Martyn Pearson's Blog

On Monday evening, 8th Feb, I gave a presentation and talk to the photographers at the South Manchester Camera Club, Didsbury. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there, even though I’d just completed a tiring, full day, studio lighting workshop in Blackburn. Also the tea (Yorkshire, I’m sure) and biscuits were very welcome. Part of my presentation covered photography training courses and how effective they can be when properly delivered by a well qualified trainer.

Many students of many levels and ages have benefited from my mentoring. I have run masterclasses in landscape photography, portraiture, darkroom practice, digital imaging etc, to students and hobbyists aged from 14, to as young as 85 years. It is great fun for the students and myself working in small groups, large groups and individuals.

For years I have helped photographers achieve greater satisfaction and pleasure using their cameras and also in achieving their Royal Photographic Society qualifications. I have taught photography to higher education students, many of whom have gone on to have successful careers in specialisms such as fashion photography, music photography and as picture editors. You could call me well qualified and hugely experienced.

I am now using this blog as a forum, offering feedback to photographers on their work. You may email me your images, low resolution only please. Resize your image files to 550 ppi longest side, at 72 dpi. The image files will be published on this blog along with any feedback to help improve your photography.

You may also send me questions on a range of photography subjects. From; “I’m going on holiday and need to know how to get the best from my compact camera”, to; “how can I get an out of focus background in my portraits”. To what photographers, historical and contemporary, should be researched if you are writing an academic essay. There are few photographic subjects that I can’t give advice on.

It would be like having a professional look over your shoulder when you take that photograph, giving you tips and friendly advice. If you are a professional and you need advice on an area of photography you are unsure about, please get in touch.

Email: info@martynpearson.com