On a crisp Saturday afternoon at Maltby Village Hall, I had the pleasure of leading a photography workshop for a group of enthusiastic students. The hall, often bustling with community events, provided the perfect setting for an immersive learning experience focused on the art of photography.

As the students arrived, there was a palpable sense of excitement in the air. Each participant brought their own unique perspective and level of experience, ranging from complete beginners to those with some prior knowledge. My goal was to foster an inclusive environment where everyone felt comfortable to express their creativity and explore the world of photography.

We began with a session on the fundamentals of photography, covering key concepts such as composition, lighting, and the exposure triangle. Using a combination of theory and practical demonstrations, I encouraged students to think critically about how each element contributes to a powerful image.

Recently, I had the privilege of hosting my largest photography workshop to date at Whinstone View, welcoming 16 enthusiastic students eager to expand their skills. The venue, with its picturesque landscapes and rustic charm, provided the perfect backdrop for our sessions.

The day began with an introduction to the core principles of photography. I focused on the importance of understanding light, composition, and exposure. With a diverse group of students, each with varying levels of expertise, I tailored the sessions to ensure everyone would benefit. The atmosphere was both collaborative and motivating, filled with a shared desire to learn and create.

At Stu Brown Photography, we believe that everyone has the potential to capture stunning images, regardless of their level of experience. That's why we are thrilled to announce our upcoming photography workshops at the Farm Direct store in Easington and Staithes. These workshops are designed specifically for beginners who are eager to explore the art of photography and develop their skills in a supportive and engaging environment.

This is the first workshop I’ve run in Scarborough. My Getting to Grips workshops has always been received very well and inspired a lot of local photographer to book more workshops and encouraged them to take up a fabulous hobby.

Staithes is a quaint little fishing harbour village on the North Yorkshire Coast and is apart of the North York Moors National Park. It offers tight street, alleyways and a lovely harbour. All perfect for a Landscape Photography Workshop.

Thomason Foss is nestled in a quaint little valley, this time of year we struggled with the access. Ive never seen it so muddy. Safety of my students has always been top priority, I had walked the path the day before to reccy the route.

How fantastic to be back teaching after such a long time waiting of the Covid rules relaxing. A whole new group too, especially in Staithes, such a photogenic little seaside village in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park.

Emma had never modelled before, but proved to have the confidence to stand in front of a group and have her picture taken. It takes quite a bit of guts to stand and pose in front of three photographers especially if you haven't done it before - Well Done Emma!

Thank goodness the weather held out. With all the rain we’ve had recently I was worried I wouldn’t be able to run this street photography workshop.

Some places you get pleasurably bored of, the infinity bridge is one such place for me. Ive taught night photography there for over 12 years.

I’ve always used Margrove ponds to run my workshops at, there are so full of life, from Deer to Coot, Mallards , Dragon Flies and Damsel Flies.

Because they are local it makes my students realise that we are surrounded by wildlife, even on our own door step.