"Just a wee note to say thanks very much for the day out today - it was thoroughly enjoyable, and I certainly learned a couple of things that I'm sure will be put to good use going forward. It genuinely was a pleasure and a useful day." A. D., Falkirk

Workshops are based around the concept of bespoke 1-2-1 tuition. If you would like to spend some time working on specific areas, then a 1-2-1 workshop may be exactly what you need. It allows me to tailor the course so that we can cover all the areas with which you require help or advice, meaning you get the absolute maximum benefit from the time.

Once I find out about your experience and knowledge, the gear you use, the areas you wish to improve, I can tailor an itinerary just for you.

I won’t bamboozle you with technical jargon or speak. There are gaps in my own technical knowledge and this is more about helping you achieve a more artistic finished result. So if you’re new to photography or have been doing it for a while but you want to improve, without feeling intimidated by an ‘expert’, then this is the course for you.

You might just want to discover some great new locations and get a bit of help with colour or composition. Whatever it is, please do get in touch and I’ll be delighted to help. We can also dedicate some of the time to post processing, a vital part of digital photography.

If you have a specific location in mind, as long as I know it well I'll be happy to organise a day there for you. I am based in Glasgow and know Ayrshire, the Central Belt, Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park and through Argyll on to Glen Coe fairly well. Have a look at my Portfolio for ideas.

Alternatively I can come to you if you’d prefer something simpler. Or I can suggest locations based on the time of year, tides, seasons etc. Bear in mind, if you wish to meet at the weekend, some spots can be very busy - with tourists and other photographers.

The fee covers the first 50 miles of travel to/from my home in central Glasgow. For longer distances, it is an extra 15p per mile for any travel over and above 50 miles.

Gift Vouchers are also available. You can either book a specific date & location or leave it open and the recipient can book a workshop of their choice once they receive the voucher.

Prices include all tuition but do not include food & drinks or transport to or from the meeting point.

If you don’t like dogs, please say beforehand. Otherwise Ozzie will be joining us too.

I do not make any images of my own during the workshops. You're paying me to tutor you, so you get 100% of my attention throughout the session.

I do not expect you to know your own camera settings inside out, but I do expect you to know the basics of how to use it and how to change settings, as every camera is different.

Some ideas for things we can cover -

• Initial location choice
• Camera setup
• Building a balanced composition
• Use of neutral density graduated filters (ND Grads)
• How and where to focus to maximise depth of field
• Getting your image as sharp as possible
• Setting and making the exposure
• Evaluating the image accurately on the back of the camera
• Fine tuning the exposure to get the maximum impact from the scene
• How to express yourself artistically
• How to capture the mood of how it felt to be there
• Neutral density filters to slow the exposure
• How exposure & shutter speed affect the mood of an image
• Pre-visualisation and how light, tides, weather, times of day & the seasons affect the landscape and how we can use these to our advantage
• Post processing - making a good image better

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Terms & Conditions

1. A deposit (£50/half day, £75/full day) is required at the time of booking and should be sent with the completed booking form. A confirmation email will then be sent to you. The balance is due (including any possible mileage fees) 14 days before your confirmed date. If the balance does not reach me by the date specified in the confirmation, I reserve the right to treat the booking as cancelled. 
2. If you are booking within 14 days of the workshop date, please make payment in full with your completed booking form. I will arrange for payment of any mileage fees, if appropriate, at a later date.
3. If your preferred workshop date is not available, I will suggest alternative dates. The final workshop date must be confirmed by myself in writing and completion of your booking form does not amount to an agreement on dates.
4. Full refunds can only be given if cancellation is more than 14 days before your agreed workshop date and made in writing to info@neilbarr.co.uk. Within this 14 day window any cancellation with adequate notice will be entitled to reschedule to any other suitable date. A minimum of 72 hours notice must be given for non-attendance.  No refunds or rescheduling will be given for no-shows and very short notice cancellations. If I am unable to attend a workshop at short notice, a full refund or rescheduling to a suitable alternative date will be offered. Exceptions may be granted at the discretion of NB Photography

5. I recommend customers have adequate insurance in place for the duration of the course and the activities undertaken. The insurance should cover for cancellation and curtailment, medical and emergency expenses, personal accident, injury and death. In addition you should be insured against loss of or damage to baggage and personal possessions including all your camera equipment. NB Photography does not accept responsibility for any loss of valuables, including camera equipment, during a workshop.

6. NB Photography does not accept liability for death, bodily injury or illness unless this arises from the negligent act and/or omission of NB Photography whilst acting in the course of tutor.
7. I am unable to accept bookings from persons under 18 years of age.
8. My liability is limited to the amount of any money you have paid to me.
9. By submitting the booking form, you are agreeing to accept these Terms & Conditions. The person completing the form does so on behalf of all the other individuals included on it, so that all are bound by the booking conditions.

Duration

• ½ day & 1 day

Included

• Photographic tuition during the day and later feedback/support on resulting images
• First 50 miles of travel

Excluded

• Transport to/from the agreed location/venue
• Extra mileage cost
• Meals
• Accommodation

Max Group Size

• 1 (2-3 for an additional £20 per person per half day)

Fitness Level

• Moderate

Deposit

• £50 & £75

Essentials

• Camera and a selection of lenses
• Suitable outdoor clothing
• Tripod

Nice to have

• Selection of filters
• Wellie boots
• Snacks and drinks