Training at Park Cameras 'School of Photography'

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

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:

March 2010

April 2010

May 2010





	Understanding your Canon EOS 5D Mark II - 11th March 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.
	Introduction. to Adobe Photoshop Elements 8.0 - 12th March 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.
	Understanding your Digital SLR - 19th March 2010 To explain how to use a Digital SLR camera, the various modes and operations and to unlock your photographic potential.
	Understanding your Pentax K-7 - 24th March 2010 To explain how best to use your Pentax K-7, to navigate the comprehensive menu display and to give the photographer more confidence in exploring the wide range of manual controls available.	BRAND NEW COURSE!
	Understanding your Canon EOS 500D - 25th March 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.
	Portrait Photography Workshop with Ian Pack - 27th March 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.	BRAND NEW COURSE!

	Introduction to Adobe Lightroom 3.0 - Level 2 - 1st April 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.
	Create DVD Slideshows - Using ProShow Gold - 7th April 2010 To demonstrate how to produce stunning DVD slideshows using ProShow Gold which is considered to be the most comprehensive software available on the market today (Windows PC’s only) Please note ProShow Gold DVD creation software is only available for use on Windows PC’s	BRAND NEW COURSE!
	Understanding Your Nikon D90 - 8th April 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.
	Great Dixter Garden Photography with Ian Pack - 8th April 2010 Working with photographer & workshop leader Ian Pack there will be ample opportunities to create some very special images of this wonderful garden. During the day Ian will show participants how to control available light to create stunning close-up and macro images of specimen plants and blooms and magnificent wide shots of the extensive grounds.	BRAND NEW COURSE!
	Creative Figure Workshop with Jon Gray - 9th April 2010 Join top UK photographer Jon Gray and internationally renowned glamour and figure model Joceline Brooke Hamilton will be providing an exclusive insight into the world of creative figure photography.	BRAND NEW COURSE!
	Capture Spring Photographic Workshop at High Beeches with Ian Pack - 9th April 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.	BRAND NEW COURSE!
	Macro Photography Workshop with Ian Pack - 10th April 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.
	Understanding Your Canon EOS 40D - 14th April 2010 To explain how best to use your Canon EOS 40D, to navigate the comprehensive menu display and to give the photographer more confidence in exploring the wide range of manual controls available.
	Working With RAW Files - 15th April 2010 To explain how to work with RAW files in terms of manipulating exposure, correcting white balance and applying sharpening and other alterations. All variants of RAW will be covered as will the use of the manufacturer’s proprietary RAW conversion software (Canon & Nikon) as well as Adobe’s Photoshop Elements 7 & CS3.
	Portable Flash Workshop with John Clements - 16th April 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.	BRAND NEW COURSE!

	Apple Aperture 3.0 in Action with John Clements - 20th April 2010 Join us for an insightful and real world demonstration of Apple’s new Aperture 3 software for the professional and passionate enthusiast photographer. John Clements is widely respected for his capabilities as a photographer, and his abilities to explain and encourage other photographers about techniques and technology.	BRAND NEW COURSE!
	Understanding Your Canon PowerShot G11 - 21st April 2010 To explain how best to use your Canon PowerShot G11, to navigate the comprehensive menu display and to give the photographer more confidence in exploring the wide range of manual controls available.
	Landscape Photography Workshop with Ian Pack - 24th April 2010 To provide keen amateur photo enthusiasts with the knowledge to go out and capture exceptional images across a variety of different landscapes. This will be made possible by simply understanding how your camera should be set up for this genre of photography under the expert tutelage of Ian before moving on to a more practical environment at the Seven Sisters in East Sussex.

	Fashion, Beauty and Jewelry with Jon Gray - 7th May 2010 Join top UK photographer Jon Gray and internationally renowned glamour and figure model Joceline Brooke Hamilton will be providing an exclusive insight into the world of creative figure photography.	BRAND NEW COURSE!
	Capture Spring Photographic Workshop at High Beeches with Ian Pack - 7th May 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.	BRAND NEW COURSE!
	Great Dixter Garden Photography with Ian Pack - 14th May 2010 Working with photographer & workshop leader Ian Pack there will be ample opportunities to create some very special images of this wonderful garden. During the day Ian will show participants how to control available light to create stunning close-up and macro images of specimen plants and blooms and magnificent wide shots of the extensive grounds.	BRAND NEW COURSE!
	Capture Spring Photographic Workshop at High Beeches with Ian Pack - 21st May 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.	BRAND NEW COURSE!
	Great Dixter Garden Photography with Ian Pack - 7th June 2010 Working with photographer & workshop leader Ian Pack there will be ample opportunities to create some very special images of this wonderful garden. During the day Ian will show participants how to control available light to create stunning close-up and macro images of specimen plants and blooms and magnificent wide shots of the extensive grounds.	BRAND NEW COURSE!
	Creative Lighting and Lingerie Course with Jon Gray - 11th June 2010 Utilising a range of the very latest Bowens lighting equipment, Jon will break the day down into manageable sections, covering everything from suggestions on model make-up to the set up of your studio system. At regular intervals delegates will have the chance to put what they have learnt into practice with the chance to capture images of Katie before having their work critiqued providing a truly unforgettable photographic experience.
	Capture Summer Photographic Workshop at High Beeches with Ian Pack - 18th June 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.	BRAND NEW COURSE!
	Landscape Photography Workshop with Ian Pack - 19th June 2010 To provide keen amateur photo enthusiasts with the knowledge to go out and capture exceptional images across a variety of different landscapes. This will be made possible by simply understanding how your camera should be set up for this genre of photography under the expert tutelage of Ian before moving on to a more practical environment at the Seven Sisters in East Sussex.
	Working With RAW Files - 24th June 2010 To explain how to work with RAW files in terms of manipulating exposure, correcting white balance and applying sharpening and other alterations. All variants of RAW will be covered as will the use of the manufacturer’s proprietary RAW conversion software (Canon & Nikon) as well as Adobe’s Photoshop Elements 7 & CS3.
	Colour Workflow Workshop - 25th June 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.	BRAND NEW COURSE!
	Capture Summer Photographic Workshop at High Beeches with Ian Pack - 2nd July 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.	BRAND NEW COURSE!
	Macro Photography Workshop with Ian Pack - 3rd July 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.
	Great Dixter Garden Photography with Ian Pack - 5th July 2010 Working with photographer & workshop leader Ian Pack there will be ample opportunities to create some very special images of this wonderful garden. During the day Ian will show participants how to control available light to create stunning close-up and macro images of specimen plants and blooms and magnificent wide shots of the extensive grounds.	BRAND NEW COURSE!
	Portrait Photography Workshop with Ian Pack - 10th July 2010 This one day introduction to the art of portrait photography will provide participants with the practical experience to create stunning portraits using studio "ash 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.	BRAND NEW COURSE!
	Capture Summer Photographic Workshop at High Beeches with Ian Pack - 6th August 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.	BRAND NEW COURSE!
	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.	BRAND NEW COURSE!
	Capture Autumn Photographic Workshop at High Beeches with Ian Pack - 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.
	Capture Autumn Photographic Workshop at High Beeches with Ian Pack - 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.
	Colour Workflow Workshop - 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.	BRAND NEW COURSE!

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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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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