• You’re stuck on automatic and you know you’re not making the most of your camera

• You feel like your camera has too many buttons and you want to be taking photos in manual mode but you don’t know where to start

• You’ve tried to photograph your kids but they move so fast, they end up looking like they have two heads

• You want the photos with the blurry backgrounds

• You know you have a good camera but you use your phone because it’s easier

• You think there’s so much jargon and you can’t make sense of it

I help people just like you get to grips with their cameras and I’d love to help you overcome your challenges. With my Photography for Beginners course I’ll get you shooting on manual mode with confidence in half a day! We can do the photography course in Dundee, Angus or Perth in the comfort of your own home.

I know that you want to put your camera to good use and be able to take photos that you’ll be so proud to put up on your living room wall. Your kids having fun without a care in the world. Your dogs running around on the beach. The flowers in your garden that you’ve worked so hard to grow looking oh so pretty. The amazing places that you go on holiday.

You want more than just mobile phone snaps and I know you can do it, too! I’ve had so many people tell me that they don’t want to do “arty-farty” photos of flowers or think that it’s not possible with their camera. Often they’ll ask advice on another lens to use because they don’t think their lens is good enough but I’m a firm believer in learning what the lens is capable of first before buying a new one.

And I can tell you, every single time my clients go away full of enthusiasm for their photography and many in search of the nearest flower!

I’ll give you the knowledge to help you improve your photography in language that you understand. But it’s not just about the knowledge. Yes, you’ll learn everything you need to know to take great pictures on manual mode and more than that, you will have the confidence to get out there and do it.

We’ll start off with some theory in your home (don’t worry, I make the technical jargon easy to understand and there won’t be any tests) and then there will be plenty of time for you to practise your new skills using your own camera in your local area. I’ll be on hand to answer all of your questions as we go.

Here are a few photos my clients have sent me. Yes, you too, can learn how to take photos just like these!

“The beginners lesson was so helpful and I now feel more confident in using manual mode on my camera. Anne was able to really help me put everything into practical use during the lesson. Anne showed me how to use certain camera features to gain particular photos I was looking to shoot (for example: portrait shots with blurred background, working with movement, and working in natural light). I would definitely recommend Anne.”

Jennifer Hamilton (February 2017)

“Excellent one on one tuition. I bought a new camera with lots of settings and functions that I had absolutely no idea how to use. I had become reliant on using ‘auto’ for my photos but knew I was not achieving optimal performance and testing the camera’s full capabilities. After Anne’s help, I will no longer have the auto function on again. I can now look forward to having fun with my camera. Thank you so much.”

Kelly Meighan (July 2016)

“Anne is a very friendly person who made the whole learning experience enjoyable. She explained things well and answered all of the questions I had. She showed me quite a few things about my camera which I didn’t realise and they have made a big difference to my photography. I have had a boost of confidence to just get out there and click away.”

Kirsty Watson (May 2016)

To make a booking for Photography for Beginners you will need your own DSLR or mirrorless camera and lens.

Full payment of £147 is required at the time of booking and can be made by PayPal or debit or credit card.

Use the form below to check my calendar and make your booking directly. When you make your booking there is a wee form for you to complete so I can tailor your session to your camera, your challenges and the things you like to photograph.

Please get in touch if you have any questions before you book.

Would you love to have a 1-2-1 session with me but live too far away?

Do you want to buy a new camera but don’t have a clue where to start?

Do you want to upgrade your lens so you can take better photos of your children, beautiful mountain vistas, sports or whatever else takes your fancy?

Or maybe the photos you’re taking just aren’t getting the results you’re after. Are the photos too blurry, the wrong colour or is the camera focusing on the wrong thing?

Book a Skype call with me and I’ll help solve your photography problem wherever you are in the world. You don’t even have to leave your house.