Claire Williams

Two day landscape course
My husband and I attended Ian's course so that we could increase our confidence in using the manual settings ( and not taking the easy way out with the auto settings). 
We found the format of the course suited us perfectly.  Ian introduced us to some beautiful parts of the area that we would not have found on our own. He has lots of patience and really helped us look at our composition carefully. Our skills are definitely better too. 
And of course the best part of the two days was reviewing our photos with Ian and having his expert help with editing them.  We are looking forward to entering some of our work in our local photo club sessions. 
We will definitely be back for more training.

 

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Jeff Lewis

Two great informative days

I had 2 great days with Ian and have left with quite a lot more idea of the ways to achieve much better images. The weather was superb so there was no limitations and I saw the area with different eyes and with such excellent guidance I could not but feel that I now know so much more about the use of complex digital cameras. This also lead to making much better use of manual facilities to give greater control on the results. I now need to put these techniques into action and make them become second nature. Highly recommended - I intend to go back for more software skills!

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Sue B (Llyswen)

I had a fantastic one day landscape course with Ian.  The morning was spent in the office where he explained everything from aperture, shutter speed, using the camera in manual etc. etc., and then from lunchtime we went out on site to take photos.  When we returned we viewed the photos and did some editing.   He was very patient and explained everything in a really professional manner.  It doesn't manner if you are a beginner like me or an amateur photographer.   I would certainly go back for another day.   Thank you Ian

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Claire H (Hereford)

Made to feel very comfortable, Really good fun. Ian even organised the weather, time was no object. The importance was that I was constantly learning. Im not affraid of turning my Camera to fully manual now! Would recomend the courses to anyone.

Claire

Hereford

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Laura J (Swansea)

I could not have spent money in any better way.  The 2 days were full and intense, but taken at my pace, and not rushed in anyway.  Ian must have the patience of a Saint – to stand with the pouring rain running down the backs of our necks for me to get the right shots.  After years of using only automatic settings, to finally START exploring the full potential of my camera is fantastic. As for the editing and use of photoshop – the knowledge shared was extensive and invaluable my photography will be changed forever.

Many thanks for everything, and you never know I may well be back for another course??

 

Laura

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Dianne (Keel)

 

A great fun two days – lots of really good tips and a plethora of patience! He explains everything succinctly and calmly, nothing is too much trouble. I was a complete Photoshop novice, Ian inspired me to get stuck in and I have not looked back.

As soon as I have the time I will definitely be booking another course.

Thank you Ian!

 

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Wesley M (Llandinam)

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John P (Worcester)

 

Hi Ian

I would just like to thank you for your considerable help during my recent course. It was stimulating to be taught by someone with such a mastery of the camera and it's accessories who also had the patience to explain the computer editing side in such detail. I think there has already been a big improvement in my standard of photography as you may see from Flickr. Many thanks for your help.

 

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John H  (S Wales)

 

I became interested in photography at the tender age of 16. I am now in my 65^th year and I am as passionate as ever about my hobby. I did achieve a small amount of success when I had prints and slides exhibited at the Welsh Salon of Photography many years ago. I “converted” to digital five years ago. I graduated to a Nikon DSLR and learned to use Photoshop 7 through CS3 from magazines, books and tutorial DVDs. I thought I had reached a competent level – a couple of my pictures were printed in Amateur Photographer – until I saw a small exhibition by Ian Nicholson. His pictures were simply breathtaking. I visited his web site and discovered that he ran courses for photographers from beginners to advanced ability levels. I spent a day and a half with Ian at his workplace in Builth Wells which turned out to be extremely informative. I learned more in my time with Ian than I had since I first changed to digital! He was friendly and the day/s was well structured and paced. I only wish I had seen Ian’s work much earlier. I am planning on spending more time with Mr. Nicholson in the spring on his digital landscape course.

 

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Paul C (Hereford)

"A very,very full two days ....time no object.
He provided the means to open me out to change the settings on the camera and experiment.
The Photoshop advise and teaching was something one can't get from a book, ie the on hand advice which was perfect.
Subtractive lighting was something I had no idea about but now understand its merits.
The provision of a model (whose name I forget) to demonstrate lighting in different forms was great (hope she will comment on my photos).
The use of RAW and its conversion process means my monochrome photos are stronger.
Very considerate of meal times and ample coffee and conversation to keep me going.

I was given the spark which I needed to get on and do it ...just what I needed.  All I need now is some better weather and space to press on..."

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