An honest guide to photography workshops
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Inside Photography Workshops
An honest guide to choosing, attending and getting the most from a photography workshop
Articles in the series
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Written from both sides of the camera — after years of running workshops throughout Scotland and beyond.
About the guide
What Really Makes a Photography Workshop Successful?
If you have ever considered joining a photography workshop or tour, you have probably had plenty of questions. What should you expect? How important is group size? What should a good workshop leader provide? And how do you know whether a particular workshop is right for you?
Inside Photography Workshops is a guide that explores what really goes into a successful photography workshop — from both sides of the camera.
The aim is not to suggest there is one correct way to run or attend a workshop, but to help photographers understand what is available, decide what matters to them and get more from the experience.
The Articles
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Published articles will appear here as the series develops
Fourteen parts, published in sequence. Each new article joins the list below.
What is a Photography Workshop?
What makes a Photography Workshop more than simply visiting beautiful locations and taking photographs – and what should we expect from it?
Why Go On a Photography Workshop?
What can a Photography Workshop offer that photographing alone perhaps cannot? Guidance, inspiration, encouragement?
Also in the Series
Part 03
Is a Photography Workshop for Everyone?
Coming soon
Part 04
Photography Workshop or Tour - What's the Difference?
Coming soon
Part 05
How Important is the Photography Leader?
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Part 06
What Should You Expect From a Photography Workshop?
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Part 07
What Makes a Successful Photography Workshop?
Coming soon
Part 08
What Running a Photography Workshop Has Taught Me
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Part 09
Do You Need to be a Good Photographer to Join a Photography Workshop?
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Part 10
How Do You Choose the Right Photography Workshop?
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Part 11
What Are You Actually Paying For?
Coming soon
Part 13
The Things No Workshop Leader Can Control?
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Part 14
Behind the Scenes of a Photography Workshop
Coming soon
Part 15
The Future of Photography Workshops
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