Frequently asked questions about Line+Light photography courses
if you do not see the answer here, just fill in our enquiry form and email us – we’re happy to answer any queries you may have about setting a date for your course or our consultancy.
How much is the training and consultancy?
Course places:
Because everyone’s needs are different, prices for training are calculated on a demand basis. As a good starting point – our Phone and Stage 1 & 2 Photography courses usually run at £175 per attendee based on a ratio of 1:8. This cost includes the tuition, course notes, light refreshments and venue hire at The University of Nottingham on a weekday from 10-5pm. Please note that parking on campus is chargeable.
Consultancy:
Martine Hamilton Knight works with architectural practices and built environment specialists, helping them create strategies for managing their image archives. She will develop meaningful use and increased visibility for photographic and moving image portfolios. She can advise on trading for in-house staff or sourcing professional commissions for architectural photography. Her services can be arranged a rolling contract or occasional project-by-project basis. This can be kick-started with a visit to your premises to assess need, meet the team, and may be managed remotely thereafter.
Paul Mottram advises on moving image strategies for your practice on a similar basis. He can facilitate training and technical kit specifications for you and your team or provide a videography service for the business on a project-by-project basis.
Please get in touch to discuss your ideas with Martine or Paul.
What equipment should I bring on Line+Light days?
Thank you for choosing a LINE+LIGHT course. Depending on the type of day you’ve chosen, we suggest bringing the following equipment to best enhance your time with us…
- A note book and pen. We may sometimes supply course notes, but your own note taking is really helpful as an aide-memoir after the day has finished.
- You may like to bring your own lunch. Most of our venues have take-away options nearby, and we provide tea/coffee and biscuits throughout the day at venues where possible.
- Your camera/phone. If you book a Stage 1 or 2 day and need to borrow a camera, please advise us well ahead of time, we have a small number of Canon cameras for use.
- Spare battery (we’ve experienced attendees unable to use their cameras by early afternoon, there’s nothing more frustrating than having something great to photograph and a dead camera).
- Extra memory cards- always useful in case you shoot lots….and lots…and lots.
- Wet weather gear. We hope for good forecasts (see further down this page for our take on weather issues), but we can’t rule out the possibility of the odd cloud burst every now and again. A small pack-a-mac is incredibly useful if we get caught out.
- Sensible footwear. We’re often out for the day and often are visiting ancient properties with uneven and possibly slippery floors, there may be tree roots, or long grass. City itineraries involve lots of pavement walking, so be comfortable.
Where are your courses held?
Each course page details the venue locations. With the exception of Elvaston Castle (Urbex) in Derbyshire, our regular venues are across Nottinghamshire. Most have parking but there may be charges for this one weekdays. Public transport options are provided along with maps and further details on booking. For our Phone camera and Stage 1 and 2 days, we can also travel to your location if you would prefer to host the training for you and your team. Please use the contact form or call us for more information.
What about the weather?
We live in the UK, and as such, weather is constantly changing. For some of our itineraries, extended periods of the day will be outdoors, and if it seems that the entire day is likely to be jeopardised by foul driving rain/wind, then we’ll be in touch around 48 hours beforehand to discuss the options. If we have a forecast indicating the odd shower here and there, we’ll carry on with our day, most of our venues allow us the flexibility to place more of the content inside.
How do I book?
We’re really pleased that you’d like to discuss your photographic learning or business visual asset management with us. Because our courses will run in conjunction with your availability and that of our venues, we will begin the process of enquiry based on which itinerary you are interested in together with the number of attendees likely for the training.
Costs will be provided and will include the trainer, venue hire and light refreshments (where possible). Please use the contact form, or email and we’ll respond by return or alternatively, just pick up the phone between 9-5.30pm Monday-Friday and give us a call on 0115 9621112. If we’re out teaching there will be the friendly answer phone in charge, but rest assured, we’ll return your call promptly.
Tell me about access and mobility issues
As you would expect when looking through our website, many of the days are activity based, often in old historic properties without lifts and with raised thresholds, uneven floors and many stairs. These events may be difficult for those with mobility issues to enjoy to the full. Our venues at Nottingham Trent University and The University of Nottingham, where we hold our Digital Stages 1 -2 and Phone Photography Course all have full wheelchair access, plus the the practical locations we visit on these particular days are level, with good paths and are wheelchair negotiable.
We ask that you let us know of mobility issues you may have when booking so that we can best advise you and make sure your day with us is a good one. We have testimonials from wheelchair users who have been on LINE+LIGHT days and are happy to share their experiences.
I’m a professional photographer. Can I come on your courses?
If you’re a working professional photographer, you are welcome to talk to us about 1:1 still or moving image training which can take place in your own premises or at one of the locations described on our course pages.
What type of camera do I need for your days out courses?
It’s up to you what you shoot on, we’ll do our best to train you to use your camera to the maximum potential, but please be aware that some compact cameras offer limited menu functions and there will be a limit to how much you are able to alter the automated facets of their design. Modern ‘bridge’ cameras are terrific, with long zoom lenses and increasingly capable sensors allowing for greater image quality and functionality. You’d get much from a day on one of our courses with a piece of kit such as this.
All said and done, the greatest versatility is via DSLRs and Mirrorless System cameras with their interchangeable lenses and wonderful quality. If you’re booked on our courses and are thinking of purchasing kit for the first time, or considering upgrading, we are happy to offer an opinion. If you don’t own a camera currently, we’d encourage you to attend our Stage 1 and borrow one of ours for the day (free of charge). This way, you’ll be able to make a more considered purchase when the time comes. Please make sure you request a camera when you book and you will be responsible for it whilst you are on the course.
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