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Photo MAESTRO - RPS Course - FAQ
The Photo MAESTRO - RPS Course is for those who want to learn how to attain a Royal Photographic Society* Licentiate Distinction
*Note: Your tutor, Don McCrae holds both the RPS's Licentiate and Associate Distinctions, but this Course is not accredited by the RPS.
Photo MAESTRO - RPS Frequently Asked Questions - Menu
Who is the Photo MAESTRO - RPS Course for?
How long is the Photo MAESTRO - RPS Course?
What does the Photo MAESTRO - RPS Course cover?
What does a Photo MAESTRO - RPS Course cost and what does the price include?
When are the Photo MAESTRO - RPS Courses for 2018?
Booking a Photo MAESTRO - RPS Course
How do I get to Studio Lavalette?
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Who is the Photo MAESTRO - RPS Course for?
In response to a growing number of requests from our clients, we’ve tailor-made an all-new Photo MAESTRO - RPS Course to help people attain a Royal Photographic Society Licentiate Distinction.
In our state-of-the-art media studio and working with your images, we’ll show you how to deeply understand with the RPS judges are looking for; the standards by which you are assessed; how to edit and prepare your photos; and how to print.
In a group of 6 people or less, and an expert to lead the hands-on training, you’ll learn more in five days than trying to wrestle with yourself over five months!
And if you’ve attended one of our other Courses, you'll get a 15% discount off the Photo MAESTRO – RPS price – woo hoo!
If the Photo MAESTRO - RPS Course is not for you, click on the links below and have a look at the other Courses and Workshops on offer:
How long is the Photo MAESTRO - RPS Course?
A Photo MAESTRO - RPS Course lasts 6 days and starts with our Welcome Dinner on a Saturday at 19:00, when we run through the Course Program. The Photo MAESTRO- RPS Course ends after dinner on the following Friday - you leave the next day, a Saturday.
A day consists of two Sessions, each lasting a minimum of 3-4 hours – that’s over 40 hours of expert tuition, but there's plenty of time to relax, read, go for a stroll, or take a dip in the pool. Teaching takes place on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - Tuesday is your day off!
Our times are flexible, as we may go for dawn, or sunset shoot, or take a picnic lunch somewhere, but on a typical day Continental Breakfast is served at 9:00 with the first Session starting at 10:00. We break for lunch at 13:00, and with the exception of the last day, the afternoon Session starts at 14:00 and ends at 17:00. Dinner is served at 19:30.
What does the Photo MAESTRO - RPS Course cover?
A Photo MAESTRO - RPS Course addresses in detail all the salient points the RPS is looking for, namely:
• how to make the best possible presentation;
• how to show the best possible camera techniques;
• how to deliver the best possible editing techniques;
• how to demonstrate the best possible visual awareness;
• how to produce the best possible communication; and
• why a range of photographic skills must be in your panel of 10 images
To achieve the above, it is a pre-requisite that you are shooting RAW files and have some familiarity with Photoshop. We will be using Photoshop a lot so the Course will also cover:
• Levels, Curves, Adjustment Layers, Blending Modes and even more Layers – why they are key;
• when and how to use the Clone Stamp, Spot Healing Brush, Transforms, Liquify Tool and other filters etc;
• how to use a Wacom tablet effectively and why a mouse is of little use;
• when and how to use Smart Objects;
• Histograms, Color Management and the importance of Calibrating your Monitor;
• B&W conversions - which is the best method and offers the most control over the process;
• printing and image storage – how and when to Sharpen; and how print photos properly as well as safeguarding their future;
• personalised notes relating to the Course, with how-to’s and “Don’s Recipes”; and
• ….lots, lots more!
What does a Photo MAESTRO - RPS Course cost and what does the price include?
The price for the Photo MAESTRO - RPS Course is £1,199.00. We are pleased to welcome your non-photographer partner/friend to accompany you at a cost of £599.00. Prices include:
The cost of the Photo MAESTRO - RPS Course does NOT include:
All Terms and Conditions are on the Booking webpage, which you will find here.
When are the Photo MAESTRO - RPS Courses for 2018?
All Photo MAESTRO - RPS Courses for 2018 will start at 19:00 on a Saturday*, with our Welcome Dinner and end at after dinner on the following Friday - you leave the next day, a Saturday.
* Note: In 2018, the Course that commences on 16 September will start on a Sunday.
Arrival Date | Departure Date | Places |
Sat 21-Apr | Sat 28-Apr | 2 Left |
Sat 02-Jun | Sat 09-Jun | Full |
Sun 16-Sep | Sun 23-Sep | 1 Left |
Special Note: If the airline timetable doesn’t fit with our dates, do let us know and, (for discounted price), we’ll do our best to accommodate you in our B&B either before or after the Course.
To checkout the Availability of Places, please follow this link, which opens a new webpage.
Booking a Photo MAESTRO- RPS Course
You can easily book a Photo MAESTRO - RPS Course by following this link.
How do I get to Studio Lavalette?
We have comprehensive notes on how to get to Studio Lavalette that you will find on this page.
For those coming on the Photo MAESTRO - RPS Course, we recommend you bring the following photo-shoot essentials:
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