Bristol & Bath Photography Workshop

For those of you reading this having attended one of the 'Andrew Jackson Photography workshops' workshops, I just wanted to highlight last weekends Sunday Times magazine. There is a really interesting feature called "Angels with Dirty Faces" and it is a set of street life portraits captured by a photographer called Vivian Maier. It is only when she died (aged 83 in 2009) that 40 years or work came to light. Amazing pictures that will be on display in London in July (for details click on link). Being inspired by other photographers is a key part of the workshops and this definitely looks a set of pictures worth a closer look. Applause too for the broad sheet Sunday papers, who really do fly a flag for the very best in still photography.

Today I have been mostly in need of a glass of shiraz!

Photography Workshop Bristol & Bath

If your camera has been banished to the back of the cupboard, now is the time to set it free! Perhaps you have a big family gathering on the horizon or the holiday of a lifetime; maybe you’ve just treated yourself to a fancy new camera and would like to know how to get the best from it... why not attend one of Andrew’s training workshops this year?

Our first will be at the very beautiful Bath Priory Hotel in April. As well as the friendliest welcome and lovely setting, the Bath Priory is also Michelin starred, so lunch will be wonderful! The first workshop of the year is all about taking control of your digital or film SLR, taking it off the auto settings and creating great images. Contact Andrew via the website for further information.

28 Feb update: All the details are now confirmed so if you would like more information, do ask. Places are limited so do please let me know as soon as possible - thank you!

Today I have been mostly thinking about Saskia, my wife... one very special person

New Workshop Dates Announced

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I am just putting the finishing touches to the next workshops, both to be hosted by the very lovely Rectory Hotel near Tetbury. Two workshops this time - an absolute beginners course, which is really for people you want to take a good snap, but have no interest in the techie side of things. The second is more advanced, with a starting point of taking the camera off the auto settings and taking control. We'll have a model and maybe some studio lights to play with, so you'll need to be a little more confident with your camera. If you might be interested, do call me - all the contact details can be found on the www.andrewjacksonphotography.co.uk website - and I can talk through which workshop might suit you best. All the previous workshops have been great fun and very supportive, so no need to hide at the back of the room if you are not sure about things - its a great opportunity to ask daft questions! The workshops are likely to be towards the end of September but let me know as soon as possible if you might be interested and I can keep you up to date.

Oh, and the fish picture has nothing to do with workshops - it just caught my eye as I was looking through some old images!

Workshop at The Rectory

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Just back from another workshop at The Rectory Hotel, Crudwell. Just wanted to say a big thank you to Leah, our model (above) who was just brilliant and thanks to everyone for joining in! It always feels a long day, as there is always more to cover in the workshop than we have time for, but over all a great day. Watch this space for news of the next workshop, planned for September.

New Workshop Date Announced

Are your snaps missing their crackle and pop?!

If your camera has been banished to the back of the cupboard, now is the time to set it free! Perhaps you have a big family gathering on the horizon or the holiday of a lifetime; maybe you’ve just treated yourself to a fancy new camera and would like to know how to get the best from it… why not attend one of Andrew’s training workshops this year?

Our next course is a jargon-free beginners session that will help you understand your digital or film SLR camera and will give you the confidence to move off the auto settings to take control and take beautiful pictures. The workshop is taking place on Tuesday 25th May at The Rectory Hotel, in Crudwell (not far from Tetbury, Glos). It starts at 9:00 for 9:30 and costs £85 (includes lunch).

Please contact Andrew on 01761 452084, who can talk you through what each course will cover.

Bath Photo Workshop - 21 February

Are your snaps missing their crackle and pop?

If your camera has been banished to the back of the cupboard, now is the time to set it free! Perhaps you have a big family gathering on the horizon or a holiday of a lifetime; maybe you’ve just treated yourself to a fancy new camera and would like to know how to get the best from it… Andrew will be hosting a number of training workshops this year, starting at Bailbrook House on Sunday, 21 February. Bailbrook is a lovely venue, with amazing areas of well lit areas indoors, so whatever the weather, we'll be able to get some great pictures.

For more information, please contact Andrew on 01761 452084, who can talk you through what the course aims to cover.

Congratulations to The Bath Priory

Just wanted to say a big congratulations to The Bath Priory, who have just won Gold Award for best Small Hotel at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2009-2010, held on 23rd November. This prestigious award also means that The Bath Priory now goes forward to the National Enjoy England Awards, held in April 2010. Obviously, I'm a little bit biased because the Bath Priory has been a great supporter of my business - recommending Andrew Jackson Photography for Bath weddings for about five or six years now - and its where I run some of my workshops AND its where I got married - so it will always be a special place even without the Awards that it regularly wins. But even so, I'm so pleased to see all the Team's efforts recognised and wish them all the luck in the world next April, when the National winner will be announced.

New Photo Workshops

Are your snaps missing their crackle and pop?

If your camera has been banished to the back of the cupboard, now is the time to set it free! Perhaps you have a big family gathering on the horizon or a holiday of a lifetime; maybe you will be treating yourself to a fancy new camera for Christmas and would like to know how to get the best from it… Andrew will be hosting a number of training workshops this spring, starting in Bath, followed a few weeks later by an event in the Cotswolds. Andrew’s courses have been very well received and the feedback from the last workshop was that all who attended would recommend the course to a friend. Its fun, its jargon free (mostly) and it will reignite your passion for photography.

Email Andrew's studio to find out more.