Lower Brimley Combe

Stoke Abbott

Beaminster

Dorset DT8 3JZ

England

Tel & Fax : (+44) 01308 867100

STUDIO CONSULTANCY

Studio Decor offer a free of charge 'No Obligation' studio set up consultancy throughout the UK & Ireland. Appointments subject to our travelling schedules. Package deals including lighting and cameras can be offered, although we require your firm specification on camera requirements to include them in a package.
We are happy to advise on suitable set ups for any size of premises with your requirements to the fore. Please contact us to arrange appointments

STUDIO TRAINING

Hands-on training aimed at those with little or no experience of the studio environment or the range
of equipment and effects likely to be encountered. Especially suited for less experienced or aspiring
photographers, either mobile or studio based, and minilab owners seeking to establish small studios
as part of their business. Clients will be expected to have good working knowledge of their own cameras for studio sessions.

Training is arranged on either a 1-1 basis, or small groups if required, and the topics covered are varied as clients wish.

EXAMPLE COURSES:

Mr CT had done a lot of camera work as an amateur assisting a wedding photographer, and wanted to set his own studio up. He spent a day with us covering the different types of background, managing backgrounds, lighting management, and general studio workflow. This was followed up with a Consultancy visit, leading to the founding of a steadily growing studio.

Mr PJ had taken early retirement from teaching, but had trained as a photographer soon after leaving school. He used a day to re-acquaint himself with modern flash lighting, high key techniques and studio set ups. Half the day was devoted to looking at the equipment, and the other half was spent in a practical studio session using posing kits, props, backgrounds and lights together.

Mr RT had purchased a 2 head studio flash kit, but didnt feel confident enough to use it on his own or to know what additional items would be most useful.. A day was spent with a model using different light attachments with both his own kit and ours, and demonstrating various lighting patterns and effects. The model was hired on a Part Pay basis, getting new material for her portfolio.

All levels can be catered for - please discuss what you need to get out of a day with us, and we will endeavour to lay it on for you.

Cost
As a guide, the charge will be £150 per full day including lunch, or £85 per half day: However, this may be varied depending on the content required.
All charges are due before sessions start.
If we agree that it is appropriate to hire a model, we are happy to make arrangements with a local model, but you will be responsible for the cost: We are in touch with several less experienced models that will work for pictures only, or on a part paid basis: However it should not be expected that these models will work to any more than swimwear level.
Payments may be by cheque, cash or credit card.

To book Contact Studio Decor either:

By phone - 01308 867100
By email - office@studiodecor.co.uk
By mail - Lower Brimley Combe, Stoke Abbott, BEAMINSTER, DT8 3JZ

GLAMOUR & FIGURE COURSE

Run at least annually in conjunction with TFC Courses, this course comprises a demanding weekend at Improver level with two models and a large number of different sets and themes (14 this year) over a summer weekend. The aim is to give photographers experience under tuition of shooting glamour in a wide range of situations, using flash, reflectors and other tools to modify lighting, and alter exposures correctly for varying light conditions.

A good proportion of the sets will be outdoors in the stunning countryside around our premises.

Please contact us for details of the next course, and for price details.

OTHER RECOMMENDED TRAINING for aspiring professional photographers

BIPP Courses - www.bipp.com - Follow link to Academy courses

Foundation courses in Portrait, Wedding and other aspects of professional photography.
Foundation courses are run by experienced Fellows of the Institute who wil give guidance and critique on request, and is useful for those aspiring to Licenciate qualifications. These courses are generally one day, and give an excellent base for an aspiring professional, or assistant professional photographer. Group size approx 20
Also Intermediate and Masterclass courses

TFC Courses - email tfccourses@clara.net or tel 01249 444750
Link HERE

LIGHTING FOR PORTRAITURE - From the basics of studio flash to complete professional portraits, usually over a weekend. Full hands on course with models and the latest in lighting gear. Recommended for those just starting out in studio work and requiring portfolio shots. Groups of 12-20

LIGHTING FOR GLAMOUR - Advanced lighting to produce stunning glamour and figure pictures. Courses will usually include some location work. Groups of 12-20 (See above)

Forever Visual - Terry Hewlett - Tel 01249 750777
Link HERE

CONTEMPORARY WEDDINGS COURSE - A 2 day hands on course with models exploring the whole process of photographing and marketing weddings in the 21st Century.

WEDDING ALBUM PREPARATION - A 1 day course covering the techniques necessary to produce stunning digital magazine/coffee table style albums using Photoshop and Photojunction. Suitable for albums from many suppliers. A good working knowledge of Photoshop recommended to get the best out of this course.

Also available are Location & Landscape courses

RH Davenport - Tel 023 8045 2175

General Portraiture - One to One training from a working professional photographer for aspiring family and wedding photographers in all techniques to produce good professional images

Vision Photography - tel 01326 376993 or email bjorn-vision@btconnect.com
Link HERE

Bjorn Thomassen is one of the UK's leading social photographers.
Intermediate and advanced portraiture and other social photography courses for those seeking to develop strong portfolios of contemporary images. Courses run in various locations - details on the web link. Groups of 12-14.
On this site be sure to check out the Vision Photo Training tab that has several tips for rewarding pictures at all skill levels.