“Sometimes the best dreams you will live, are ones you cannot even imagine right now”.

Photography Show Masterclass

I have already achieved more in my career than I imagined all those years ago when starting out. Delivering a Photography Masterclass at The Photography Show was a new feather to add to the cap.

Being asked to deliver a “Turning Pro” Photography Masterclass at The Photography Show an event I used to attend myself as student.

Made more special by the fact that I was sharing a stage with greats Rankin and Charlie Phillips.

My journey to becoming a full time photographer was not a conventional one. Like all great photographers, I did my degree in something completely different! I spent most of my life in other careers and changed careers in my mid 30s.Rankin – The Photography Show Superstage

I like to think that as an average working class person with no particular privileges in life, my story and path could inspire others, and it turns out … it did! The Google Reviews, Inboxes and Emails from other people who my story resonated with proved testament to this.

Other women approaching middle ages, other working class people, others trying to make a go of it without any links to the industry. The Turning Pro Photography Masterclass was for designed with them in mind.

Why I wanted to be and do different in my Photography Show Masterclass

I have attended many photography workshops and left with no real tangible points that I can implement. I have heard of photographers that were financed by families and partners, gifted 2k cameras and parents that were partners in their business.

Many people do not have access to these privileges. I wanted this to be different and be an example of someone who made it without things. I showed the council estate I grew up on; the comprehensive school I attended and gave delegates homework! As you do!

I wanted delegates to implement actions, after leaving my Turning Pro Photography Masterclass.Actions implemented at the Photography Masterclass

Photography Mentoring via Patreon

After the show I received so many messages about mentoring I decided to formalise what I already had in place and set up a Patreon page. I was already informally mentoring many people, I lecture at Sandwell College, Dudley College and Walsall Studio School. I have been part of the Blast Series of Workshops for Multi Story and also delivered to BIMM and Birmingham University. Imparting knowledge in photography is not new to me.

 

Real World Photography Lessons

I want emerging photographers and creatives to have access to real world lessons on how to make a living. Most of us cannot afford to work just for the love of it.

Although I also do love my job, I also like having a roof over my head and nice things. I have also noticed a gap in the knowledge colleges provide around this, as many lecturers are not working photographers.Google Review for Harris Museum Photography Workshop

My aim with all workshops, is to build the next generation of photographers with real world skills and knowledge.

I just hope I am remembered in their speeches!

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