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In 2010 at Park Cameras we are looking to make our School of Photography training scheme even more appealing!!
Customers purchasing a place on any course of their choice* will, upon attending the course, receive a set of vouchers redeemable against items that we feel might be of interest, being bespoke to the nature of the course that has been attended. These vouchers, offering savings across a wide range of products, will be valid for the period of one month after the date of the course attended.
With so many great products currently available we hope that this opportunity, effectively covering the cost of your initial course, will open up a world of new photographic opportunities, at the same time allowing you to take advantage of our already extremely competitive prices.
*Offer excludes Park Cameras 1-2-1 training scheme
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Park Cameras School of Photography
Coinciding with the opening of our new purpose-built showroom, Park Cameras now offer regular courses, seminars and lectures catering for the needs of all photographers across a broad range of photographic disciplines. Our new facilities offer a dedicated training suite providing classroom learning, seminar presentations and hands-on studio opportunities all in one location, meeting the needs of every photographer.
Our approach to photographic courses is three-fold, benefiting from our resident Park Cameras trainer, representatives from major industry brands and also regular guest speakers from across the photographic industry willing to impart their knowledge on their chosen area of interest.
Dedicated One-2-One Training:
Park Cameras is pleased to announce that we have extended the range of topics covered through our extremely popular dedicated 1-2-1 training sessions. Moving forward not only will you have the chance to benefit from our indepth knowledge on all things photographic, helping you to master your digital camera of choice, you will also have the chance to utilise our vast experience across post-production software packages such as Adobe Photoshop Elements 7.0 and Adobe Lightroom 2.0 as well as studio, lighting and portrait photography training, utilising our own inhouse studio and lighting facilities.
Whether you are just starting out in the world of photography, want to master your current camera or simply want advice on how to perfect a certain genre of photography, then our 1-2-1 service is just the thing for you! Our increase in the number of photographic areas that we cover is based upon both feedback from our customers and also the fact that photography doesn't just start and end with the camera itself! As such we hope that we now offer something for all photographers of all levels and interests, all in the comfort of our dedicated Education Suite at our Showroom in Burgess Hill.
Benefit from our dedicated training environment and the 1-2-1 tutelage of our resident Training Manager, Anthony Sinfield, who brings with him a wealth of photographic knowledge across a broad range of subjects ensuring that you will gain the most out of your 1-2-1 training session. In addition, our extended training team of Gui de Basly and Nick Brooks has allowed us to extend the level and diversity of services that we are able to offer.
Initial response to our 1-2-1 service has been extremely positive as photographers of all abilities look to utilise our training team's knowledge and at only £50 per hour (£42.55 ex VAT), we feel that we have one of the most competitive training offers in the UK and are able to produce a bespoke training package tailored to your exact requirements. Should you wish to share your 1-2-1 session with a friend or family member, please note that for every additional attendee up to a total of four people each person will be charged at 50% of the standard hourly rate. Over four people and we would suggest that attending a day-long course would be more beneficial to your photographic needs.
1-2-1 sessions are generally available Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. Upon request occassionally we can offer Saturday sessions if required.
For more information or to book a 1-2-1 session with a member of the team please email training@parkcameras.com where we will only be too happy to discuss your needs and book a convenient date with you.
Star Rating :
At Park Cameras we very much value the opinion of all of our customers. To ensure that we are successfully meeting customer needs, and to continually improve the delivery of our training and also to develop new training courses, we ask course attendees to complete a short course overview at the end of each course. Using the results from this, we have been able to give our courses a ranking out of 5 stars.
Corporate Training:
At Park Cameras it is not just the School of Photography, aimed at our diverse range of valued photo enthusiasts, that is proving popular. In addition, our ability to create bespoke training packages for the corporate world is gathering momentum, providing courses for the needs of dentists and the world of forensics, providing just two examples of the way in which we are able to apply our unrivalled photographic knowledge across different disciplines to meet the needs of our business partners.
Corporate Training Available ITAI - New Dates Available!:
Coming Soon - Photographic Course for Dental Technicians:
Should you express an interest in attending this course, please e-mail training@parkcameras.com for further details.
Don't Just Take Our Word For It!:
At Park Cameras we are justifiably proud of our School of Photography service but why just take our word for it?! Hundreds of people have now enjoyed and benefitted from one of our numerous courses - please click here to see what just a few of them had to say...
