Private tuition with Ade · Leeds, Yorkshire & online
One-to-One Photography Training, Built Entirely Around You
No group to keep up with, no generic syllabus, no waiting your turn. Just you, your camera and a professional photographer, working on exactly what you want to get better at, wherever you want to shoot.
- 15+ years as a professional photographer
- Any level, any camera
- Questions answered after your session
Why one-to-one beats any course
A group workshop is a great day out. A private session is how you make a real leap, fast.
- Every minute is yours. Nothing you already know, nothing that doesn’t interest you.
- Learn on your own camera. We set it up together, so it all still makes sense when you get home.
- Shoot what you love. Landscapes, city architecture, portraits, editing. You choose.
- Go at your pace. Ask anything, try it again, and stop when it clicks.
“Learned more in one hour with Ade than five years of meetups. The individual support made all the difference.”Stuart Wood · 1-to-1 session in Leeds
Choose Your Session
Three ways to work together. Every session is planned around you before we start.
Online Session
On Zoom · from anywhere
£50 per hour
Book as many hours as you need.
- Lightroom and Photoshop editing, on your own photos
- Honest feedback on your latest work
- Answers to the camera questions you’ve been stuck on
Half Day
Leeds & nearby
£250
Plus any model or studio fees.
- City architecture, local landscapes or portraits
- Hands-on shooting with coaching at every step
- Portraits on location or in a studio
Full Day
Dales, Peak District or Yorkshire coast
£500
Plus travel for longer distances and any model or studio fees.
- A full day out at a location you choose
- Shoot in the best light, then edit your images together
- Go home with new skills and photos you’re proud of
What We Can Work On
Pick one thing or mix and match. Beginners and experienced photographers both welcome.
Getting off auto
Aperture, shutter speed, ISO and focus, explained in plain English.
Landscapes
Composition, light, filters and long exposures.
City & architecture
Lines, angles and blue hour in Leeds or Manchester.
Portraits
Natural light on location, or lighting in a studio.
Off-camera flash
Take control of light instead of hoping for it.
Editing
A clear Lightroom and Photoshop workflow from import to finished image.
Thinking of going pro?
Portfolio, pricing and working with clients.
Something else?
Just ask. If I can help, I’ll tell you how.
How It Works
Simple, personal, and arranged around your diary.
Tell me what you want
Drop me an email with what you shoot, what’s frustrating you and what you’d love to achieve.
We plan it together
A quick call or email to agree the location, the subjects and the plan for the day.
Pick a date that suits
Send me a few dates and I’ll fit around you. I can come to you or meet somewhere nearby.
Shoot, learn, repeat
Hands-on, at your pace, with as many questions as you like.
Support afterwards
Stuck on a setting a week later? Get in touch and I’ll help.
Where We Could Go
From the Dales and the Peak District to the streets of Leeds and Manchester. A few favourite spots for a session.
Know a keen photographer?
Give One-to-One Tuition as a Gift
Gift vouchers are available for any one-to-one session. It’s a present they’ll actually use: a day out, a new skill and photos to be proud of.
- Online, half-day or full-day sessions
- They choose the date and what to learn
- Easy to redeem: they just get in touch
Questions People Ask
Is one-to-one tuition right for a complete beginner?
Where do sessions take place?
What should I bring?
Are there any extra costs?
Can I get help after the session?
Can I buy a session as a gift?
Ready to Take Photos You’re Proud Of?
Tell me what you’d like to work on, and I’ll put together a session that fits.
Email Ade to Plan Your SessionPrefer company? See the small-group workshops