Alan Ranger Photography Reviews 610

I have attended a couple of DSLR introduction courses in the past and have both were not particularly good. Mostly a brief overview of the non-automatic modes and then you're sent out to take pictures. What this means is you don't really learn anything. I was therefore a bit cautious about booking this one in case it was similar. It couldn't have been more different.

I recently completed the 'Get Off Auto' course as a taster session and found this to be excellent. Alan covers everything you need to known in a 2.5 hour session and rather than sending you out blindly to take photo's - these are given as exercises to complete in your own time - meaning you have more time to explore each topic and ask the questions that you really want to ask.

The first week introduction is a good starter and is the natural lead in to the 4 week beginners course.

Wonderful Photographer and Trainer. I have attended several courses and enjoyed everyone. Had a really great time. Excellent class.

Really enjoyed the session I attended.
Alan explained everything clearly and I understood farmore than my previous attempts in reading it in a book.
It is a quick fire session but has certainly inspired me to try more with my camera and, when time permits, I will definitely consider going back for the four week course.
Thoroughly recommended.

Great weekend in the Lake District taking pictures and receiving invaluable instruction. Despite the weather keeping us indoors for a while we used the down time for tuition on post production editing which was transformational in terms of the end results.

All in all I gained a huge amount of knowledge and confidence.

Alan I look forward to joining another weekend in due course.

A woodland photo walk was pleasant enough but too many people in the group as a result it got split up as people started to take photos and we never saw the group leader again

Just back from a other workshop in Wales with Alan. As usual it was packed with a range of locations with a chance to practice different photographic styles, all with Alan on hand to answer questions and give advice. I would recommend anyone at any level to give it a go.

Alan is very friendly, knowledgeable and patient in his explanation. I attended the introductory workshop, and I found it extremely useful and helpful!
Alan explained very well how to get off automatic mode and start using my camera settings properly, and he gave us lots of good examples.

I would totally recommend his introductory workshop! Alan has a real passion for photography and it definitely comes across when he talks about it!

As a complete beginner, it was very helpful and informative. Now to get started putting it in to practice.

A friendly and versatile way to learn whatever aspects of photography take your fancy!

I learn a lot from the get off auto course, I would recommend.
I would do the rest of course but it’s to far to drive

Good length walk with like minded enthusiasts over even ground, not to strenuous.

Great introduction to ‘Getting off auto’
Thank you

This was a very interesting and useful workshop. However be aware that it focuses on nature, not the bird life at Brandon Marsh. This disappointed me a little as I enjoy taking pictures of birds and was hoping for some advice, but understand that it isn’t for everyone.

Great course, Alan is clearly very knowledgable about photography and can help anyone’s needs.

A great mix of technical and creative content. Ideal for beginners who want to get inspired and learn practical tools to get started.

Really good introduction class for a beginner and I have a better understanding of the basic concepts now.

I attended the beginner class. It was a great learning experience !! Recommend Alan as he takes time to explain things in detail.

As usual a very full and interesting course. Lightroom is a complicated programme to get to grips with and Alan explained the various aspects well. Review, practise and study in between classes is essential to understanding what you have done and are going to do. Thoroughly enjoyed the course.

One of the best photography workshops that I have been on. It was well organised, we visited some stunning locations, the tuition was spot on when required but not full on when not required and to cap it all we had good company and enjoyable evenings in the hotel.
As soon as I got home I booked another weekend trip for next year.