Upcoming Photographic Courses at Park Cameras:
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August 2010
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Understanding Your Nikon D5000 - Thursday 26th August 2010
To explain how best to use your Nikon D5000, to navigate the comprehensive menu display and to give the photographer more confidence in exploring the wide range of manual controls available.
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BRAND NEW COURSE!
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Introduction to Adobe Lightroom 3.0 - Friday 27th August 2010
Learn how to effectively master your digital photography workflow with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3. Learn how to quickly import, process, manage, and showcase your images — from one shot to an entire shoot.
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BRAND NEW COURSE!
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September 2010
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Understanding Your Canon EOS 5D Mark II - Wednesday 1st September 2010
To explain how best to use your Canon EOS 5D Mark II, to navigate the comprehensive menu display and to give the photographer more confidence in exploring the wide range of manual controls available.
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Canon Speedliting Event with Syl Arena – Thursday 2nd September 2010
Park Cameras has teamed up with Canon and renowned photographer Syl Arena as part of Canon’s UK Speedlighting Roadshow. Taking place on Thursday 2nd September 2010 at our Showroom in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, photographers looking to get more out of their Canon Speedlite will have the chance to not only listen to a celebrated practitioner but also put into action what they have been taught through the presence of model Claire Guest in our inhouse studio. With the chance to also benefit from some exclusive offers on the day, this is one event not to be missed. For more information and to book your place through the SWPP, please visit our dedicated Speedlite Tour page.
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Portrait Photography Workshop with Ian Pack - Saturday 4th September 2010
This one day introduction to the art of portrait photography will provide participants with the practical experience to create stunning portraits using studio flash and available light. Emphasis will be placed on practical work with a professional model showing participants the effect of different light sources, poses and lenses. Participants should be fully familiar with the operation of their camera. On the day participants should bring their camera and lens(es), freshly charged batteries and plenty of memory cards.
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Understanding Your Canon EOS 500D - Wednesday 8th September 2010
To explain how best to use your Canon EOS 500D, to navigate the comprehensive menu display and to give the photographer more confidence in exploring the wide range of manual controls available.
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Understanding Your Canon EOS 7D - Thursday 9th September 2010
To explain how best to use your Canon EOS 7D, to navigate the comprehensive menu display and to give the photographer more confidence in exploring the wide range of manual controls available.
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Digital SLR HD Video - Friday 10th September 2010
The day will be taught by renowned photographer David Newton and Apple software and editing expert Anton Nelson. The content of the day will focus on a workshop format to ensure hands-on interaction with the product so that delegates go away having learnt about, and experienced, shooting HD video with a DSLR and then editing the footage using non-linear editing systems like Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere. |
BRAND NEW COURSE!
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Off Camera Flash Workshop with Ian Pack - Saturday 11th September 2010
A one day introduction to the creative use of your Canon, Nikon or other hot shoe flash or Speedlites. Working with a model, participants will be shown how to get the best from their small flash units. This workshop is ideal for any photographer who wants to take their location lighting skills to the next level, especially those who photograph or are considering moving into wedding and portrait photography. |
BRAND NEW COURSE!
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Understanding Your Olympus E-620 - Friday 10th September 2010
Full details on this Brand New Course to appear here soon!!
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Understanding Your Panasonic DMC-G1 - Wednesday 15th September 2010
To explain how best to use your Panasonic DMC-G1, to navigate the comprehensive menu display and to give the photographer more confidence in exploring the wide range of manual controls available.
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BRAND NEW COURSE!
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Understanding Your Nikon D90 - Thursday 16th September 2010
To explain how best to use your Nikon D90, to navigate the comprehensive menu display and to give the photographer more confidence in exploring the wide range of manual controls available.
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Studio Lighting Seminar with John Clements - Friday 17th September 2010
There are not many places to go to learn about studio lighting from the ground up. Join John as he shares his many years of experience to show from the absolute basics, how to choose and use studio lighting for simple and repeatable people, product and still-life photography. Combining on screen step-by-step examples with actual photography as we go, the seminars give delegates a chance to ask the questions specifically relevant to their needs and interests.
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Introduction to Adobe Photoshop Elements 8.0 - Friday 17th September 2010
To cover the use of Adobe’s latest version of their popular editing software program Photoshop Elements 8.0 to manipulate digital images using appropriate tools and techniques. Mac or PC options available.
