Photography and Video Training 1:1 Sessions
Phil Richardson has more than 20 years expertise in photography and videography, offering personalised hands-on tuition across a diverse range of subjects. You may want to learn about natural and flash lighting, portraiture, family photography, events, weddings, landscapes, black and white photography, creative product photography, still life photography, 35mm film photography and post-production techniques using Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Premier, FCPX or Capture One.
Whether you are a novice or a seasoned professional looking for on-site training within your business, I’m well equipped to assist you improve your skills and achieve your photography or videography objectives. Training sessions can be arranged either on-site or online via Zoom.
MelenTraining provides flexible scheduling to accommodate your bust timetable. Book your one-to-one training sessions by the hour from the options presented below. While two-hour training sessions are optimal for learning, you also have the option to book four hours which can be divided into two separate two-hour training sessions. For more hours, longer training sessions or group learning please contact me to discuss details.
Smartphone Photography 1:1 Training
Smartphone Photography 1:1 Training
Make taking pictures on your Phone easy with this beginners smartphone photography course for both iPhones & Android phones.
The smartphone photography training is for beginners and those want to get more from their phones, either iPhones or Android. It's ideal to get you started using your phone and you'll be amazed with the quality of pictures that you can take. With a few simple and easy to learn techniques create better images for Social Media, Instagram or yourself.
Photograph in black and white, use colours, be creative and capture the photo you want. Understand hwo to use natural lighting, shadows, the flash and even HDR. There are plenty of great locations in Berkhamsted, Hemel Old Town, Tring and St Albans to practise photographing historic buildings, cobbled back alleys and people to elevate your photography.
Make taking pictures on your camera easy as a beginners in photography, or for those with more experience.
Using the different lenses on your phones to produce creative street scenes, architecture, portraits, exposure and photo editing.
Learn to use the phone to explore your urban environment and see pictures previously hidden. Develop an understanding of Street Photography, see how to get brilliant dramatic skies, learn the art of portrait photography and lighting.
After each session we will edit the images using the build in apps and Instagram. You will have some experience of using your iPhone or Android phone to photograph, now develop those skills in Berkhamsted
Portraiture & Lighting Photography 1:1 Training
Master your flash, set up studio lights and take better portraits.
Improve your location portrait photography with flashes, reflectors and natural light. Develop flash photography skills and build your portfolio. With four different set-ups both in the studio and on location, combing flash and ambient light this course will give you confidence using flashes on and off camera.
Smartphone Videography 1:1 Training
Master smartphone videography with our Phone Video Course! Your guide to mastering the art of video creation using only your iPhone or Android phone.
Step into the exciting world of phone videography with our Smartphone Video 1:1 training. You can use your iPhone or Android to create compelling videos for business or social media. Learn key phone video settings, framing techniques, and effective use of ND filters. Plan shots with storyboarding for seamless execution. Incorporate high-quality audio with wired & wireless microphones. Understand filming in portrait and landscape modes, adapting to ratios like 16:9 or 9:16 for YouTube or Instagram.
Delve into practical video creation, from planning to editing. Elevate your skills and effortlessly create captivating videos. Book a 1:1 or group session now and unlock the secrets of smartphone.
Videography: Filming, Sound and Editing 1:1 Training
Additionally, specialised training in videography, corporate videos, events and interview filming skills are also available.
Post Production: Photography and Video Editing 1:1 Training
Unleash your creativity and explore London's urban narratives on our Street photography course.
1:1 Post-Production Training
If you are struggling to get to grips with the software and need to improve your skills when editing photos or videos in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Premiere, Capture One or Final Cut Pro X then a 1:1 session can provide the guidance you need. Simplifying the learning process by demystifing these apps which then enhances your creative skills.
The training is conducted online via Zoom using your computer, which minimises travel and setup time, allowing you to work on a familiar system.
Contact us today to learn more about our 1:1 photography, video, and post-production training programmes.
1:1 Photoshop Training
Make mastering Photoshop easier and simpler, one to one training for beginners and experienced photographers on-site or online via Zoom. Training is conveniently conducted online through Zoom, allowing you to work on your own computer from the comfort of your home or workspace. Feel free to reach out to me for a discussion about on-site training options.
Choose the areas you want to learn and improve on, setting up the catalogue, importing files efficiently. Advanced image adjustments, colour corrections, film grain, healing and gradients for skies. The masking and local adjustment tools really help photographers get the most from their pictures.
Contact me before booking your 1:1 session to talk through what you would like to learn. To book a session, in Course Details select skill level and the duration. Learn to edit like a pro for both Mac and PC users
1:1 Lightroom or Capture One Training
Explore the art of using Lightroom or Capture One with ease through personalised one-on-one training, tailored for beginners and seasoned photographers. Training is conducted online via Zoom, providing the convenience of working on your own computer in the comfort of your home or workspace. For on-site sessions, please contact me to discuss available training options.
Choose the areas you want to learn and improve on, setting up the catalogue, importing files efficiently. Advanced image adjustments, colour corrections, film grain, healing and gradients for skies. The masking and local adjustment tools really help photographers get the most from their pictures.
Contact me before booking your 1:1 session to talk through what you would like to learn. To book a session, in Course Details select skill level and the duration.
For your 1:1 session it would be beneficial to use RAW files from a project that you are working on, once finished you'll have a pictures that you can use.
1:1 Final Cut Pro (FCPX) or Adobe Premiere Pro Training
You can develop your street photography skills. Improve your landscape, wildlife or architectural photography learning new techniques with a few hints and tips, with ND filters and lenses.
Photograph in black and white, learn to use natural light and shadow simply, improving your photographs. Photographing historic buildings, a cobbled back alley, playing with shapes and shadows to start making creative pictures.
