Private 1-to-1 photography workshops in Norfolk
Choose the Norfolk coast or the Broads and spend a focused day working on the photography that matters to you. Each session is shaped around your camera, experience and goals, with practical help on settings, composition, filters, long exposures and editing.
Beginners are welcome, and more experienced photographers can use the time to refine their approach. Book for yourself, come with a friend or arrange a small private group.
Private long-exposure tuition on the Norfolk coast
Spend five hours learning how to plan, meter and make long-exposure landscape photographs on the Norfolk coast. The session is tailored to your current experience and the subjects you want to photograph. You can book for yourself, come with a friend, or arrange a private group of up to five people.
At a glance
• Duration: 5 hours.
• Location: A pre-arranged Norfolk coast route chosen for the conditions and what you want to learn. We normally aim to work at two locations during the session, unless you would prefer to concentrate on one place or have something different in mind.
• Availability: Sessions can be arranged on any day of the week, with the date agreed after booking. Please allow around six weeks where possible.
• Experience: Some familiarity with your camera's manual controls is useful, but the tuition will be adapted to you.
• Equipment available: I can lend you a sturdy tripod, landscape filters and suitable adapters by prior arrangement.
What we can work on
• Reading the light meter and setting up the camera accurately.
• Aperture, shutter speed and ISO for long exposures.
• Manual focusing and avoiding camera movement.
• Choosing the right ND filter for the intended effect.
• Calculating exposure times and checking the result in changing light.
• Building strong coastal compositions rather than relying on the filter effect alone.
• Reviewing images and discussing practical editing decisions.
What to bring
Bring a camera with manual controls, charged batteries, memory cards, suitable lenses, weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy footwear, food and drink, and a way to pay for parking if required. Bring your tripod, cable release and filters if you own them, but ask before buying equipment specifically for the session because I may be able to lend what you need.
If you are not completely familiar with your camera, bring its manual or download an offline copy to your phone before the day. Some coastal locations have weak or no mobile signal, so do not rely on being able to look it up online during the session.
Travel to the agreed starting point, food and drink, and camera or personal-accident insurance are not included.
How booking works
Choose the attendee option and book online. After payment, use the contact page so we can agree a suitable date, location and the equipment you need. I will send the final meeting point, timing and practical details two to three days before the workshop.
Please review the current booking and cancellation terms at https://www.dibsphotography.com/workshop-information before booking.
If you are unsure whether your camera or current experience is suitable, email me before purchasing.
Bespoke workshops
If you want long-exposure tuition at a particular location, I can build a bespoke workshop around it. This can be elsewhere in Norfolk or further afield in the UK. Use the contact page with the location, number of people and what you would like to learn, and I will put together a suitable package and price. The advertised workshop prices cover locations in Norfolk. Travel and, where needed, accommodation for workshops farther afield are quoted separately in advance.
A private photography day on Norfolk’s coast and Broads
Spend five hours working with me at carefully chosen locations on the Norfolk coast, the Norfolk Broads, or a route combining both. The session is shaped around your camera, experience and the photographs you want to make. You can book for yourself, come with a friend, or arrange a private group of up to five people.
At a glance
• Duration: 5 hours.
• Location: Choose the Norfolk Broads, the Norfolk coast, or a route combining both. We normally aim to work at two locations during the session, unless you would prefer to stay in one place or have something different in mind. You can meet me at the starting point or, when agreed, travel from my home in my photography-equipped van.
• Availability: Sessions can be arranged on any day of the week, with the date agreed after booking. Please allow around six weeks where possible.
• Experience: Suitable for beginners through to experienced photographers.
• Group options: One person, two people, or a private group of up to five.
What we can work on
• Getting confident with aperture, shutter speed and ISO.
• Composition and working with changing natural light.
• Accurate focusing, metering and choosing suitable lenses.
• Long exposures and using ND filters where the conditions suit them.
• Reviewing images and discussing practical editing decisions.
What to bring
Bring your camera, charged batteries, memory cards, suitable lenses, a tripod if you own one, weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy footwear, food and drink, and a way to pay for parking if required. I can lend you a sturdy tripod and landscape filters, so please ask before buying equipment specifically for the day.
If you are not completely familiar with your camera, bring its manual or download an offline copy to your phone before the day. Some of the locations have weak or no mobile signal, so do not rely on being able to look it up online during the session.
How booking works
Choose the attendee option and the agreed Norfolk location, then book online. After payment, use the contact page so we can agree a suitable date and shape the day around what you want to learn. I will send the final meeting point, timing and practical details two to three days before the workshop.
Please review the current workshop booking and cancellation information before booking.
If you are unsure whether this is the right workshop for you, email me before purchasing and I will help you choose.
Bespoke workshops
If you have a particular location, subject or type of day in mind, I can also build a bespoke workshop for you. This can be elsewhere in Norfolk or further afield in the UK. Use the contact page with the location, number of people and what you would like to work on, and I will put together a suitable package and price. The advertised workshop prices cover locations in Norfolk. Travel and, where needed, accommodation for workshops outside the county will be quoted separately.
A practical introduction to using your camera
This private Norfolk session is for beginners who want to move beyond automatic mode and understand what their camera is doing. We will work slowly and practically, using your own camera and real locations rather than trying to cover every piece of photographic theory at once. You can book for yourself, come with a friend, or arrange a private group of up to five people.
At a glance
• Duration: 5 hours.
• Location: An agreed Norfolk route suited to your experience, mobility and the weather. We normally aim to work at two locations during the session, unless you would prefer a different pace or format.
• Availability: Sessions can be arranged on any day of the week, with the date agreed after booking. Please allow around four to six weeks where possible.
• Experience: Designed for beginners and people returning to photography.
• Group options: One person, two people, or a private group of up to five.
What we can work on
• What aperture, shutter speed and ISO change in a photograph.
• Reading the camera's light meter and leaving automatic mode when useful.
• Autofocus, manual focus and choosing a suitable focus point.
• Simple, repeatable approaches to composition.
• Working with natural light and recognising when it changes.
• Choosing lenses and settings without overcomplicating the decision.
• Reviewing the photographs you make and understanding what to try next.
What to bring
Bring your camera, its manual if you have it, charged batteries, memory cards, suitable lenses, weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy footwear, food and drink, and a way to pay for parking if required. I can lend you a sturdy tripod, so please ask if you do not own one.
If the manual is not already on your phone, download an offline copy before the day. Some of the locations have weak or no mobile signal, so do not rely on being able to look it up online during the session.
How booking works
Choose the attendee option and book online. After payment, use the contact page so we can agree a suitable date, location and equipment. I will send the final meeting point, timing and practical details two to three days before the workshop.
Please review the current booking and cancellation terms at https://www.dibsphotography.com/workshop-information before booking.
If you are unsure whether this is the right workshop for you, email me before purchasing.
Bespoke workshops
If you would like beginner tuition at a particular place or on another subject, I can put together a bespoke workshop in Norfolk or further afield in the UK. Use the contact page with the location, number of people and what you would like to learn, and I will put together a suitable package and price. The advertised workshop prices cover locations in Norfolk. Travel and, where needed, accommodation for workshops farther afield are quoted separately in advance.