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Macro Photography Workshop with Ian Pack - 18th September 2010
This one day workshop will give participants an insight into the fascinating world of close-up and macro photography with their DSLR camera. The day starts with a short presentation of macro & close-up photographs, followed by briefings on lighting, including the use of ring flash, off-camera flash and ambient/natural light; supporting your camera, shutter speed, aperture and depth of field. Throughout the day there will be practical opportunities to create some stunning close-up & macro images under the Ian's guidance. This workshop combines briefings with great emphasis placed on hands-on image making.
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Understanding Your Digital SLR - Wednesday 22nd September 2010
To explain how to use a Digital SLR camera, the various modes and operations and to unlock your photographic potential
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Introduction to Adobe Lightroom 3.0 - Thursday 23rd September 2010
Learn how to effectively master your digital photography workflow with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3. Learn how to quickly import, process, manage, and showcase your images — from one shot to an entire shoot.
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BRAND NEW COURSE!
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Colour Workflow Workshop - 24th September 2010
Park Cameras has teamed up with Colour Confidence to offer consumers the chance to gain a greater insight into the rewarding world of post-production, editing and various tools of the trade now available to photo-enthusiasts looking to get the very best out of their original images. During the course of this day-long (10-4) course, delegates will benefit from a part practical, part theory journey across the Colour Confidence product range in order to understand which product is right for the many jobs associated with post-production work.
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BRAND NEW COURSE!
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Understanding Your Nikon D5000 - Wednesday 29th September 2010
To explain how best to use your Nikon D5000, to navigate the comprehensive menu display and to give the photographer more confidence in exploring the wide range of manual controls available.
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BRAND NEW COURSE!
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October 2010
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Landscape Photography Workshop with Ian Pack - Saturday 2nd October 2010
Park Cameras is delighted to announce this two-part workshop in partnership with Ian Pack. Ian, a well respected, multi-disciplined photographer, based in West Sussex, has successfully married theory and practical to provide delegates with the opportunity to shoot one of the South East’s most iconic land features, the Seven Sisters in East Sussex, as well as the surrounding Hope Gap and other natural features. Part classroom, part on location, Ian’s Landscape Photography Workshop focuses on what can be possible through the critiquing of inspirational landscape photographers work, before moving on to showing you how the same results can be achieved simply by knowing your camera and by having an understanding of which additional products can help you achieve the perfect results.
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Advanced Studio Lighting Workshop with John Clements - Friday 8th October 2010
Brand New Course to Park Cameras! Full Details coming soon. Register your interest at training@parkcameras.com as places will be limited and we anticipate this course to be highly popular.
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Capture Autumn Photographic Workshop at High Beeches with Ian Pack - Friday 8th October 2010
To provide keen amateur photographers with the opportunity and knowledge to put photographic theory into practice in the unique settings of the High Beeches Garden estate. This will be made possible by both simply understanding how to get the most out of your camera and associated equipment and, perhaps more importantly, developing an understanding as to how to approach landscape photography, combining your chosen subject matter with the elements to ensure that whatever the weather you will be able to capture stunning images to be proud of.
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Off Camera Flash Workshop with Ian Pack - Saturday 16th October 2010
A one day introduction to the creative use of your Canon, Nikon or other hot shoe flash or Speedlites. Working with a model, participants will be shown how to get the best from their small flash units. This workshop is ideal for any photographer who wants to take their location lighting skills to the next level, especially those who photograph or are considering moving into wedding and portrait photography. |
BRAND NEW COURSE!
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Capture Autumn Photographic Workshop at High Beeches with Ian Pack - Friday 22nd October 2010
To provide keen amateur photographers with the opportunity and knowledge to put photographic theory into practice in the unique settings of the High Beeches Garden estate. This will be made possible by both simply understanding how to get the most out of your camera and associated equipment and, perhaps more importantly, developing an understanding as to how to approach landscape photography, combining your chosen subject matter with the elements to ensure that whatever the weather you will be able to capture stunning images to be proud of.
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Macro Photography Workshop with Ian Pack - 30th October 2010
This one day workshop will give participants an insight into the fascinating world of close-up and macro photography with their DSLR camera. The day starts with a short presentation of macro & close-up photographs, followed by briefings on lighting, including the use of ring flash, off-camera flash and ambient/natural light; supporting your camera, shutter speed, aperture and depth of field. Throughout the day there will be practical opportunities to create some stunning close-up & macro images under the Ian's guidance. This workshop combines briefings with great emphasis placed on hands-on image making.
