs and more details.

  UPCOMING WORKSHOPS 2025

• Photographing Horses. Let’s get up early and capture the horses as the sun rises, taking photos of the herd at rest, at play and in action. We’ll talk about the best angles, using aperture priority and when to use shutter speed. Workshop 14th June: Email me to book your space

• Up-skillling. A short refresher on AV and Shutter Speed, and then moving on to working fully in manual. Limited to 5 participants. 10am to 3pm. Please Email me for more details.

• Landscape Photography. We have a wonderful trip planned out to the Hokianga where we’ll be photographing landscapes from the land and water, capturing images of birdlife, and historic places. Saturday 31 May, limited spaces. Fully booked!

• Working with studio lighting. A great workshop for winter when we don’t have to worry about what the weather is doing. Learn the basics of working with studio lighting to create both ‘natural’ looking and creative lighting to evoke a mood or feeling.

• PAST WORKSHOPS

• A Cottage Garden - learning how to apply aperture settings when photographing our beautiful flora & fauna.

• Historic Buildings - photographing in a way that is appropriate to the building.