You’ve booked the trip of a lifetime. Don’t spend it fumbling with menus while the moment passes.

I’ve guided photographers through polar expeditions and some of the harshest conditions on the planet, and I know what catches people out. Over two sessions we’ll set up your camera for exactly where you’re going, practise the techniques you’ll need, and make sure you leave feeling confident, not anxious.

• Session 1: Know your camera

  • Set up your camera for your destination, including custom modes so you can switch from landscape to wildlife in a second

  • Autofocus and tracking for moving subjects, burst shooting and buffer limits

  • Exposure for tricky light: bright snow and ice, harsh midday sun, dawn and dusk

  • Choosing the right lenses and what to leave at home

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  Between sessions, you’ll go out and practise with set challenges, then send me your shots to review.

  
  

  Session 2: Ready for the field

  • Reviewing your practice shots and fixing what’s not working

  • Destination techniques, depending on your trip:

    • Polar: shooting from zodiacs and ship decks, protecting gear from cold and condensation, keeping batteries alive

    • Safari: shooting from vehicles, long lenses and stability, managing dust, fast moving wildlife

    • Landscape and travel: composition, golden hour planning, low light and night skies

  • Capturing video clips of your trip, not just stills

  • A simple plan for backing up and storing your files on the road

    
    

  What’s included

  • Two 2 hour one on one online sessions

  • A settings cheat sheet built for your destination and your gear

  • A packing checklist for your camera gear

  • WhatsApp support for 7 days after each session

  • WhatsApp support during your trip, from 7 days before you leave until 7 days after you get home (up to 30 days)

  • Optional AI generated PDF summary of each session, at no extra cost

    
    

  Best for: anyone with a big trip coming up who wants to know their camera inside out before they go. Book 4 to 6 weeks before you leave, so you have time to practise between sessions.

  
  

NOTE: Before making your purchase, please read over the Terms and Conditions document found on the Workshops page. No refunds will be given for change of mind.

After payment is made you will receive a link with a 3-documents. 1) Terms and Conditions 2) Acknowledgment of Terms and Conditions 3) Photography Questionnaire.