Young Adventurers 9 to 12 yrs

I hope this information will help explain what we are going to do and the equipment you will need to bring.

Equipment

All camera equipment is provided by me. Please do not bring your own camera as they will not be used and will be left in an unattended classroom. You will be in a class of no more than twelve people and be split into groups of three per camera. The tuition is tailored to cover all abilities. You will use my professional cameras and lenses as well as some underwater cameras too. Everybody will take at least 25 pictures per day for four days which will be processed overnight so we can view the results the following day. We do not enter into technical detail of how the equipment works - the course is how to improve your composition and how to "see” a good picture. I am always on hand to answer any questions that students may have.

You do need to bring a swimming costume, towel and goggles (if you have them) to participate in the underwater section.

Sample Week

Monday:

Our first lesson starts in the classroom where you will be given instructions on how the camera equipment works. You will all be shown how the equipment works and set your first project. We head off to take colour pictures of the college grounds.

Tuesday:

We will begin with a critique of yesterday's work. Today we will be studying portraiture in black and white. You will head off and take pictures of all the people attending summer school.

Wednesday:

We will begin with a critique of yesterday's work. We will visit my photographic studio today where we will photograph each other and learn how to use a professional lighting rig. We cover posing and angles too.

Thursday:

We will begin with a critique of yesterday's work. We will today be going underwater! A trip to the college pool for a bit of fun as we take pictures using underwater cameras. Underwater cameras are provided - please bring your swimming costume, towel and if you have them, goggles. You do not have to be a wonderful swimmer but you must feel confident putting your head underwater.

Friday:

We will begin with a critique of yesterday's work. As this is our last day we will not be taking any more photos, we will be making a collage of all your pictures for you to take away as a keepsake of your course. These look great hanging on your wall and are a reminder of everything you have achieved during the week.

I look forward to seeing you in the summer.

Pete Davies

About Pete

Pete didn't plan on becoming a photographer, which might seem a strange confession to start off with. Pete grew up in a military family and for most of his early life he sincerely believed he would follow his parents into the service. But he had an accident at the age of 18 so wasn't able to enlist. That meant he had to find something else to do and he ended up, quite by chance, working in a photography shop.

From there it was just a matter of time before he got the snapping bug and became interested in all the technical aspects as well as developing the knowledge and skill that goes into making a successful picture. He studied hard and finally started full time as a photographer, working with some high profile clients such as Dolce and Gabanna, Virgin and MacMillan, New York.

Over the years he has taken a few snaps of celebrities, including the Sugababes, Prince Charles, Prince Andrew, Princess Eugenie, Peter Andre and Stavros Flatley. His core business, however, is working with commercial and private clients, making that special day something to remember, working with families to create that perfect portrait, or bringing a new commercial product range to life with photos that more than catch the eye.