Photography Workshops - Beyond Auto
Step up a level and learn creative techniques that make your photos pop.
- Booking essential
Beyond Auto is the ideal next step for hobby photographers who are comfortable in manual mode but want to elevate their images, refine their technique, and shoot with more intention.
This one-day, hands-on workshop blends expert teaching with practical shooting sessions and personalised guidance, helping you move from safe snapshots to stunning, scroll-stopping images.
What’s in store: 🕘 Welcome & Review (30 mins)A relaxed start to assess your skills, chat through your current challenges, and set personal goals for the day.
📷 Manual Mode Deep Dive (60 mins)Refresher on the exposure triangle, plus a closer look at metering modes and focus modes.
☕ Break (15 mins)
📸 Practical Shooting Session 1 (45 mins)Choose from street photography, portraits, or still life challenges to practise what you’ve learned in real-world conditions.
🍽️ Lunch Break (30 mins)
🎨 Creative Techniques (60 mins)Master depth of field, experiment with motion blur and freezing action, and learn to make the most of natural light.
📸 Practical Shooting Session 2 (60 mins)A longer session to put your skills into practice with one-to-one guidance and support as you shoot.
🖼 Composition Masterclass (45 mins)Learn advanced techniques in framing, perspective, and visual storytelling to take your compositions to the next level. Includes a short practical session
✅ Wrap-Up & Next Steps (15 mins)You’ll leave with a personalised improvement plan and clear steps to keep building your skills and confidence.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £100.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 07530 607852
- Meeting point
Please meet at Grantham House.
- What to bring and wear
This workshop will be based indoors but will include venturing out to take photographs so please wear weather appropriate clothing.
- Accessibility
The workshop will be taking place on the first floor which can only be accessed via stairs.
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