"A picture paints a thousand words but a photo says it all”
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Do you own a digital SLR camera (that's the fancy one with all the big lenses!) and yet don't really know what all the function buttons do? Is it gathering dust somewhere in a cupboard, crying out for attention? Perhaps you are constantly taking photos that are under or over-exposed or have no real impact to them? Maybe you just need to feel inspired again to kick start your hobby or really you just want to get to grips with the basics? Well if any of that sounds familiar, then wish no longer, you can now do something about it. Book yourself onto one of my brand-spanking-new affordable photography lessons, starting at the beginning of spring this year and we'll see how quickly you improve. Take me up on my special introductory price and book early to avoid disappointment......


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"NEW" - Get to know your digital SLR camera - photography Lesson - £70 - special introductory price - per person:

The aim of this lesson is get students, gathered in a relaxed setting, to learn how to get the best from their cameras, develop confidence in their photography and have fun through a practical session.

Working on location at Hampstead Heath, we start off by going through your understanding of your camera to discover the gaps in your knowledge.

We then go through the basic functions of the camera, making sure all students understand the relationship between shutter speed and aperture.

With the practical session, we then take photos and learn how to use the speed, aperture and exposure to get the best results. You’ll see results instantly and realise how simple it is to improve on the basics.

We then go on to learn about exposure settings on your camera to get the best use of the light.

We will then practise the simple art of setting up photos to make them more eye-catching and to get the composition right.

You will be given a leaflet to take away with everything we’ve learned on the lesson and at the end we’ll have a chance to go through any other questions the you may want to ask.

Lessons will last around three hours, including a coffee & discussion break, please allow 31/4 hours altogether from the time of meeting until drop off back to meeting point. Please bring some small change for a drink and/or snack from the cafe, should you require one.
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Forthcoming Lessons - in time for Spring (or snow!):

Sunday March 1st - 10am - book no later than February 13th

Saturday March 7th - 1pm - book no later than February 20th

Sunday March 15th - 1pm - book no later than February 27th

Saturday March 21st - 10am - book no later than March 6th

April dates and improver lessons will be added soon. Please register your interest to be kept updated.

Lessons will only go ahead if a minimum of 3 people are booked on the course - maximum of 6 - this will be confirmed 1 week before the lesson is scheduled to go ahead. If the lesson does not go ahead, you will be offered a place on another lesson date or a full refund.
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To book:

If you wish to buy a gift voucher for someone, or book a lesson for yourself, please email from the link below or phone for a booking form.

A photography lesson is a perfect Christmas gift – please note if you book for a gift, you will be sent a voucher and the recipient will need to book him/herself onto any lesson up until May 31st 2009. Bookings must be made no less than two weeks before the lesson. If no places are available they will be offered a later date at no extra cost.

If you wish to book, but are unsure of the date you want, please register your interest and preferred dates by mailing me, so you can be informed if places are filling up. If you are waiting for new dates or advanced lessons, please drop me an email too, so you can be kept updated.

020 7263 2239 | 077 6624 1763 | info@flashfields.com
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Time and location of lessons:

Lessons will start at 10am and will take place at Parliament Hill, on Hampstead Heath. The meeting point will be on Highgate Road, on the corner of Woodsome Road, NW5 - Just behind the tennis courts.

The nearest Station is Gospel Oak.

From Kentish Town, it's 0.6 miles, which will take you approximately 10 minutes to walk, or you can take Bus C2 towards Parliament Hill Fields or Bus 214 towards Highgate Village / North Road.

From Tufnell Park it's a half mile walk, which will take you approximately 8 minutes.

Or from Gospel Oak it's 0.4 miles - a seven minute walk.

On street parking is also available - free on Sundays and there are meters in the car-park by the Lido.

Meeting point map below:



Practicalities:

Please wear comfortable footwear as we will be walking over the Heath, but no-where too muddy, or too taxing, so don't worry!

Please note we won't have anywhere to put bags, so please travel lightly and use a back-pack so your hands are free.

We will be stopping for a cafe break, and a chance to sit down and ask any questions, talk through anything, but please bring water with you if you think you'll require it.

There are toilets & a cafe near where we will have the lesson.

You must bring with you a digital SLR camera (though if you haven’t got one because you are taking the lesson before you buy one, you may be able to share mine, please ask at time of booking).

Please familiarise yourself with the function buttons on your camera (bring your manual if you’re unsure) as this is a general DSLR lesson and you will need to know how to locate the functions we're using on your camera, though I can help you if you get stuck.

You won't need to bring a pen and paper to the lesson, as it's a hands-on class and you'll be given a hand-out to take away to remind you of everything we've gone through.

I will be there ten minutes before the lesson is scheduled to start. If you are going to be late for any reason, please phone through, on the mobile: 07766 241763. If you are more than 10 minutes late, you are not guaranteed a place on the lesson and your fee will not be refunded, but I will do my best to help you find us to avoid this, as long as you phone.
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Cancellations:

In the event of heavy rain, lessons will be called off and re-scheduled at no extra cost to yourselves. Please provide mobile numbers in case of this eventuality, so you can be contacted in the morning. Or call me if you're unsure.

The lesson fee is paid upfront. If you wish to cancel or re-schedule less than 2 weeks in advanced you will lose your fee. If you wish to cancel or re-schedule between 2 and 4 weeks in advance this will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee, unless I can fit you onto another lesson date. Cancellations more than 1 month in advance will receive a 75% refund.

If you are buying a voucher for a friend, they will need to book their lesson within 2 months of the voucher date. Voucher dates start on February 1st 2009, but can be purchased in advance.

Any questions just email or call for chat, Susie.

020 7263 2239 | 077 6624 1763 | info@flashfields.com