Photography tuition and help with Peter Merry
I run a variety of photo walks and photography tuition for individuals and groups to help improve your photography.
The photowalks are all free to attend and are available at www.LondonStreet.photography where you can sign up for events, view images taken on previous photowalks and read more about my approach to street photography.
Photography tuition is available to help you enjoy and improve your photography. I have worked for many years with individuals and groups to provide photography training tailored to specific requirements. I am a part time photography tutor at the Guildford Institute where I have offered a variety of courses over the years.
My tuition is available to help improve a variety of aspects of your photography; from beginners to advanced technique alongside with the craft and art of photography. My particular interest and expertise lies in street photography and how street photography is used, covering many areas of this popular photography genre.
Over the years my clients have included:
Individuals keen to explore specific areas of photography
Overseas visitors keen to see the best of London with some photographic help and guidance
Family and friend groups looking for a day out doing something a little different or an activity for a significant party
U3A groups looking for photography help
Camera clubs looking for tuition and/or a local to guide them around some of London's best photographic locations
Tuition is available individually or in groups of up to 8 people.
The following outlines a few of the sessions we have run in the past:
Get to know your camera : A great starting point for those new to photography
iPhone photography : Gain control of taking and editing great images with the camera that's always with you
Photography for social media : Learn to bring a consistent look and feel to your social media images
Street photography : A variety of approaches at levels from beginner to advanced (including any type of camera)
Project photography : How to grow your photography into a more project based approach
London locations : Photography in specific areas, such as Brick Lane, the South Bank, Monopoly locations, City of London, Barbican
Creative photography : Using techniques such as long exposure and intentional camera movement (ICM) to bring a more creative approach to photography
Please note: I only provide tuition where I feel I can bring genuine expertise and experience. In order to save our time the following list include areas that I am unable to provide help : landscape photography, product photography, videography, wedding photography
Please get in touch if you have any questions or would like to discuss availability.
Please click here to request further information
The photowalks are all free to attend and are available at www.LondonStreet.photography where you can sign up for events, view images taken on previous photowalks and read more about my approach to street photography.
Photography tuition is available to help you enjoy and improve your photography. I have worked for many years with individuals and groups to provide photography training tailored to specific requirements. I am a part time photography tutor at the Guildford Institute where I have offered a variety of courses over the years.
My tuition is available to help improve a variety of aspects of your photography; from beginners to advanced technique alongside with the craft and art of photography. My particular interest and expertise lies in street photography and how street photography is used, covering many areas of this popular photography genre.
Over the years my clients have included:
Individuals keen to explore specific areas of photography
Overseas visitors keen to see the best of London with some photographic help and guidance
Family and friend groups looking for a day out doing something a little different or an activity for a significant party
U3A groups looking for photography help
Camera clubs looking for tuition and/or a local to guide them around some of London's best photographic locations
Tuition is available individually or in groups of up to 8 people.
The following outlines a few of the sessions we have run in the past:
Get to know your camera : A great starting point for those new to photography
iPhone photography : Gain control of taking and editing great images with the camera that's always with you
Photography for social media : Learn to bring a consistent look and feel to your social media images
Street photography : A variety of approaches at levels from beginner to advanced (including any type of camera)
Project photography : How to grow your photography into a more project based approach
London locations : Photography in specific areas, such as Brick Lane, the South Bank, Monopoly locations, City of London, Barbican
Creative photography : Using techniques such as long exposure and intentional camera movement (ICM) to bring a more creative approach to photography
Please note: I only provide tuition where I feel I can bring genuine expertise and experience. In order to save our time the following list include areas that I am unable to provide help : landscape photography, product photography, videography, wedding photography
Please get in touch if you have any questions or would like to discuss availability.
Please click here to request further information
Prices per person from
Half day : £125 Day : £245 plus expenses |
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ONE-TO-ONE tuition
Sometimes it needs to be all about you. If there is a photographic subject, technique or idea you want to explore in detail, without interruption, then this is the format for you. One-to-one sessions accelerate your learning so you can understand what you really need to know. Prior to each session we will agree what you want to achieve, so that I can tailor the time to meet your needs. My approach is to help you gain real understanding of technique and to help with photographic direction; to treat the camera as a tool that you are in control of while you create.
Past one-to-one sessions have included:
- Getting to grips with my camera (understanding and use of the features that matter, and those that don't)
- Street photography
- Movement and long exposure
- Photography projects (planning, shooting, editing, reviewing, presenting and finishing)
- Entering photography competitions (what is a judge looking for)
- Image processing (from camera to print/screen/web output)
If you have specific requirements or questions please click here to get in touch so we can have a chat.
Past one-to-one sessions have included:
- Getting to grips with my camera (understanding and use of the features that matter, and those that don't)
- Street photography
- Movement and long exposure
- Photography projects (planning, shooting, editing, reviewing, presenting and finishing)
- Entering photography competitions (what is a judge looking for)
- Image processing (from camera to print/screen/web output)
If you have specific requirements or questions please click here to get in touch so we can have a chat.
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
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My workshops offers a mixture of instruction, photography and image review. Individual time will be available within the workshop to help you get to grips with your photographic challenges.
