Small Groups | Hands-On Learning | 1:1 Mentorship with Paul Hands

Take control of your camera and start creating images you’re proud of. This 6-week practical course is designed for beginners who want real skills, real results, and personalised guidance—all in a supportive, small-group environment.

Why This Course is Different:

• Small Groups: Only 3–4 students per class, so you get maximum attention and support.

• Hands-On Learning: Every session is practical. Learn by doing, not just listening.

• 1:1 Mentorship: Two half-day private sessions with Paul—one on-location shoot and one in-studio Lightroom editing session.

Course Structure:

• Photographers Assessment: Kick off with a personalised assessment of your current skills and knowledge, included with this free (normally £29)

• 4 Group Sessions (2–3 hours each): Camera basics, composition, lighting, and exposure, with exercises that build your confidence week by week

• 2 Half-Day Private Sessions:

  1. On-Location Shoot – Apply your new skills in a real-world setting with personalised guidance.

  2. Studio Editing Session – Learn Lightroom workflow, adjustments, and exporting with one-on-one support.

What You’ll Learn:

• Camera settings: aperture, shutter speed, ISO

• Exposure triangle & creative composition

• Working with natural light

• Practical shooting exercises on location

• Editing your images in Lightroom with confidence.

Course Details:

• Duration: 6 weeks

• Dates: Group sessions (evenings 6pm-8:30pm) - 4th June, 11th June, 18th June, 9th July - 2 × 1:1 half day sessions held between weeks 3-5 flexible times.

• Group Size: 4 students max.

• Location: Home-based studio + local outdoor locations

• Investment:£795 per student.

Why It’s Worth It:
This isn’t just a beginner course. It’s a premium, small-group learning experience designed to make you confident behind the camera. You’ll leave with real skills, personalised guidance, and the ability to create images you can be proud of. This course will give you complete control over the photographic process.

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Reviews:

This was without question an amazing course, well presented, we were made to feel welcome, I just wanted to know how to set my camera up, but I got a whole lot more from it, Paul explained everything in a manner you understand, nothing is to much trouble for him, he makes time for everyone, and if you don’t get it (as I didn’t) he just explains it again, I highly recommend him if you want to get more from your camera, I definitely booking another course.
Thank you Paul

Mark Bennett

A really enjoyable workshop! Paul was so patient with a group of beginners and really took time to make sure that we all understood the basics of photography before taking us out in the big wide world to have a play with our new found knowledge. So approachable and passionate about passing on his expertise.

Helen Wells

Many more reviews on Google.