Photography Tutoring


ARE YOU READY TO TAKE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY TO THE NEXT STAGE?


CONTROL YOUR CAMERA BETTER, FIND YOUR CREATIVE PASSION AND IMPROVE ALL ASPECTS OF YOUR CRAFT?


My teaching approach is designed to meet the unique needs and skill levels of each individual. Whether you are a complete beginner just starting with your first DSLR or an aspiring photographer looking to go pro.

I offer tailored mentoring that empowers you to achieve your goals.


Photography encompasses a blend of technical skills, creativity, lighting, and timing. In our sessions, we explore a comprehensive range of topics.


With extensive experience photographing diverse subjects and locations worldwide, my passion for photography drives me to share my knowledge and skills with others. I genuinely love what I do and am committed to helping you elevate your photographic journey.

Technical Mastery:

  • Lighting Techniques: Perfect the use of both natural and artificial lighting to suit any situation and create striking images.
  • Framing, Composition & Angles: Refine your composition skills to create more powerful, impactful images with thoughtful framing and creative angles.
  • Depth of Field: Gain advanced control over depth of field for professional-looking shots that emphasise key elements.
  • Compression & Focal Lengths: Deepen your understanding of how compression and focal lengths affect the mood and perspective of your images.
  • White Balance: Perfect your white balance settings to ensure accurate colour representation in various lighting conditions.
  • Understanding Tones, Shadows, Highlights & Balances: Master the delicate balance between tones, shadows, and highlights to create well-exposed, dynamic images.
  • Shadow and Light: Explore the subtle interplay of shadows and light to add depth, texture, and drama to your photographs.
  • Midtones, Highlights & Shadows: Master the tonal range in your images, ensuring well-balanced exposure and detail in all lighting conditions.

Camera & Post-Processing Skills:

  • All Camera Settings: Master full manual control of your camera, including ISO, aperture, and exposure settings for creative freedom.
  • Reading Histograms: Develop your ability to read histograms and make precise exposure adjustments for perfectly balanced images, ensuring no clipping in shadows or highlights.
  • Focus, Sharpening & Detail: Achieve pinpoint accuracy in focus and sharpening, ensuring your images are crisp and detailed.
  • ISO, Aperture & Exposure: Deepen your understanding of these core elements to have complete control over your camera's settings and your final image.
  • Colour Grading & Colour Correction: Elevate your work through expert colour grading and correction techniques to ensure your images have the desired mood and consistency.
  • Colour Wheel & Theory: Master the principles of colour theory and how to use the colour wheel to create harmonious, dynamic images.
  • File Management: Learn best practices for efficient file management to keep your workflow organised, particularly when working on large projects.
  • Studio Set-Up: Gain hands-on knowledge in setting up and managing a professional studio for both portrait and commercial work.

Post-Processing Mastery:

  • Advanced Lightroom & Photoshop: Dive deeper into post-processing with advanced techniques in both Lightroom and Photoshop, including retouching, colour grading, and sharpening.
  • Image Processing: Learn expert image processing techniques to enhance your photos and bring your creative vision to life.

Advanced Topics Covered:

  • Finding Your Style: Develop and refine your unique photographic style to set yourself apart in the industry.
  • Portfolio Feedback: Receive detailed, constructive feedback on your portfolio to help you fine-tune your work and grow as a photographer.
  • Visual Storytelling: Master the art of creating compelling visual narratives that resonate with your audience.
  • Commercial Photography & Business Advice: Learn the ins and outs of commercial photography, including pricing, client management, and building a successful photography business.
  • Different Genres of Photography: Explore and master various genres such as landscape, street photography, event photography, and specialise in portraiture for creative or commercial work.
  • Specialising in Portraiture: Focus on advanced portrait techniques, understanding lighting, posing, and creating emotional connections with your subjects for compelling portraits.
  • Advanced Photography Techniques: Push the boundaries of your photography with advanced techniques that will take your skills to the next level.

