I had photography mentoring with Gary... this is my honest review. 

I choose 1-2-1 photography mentoring with Gary Hill so that I could take advantage of all his time, knowledge and experience.

Having followed Gary for a few years, I loved his style of light; how each individual picture captures features of the subject making his work extremely noticeable. I chose Gary because I wanted to push myself and tweak bad habits I have as a photographer. I wanted to learn more about different sources of light and how it can change a whole image using different lighting techniques. Having joined The Guild of Photographers I wanted to push myself to awards higher than the bronze awards I was already receiving. I knew Gary was the mentor to do this.

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We covered lots

I spoke with Gary leading up to my 1-2-1 about the areas I wanted to cover; gels, posing, how to shoot on a white backdrop, headshots with the triflection, full length shots using natural light, one source or light then introducing a second light to change the image completely.

The day was jam packed of tricks, helpful tips and lots of fun and laughter. Gary arranged two models who were very relaxed. There was no pressure to understand quickly, if you didn’t get it Gary would explained it until you did.

I learned so much

The lightbulb moment for me is my confidence this is the issue with me, Gary taught me simple methods on how to spend more time capturing and trying out new things and getting it right in camera then spending very little time to edit. He built my confidence then and now, Gary’s after care is great he never stops pushing or helping you grow.

The workshop has helped build my confidence and style as a photographer I’ve gone on since to win high bronzes and a silver award with the guild.

Behind the scenes at a Photography Workshop in the UK

I’ll book again!

Having completed this 1-2-1 with Gary it won’t stop me from doing so again, there’s so much to learn and grasp with photography. I loved watching him work the camera and the lights. Overall I had a wonderful experience and hope to return again this year!

When I return again I would love to cover more with family posing

The overall experience is just what I wanted to get out if it. Gary is a fantastic mentor.

Lindsay Betts Photography

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