Available for small groups, just ask.
Urban Street Photography 1:1 Training
A creative blend of narrative, people and architectural street photography.
Develop your composition and lighting techniques, within London's vibrant historic landscape.
Expert tuition, easy to follow practical exercises with clear advice improving your candid photography. Understand how to capture the important elements in B&W photography. Create images for your instagram or your portfolio, people at St Paul’s cathedral, using creative backgrounds, Wall Art, the lanes and curious features in the urban landscape.
Creative SmartPhone Photography 1:1 Training
Get more from your phone photography, stunning scenes, brilliant skies, perfect portraits and being creative.
Learn to use the phone to explore your urban environment and see pictures previously hidden. Develop an understanding of Street Photography, see how to get brilliant dramatic skies, learn the art of portrait photography and lighting.
After each session we will edit the images using the build in apps and Instagram. You will have some experience of using your iPhone or Android phone to photograph, now develop those skills in Berkhamsted
Portraiture & Lighting Photography 1:1 Training
Master your flash, set up studio lights and take better portraits.
Improve your location portrait photography with flashes, reflectors and natural light. Develop flash photography skills and build your portfolio. With four different set-ups both in the studio and on location, combing flash and ambient light this course will give you confidence using flashes on and off camera.
Gain experience setting-up the lights, photographing a model and learn a few simple lighting set-ups. Feel confident photographing with flash, natural light and reflectors.
Using flash outdoors will give you more options in your own portrait photography.
Smartphone Videography 1:1 Training
Master smartphone videography with our Phone Video Course! Your guide to mastering the art of video creation using only your iPhone or Android phone.
Step into the exciting world of phone videography with our Smartphone Video 1:1 training. You can use your iPhone or Android to create compelling videos for business or social media. Learn key phone video settings, framing techniques, and effective use of ND filters. Plan shots with storyboarding for seamless execution. Incorporate high-quality audio with wired & wireless microphones. Understand filming in portrait and landscape modes, adapting to ratios like 16:9 or 9:16 for YouTube or Instagram.
Delve into practical video creation, from planning to editing. Elevate your skills and effortlessly create captivating videos. Book a 1:1 or group session now and unlock the secrets of smartphone.
Videography: Filming, Sound and Editing 1:1 Training
A comprehensive video training session to learn how to film like a pro.
Aquire the skills needed to produce professional-quality videos with personalised 1:1 video training. Learn key aspects of camera basics, video composition and lighting, exposure, white balance, lenses, audio and editing.
Additionally, specialised training in videography, corporate videos, events and interview filming skills are also available.
Post Production: Photography and Video Editing 1:1 Training
Unleash your creativity and explore London's urban narratives on our Street photography course.
1:1 Post-Production Training
This training is perfect for those who are new to editing and need a basic understanding of the apps, feeling confident in using them. It's also ideal for individuals with some experience who want to explore advanced techniques and elevate their image editing skills.
The training is conducted online via Zoom using your computer, which minimises travel and setup time, allowing you to work on a familiar system.
Contact us today to learn more about our 1:1 photography, video, and post-production training programmes.
1:1 Photoshop Training
Make mastering Photoshop easier and simpler, one to one training for beginners and experienced photographers on-site or online via Zoom. Training is conveniently conducted online through Zoom, allowing you to work on your own computer from the comfort of your home or workspace. Feel free to reach out to me for a discussion about on-site training options.
Choose the areas you want to learn and improve on, setting up the catalogue, importing files efficiently. Advanced image adjustments, colour corrections, film grain, healing and gradients for skies. The masking and local adjustment tools really help photographers get the most from their pictures.
Contact me before booking your 1:1 session to talk through what you would like to learn. To book a session, in Course Details select skill level and the duration. Learn to edit like a pro for both Mac and PC users
1:1 Lightroom or Capture One Training
Explore the art of using Lightroom or Capture One with ease through personalised one-on-one training, tailored for beginners and seasoned photographers. Training is conducted online via Zoom, providing the convenience of working on your own computer in the comfort of your home or workspace. For on-site sessions, please contact me to discuss available training options.
Choose the areas you want to learn and improve on, setting up the catalogue, importing files efficiently. Advanced image adjustments, colour corrections, film grain, healing and gradients for skies. The masking and local adjustment tools really help photographers get the most from their pictures.
Contact me before booking your 1:1 session to talk through what you would like to learn. To book a session, in Course Details select skill level and the duration.
For your 1:1 session it would be beneficial to use RAW files from a project that you are working on, once finished you'll have a pictures that you can use.
1:1 Final Cut Pro (FCPX) or Adobe Premiere Pro Training
If you find Final Cut Pro X or Adobe Premiere Pro challenging to learn, 1:1 training will simplify the process for you. Become proficient using Final Cut Pro X or Adobe Premiere Pro to edit videos whether your are a beginner or have some experience. Benefit from convenient online sessions via Zoom or if you need it on-site contacted me to discuss the details.
Choose the areas you want to learn and improve on such as setting up a project, ingesting clips, organising your files efficiently or planing a shoot. Advanced image adjustments, editing techniques, colour corrections, grading tools really help videographers to get the most from their films.
Contact me before booking your 1:1 session to talk through what you would like to learn. To book a session, in Course Details select skill level and the duration.
Choose the areas you want to learn and improve on such as setting up a project, ingesting clips, organising your files efficiently or planing a shoot. Advanced image adjustments, editing techniques, colour corrections, grading tools really help videographers to get the most from their films.
Contact me before booking your 1:1 session to talk through what you would like to learn. To book a session, in Course Details select skill level and the duration.