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November 2010
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Black & White Digital Photography with John Clements- Friday 12th November 2010
John Clements is an acknowledged expert when working in monochrome. During this two-part workshop he will explain and demonstrate key ways in which to achieve high quality images from capture, through software manipulation and then printed output.
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Portrait Photography Workshop with Ian Pack - Saturday 13th November 2010
This one day introduction to the art of portrait photography will provide participants with the practical experience to create stunning portraits using studio flash and available light. Emphasis will be placed on practical work with a professional model showing participants the effect of different light sources, poses and lenses. Participants should be fully familiar with the operation of their camera. On the day participants should bring their camera and lens(es), freshly charged batteries and plenty of memory cards.
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December 2010
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Portable Flash Workshop with John Clements- Friday 3rd December 2010
John’s expertise in using flash as a creative and technical tool has seen him shoot images for many well-known brands and clients. In addition he has been widely sought-after to run seminars and workshops on the subject. So to help get more from portable flash use Park Cameras is pleased to present this day-long, two-part workshop.
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Colour Workflow Workshop - Friday 10th December 2010
Park Cameras has teamed up with Colour Confidence to offer consumers the chance to gain a greater insight into the rewarding world of post-production, editing and various tools of the trade now available to photo-enthusiasts looking to get the very best out of their original images. During the course of this day-long (10-4) course, delegates will benefit from a part practical, part theory journey across the Colour Confidence product range in order to understand which product is right for the many jobs associated with post-production work.
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BRAND NEW COURSE!
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January 2011
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Please check back here later in 2010 to see our range of 2011 courses and workshops! |
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Park Cameras Sponsored Links:
Wild Arena
Wild Arena was originally set up to provide a range of events and trips ‘tailor made’ for those people who are interested in Wildlife and Photography. Our simple aim is to use our extensive experience and knowledge to expand our customers’ enjoyment of photography and the natural world.
With over 25 years experience in the world of Photography and Wildlife we hope to offer a range of events across the UK, Europe and Worldwide that will provide the very highest standards of opportunities and experiences for our customers. Our friends and contacts in the Photography and Zoological communities work with us to achieve these aims making our events truly memorable.
Wild Arena Events
Wild Arena workshops, tours and training days are all about ensuring our customers get the best possible opportunities and experience, at our carefully selected locations. Our experienced guides offer help and advice throughout your time with us and we are always ready with useful hints and tips to get the best pictures! Our events are extremely varied but you can always be sure of a small group sizes with mixed ages and level of photographic ability, but most importantly a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Wild Arena Guides
Our guides are selected to provide the very best levels of support and service to our clients. We use workshop and tour guides who, as well as being extremely knowledgeable, also understand the need for putting people first. All our guides are either professional photographers, wildlife experts or have years of seasoned experience as enthusiasts. They all share a passion for the natural world and capturing its beauty on camera to share with others.
Wild Arena’s Goal
Our goal is to provide tours and workshops that inspire both enjoyment and respect for the natural world, and facilitate close personal experiences and great photographic opportunities. We pride ourselves on treating everyone who joins us as a guest, and we will do everything we possibly can to ensure your time with us exceeds your expectations
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Your Safari are independent tour operators from East Sussex specialising in small group self drive and escorted safaris to southern Africa tailor made to Your Party, Your Budget and Your requirements – after all it’s Your Safari! For more details, please click here. |
This is a new and exciting venture for Park Cameras but one that will only be successful if we meet the needs of our much-valued customers. Therefore, we would like to appeal to you to tell us what courses you would like to see at Park Cameras and with this information we will create additional courses to meet your needs. The following list is by no means exhaustive and as such we would ask that you tell us what you would like to see in the way of courses in the future. Should you be interested in any of our proposed 2010 courses, please e-mail training@parkcameras.com
Proposed Park Cameras Photographic Courses:
| • Introduction To Photoshop Elements 8.0 |
• Introduction To Photoshop Lightroom 3.0 |
| • Introduction To Photoshop CS4 |
• Understanding Colour Management |
| • Understanding Your Compact Digital Camera - Level 1 |
• Using Your Speedlite Flashgun off Camera |
| • Introduction into Proshow Gold DVD Creation |
• Introduction to Nikon Capture NX2 |
As ever, it remains our primary objective to ensure customer satisfaction by providing a range of products and services that meet the needs of our customers. By sending your feedback to training@parkcameras.com we will be able to maintain this goal by creating the additional courses required by our customers.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Kind regards,
The Park Cameras Team