Learn how to be your own visual storyteller.
An in person beginners photography course, delivered over four weeks.
COURSE DATES - 10th Feb, 17th Feb, 24th Feb and 3rd March. Held at Society, Holmfirth
Who is this course for?
Keen amateur or intermediate photographers who need more direction and knowledge, small business owners, anyone who works within social media or provides content for a business or someone with a keen eye and a love for taking photographs.
What you’ll get
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An intimate group setting enabling you to learn together, in a calm and welcoming environment.
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With more than 10 years in the industry across varied genres, you will benefit from my wide knowledge and experience.
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A printed book with each module mapped out, including examples and extra tasks to continue after the course.
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Four dedicated hours each week of study and hands on time , to really immerse yourself in learning photography.
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Lots of opportunity to ask questions along the way and receive helpful and encouraging advice from me, your tutor.
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Weekly feedback on your progress to really focus in on any areas you may need support with.
How does it work?
Module 1 / Week 1
Seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary - Finding your style
In this module you will learn ways to really see the world around you through your own unique eye.
You will take time to really focus in on the little details of the everyday and begin to study what kind of photographs make your heart sing.
From this point we can deep dive into a world of imagery, and find ways to find YOUR OWN PHOTOGRAPHY STYLE.
Everyone has a different story to tell.
Module 2 / Week 2
Shoot with feeling - learning the foundations of photography
Whether you are a camera owner or perhaps more of a smart phone operator, we’ve got your covered here. Shooting with feeling is all about learning to understand how your camera operates along with the light, and how to get the best out of it.
For some of you, this may mean getting to understand how to shoot with your camera in manual, for others, it could be getting to know your camera phone on a much deeper level and learning how to use it’s potential and also push it’s boundaries a little bit.
Module 3 / Week 3
Look for the light - learn all about how different types of light can elevate your photographs and and add emotion and depth.
In this module you will learn all about how to recognise light and how to use it to create powerful and more emotive images. Whether it just be for recording your day to day, for a project or for your business, this module brings the magic into your images!
Module 4 / Week 4
Composition and Storytelling - find out how to tell stories with your photographs.
Using a combination of composition guides, and learning ways to move in and around your subjects, you will be able to bring LIFE to your photographs. Instead of taking still images with no meaning, here you will learn how to not only see what’s in front of you, but where to stand and point your camera to tell the best stories!
Your tutor -
Jo Melia
I love to share with anyone who will listen, how to see the light and tell their own stories through photography. In the past 6 years I have taught photography to 100’s of students both online and in person!
Using a down to earth approach, with hands on support, I can show you how to use either your digital camera or even your camera phone, to take captivating photographs.
Into the light is all about how you see, how you feel and how you tell your stories.
Join the joyous journey to a lifetime of wonderfully captured memories!
Enrol here
Enrol here
Join us starting Monday the 10th February 2025 at Society, Holmfirth. The course will be over four weeks and delivered each consecutive Monday from 10-1pm.
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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No prior experience is needed! This course has been designed foe beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of photography.
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Bring a camera you are comfortable using. A DSLR, mirrorless or advanced point and shoot are ideal. You can also use a camera phone and still learn the basics of shooting in a creative way.
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Yes this is an in-person course held at Society co working in Holmfirth, Yorkshire. Details about the venue and parking will be sent to you upon registration.
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Each class will be held on a Monday from 10-1pm for four weeks. There will be short breaks throughout for refreshments.
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Yes, there will be optional assignments each week to help you practice what you have learned. You’ll have the opportunity to share your photos in class for feedback.
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Class sizes are kept small (usually around 4-6 participants) to ensure personalised attention and a supportive learning environment.