Spring ’24 Photography courses announced

I’m pleased to announce that the latest series of photography courses have dates;

• Digital Photography for Beginners – 17th April start date
• Digital Photography for the Serious Amateur – 5th June start date
• Birds of Prey at Muncaster – a workshop running on 8th June
• Getting to grips with your Smartphone – a workshop at Muncaster on 8th June

They’ll be available to book from April. Click here to book online, or click here for more information about the courses.

Beginners Digital Photography Course starts 1st Nov 2023

A new date for your diary…

– Digital Photography for Beginners (WHI23C034) – Starts 1st November 2023

You can book using this page here (search “Photography” at the top).

These courses are run in a safe group environment and are ideal for you to learn more about photography, use your camera with more confidence and improve your pictures.

2021 Photography courses continue…

We’re now going strong in 2021 with a block of courses being completed already!

My next Photography courses running in Whitehaven during 2021
– Industrial Heritage Photography – Starts 21st August 2021
– Digital Photography for Beginners – Starts 22nd September 2021
– Digital Photography for the Serious Amateur – Starts 3rd November 2021

Full details are on this page here (please click).

These courses are run in safe environments and are ideal for you to learn more about photography, use your camera with more confidence and improve your pictures.

Spring 2021 Photography courses!

I’m happy to announce there are dates for three courses before summer.

– Digital Photography for Beginners – Starts Wednesday 21st April. BOOK ONLINE
– Digital Photography for the Serious Amateur – Starts Wednesday 9th June. BOOK ONLINE
– Photographing Landscapes of the Lakes – Starts Sunday 27th June. BOOK ONLINE

Full details are on this page here (please click).

These courses are run in safe environments and are ideal for you to learn more about photography, use your camera with more confidence and improve your pictures.

We’re back! Late 2020 Photography Course dates announced

I’m happy to announce the dates for the next series of courses are; Beginners course will start on the 23rd September 2020 and the Serious Amateur course will start on 4th November 2020.

You can see more details on the page here (please click) which includes pricing and details on how to book.

These courses give you an ideal opportunity in a safe environment to learn more about photography, use your camera with more confidence and improve your pictures.

‘Serious Amateur’ photography course in June ’18

Wednesday 6th June is the date set to start the Serious Amateur photography course.
To book please telephone; 01946-595476 or email; Click to email

Digital Photography for Serious Amateurs is aimed towards those who may know a little about their D-SLR camera already and we show you some greater possibilities; we go deeper into some more advanced techniques including HDR, off-camera flash, star trails and multiplicity.
– A total of 11 sessions over 6 weeks (6 classroom based and 5 field trips)
– Runs on Mondays 6-9pm, the field trips are usually at weekends.
– Full price; £110  (£55 concessions)

New Beginners & Serious Amateur dates in June 2017

A quick update that there are two new dates for your diary;

– Digital Photography for beginners – starts Thursday 8th June 2017
– Digital Photography in the studio introduction – starts Wednesday 7th June 2017
For more information on these or any of my courses please click here.

If you’d like to book a place please use;
– Telephone; 01946-506416
– Email; Click to email
– Website; Click to visit

Beginners and Studio Photography courses in 2016

A quick update that there are two new dates for your diary;

– Digital Photography for beginners – starts Monday 23rd January 2017
– Digital Photography in the studio introduction – over two Thursdays; 9th & 16th February 2016
For more information on these or any of my courses please click here.

If you’d like to book a place please use;
– Telephone; 01946-506416
– Email; Click to email
– Website; Click to visit

Facebook and their right to use your pictures

Beginners photography course to start

Monday September 19th is the date we’ll start the next beginners photography course.

Its your opportunity to find out how to improve your photos, discover common mistakes to avoid, pick up loads of tips and generally get more from your camera.

The course is delivered in a friendly and informal environment and is a great way to help you enjoy your photography.  The group will be small and there’s no need to worry if you’re an absolute beginner because others will be too.

If you’d like to come along please call 01947-595476 (leave a message with your contact details if you need to) or email your details to jbarrett@whitehavenacademy.org.uk

More detail including prices can be found by clicking here.

Spring 2016 course dates

Great news for photography lovers – new dates have been announced for my courses!

– Digital Photography for beginners – starts Monday 11th April 2016
– Digital Photography for the serious amateur – starts Monday 6th June 2016
– Digital Photography in the studio introduction – starts Saturday 14th May 2016

If you’d like to find out more please click this link, you can also contact me to get more info.

Baby photoshoot

Happy parents loved my pictures of their kids, a nice photoshoot with great results!
Conditions were quite tricky but the baby was very alert and loved the camera. Very cute pictures!