Photography training for individuals, private groups and businesses in London
Central London, East London, North London including Hampstead, Highgate and Archway.
Lots of people love taking photos as a hobby and lots of small business want to use photography for social media updates and other areas where they might not necessarily require, or have the budget for, a professional photographer.
This is about Enjoying Photography and Improving your Skills.
I don’t promise to train anybody to become a professional – that takes years of dedicated practise – but I can share my expertise with you so that you can get really comfortable with your camera, improve your results and have more confidence taking photos in future.
What does the Training Offer?
I have two types of non-business training. One is for those who don’t really understand fully how to use their DSLR cameras and want a fun and engaging ‘step-by-step get to know your Digital SLR camera’ session in natural light.
I focus on you moving away from the habit of using your camera on auto-mode and become really comfortable with your camera to get better results.
Things we go through on the photography lesson:
- Learning how and when to use Aperture/depth of field properly.
- Learning how and when to use Shutter speed properly.
- How to adjust your camera to cope with different lighting scenarios.
- How to capture moving objects.
- When and why to adjust the I.S.O.
- A little about white balance.
- Making sure your exposure is always right and you know best – not your camera!
Photography Lessons Tailored to You.
The second type of non-business training is more creative and involves me working with you to help improve your overall photography.
The main reason people come to me for this is that they want to take better photos on their travels and of friends and family or just out and about as a hobby.
Before your booking, we will have a pre-consultation on the phone to ascertain your ability and requirement and make sure the lesson is tailored specifically to you.
Further development on the photo lesson:
If you wish to go on and take a second lesson, we can then develop onto some of the following:
- Framing your pictures well.
- Improving your understanding of light.
- How to shoot almost anything on Aperture priority.
- Engaging with your subjects.
- Seeing a great image.
- Long exposure photography.
- Nailing portraits that flatter.
- ….or tell me what you want to focus on (pardon the pun), or let’s brainstorm together, and I can tailor the lesson to your requirements.
Where and How Much?
I usually do photography lessons on Hampstead Heath (Gospal Oak entrance) or Waterlow Park (Highgate Hill), if you’re local. Or we can go on a London ‘walk around’ – I have a number of routes and locations I can suggest. Or travel to where you live/work – no travel charges within zones 1-2, or North London.
Lessons Fee – £475 for a 3hr lesson, (+ comfort/coffee break). You can bring your colleagues, family or friends – this price is based on up to 1-6 people and will include some technical teaching if required, plus practise time with each other, all of which will be guided by.
I will also ask you to send me some information beforehand, have a pre-consultation call to tailor the lesson to your group.
If you are an individual and want a one-to-one lesson – it will be aprox 2 hours together and I charge £375 – with a 10% discount for Archway residents or those happy to meet me locally – Hampstead Heath, Waterlow Park as a suggestion.
Please note, if this is a family outing/special occasion, I also offer a package which includes me capturing some professional photos of you all too. See the link here for further details – Love and Life Photography Package.
Follow up lessons –
10% discount on a second lesson, to develop or refresh, booked within 4 weeks. I can set you some ‘tasks’, based on what we’ve learned in lesson 1 and we’ll discuss what you want to learn.
For bulk bookings or different requirements – price on enquiry.
I can also provide a gift voucher for someone to book in a photo lesson with me.
Digital Photography Training for Your Business and/or Social Media and Tips on using your photography effectively online.
A lot of people, who are new to either business or socials media (or both), struggle to understand how to use photographs on various platforms, as well as websites, effectively in their line of business and/or how to take the right photos to post.
My training is not about building likes and popularity, (although we will go over that), but about you and your business and how you want to present yourself to the world (i.e potential and current customers).
I will go over your objectives with you and help you with tips and tricks on your platforms with the photography. We can also discuss reels, carousels, stories and anything else you wish to know. I mainly use Instagram and LinkedIn myself. Occasionally posting reels to TikTok and, of course, my own website is always in use.
I will have a phone consultation beforehand to gauge your level and understanding and tailor the training to you.
I charge £550 for a morning, afternoon training session, aprox 3 hours, where I sit down with you at home or your place of business and go over a plan for your social media, including your messaging, tailoring your content for your audience and tips and tricks on improving your photography for your socials/web. You are welcome to bring another person in your business to this training.
If you want to split the cost with another business, I charge £150 extra, which includes a second consultation for their business and I will add on an extra hour so I can make sure I give time for both businesses.
Whilst I’m sure you recognise the importance of hiring a professional photographer when you need images for your websites, brochures, menus, staff photos and general marketing material, which will be help to promote your business, there are also times when a DIY job is appropriate and this training can help you.
Please note, if you want to benefit from both social media training and photography tips and tricks, two sessions may be needed. I offer a 10% discount on the second training if booked within a month.
Why you may go for this photography training:
- You’re a chef, designer, creator and want to capture better photos for reference, blogging and social media regularly.
- You want to document events for social media but don’t have a budget to hire a professional for this.
- You’re a charity and want to take photos for case study purposes, fundraising events or out ‘in the field’.
- You want to document small meetings for internal use.
- Or building your own brand and want to post behind the scenes and pictures of your products.
So if you’re going to do it yourself, it is best to do it as well as you can.
Other photography related training
Some people come to me for specific training, which could be anything from PhotoShop lessons, how to use flash photography, creating better fashion images for your brand – honestly, it could be anything! I have been living and breathing photography for over 30 years, so there is a lot of skills and knowledge I can pass on. Prices are similar to above, which gives you an indication and adjusted for how much prep I need to do and how many hours you need me for – plus location and any pre-planning needed.
So please book a call to discuss what your looking for and I can tailor you a quote. https://calendly.com/photosbysooz/30min?month=2025-07 or drop me an email: hello@susannahfields.co.uk
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