FAQs

  • How many people are on the workshop?

    We have a maximum of 10 people but we work together in groups of 5 so you’ll always be in a small group. This tutor-to-student ratio of 5:1 means you’ll get a very personalised experience with lots one-to-one attention from Chris & Brian.

  • You're both former Fujifilm ambassadors - is this a 'Fuji only' workshop?

    Absolutely not! Yes, Brian and Chris were both Fujifilm ambassadors but between us we have plenty of experience of using Leica, Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus and Lumix systems. Everyone is welcome on our workshops, irrespective of the gear you use.

  • Is hotel accommodation included?

    Yes, we carefully select the hotels we use on the basis of their comfort, quality and great location. The price of the workshop includes bed & breakfast in a 3* (or, more usually, a 4*) hotel - usually in a double en-suite room (on a single occupancy basis).

  • How do you choose the locations?

    We only run workshops in cities we know extremely well. We have an intimate knowledge of Venice, Lisbon and Prague - and that’s why we focus on these three key locations.

  • Can I spread the cost of the workshop?

    Yes. A £495 deposit is payable at the time of booking, with the balance to be paid three months before the start of the workshop.

  • How much experience do I need?

    Whatever your level of experience, we can help you develop your skills. We are used to teaching photographers with different levels of knowledge and experience. However, some knowledge of the fundamentals of the basic camera settings would help you progress more quickly.

  • What gear do I need?

    Virtually whatever camera and lenses you have will enable you to shoot some stunning images. As there is a lot of walking on these workshops it's important to be comfortable, you will be carrying your gear all day and footwear and suitable clothing is almost as important as camera gear!

    For street photography, less is more! To be able to work quickly and unobtrusively, one camera and one lens works best, typically a 35mm (full frame equivalent) or 28mm. Alternatively a short standard zoom lens of c24-70mm would also work well.

    For landscape & travel images then a wideangle (16-35mm) and standard zoom (24-70mm) would be ideal. A longer lens is useful for picking out detail. As we will be shooting at the beginning and end of the day when light levels are low a travel tripod is a must. We are very happy to help with any questions relating to gear.