Private Tuition for Practical Photography, Photoshop and A Level

I offer one-to-one private tuition for anybody who is interested in creating better pictures and learning about photography. I teach beginners and intermediate photographers all the way up to advanced studio techniques, utilising strobe (flash) photography. If you are thinking of setting up a photography business or a home studio with the aim of offering professional portraiture or headshots, I can consult on the best technical options for you and devise a learning and equipment plan that suits your budget.

Re-touching, Image Manipulation and Work Flow

I am an expert practitioner in Photoshop and digital post-production, having used this application for over 25 years. I can help you understand the basics of creating a library, tethered shooting in Capture One, post-processing in RAW, basic re-touching techniques and grading, right up to high-end retouching and image manipulation. I can also accompany and guide you through location shoots if required.

Photography A Level for students

I am available to tutor students privately at their own home and have done so successfully for the last few years. I know the photography A Level very well, having taught it at Sixth Form and have taken both my children through the two year course. If you would like to find out more about the possibility of private A Level tutoring please get in touch via email.

Testimonials

“In 2019 I decided to up my photo game. I was looking for a tutor to help me take my photography from amateur enthusiast, to a more professional level. I knew that it would not be easy to find the right teacher, someone that would really be able to understand my vision and tailor a course suited to my specific needs. Also, I wanted the process to be both informative, flexible and fun, so finding the right personality was essential! Luckily for me, the internet presented me with Ollie, and from day one I was more that satisfied with the content of every session. Ollie has already helped me immensely by giving me the tools and some ‘golden tricks’ to improve all stages of the photographic process, from pre-planning, composition, lighting, execution and post-production. Ollie is engaged, enthusiastic, passionate, generous and immensely knowledgable. Truly one of the best teachers I have ever had, and I am thrilled to have not only found my very own photography guru, but also a new friend. I would highly recommend Ollie to anyone, and can assure you that you will struggle to find a teacher more invested in the vision of his students. Thank you Ollie!

Dietlind Schirmer., Hampshire

‘’Ollie is a fantastic photography tutor. Having taken photographs for a while, but not being happy with the results, I hired him with the aim of improving my skills. Through a series of specifically tailored lessons mixing theory with the practical, Ollie quickly gave me the confidence to take better photos. Always encouraging and very inventive he covered a whole range of subjects from composition, shutter speed, aperture and light, to the basics of Photoshop and how best to manage my work-flow. Ollie’s creativity and passion for photography is self-evident and I couldn’t ask for a better teacher. He also makes great coffee!’’

David Camburn., Oxfordshire

"Having completed a photography degree at Brighton University, I wanted to continue learning and to develop my skills further for my Wedding and Events photography commissions. Working with Ollie was fantastic. He introduced me to a completely new work-flow. This not only allowed me to recognise how much quicker I can edit my images, but also makes the process far more enjoyable. The lessons I’ve had with Ollie have helped me to realise the art of a good quality image, not only just through the learning of Photoshop and Bridge, but also through the insightful conversations we’ve had about the technology behind the camera and lenses. I'm so grateful to have had this time with him and compared with the education from the University, Ollie's lessons have been far more useful. He has a natural ability to teach photography in a way that is easily understandable for the student and it was so helpful to have him welcome every question I asked. Thank you Ollie!"

Lilly Meikle., Oxfordshire

"Ollie tutored our daughter in A Level photography. He was incredibly good at getting the best out of her. Rather than telling her what to do, he managed to get her to come up with the creative ideas and executions for her projects, so that she really 'owned' the output. He supported her creatively and technically. She achieved an A grade. I can highly recommend him."

Dave Wallace., Berkshire

"I hired Ollie for private tutoring after taking his photography course at Henley College as I wanted to learn the basics around studio photography. After an initial conversation to discuss what I wanted to accomplish, Ollie tailored a high level learning plan and also helped me narrow the photo equipment essentials needed for a mobile studio. During the these one-to-one sessions he showed me how to set-up lighting, background, and pose a subject. We also covered basic PhotoShop re-touching techniques, workflow, and business management. Along with the technical input it was the personal insights that really helped me gain the most from these sessions."

Julie Munt., Berkshire

Contact

Tel: +44 07973 502746   Email: ollie@ollieweait.com