TESTIMONIALS.
I have received dozens of great emails from happy photographers. Here are approx 25% of them.
These are all genuine, unbiased testimonials and I can put you in touch with any of the photographers if you wish.
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"Hi Adrian,
Thanks very much for Saturday, really enjoyed the whole day. Who would have thought there was so much content with just a few trees, a gentle slope and a truly wonderful sky, learnt so much about composition and light. The Photoshop session at lunchtime was really good, lots learnt and put into practice on Sunday after that wonderful end to the day on Kilve beach. The waterfalls near Watersmeet were spectacular, got some really good shots and again learnt a lot, this time about shutter speed and the use of ND filters. Once again, thank you for a really great day." Graham
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"Hi Adrian
Many thanks for a lovely workshop last Thursday. We really learnt a lot especially about filters and low light. Brian enjoyed it a lot too as he has e-mailed us saying how much he had enjoyed the day and the tuition." Regards Hans and Mary
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"Hello Adrian
Thank you for a really great South Devon Coast Workshop Day on Saturday. It was an amazing day, the locations you took us too were both beautiful. Your willingness to help, encourage and give photographic advice is so appreciated and I learnt so much. I am really happy with the many photos I took during the day and will now process according to the great PDF you have also taken time to make, to help further the learning experience.
Will chat with the 'photo group' and we will hopefully be signing up for another workshop later in the year." Best wishes, Yvonne
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"Hi Adrian
Firstly, thank you SO much for a fabulous day on Friday. I really enjoyed myself and have learnt so much about my camera and landscape photography that I didn't think possible in such a short space of time. When it's convenient would you be able to give me the names of the places we went to as I'd like to go back to practice some more and my Dad keeps asking me where we went (he even got the road atlas out yesterday!!!). Anyway thank you again for a fantastic day." Sheridan
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"Hi Adrian,
Thank you very much for a superb day, I felt it was a great way to bring together my own learning and also all the techniques you covered in the 6 week course I did at Otterton Mill.
Your knowledge of Dartmoor, Passion and Dedication for photography added a very special ingredient to the whole day. I am working through the shots I took on the day and keep thinking I must have picked up the wrong memory cards (I am still gob smacked);) There are a lot of keepers there for sure. Brett and David were a pleasure to be with and I think we will be keeping in contact as well, please keep me on your mailing list as I will be definitely up for further workshops."
Best regards. David M
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"Hi Adrian
Thank you for a wonderful full day on the moor yesterday. I went as a complete beginner on "Auto" and left understanding my camera, the techniques, composition and post processing. I have photos that I just can't wait to have printed and get onto my walls. Not only is your knowledge of photography outstanding but also your knowledge of Dartmoor and the great locations it holds. I would recommend this day to anyone who wants to learn the secrets of taking great landscapes photographs. Truly inspiring."
Many thanks Brett J
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"Dear Adrian
Thank you for an amazing time on Saturday. I set out wondering how much I would manage to learn and ended up amazed at how many significant things I had learnt. Thank you for the steady way you taught us so much. The first hour or so at Mamhead really opened my eyes to getting amazing photographs in really low light and the session at lunchtime on Photoshop was worth the day's fee all by itself." Mike
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"Hi Adrian
I'm sure Mike and Gerry will agree that it was a hugely productive and enjoyable day ... and excellent value for money - especially with all these resources added in.
Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed yesterday. Before the workshop, I was feeling as if my photography had reached a bit of a plateau.
Yesterday was just fantastic ... really inspiring ... I am still on a high and buzzing!!
It was exactly what I needed to get me excited again about my photography and opened my eyes to lots of new possibilities.
Really enjoyed working with you ... and hope that we will be able to keep in touch" Pete S
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"Hi Adrian
Thank you so much for another really good workshop. I'm doing a lot of editing and wish I'd heeded your advice to only take a few - but good
ones. It's good practice though. Thank you for your advice on the printing which has helped. The web
site address you gave me also had some excellent advice on printer profiles etc." Jill
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"Hi Adrian, Thanks for a Great day Yesterday it seemed that The weather was smiling on us" Phil
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"We had a fantastic day -we're both very inspired-so thanks very much again" Sarah and Richard
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"Hello Adrian
Thank you very much for a brilliant day yesterday. I enjoyed it enormously and learned such a lot. And wasn’t the weather amazing. I shall definitely want to go on another of your workshops. I know I said Dartmoor, because I like Dartmoor so much, but I think the coast one will be just as good and will push me out of my comfort zone.
Will you please put me on your waiting list for the coastal one, as well as the Snow Alert?
Thanks too for the PDFs. I’ve had a very quick dip and they look extremely helpful. I shall look forward to looking at them properly." Linda
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"Hi Adrian
Just like to say many thanks for a really enjoyable day on Saturday, I learnt a lot from you, particularly the use of the tripod, and found it very simulating working in a group of like minded people.
Saving hard now for a decent tripod and the Sigma wide angle lens." Regards Graham
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"Dear Adrian,
Thanks for a brilliant workshop on Dartmoor last week. Aperture is very good except for two things. No layering facility and no stitching for panoramas. I'll go for photoshop soon." Best wishes, Chris
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"Adrian
Thanks for a great day out on Thursday. Weather, company and food were good. I learned so much on the day from you and will be back for more and will be booking to go out with you again next year." Michael B
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"Thanks for the workshop on Friday. I really enjoyed it and learnt a huge amount. Fingers crossed that this will translate into better pictures" Charlotte
