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An intoduction  to your camera. Understanding aperature and shutter speed settings for full creative manual exposure control. Also knowing what lens to use for any particular subject matter. Menu navigation on Digital cameras.

Photography literally means 'painting with light'. Mark will explain why a good understanding of lighting techniques - whether it be natural or artificial, is crucial to taking good photographs. 

Classes can be tailored to suit whatever subject matter interests you the most. Whether you are a total beginner, or if you would like to specilise in portraits, interiors, or photojournalism & street photography. Mark teaches theory, and sets practical assignments for you to undertake. 

Learn how to get the best from your camera. Improve your understanding of composition and lighting.  Develop your own style and know what makes a great picture.

Photography - Film & Digital for Beginners to Intermediate Level

Learn how to get the best from your camera. Improve your understanding of composition and lighting.  Develop your own style and know what makes a great picture.

Mark aims to give his students a good understanding of camera technique - all those f-stops and shutter speeds, focal lengths, and film/digital formats explained.  

Photography literally means 'painting with light'. Mark will discuss with you and explain why a good understanding of lighting techniques - whether it be natural or artificial, is crucial to taking good photographs. 

His classes can be tailored to whatever subject matter interests you the most. He covers most genres including architectural, documentary, fashion, portrait, and still life.  Mark teaches basic theory, and suggests actual shoot projects for you to undertake. He also covers post production techniques for those with digital cameras.

Learn how to get the best from your camera. Improve your understanding of composition and lighting.  Develop your own style and know what makes a great pictu...

Based in London, Mark is an award-winning professional photographer with over 20 years experience of working with some of the world's most prestigious publications and corporate clients. His photography has also been exhibited at art fairs and galleries in the UK and Europe.

New to Obby, but with extensive experience in tutoring students keen to learn about all aspects of photography - including camera operation,  image composition,  colour awareness, and understanding light. Mark offers one-to-one private tuition, which can be home/office based according to your requirements.  He also offers group tuition up to a maximum of 4 students. Location-based workshops are also available in Interiors Photography, and Photojournalism/ Street Photography.  
Recent students' feedback:  
"Thank you so much for a really great course. I truly enjoyed it, and I've learnt so much. I can't wait to get home and practice!" (Barbro Paulen).
"I came away with so much knowledge, and now I feel confident enought to operate the camera and take the shot" (Cas de Wale).
"It was all very enjoyable, as well as being extremely informative" (Clive Jupp).
"Thank you again for the workshop. I absolutely loved it, and learnt a huge amount" (Emily Coleman).

Mark York 

Mark York

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