Practical Skills for the Professional Photographer:

  • Working with Subjects: Refine your ability to interact with and direct subjects for portraits and commercial shoots, ensuring you capture the best possible results.
  • Efficiency Under Pressure: Develop strategies for maintaining efficiency and delivering high-quality results in fast-paced or high-pressure environments.
  • Reading Exposure: Perfect your ability to read and adjust exposure quickly and accurately, ensuring well-balanced images in any setting.

With years of professional experience, I am committed to helping beginners to advanced photographers refine their skills, expand their creative horizons, and even build a successful career.

My tailored 1:1 mentoring provides personalised guidance and feedback to ensure you reach your full potential.

Book today to take the next step in mastering photography!

1:1 Tutoring

Beginner

The class is filled with invaluable knowledge, with private 1:1 tutoring and guidance, the class is specific to the individual. Both practical and theory. I will take you through the fundamentals, covering all areas to fully know and control your camera.

£70.00 2h / 15HR COURSE -£490.00

Advanced

Aimed at photographers with a solid understanding of photography. This level is for someone who has good understanding of manual mode and those looking to take their work up to a professional level. This includes photoshoots and projects.

£85 2hrs / 15 hour course £590

Professional

I can coach during your professional jobs and offer direction, advise and assistance to help you during the start of your professional work.

£60.00 per hour

“Leah is not only a fantastically gifted artist as a photographer but she is also a natural teacher. She not only conveys her deep love of photography but is also able to break concepts and skills down, explaining them in a clear and memorable way. She takes real care to ensure students understand and enjoy what she is teaching. I recommend Leah as a first rate artist and teacher.”

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-REVIEW *****

After an incredible experience with Leah professionally, I contacted her to enquire about her tutoring -it was the best decision I’ve ever made. Without sounding cliche, it has changed my life.

I am now one of her photography students and have received 1:1 tutoring with a goal to doing something I love, and most importantly thanks to her -doing it well!

I was hesitant to make the call to a professional, as an absolute beginner with a dream.However, from our first conversation -Leah’s passion for and knowledge of every aspect of her field has encouraged me to believe in myself, my capabilities and has ignited a passion for years I had ignored.

She is so patient (probably the most important skill of any teacher) professional, communicates so clearly and makes each topic tailor made -explaining everything in a way that I can understand.

I must also mention that the classes are thoroughly enjoyable due to her warm nature, I feel at instant ease and able to ask any (many) questions.

The classes are broken down with a mix of theory and practical, structured perfectly for a beginner. The guidance she has given me and knowledge she has shared is first class.

I am looking forward to the progression of my photography journey as I know she also offers tutoring based on different levels of knowledge and skill set, always bringing out the best of creativity.

We make the most of every minute in the session and I step away knowing I’m learning from the very best. When I’m out with my camera I have her wisdom at the forefront of my mind and the knowledge I have gained from her tutoring is priceless.

Without Leah I doubt I’d have even taken the plunge to even attempt to pursue my dream of becoming a photographer.

Thanks to her I have confidence in my abilities, my work and can’t wait to learn more from her.

If you’re searching for guidance, in any aspect of photography -Leah is the best of the best.

FAQ

I am a very beginner. Will you tutor me?

You are in the right place. Wether you are professional just looking to gain more knowledge or you have your first camera, It would be a pleasure to bring you on board to tutor you.

I can only do classes online, is this possible?

Absolutely. I teach around the world including to Mexico City and Costa Rica to other parts of the UK. The classes are cheaper online than in person. You just need zoom.

Do you work with kids?

Without a doubt! Kids that show interest and a skill in photography definitely could benefit in 1:1 guidance. I have experience both teaching and photographing under 18's. Parental forms and a consultation would be needed but I am 100% able to work with kids.
I am DBS checked.

Can we chat before i book in classes

Of course! Send me an email anytime to say hey and see how I can help.
contact@leahcolephotography.com

“I have been working online with Leah for the last three months during the pandemic. Leah's tutoring and approach has helped me improve every single aspect of my photography. She is so patient and willing to offer her expertise. I will continue to learn from Leah and I can't thank her enough for all her efforts. Thank you Leah, you're a star!”