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"I had a great morning with Adrian on Dartmoor. As someone who only had past experience with film photography and compact snapshots, I realise now that I could have continued to waste time missing great landscape shots due to poor technique. Not only did he explain the fundamentals of camera work, but gave me invaluable advise on equipment and optimising the results with software. I was so enthused I was back on Dartmoor the same day to attempt to catch the evening sunset… " Jerry
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"I learned more from one day with Adrian, than from all the books and magazines I have read in 12 months. He is patient, easy to understand, and an inspirational teacher! Thanks for a memorable day" Roger M
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"Thanks so much for all the info and thank you once again for such a marvellous insight into Dartmoor.I enjoyed yesterday so much and have been up since 6am this morning going through the photos." Ken J.
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"I enjoyed the workshop immensely and I learnt a lot (and/or was reminded of a lot). Please let me know dates for the Dartmoor workshops as I almost certainly want to come again" Jill V
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"Hi Adrian,
Just a quick Email to say thank you very much for Wednesday. It was a great day out on the moor, and I have come away with an improved knowledge of landscape photography and photoshop. Also a big thank you for the PDF files, they will no doubt come in very useful." Richard.
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"Hi Adrian,
I would very much like to thank you for our Exmoor and North Devon workshop last Friday. I feel that I learned a great deal and have also discovered some lovely new landscape photography locations.
Please continue to include me on your email list as I would definitely like to attend more of your workshops in the future." Helen
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"Hi Adrian
I thoroughly enjoyed the ‘half’ day on Saturday and as always learned a lot, thank you for making it so enjoyable. Sue definitely enjoyed her Birthday present. If you get a chance to send me a copy of the picture which you took of us both on the shoot that would be great as a momento. I am constantly watching your web page and can appreciate and understand more, thanks to all your guidance over the times I have been out with you, there is always something to learn. I will get in touch when I have the cleaning kit and arrange to get my sensor cleaned. Thanks.
Best wishes and happy shooting!" Teresa
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"Hi Adrian
Just to say huge thanks for a great workshop last Friday. Your Photoshop session has opened up a new dimension as to what I thought was possible. I can also now make sense of Scott Kelby's book on Elements and have made a start with the material from Friday. First impressions are the results look very promising and the sea thrift images that you set up for me look stunning. I've just taken the first steps with my website and have signed up with clickpic. I'll try to get to grips with the basics but before I get stuck (and I will). I'll contact you for your expertise, say a half day workshop on this and Elements?
With thanks and best wishes." Moira
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"Thanks for a really good day. I thoroughly enjoyed myself, especially the rough seas and the tuition of how to get “soft” water (not forgetting the odd shoulder to lean on!)" June
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"Very many thanks for a great day out yesterday.
It was good to discover hitherto unknown photographic venues and to learn some new techniques. You are a patient teacher, as well as being good company" Stuart B
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"I had a fantastic time and learnt so much. I was a complete novice and now I am more confident with my camera, the settings and have learnt (with excellent guidance) how to take advantage of locations and weather patterns in a way that I had no idea I could
The most important thing though, is that Adrian researched the weather and put the quality before the time slot, and changed the time to get the best pictures-very much appreciated. I would really recommend it to anyone at any level as I saw the progression of the novice and the more advanced, to much less novice and even more advanced.
Thank you again for all your patience and support - I am so so so proud of my pictures with all credit to your expert guidance" Noo
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"Thanks for the workshop on Saturday. We had a particularly good day. Great planning and watching the weather, it made the day for me. Good choice of locations and flexibility to the conditions.
I noticed that the help/training is really not in a ‘do it like this’ manner, I observed that you give most information in a ‘relevant’ chat kind of way. Its really low key – you don’t realise how much you are learning. I particularly liked the locations especially Westcombe Beach – it was stunning.
Coming away with some ‘keepers’ is a real buzz, I think we bored Jacqui senseless when we got home. It is a real inspiration to know you can do it!
I don’t want to speak for Noo, but…..there was a girl with a brand new camera and not much experience and she took pictures that looked like a pro. We have an addict!
Thanks again, really enjoyable, inspirational and fun….we will have to do it all again." Cheers Tim
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"Very informative and relaxed experience. Feel one hundred times more confident at using my camera. I even found buttons I didn't know I had! Thank you for a great day." Lauren
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"It was a very enjoyable and informative day visiting some stunning locations. I thought I had a good idea about composition but I learnt additional tips and hints especially on sight lines and reflections. The introduction to filters was eye opening and after Adrian's coaching I'm more confident in moving away from the 'Green Box' setting." Steve H
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"Had a fantastic day on the Dartmoor workshop - a truly unforgettable experience . Never thought I could learn so much in one day and produced some amazing photos - highly recommended" Heather
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"Thanks for a great day yesterday Adrian. I know my dad and I both learnt alot and had a fantastic time. We're both keen to put everything into practise, both behind the camera and infront of a PC!" Adam.
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" We all had a great day and will no doubt be in touch again. Thanks" David
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"Very impressed with your Knowledge of Dartmoor. Enjoyed the day. Thank you." T.C

