Sunday 29 June 2008

Photography Tuition

This morning the studio email inbox is again peppered with wedding photography enquiries, emails from Mr. Chumbawumba in Nigeria asking for my bank account info, lottery win notifications, details of saucy pills for saucy people and replica watch bargains. You could buy the last two and give someone a hard time; but I digress.

I also received more emails enquiring about photography tuition. I say to anyone looking for photography tuition "go check out evening courses at local colleges". Here, in and around Glasgow, you'll find courses for beginners through to improvers. If you're thinking of starting your own wedding photography business why not double it up with a business course? Furthermore, some colleges have the added attraction of their own (traditional) darkroom.

In Scotland you can get help with fees. If you open an Individual Learning Account you can claim up to 200(GBP) a year. It's available for anyone aged 18 or over and living in Scotland. You just contribute a minimum of 10 (GBP) per course.

If you don't fancy a classroom based course and you'd prefer 1-to-1 tuition; then give me a call.

Here's a few ideas for photography evening classes around Glasgow:
Has a large selection of courses for the beginner to the advanced. Studios are well equiped.
Normally offers a Beginners Black and White Photography course and a Black and White Photography workshop. Further details will be in their brochure; available August 2008.
Has a small selection of digital photography courses; listed in the "Evening & Lifestyle" section.
Has a digital photography course. At the time of writing it is free.

Sunday 22 June 2008

Photography Exhibitions : Glasgow

So you've been to see Kung Fu Panda and now you can't wait for the release of Mamma Mia! Here's a few ideas to get you out more...


Harry Benson : A Photographers Journey

Iconic exhibition from Glasgow born Harry Benson's 50 year career. Harry mixes documentary photography and celebrity photography with ease. Well worth a visit.

30 May, 2008 to 14 September, 2008
Free Admission


Jo Spence : Self Portraits

High impact exhibition of self-portraits by British photographer Jo Spence. Jo was a gutsy visionary and the exhibition includes 14 photographs presented to Glasgow Museums in 2008 by the Jo Spence Archive, London.

12 June, 2008 to 16 November, 2008
Free Admission


Glasgow 1955 : Through the Lens

In 1955 Glasgow camera clubs got together to record everyday scenes of Glasgow. This exhibition is a fabulous collection of some of the images.

21 March, 2008 to 29 September, 2008
Free Admission


The Bigger Picture : 17 years of Big Issue Photography

A collection of photographs celebrating 17 years of Big Issue photography. This is advertised as over 60 images but I could only find about 20. The image of John Malkovich is my fav.

17 June, 2008 to 7 July, 2008
Mitchell Library (rear entrance foyer)
Free Admission


Railing Art : Glasgow Photography

Exhibition by students from John Wheatley College and Hayfield Centre for the Deaf. Inspired by Glasgow landmarks.

30 May, 2008 to 13 July, 2008