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I post a blog on photography on a weekly basis covering photography tips and related news as well as photos made by my myself and clients (read customer reviews) on my photography workshops and photography courses.
 

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Recommended Lightweight Tripods | Professional Guide
Recommended Lightweight Tripods | Professional Guide

Which tripod? is a frequent question, so I thought now is the time to update you with my recommendations for lightweight tripods | Photography News Blog

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photography-basics, recommended-productsAlan Ranger29 April 2022Alan Ranger Photographytripod
Case Study - Max Dobres - LRPS | RPS Distinctions Panel
Case Study - Max Dobres - LRPS | RPS Distinctions Panel

Another successful LRPS pass from my RPS mentoring programme. Max Dobres shares his LRPS - RPS Distinctions, the challenges and the resulting successful panel

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photography-courses, student-photosAlan Ranger24 April 2022Alan Ranger Photographycase-studies, rps-panel, rps distinctions
Extend the life of your camera | Camera Care Guide
Extend the life of your camera | Camera Care Guide

There are of course plenty of things you can do to prolong the life of your treasured DSLR camera | Ensure you read my Guide to Camera Care tips from a pro

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photography-tipsAlan Ranger20 April 2022tips
Jacki Rosin ARPS - RHS exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery
Jacki Rosin ARPS - RHS exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery

Guest Post by Jacki Rosin ARPS - RHS exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery in London. View her wonderful panel of flower images that gained her an A with the RPS

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student-photosGuest Blogger7 March 2022Alan Ranger Photographynews
Shoot the magic of landscape winter photography | Guide
Shoot the magic of landscape winter photography | Guide

Winter is a fantastic time for landscape winter photography.  Bleak landscapes and sculptural bare tree-rich scenes are plentiful. Discover the beauty

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photography-workshopsAlan Ranger2 January 2022
Case Study - Dennis Jeffrey LRPS | RPS Distinctions
Case Study - Dennis Jeffrey LRPS | RPS Distinctions

Another successful LRPS pass from my mentoring programme. Denis Jeffrey shares his LRPS - RPS Distinctions, the challenges and the resulting successful panel.

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photography-courses, student-photosAlan Ranger29 October 2021Alan Ranger Photographycase-studies, rps-panel, rps distinctions
Choosing a camera - Considerations and Comparisons
Choosing a camera - Considerations and Comparisons

One of the most common questions, when it comes to gear, that I am asked is – “can you help choosing a camera?” Here is some help | Photography Blog |

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photography-tips, recommended-productsAlan Ranger27 October 2021
RPS Distinctions: Gain Licentiate & Associate Mentoring
RPS Distinctions: Gain Licentiate & Associate Mentoring

Are you interested in gaining photographic RPS distinctions | I have a group wishing to apply for the L or A distinction with RPS. Sign up today for mentoring

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photography-courses, student-photosAlan Ranger16 September 2021Alan Ranger Photography
5 Reasons why a tripod will help you to become better
5 Reasons why a tripod will help you to become better

5 Reasons why camera tripods will help you to become a better photographer. A tripod is one of the most essential accessories available to photographers

 

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photography-tipsAlan Ranger8 July 2021tripod
Order Prints with One Vision Imaging - 12% off All Products
Order Prints with One Vision Imaging - 12% off All Products

Turn your photographs into a beautiful framed print, wall art or one of the many products available at One Vision Imaging with a 12% discount for all my clients

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photography-offers, photography-tipsAlan Ranger6 July 2021Alan Ranger Photographyprinting, tips
Using a ND Filter for Long Exposure Photography | A Guide
Using a ND Filter for Long Exposure Photography | A Guide

A neutral density filter, AKA ND Filter, does nearly exactly as the name suggests - it reduces light, uniformly across the whole image without affecting colour

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photography-tips, recommended-productsAlan Ranger6 July 2021filters
Learn Photography - How? - 10,000 Hours of Practice
Learn Photography - How? - 10,000 Hours of Practice

More random mumblings on why and how to learn photography - will 10,000 hours make a difference? It might if you practise the right things, not the wrong things

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a-journey, photography-tipsAlan Ranger5 July 2021Alan Ranger Photography
Benro Review - Head to Head with Gitzo and Manfrotto Tripods
Benro Review - Head to Head with Gitzo and Manfrotto Tripods

A head-to-head review of the Benro Tripods system versus Gitzo for the amateur landscape photographer who needs to consider weight, stability and price.