Better street photography: A workshop exploring a range of possibilities under the umbrella of street photography. My personal favourite definition is that of Bruce Gilden, who said that "if you can smell the street by looking at the photo, then it's a street photograph". But, if you ask a number of photographers what they consider to be street photography, you get a wide variety of answers. For some the images must be of candid unposed people, for others it's more to do with the environment and for some their only interest is in posed street portraits. I prefer to think of it all as street photography and would rather look to find great images, rather than worry about what we call them. On this half day "Better street photography" workshop we will explore some of the different types of street photography opportunities right in the heart of London. We sill start outside Tate Modern and work our way into the City and take in some of the sights (high and low) as we work our way through some great photographic locations. We will end up at the Barbican where we will have a chance to photograph the brutalist architecture and the more personal elements it holds. The workshop is a mixture of instruction, discussion, mini assignment and image review. Next workshop To be arranged. Half and full day options available. Cost £125 full day and £65 half day per person. London: The Long Night Out : Night photography in the Capital. We start as the day draws to and end and work through the night until it's light again. You will need a certain amount of stamina for this one, but the rewards make it well worth the effort. It is always interesting and often quite surprising what you see in the middle of the night when you would think that the city would be at it's quietest. We visit a fairly wide ranging of locations, starting with sunset from Waterloo Bridge and then moving on to the South Bank, up into the busy heart of the West End before heading east to City of London. Finally we will make our way back to Waterloo to photograph the sun rise above the city. We use a mixture of transport options. There is a fair amount of walking involved but we do use the tube to get from the West End to the City and then a night bus (if we need it) to get back to Waterloo. Don't worry about food and drink, I've done a few London all-night shoots and know that it's important to stop every couple of hours for a sit down; to review progress, understand what's next, have a hot drink and a bite to eat. Next workshop To be arranged. Usually Saturday 9pm to 5am on Sunday morning. Cost £125 per person. iPhone photography : A workshop to get the best from the camera that’s always with us. We will explore a variety of options available within the standard iPhone camera software and a number of available apps. Using these we will learn how to take, process and share better pictures from our iPhones. The workshop is be a mix of discussion, demonstration and picture taking and is suitable for any Apple iPhone or iPad models (available features do vary from model to model). The course is not suitable for any other types of smart phones / tablets (e.g. Android / Windows). Next workshop To be arranged. Half day, usually 10am to 1pm or 2pm to 5pm. Cost £65 per person. iPhone photography for social media : A workshop designed to use the iPhone as a key part of your social media workflow. We will look at how to taking engaging images and then how to edit them in a consistent way to give a coherent feel for your media feed. We will also look at some of the many ways to post your images both manually and automatically. The workshop is be a mix of discussion, demonstration and you should leave with a variety of skills and ideas which will boost your on-line activity. The workshop is suitable for any Apple iPhone or iPad models (available features do vary from model to model). The course is not suitable for any other types of smart phones / tablets (e.g. Android / Windows). To be arranged. Half day, usually 10am to 1pm or 2pm to 5pm. Cost £65 per person. Monopoly London : A days photography in London concentrating on one of the sets of Monopoly locations. My current favourites are: Brown : From Old Kent Road to Whitechapel Road, via Community Chest. Light Blue : Taking in Angel Islington and Euston Road, via Pentonville Road and Chance. Green : The west end explored through Bond Street, Oxford Street and Regent Street. Dark Blue : Going up market taking in Park Lane, Mayfair and the surrounding areas. Other sets available, please ask. To be arranged. Full day. Cost £125 per person. Movement (ICM) and Long Exposure Day : This workshop is offered either in London or on the South Coast. Previous locations have included Margate, Rye and Dungeness, Brighton and Chichester (Wittering or Bosham). We spend the day working with various slow shutter speeds to achieve a variety of photographic effects. From very long exposures (using very dark ND filters) through to more normal (but still slow) exposures to capture movement within our images. We will use this movement to provide both ICM (intentional camera movement) and more normal motion blur as well as long exposure drama, with set clouds and milky seas. Note: ND filters and tripods may be borrowed free of charge on the day, subject to prior arrangement. Filter sets may also be bought in advance and can be delivered on the day (again we will need to know in advance so we can ensure the right sizes). To be arranged. Full day. Cost £125 per person. If would like to book a course for your club, organisation or group of friends (minimum 4 people) then please get in touch. If you have any questions about the workshops please click here to get in touch so we can have a chat. |
Prices per person
Half day : £65 Full day : £125 Maximum 8 people |
PHOTO WALKS
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I run a number of free photowalks in Guildford Surrey and London.
The photowalks are an enjoyable way to meet other photographers and to work on a photographic challenge for a couple of hours. After our photography we generally move on to a local pub to chat photography and to see the images we have created. Past photowalk challenges have included: - Christmas lights in Guildford town centre : Take a set of images that show the festive feel of Christmas - Photographing Guildford town centre bike races : Capture the thrill and excitement of the races - Down by the River Wey: Take 3 pictures that show the movement on and of the river - Town centre reflections : Create a set of reflection images that go together well - Courtyards, back streets and alleyways : Take a set of 3 images that work as a group These photo walks are free and open to all, but should be booked in advance so that numbers not get too high (maximum 20 people). |
Prices
Free to all Booking required |