"Wow. Arrived home full of new info and can't wait to get out with my camera again." Peter

"Really pleased with the day. The easy pace for a beginner like me was just right. Learnt a lot." MC

"Hi Adrian, thanks for a fantastic day out on Wednesday. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole day and picked up a lot of useful tips from you, in particular compositional techniques. You suggested that when my wife saw the days photos her jaw would drop, well that was a massive understatement. She is convinced that you gave me your memory card to bring home." Ian

"Just a note to say thanks for a fantastic day last Sunday. We really enjoyed it. Hopefully we will have some good images for next years competitions. Hope you have recovered!" Best wishes Hans and Mary

"Hello Adrian
Just to say I really enjoyed Sunday and once again gained so much from the day. Hopefully I will be able to do some more in the future!"
Regards Lesley

"I felt blessed to have spent a whole day on Dartmoor with Adrian. His technical knowledge plus boundless enthusiasm for the art of photography were inspirational. I returned with a new found understanding for the working of my camera, how best to utilise sunlight in photo's plus the complimentary power of computer software. His advice on gearing up for a lifelong enjoyment of photography is tried and tested and extremely helpful. Thank you Adrian for an illuminating and fulfilling day." Best regards Mike S

"Thank you for an excellent day on Saturday. Not only did you impart a great deal of instruction and information, you did it in a very relaxed and informal way. I wasn't bombarded with jargon and unnecessary technicalities - we just got down to the nitty gritty of taking a good photograph. The day was very informative, hugely enjoyable and I learnt a great deal." Mark

"Thanks for an excellent day yesterday. The weather was very kind to us and your timing of the tide at the various locations was impeccable! The Photoshop session was very interesting and I am determined to master it!" Michael B