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photography-tips, recommended-productsAlan Ranger5 July 2021Alan Ranger Photographytripod
Photographers Composition Aides - Viewing frames launched
Photographers Composition Aides - Viewing frames launched

Just Launched - Photographers Composition Viewing Frames - The essential non-photographic gear every photographer needs. Six Composition Viewing Frames

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photography-tips, photography-offers, recommended-products, tip-of-the-dayAlan Ranger27 June 2021Alan Ranger Photographycomposition guide
Tip of the day - Ten tips towards better composition
Tip of the day - Ten tips towards better composition

Photography Basics – Tip of the Day - Ten Tips Towards Better Composition in your photos | Photography News Blog | Free Photography Tips | Basic Photography

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photography-basics, photography-tips, tip-of-the-dayAlan Ranger23 June 2021Alan Ranger Photographytips, learn-photography
How to use a tripod correctly | Professional Guide
How to use a tripod correctly | Professional Guide

Tip of the day - Photography Basics – How to use a tripod correctly - 15 Tips from a professional photographer | Photography News Blog | Free Photography Tips

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photography-basics, photography-tips, tip-of-the-dayAlan Ranger16 June 2021Alan Ranger Photographytips, tripod, learn-photography
Seven Tips On How To Become A Better Photographer?
Seven Tips On How To Become A Better Photographer?

Unlock the secrets of capturing breathtaking shots! Learn how to become a better photographer and take your skills to the next level-Turn Heads with your photos

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photography-tipsAlan Ranger1 June 2021Alan Ranger Photographytips
Tip of the day- 10 Creative Photo Projects To Do Today
Tip of the day- 10 Creative Photo Projects To Do Today
Tip of the day - Photography Basics – 10 Creative Photo Projects To Do This Weekend | know photography basics? - now is the time to experiment and learn
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photography-basics, photography-tips, tip-of-the-dayAlan Ranger24 March 2021Alan Ranger Photographytips, tripod, learn-photography
Case Study - Janet Boulter LRPS | RPS Distinctions
Case Study - Janet Boulter LRPS | RPS Distinctions

Two more successful RPS passes from my mentoring programme. Janet shares her LRPS - RPS Distinctions, the challenges and the resulting successful panel

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photography-courses, student-photosAlan Ranger12 March 2021Alan Ranger Photographycase-studies, rps-panel, rps distinctions
Buying a lens.... Which lens should I buy next? | Guide
Buying a lens.... Which lens should I buy next? | Guide

"Which lens should I buy?"  It's probably one of the most frequent questions I am asked. What Lens do I need next?  It Depends... | Photography News Blog

 

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news, photography-tips, recommended-productsAlan Ranger16 February 2021Alan Ranger Photographylenses, gear, recommended-products, NIK
Tip of the day - photography basics - Creative Editing
Tip of the day - photography basics - Creative Editing
Creative Editing | How-To Guide - Ten Professional Tips to Enhance Your Photography Creative Editing Skills - For Beginner and Intermediate Photographers
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photography-basics, photography-tips, tip-of-the-dayAlan Ranger6 February 2021tips, learn-photography
How to delete duplicate photos in Lightroom Classic
How to delete duplicate photos in Lightroom Classic

How to delete duplicate photos in Lightroom Classic can be a tedious task; this guide walks you through how to sort Lightroom duplicate photos and remove them.

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photography-basics, photography-tips, tip-of-the-dayAlan Ranger31 January 2021Alan Ranger Photographytips, learn-photography, lightroom
Top 10 composition mistakes - Guide To Great Composition
Top 10 composition mistakes - Guide To Great Composition

Composition Mistakes are nothing to be ashamed of,in fact, they’re a rite of passage! The only way to grow as a photographer is to learn from trial and error.

