I've had a really busy week this week and had a couple of firsts thrown into the bargain. On Monday morning I did a shoot for a P.R. Company and they were delighted with the images. I was a bit worried that things would go pear shaped but the whole day went really well and I'm really chuffed that I managed to turn my hand to something new. My other first is one I'm really looking forward to. As some of you may know in a previous life I used to lecture and I decided that it was a shame to waste what I knew so, with Barry's help (he supplied the hosting and wordpress site and set things up for me) I started 121 photo training as a sideline to McIntosh Photography. I've got my first client tomorrow morning (at 6.45 am to catch the sunrise) who has a few pals who would like some tuition on how their cameras work. So, all in all, this week has been a real eye opener for me and a lesson on diversification. Thanks to everyone who has had a hand in all this and who have dropped in the odd piece of brilliant advice.
Thats really great news Brian, it's nice to see things are going so well. I think I may be a customer soon for the photo training as i'd like to get into this alot more to help the blog along
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Fantastic Brian, all the best with the new service - I have been looking at adding IT and web training to my list of services and you have inspired me to shift it up the to-do/priority list a couple of places!
The training is a great idea and carefully marketed it could be a business in its own right. So many people must want flexible photography lessons out with the usual format offered by local colleges.
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That's what spurred me on actually. I used to work at my local FE College, not in photography though, but I know some of the photography staff and they are kind of stuck in what they can teach. I did a bit of research earlier this year and it's amazing the amount of money people spend on cameras without being able to use them to their full potential. For some people there's the learning of a new language as well. ISO, f stops, shutter speeds, exposure compensation. The list goes on and on. The client I had on Saturday morning said that she knew a few people in the same boat as her and she would pass on my details. Happy days.
Coming to this thread late, Brian, as I have not been paying enough attention.
Just wanted to add my congrats on your new service, which is a great idea and one that I am in dire need of myself - just lacking in time as usual.
However, I am planning on getting a new camera so will no doubt be coming to you for advice and some lessons on what all the buttons do in the new year.
A couple of firsts for me this week
