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Try something new
If you always shoot weddings, try steam punk;
if you tend to gravitate towards wildlife, try
motorsports. We all have preferred genres,
but stepping outside of our comfort zone
occasionally can lead to refreshing, and
pleasantly surprising, results.Ask for help
If you think you might benefit from some
one-to-one tuition, enquire about group sizes
and be prepared to pay a little more for
someone’s undivided attention. However, don’t
be put off by a lack of technical knowledge;
help is always on hand.to end up with the same photograph. The
guys who think outside of the box will
always get something different.’Producing unique images
The desire to produce unique images is
something Tiffany is also aware of, which
is why Wex Photo Video ensures that there
are plenty of opportunities to play around
with equipment and different set-ups. ‘You
can ask us to move things and change stuff
around,’ she reveals. ‘There’s plenty of time
to experiment.’ While some photographers
may feel confident requesting props be
changed or asking models to move, others
may lack the confidence or technical
know-how to produce the image they have
in their mind’s eye. This is when one-to-
one attention is vital. ‘Currently our
photo days and experiences are designed
for six to 12 students, depending on the
type of course,’ reveals Ian Savage, head
of retail and academy training at Jessops.
‘By keeping the groups small we can
ensure that everyone gets the special
attention they need.’
Jessops has plenty of people on
hand offering technical assistance‘Nowadays so much of it comes down to post-production
that no one is going to end up with the same photograph’© MICHAEL TOPHAM
© PAW PHOTOGRAPHY © WEX PHOTO VIDEO