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photography-tipsAlan Ranger27 July 2020
Tip of the day - Advanced Photo Editing with NIK Collection
Tip of the day - Advanced Photo Editing with NIK Collection
Tip of the day - Advanced Editing – Using NIK Collection.  Learn Photography - Editing Software – Advanced Editing with NIK - Color Efex Pro 4 - Using Filters
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photography-basics, photography-tips, tip-of-the-dayAlan Ranger16 July 2020Alan Ranger Photographytips, learn-photography, NIK
Case Study - Jacki Rosin - Client A Photographic Journey
Case Study - Jacki Rosin - Client A Photographic Journey

Jacki Rosin has been with me since 2013 - read this case study to see how much Jacki has improved her photography with tutoring and a photographic journey

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student-photosAlan Ranger28 June 2020case-studies, a photographic journey
North Devon Coastal Workshop | Why I love Hartland Quay
North Devon Coastal Workshop | Why I love Hartland Quay

look at the images from this x-rated Devon coastline and what a weekend photography workshop can offer you with the help of a pro | Hartland Quay Workshop

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photography-workshopsAlan Ranger20 May 2020Alan Ranger Photography
Virtual Bluebell Photoshoot for the NHS | Money Raised
Virtual Bluebell Photoshoot for the NHS | Money Raised

24-04-20 - You can’t attend the bluebell photoshoot workshops this year so I am bringing them to you with an NHS Junior Doctor. Please watch and share.

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covid-19-support, photography-workshops, what's-behind-the-image, newsAlan Ranger25 April 2020bluebells, news
Case Study - Chris Shaw - Client A Photographic Journey
Case Study - Chris Shaw - Client A Photographic Journey

Case Study - Chris Shaw shares A Photographic Journey - Discover how Chris improved over 12 months of tuition with Alan Ranger. | Interview with Chris

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student-photosAlan Ranger15 April 2020Solihullcase-studies, a photographic journey
photography show buying guide | Professional Guide
photography show buying guide | Professional Guide

With the annual photography show at Birmingham NEC fast approaching, I am getting the usual flurry of questions | photography show buying guide to equipment

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newsAlan Ranger31 March 2020Alan Ranger Photography recommended-products
Case Study - Francis Peckham LRPS | RPS Distinctions
Case Study - Francis Peckham LRPS | RPS Distinctions

Francis Peckham shares how he gained his LRPS - RPS Distinctions, the challenges, experience and resulting successful panel with my RPS Mentoring Programme

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photography-courses, student-photosAlan Ranger22 March 2020Alan Ranger Photographycase-studies, rps-panel, rps distinctions
Avoid Camera Shake - Use a remote release or self-timer
Avoid Camera Shake - Use a remote release or self-timer

Remote Release = Sharp Shots - Remote cable shutter releases remove the risk of blurred and sometimes blurry photographs. Avoid camera shake with a remote

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photography-tips, recommended-productsAlan Ranger16 January 2020
Case Study - Vincenzo Albano ARPS | RPS Distinctions
Case Study - Vincenzo Albano ARPS | RPS Distinctions

Vincenzo Albano shares how he gained his ARPS - RPS Distinctions, the challenges, experience and resulting successful panel with my RPS Mentoring Programme

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photography-courses, student-photosAlan Ranger30 October 2019Alan Ranger Photographycase-studies, rps-panel, rps distinctions
Case Study - Jacki Rosin ARPS | RPS Distinctions Panel
Case Study - Jacki Rosin ARPS | RPS Distinctions Panel

Jacki Rosin shares how she gained her ARPS - RPS Distinctions, the challenges, experience and resulting successful panel with my RPS mentoring sessions

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photography-courses, student-photosAlan Ranger20 October 2019Alan Ranger Photographycase-studies, rps-panel, rps distinctions
Ireland Photography Workshop Recce Report | Dingle to Kerry
Ireland Photography Workshop Recce Report | Dingle to Kerry

Ireland Photography Workshop recce report of locations and sample photos of an amazing landscape/seascape terrain.| South Kerry Ireland Photography workshop

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photography-workshopsAlan Ranger21 September 2019Alan Ranger Photography
Partnership with One Vision Imaging - 12% off All Products
Partnership with One Vision Imaging - 12% off All Products

As a preferred partner, I am delighted to be able to share an ongoing offer - 12% discount off any order you place with One Vision Imaging for your printing.

