Online Photographers Training
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Spaces are released every week in a rolling month-by-month format.
If the calendar below doesn’t allow you to select a date or change months, it is because all future one-to-one spaces are booked out. In peak season for workshops and speaking internationally, spaces are fewer and as such there can be long waits for the next rolling opening to show. If you check back here on Friday evenings, the next available Friday’s space may have opened up.
About the one-to-one range:
Option 1:
Editing One-to-Ones
Whether you are brand new to Adobe Lightroom Classic or you’re looking to up-skill your workflow in Adobe Photoshop, if you have a laptop and are ready to improve, we’ll probably work well together!
To complete these sessions, you’ll need a laptop, Adobe programs (Lightroom Classic and/or Photoshop), a reliable internet connection and a RAW file that is technically sound (sharp in the right places!).
We’ll connect initially on Zoom and then you’ll allow Jess to have remote access to your computer via Teamviewer (also free). This allows us to very quickly and very easily control your screen to show you a particular tool or technique instead of continually saying “up a bit, a bit more, to the left” on repeat!
By the end of an editing session, you will have, completely solo, completed specific editing techniques to add dimension, flair and finesse to your own work. You can opt instead for Jess to work on your file whilst you take notes, it’s up to you!
WHY ME?
“I’ve used Photoshop for 12 years, Lightroom for over 7 years and edit most days of the week in some way, shape or form! I have great success using this format for editing tuition online!”
Editing one-to-one results below. 1hr. RAW to jaw-dropping!
Option 2:
Business One-to-Ones
An enormous field to cover but in brief, individuals usually choose this option if they are starting a photography business and want to get off the ground well, or if they have an existing photography business that isn’t performing particularly well.
Usually, we cover business structure, pricing, IPS, marketing, SEO, social media, portfolio reviews/strategies for growth and product choices, but really this can be anything you need it to be.
WHY ME?
“As well as having operated a successful photography business for over 6 years, I also handily have a CIM Dip in Strategic Marketing and regularly work on both small and international scale marketing and strategic business projects for both photography and non-photography businesses.
The largest budget I’ve ever personally managed for a single campaign is £250,000. Return on investment and profitability for you is a priority for me.”
Option 3:
Portfolio Review (Deep Critique) One-to-Ones
Whether your goals are to take amazing photographs of your children or to win an international photography title, this one-to-one option has the capacity to give you specific, actionable pointers of what you can improve to get to the next step.
Usually, we look at your portfolio or the results of a single shoot – a collection of images (10 minimum, no maximum!) – and critically assess them against each other and your goals. The images could be RAW files, finished pieces or something different entirely.
This isn’t always an easy listen, but if you come in with an open mind and grit to improve, you’ll take more away from this one to one option than probably any other. Remember, Jess will be honest and frank – prep yourself with a notepad and pen beforehand.
WHY ME?
“Although not a seasoned print comper, I’ve had a pretty solid season in 2020 taking the top awards with multiple organisations in both monthly and annual awards with pets and other subjects too. I have an eye for fine detail and my microstock background has left me with an uncanny ability to spot technical faults. I try to be kind and fair with my portfolio crit and it is always about how to improve, not what you’ve done wrong.”
A fun and practical way to learn quickly
The booking process was very efficient and some short notice changes were accommodated to suit my personal circumstances which was very helpful.
On the build up I was asked to submit my expectation for the 121 detailing what training I thought I needed etc. This of course can be a challenge as you don’t always know the questions to ask until you’re more familiar with the subject! My skill levels were discussed along with the equipment I would be using, this then enabled Jess to prepare the training to suit my needs. All of this was clarified in advance before the day.
On the day Jess went through the plan for the session to confirm that this was as expected and how this would meet my requests. Everything was well organised and very professional; my day went very smoothly. As the day progressed Jess went through each of my expectations to ensure we kept on track and she also answered questions as they came up. At the end of the day we reviewed what we had done and Jess was keen to ensure that we had covered everything and also that she had clearly answered all of the questions throughout the day.
In conclusion; the day spent with Jess and Dan was excellent, this reinforced my previous learning from videos and books and built on my practical experience adding real knowledge at a vastly accelerated rate. Jess is a natural teacher and I can recommend not only her teaching in general but the value of the 121 in the knowledge that is gained during the session.
I have had a fear of studio photography for years, finally I booked myself in for a one-to-one.
Jess walked me through the whole process. Meaning that by the end of our one-to-one I felt confident and competent to start offering studio work to my clients.
Jess was so generous with her time and knowledge. I felt I could ask her anything without judgement.
Jess knows her stuff!
I can’t even begin to express how grateful I am of Jess and what she offers. I have learned more from her in the past months than I have in years of trying to start a photography business. I scheduled a 1-2-1 with Jess and I was more than thrilled with the feedback and support she gave. It helped me so much and I am still amazed how much it helped me even with the vast distance between us. If you are on the fence about scheduling time with Jess or joining one of her classes. Do it!! You will not be disappointed.
Knowledgeable, helpful and friendly
I had my business one 2 one with Jess recently and all I can say is, I came away really excited to get going with all of Jess’s suggestions. Jess is so knowledgeable and is happy to share the knowledge she has built up over the years. Everything was clearly explained and anything I wasn’t sure about, Jess was more than happy to explain further. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to start up their business or even just to give that extra push. Thanks so much for all the advice
I can't say how thankful I am to Jess
I picked up photography last year as a pandemic project – and thankfully found her YouTube channel. That alone was a godsend, as I had no foundation in either photography or the tools to store, manipulate and enhance photos.
When she announced the photoshop basics and outdoor canine portrait classes, I immediately signed up. They are both fabulous.
However, with being so new to photography and photoshop, I still found myself getting frustrated or confused when I tried to apply the steps to my own work.
So I signed up for her one to one lessons. Jimmy Crickets, they are amazing!!! She answered my questions I had from camera settings and exposure to composition, to photoshop and application to my own photos – helped me to understand and apply what I saw in the videos. Even more valuable – she boosted and inspired my confidence, enthusiasm, motivation and creativity.
Thanks Jess!!