PHOTOGRAPHY INSTRUCTION
  I present a digital slide show at the start of each trip to give you ideas on how to approach many of the photography subjects you'll encounter. This can range from a flower to a castle, or from action to wildlife.
  Early in the trip I'll also open my laptop and give impromptu 'lessons' with images as examples. Typical subjects covered are exposure, perspectives, composition and background distractions etcetera. Some of this is covered in Photo Insights.
  Whenever we stop in the van I make collective suggestions in regard to composition, lens, shutter, aperture etcetera, then 'let you loose' to step out and make your own interpretations. I'll be nearby or at the van should you need further inspiration or have a question.
  Of course, all my groups enter into conversations in regard to equipment and/or photography techniques at meals or when traveling, and those are good times to ask some additional questions.
  Sporadically throughout each trip I go one-on-one with each client individually to make sure that all their needs are being met, and offer further help. You can also request assistance at any time, so please don't be shy.
  Assistance is offered in a casual, friendly, practical 'non-classroom' manner.
  I invite clients to bring along images for one-on-one critiques with myself, or sharing with the group. A laptop is ideal for this or you may place your images on a DVD or USB drive as I always have a laptop on hand. I suggest that these critiquing sessions take place early in any given trip so as to glean the most benefit.
  I like to be as helpful as I can because it's very important to me that you get the best out of every photo opportunity that arises on each trip.

FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHICALLY ADEPT
If you just want to be taken to the best spots at the right time to 'do your own thing' without being 'mothered' by me, that's not a problem either as I will be nearby chatting with someone in the group, or in the vicinity of the van watching over client equipment or cleaning windows etcetera! Basically though, I'll still offer up suggestions and be available whenever you need me.

HOW YOU'LL BENEFIT
Literally 'seeing' an image in your minds-eye is the first step to a great image. So, when guiding, nurturing, encouraging and hopefully inspiring you, I start by making verbal suggestions which I hope will lead to your own ideas that manifest as great images. As the situation warrants or via a request at any time of the trip, I will also use an LCD monitor or tripod set-up to put forward some ideas and suggestions. Via these 'tools' I'm able to immediately convey various suggestions in regard to a particular idea or composition that I'd like you to consider. Obviously, I'm unable to convey in just a few words everything you'll learn during a trip as there will usually be a different technique or idea attached to every new subject. So, after you've 'seen' the image, I'll guide you on the technical side too so that you can accomplish all of your photographic goals.

ALL THIS AND MORE
I'm there to carry your tripod, fetch a filter or lens from the van, remove distractions from within your composition and answer as many questions as you'd like to ask. And more of course.

PHOTO SNOBBERY
I'm sure you dislike it, and so do I. You are probably justifiably wary of 'camera snob' types, but you'll find that I photographically guide and teach in a very practical manner and don't consider myself 'superior' to anyone else. I absolutely love nothing more than passing on what I have learnt over the years and guiding clients to better images throughout each day. Everyone is considered an equal, be they a beginner, intermediate or 'mature' photographically speaking, and regardless of whatever equipment they use.

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