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photography-offers, photography-tips, recommended-productsAlan Ranger28 August 2019Alan Ranger Photographyprinting, one-vision
Case Study - Anne Watkinson LRPS | RPS Distinctions
Case Study - Anne Watkinson LRPS | RPS Distinctions

Anne Watkinson shares how she gained her LRPS Distinction with my mentoring scheme, the challenges, experience and successful RPS panel | RPS Distinctions

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photography-courses, student-photosAlan Ranger14 July 2019Alan Ranger Photographycase-studies, rps-panel, rps distinctions
Case Study - Paul Kirby LRPS | RPS Distinctions Panel
Case Study - Paul Kirby LRPS | RPS Distinctions Panel

Paul Kirby shares how he gained his LRPS - RPS Distinctions, the challenges, experience and resulting successful panel with my rps mentoring programme.

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photography-courses, student-photosAlan Ranger12 July 2019Alan Ranger Photographycase-studies, rps-panel, rps distinctions
Case Study - Joyce James LRPS | RPS Distinctions Panel
Case Study - Joyce James LRPS | RPS Distinctions Panel

Joyce James shares how she gained her LRPS - RPS Distinctions, the challenges, experience and resulting successful panel with my rps mentoring programme

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photography-courses, student-photosAlan Ranger12 July 2019Alan Ranger Photographycase-studies, rps-panel, rps distinctions
Photographers Rights in the UK - What are the Facts?
Photographers Rights in the UK - What are the Facts?

Unlocking the Secrets to Photographers Rights in the UK: Your Comprehensive Guide to Legal Protection, Permissions and Creative Freedom! Don't Miss Out

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photography-tipsAlan Ranger23 April 2019photographers-rights
Creative Photo Editing MasterClass | Professional Tuition
Creative Photo Editing MasterClass | Professional Tuition

Creative photo editing masterclass: "To date, this was the most inspiring session I have attended as it brought so many things together." Photography News Blog

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lightroom, photography-courses, student-photosAlan Ranger11 February 2019Alan Ranger Photographymasterclasses, editing-photos
A Christmas Day memory for those less fortunate. | Crisis
A Christmas Day memory for those less fortunate. | Crisis

Give a homeless person the gift of a memory in print this Christmas Day. Donate £1.50 to give one person a portrait. Crisis Christmas Day Coventry 2018

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newsAlan Ranger6 December 2018Alan Ranger Photographyhelp-portrait
How to Make Images That are Moving | Moving Photographs
How to Make Images That are Moving | Moving Photographs

moving photographs interest, from the outset, I was often amazed at how the camera could show things we can't experience the same way with our own eyes.  

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photography-tipsAlan Ranger15 August 2018Alan Ranger Photographytips
Suffolk Punch - A personal perspective & Background
Suffolk Punch - A personal perspective & Background

Suffolk Punch is an area of untapped beauty and photographic challenges.  Read about my latest photo workshop in a harsh light in an inspiring location.

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photography-workshopsAlan Ranger2 March 2018Alan Ranger Photography
Photographers Copyright - digital images and the internet
Photographers Copyright - digital images and the internet

I get asked the question on photographers copyright on numerous occasions by clients, so thought I'd share this with the community. | photography news blog |

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news, photography-tipsAlan Ranger28 January 2018Alan Ranger Photographynews, copyright
Help Portrait - Coventry Report | Giving Pictures Not Taking
Help Portrait - Coventry Report | Giving Pictures Not Taking

Local photographers, hair and makeup artists joined Crisis and The Salvation Army in Coventry to support the homeless with Help Portrait | Photography Blog |

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newsAlan Ranger7 December 2017Alan Ranger Photographyhelp-portrait
Help Portrait - UK-Coventry-School-Shoot | Giving Pictures
Help Portrait - UK-Coventry-School-Shoot | Giving Pictures

Our first Help Portrait shoot in Coventry. My crew gave up their time, expertise and equipment to shoot 25 family portraits in a local school | Photography Blog

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newsAlan Ranger7 July 2017Alan Ranger Photographynews, help-portrait
Schools Photo Project - Photography for kids with learning
Schools Photo Project - Photography for kids with learning

