Coaching and Training

Jumpstartphoto offers 2 different approaches for training to accommodate different skills, ambitions and budgets.  In addition to the bespoke one2one coaching service, you can also choose one of several one-day or half-day courses.

The Good News…

Cameras are tools…
When you know a few simple facts of life about photography, you can drastically improve your photos, whether you have a tiny compact or a professional DSLR.
If you’ve learned to drive a car or use a mobile phone, you can ‘drive’ a camera! 

The Even Better News…

Your ‘trainer’, Di Fisher, is on a mission to make Park7 Jumpstartphoto courses the best of their kind, which means that YOU will receive the best and most effective training possible.

Training Courses (for intimate groups of 3 – 10 people)

The one-day and half-day courses for small groups (maximum of 10 delegates) are formulated to help all delegates improve their photography in several ways – whether it’s a technical, artistic or a ‘people’ thing.

Each course will be slightly different, driven by the needs and objectives of the delegates attending.  We will compile the feedback from the questionnaires to ensure the most ‘popular’ topics for learning are covered.

Coaching (this is a one2one service only with a professional photographer)

Coaching can be arranged to suit you – whether it’s one or two hours a week or a one-off whole day - we will work with you to find suitable dates and times.

The key aspects of one-to-one coaching are efficiency and effectiveness. The questionnaire you complete will help us determine and agree which problems or skill gaps are holding you back, and we guarantee that your three most important objectives will be ‘bottomed-out’ during the day.

How much will it cost?

Courses for 3 – 10 people
Half Day Training Course – (four hours)                                                      £135
One Day Training Course – (eight hours, one hour for breaks)                  £235

Special coaching for individuals only
Coaching – hourly rate                                                                                £50
Coaching – One day, one2one, (eight hours)                                            £450
Coaching – Two ‘half’ days, one2one (five hours each)                             £550

What’s so special about Park7 Jumpstartphoto courses?

We have experienced many different training courses ourselves and it is apparent to us that there are certain disadvantages to ‘group’ learning.  There are also a lot of positive factors too which is why we are determined to offer both styles of training.  At the same time, we are keeping a watchful eye on the less advantageous aspects to ensure that:

• You will feel comfortable and not intimidated
• You will learn what you want to learn
• You will be encouraged to ask questions to assist the learning and discovery process
• You will receive answers and not just responses to your questions
• You will not be sitting in a school room! You can come and go as you please, get a drink or a bite to eat when it suits you – (all our body clocks are different and if you are hungry or gasping for a drink, it can distract you from absorbing valuable information).

Together with the feedback on your questionnaire, these courses will provide a solid foundation from which you can steer and launch your photography in any direction you please. 

The courses are led by professional photographer, Di Fisher LBIPP.  This means every delegate has the opportunity to receive the ultimate commitment of a friendly professional ready to pass on insight, knowledge and experience ensuring that anyone can enjoy this wonderful craft of image making.