School photo project for kids with learning needs for them to express themselves through the lens of a camera and tell their own stories and share their vision

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news, student-photosAlan Ranger11 May 2017Alan Ranger Photographykids
Night time photography - Shooting in Low Light Tips
Night time photography - Shooting in Low Light Tips

It’s amazing how much the landscape changes during the dark hours of the night. During winter, we have even more opportunities to shoot Night Time Photography

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photography-tipsAlan Ranger30 March 2017
Ruby's First Photo Project | The start of her journey
Ruby's First Photo Project | The start of her journey

I am about to start teaching photography to a class of special needs teeangers and have had to prepare a range of tasks and ideas for a photo project for them.

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newsAlan Ranger30 March 2017Alan Ranger Photographykids
Help Portrait | UK Coventry Event | Giving Pictures
Help Portrait | UK Coventry Event | Giving Pictures

Help Portrait is about GIVING the pictures, not taking them. These photography portraits aren’t for a portfolio, website, or sale. | Photography News Blog |

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newsAlan Ranger24 March 2017Alan Ranger Photographyhelp-portrait
Learn how to use Lightroom to edit  | Professional Guide
Learn how to use Lightroom to edit | Professional Guide

Learn how to set-up and use Lightroom to edit images on my Lightroom photography course or beginners introductory class | Coventry or Online | Open to All

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news, lightroom, photography-tips, student-photosAlan Ranger9 September 2016Alan Ranger Photography
My LRPS journey – Mike Ford | Client RPS Distinctions
My LRPS journey – Mike Ford | Client RPS Distinctions

I am pleased to be able to share a guest blog from Mike Ford, who achieved his LRPS - RPS Distinctions in September 2015 with some personal online mentoring

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student-photosAlan Ranger29 April 2016alan ranger photographycase-studies, rps-panel, rps distinctions
Don't be wonky - Get your camera leveling right | Guide
Don't be wonky - Get your camera leveling right | Guide

DSLR Camera Spirit Level- If there is one thing that tests my patience more than any other thing when reviewing images it's a wonky horizon | camera leveling

 

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photography-tips, recommended-productsAlan Ranger31 January 2016recommended-products, NIK
Struggle to see your camera screen | Professional guide
Struggle to see your camera screen | Professional guide

Every photographer who has been outside in bright sunlight will know it's hard to review your image on the back of the camera | Tips to see the camera screen

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photography-tips, recommended-productsAlan Ranger31 January 2016recommended-products, NIK
Photography Equipment for Beginners | Professional Guide
Photography Equipment for Beginners | Professional Guide

photography equipment for beginners - If you’re only just entering the world of photography, understanding what equipment is essential, useful or an accessory

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photography-tipsAlan Ranger27 January 2016recommended-products, NIK
Phone Camera Vs the Digital Camera | Is the mobile good?
Phone Camera Vs the Digital Camera | Is the mobile good?

I have lost count of the number of times I have heard someone say, within earshot, that the Phone camera is great.  I agree how does it compare to a dslr

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photography-tipsAlan Ranger1 September 2015
Photography – The Epitome of Art - Stories without words
Photography – The Epitome of Art - Stories without words

photographers will debate, photography is an art in its own right, enchanting millions of onlookers every year. Stories without words | the epitome of art

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newsAlan Ranger19 August 2015
Case Study - Mike Ford shares a photographic journey
Case Study - Mike Ford shares a photographic journey

Mike Ford signed up for photography tuition in March 2014 after meeting me the Photography Show at the NEC.  Case Study a photographic journey with him to RPS

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student-photosAlan Ranger19 July 2015case-studies, a photographic journey
Case Study - Joyce James shares a photographic journey
Case Study - Joyce James shares a photographic journey

Joyce signed up for her first photography tuition in September 2013. Since then she has remained a repeat customer - see a photographic journey case study

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student-photosAlan Ranger18 July 2015case-studies, a photographic journey
Help children take photos - Photography For Kids Guide
Help children take photos - Photography For Kids Guide

Photography may seem like an adult’s hobby with all the seemingly complicated equipment and varied jargon that comes along with it. | Photography For Kids

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photography-tipsAlan Ranger19 June 2015
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