From Field to Lightroom:
How it works
Private Wildlife Photography Tuition & Lightroom Coaching - bookable 1:1 sessions
Choose your path:
Beginner Starter Session (90 min) — £100
Lightroom Classic Essentials (3 hrs, 1:1 online) — £200
Field coaching, critiques, small groups, and talks available below
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Pick the option that matches your goal — quick confidence boost, Lightroom clarity, or field coaching.
If you’re unsure, don’t overthink it:
New / rusty → Beginner Starter
Editing pain → Lightroom Essentials
Wildlife moments + timing → Field Coaching
You’re choosing a starting point, not signing a treaty.
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After you enquire, I’ll ask a few simple questions (skill level, gear, what you’re struggling with, location preference).
This is where we remove guesswork and make the session about your outcomes, not generic tuition.
No long forms. No back-and-forth saga. Just enough clarity to make the session land properly.
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We run the session, then you get a short follow-up summary so you can repeat the process confidently (instead of relying on half-remembered advice).
You leave with:
a clearer framework
actionable next steps
and fewer “why didn’t I think of that?” moments next time you shoot/edit
Beginner Starter Session (90 minutes) — £100
If you’re new, overwhelmed, or quietly convinced your camera hates you — this is the cleanest on-ramp.
Best for: You’re new, rusty, or stuck in auto and want a clean, confidence-building start.
You’ll leave with: A simple shooting framework + a “what to practise next” checklist (no wandering in circles).
Format: 90 minutes, 1:1, in-field (Surrey/London spots) or tailored local meet-up.
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We focus on understanding what matters first — and ignore the rest for now.
You’ll learn how to:
take control of your camera without memorising everything at once
recognise situations where small changes make a big difference
stop guessing and start making deliberate choices
The aim is confidence, not complexity.
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Composition shouldn’t feel like a magic trick.
We’ll break down:
how to place your subject with intention
why some frames feel balanced and others don’t
how to avoid “spray and prayer” shooting
You’ll start seeing frames before you take them.
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You don’t leave with homework — you leave with direction.
You’ll get:
a short “what to do first” checklist
a clear sense of what to practise and what to ignore for now
So you stop wandering in circles and start improving with purpose.
Lightroom Classic Essentials 1:1 (Online) —
3 hours — £200
Learn how to take a flat RAW file and turn it into an image that breathes — without presets, and without becoming a part-time UI archaeologist.
Best for: You shoot RAW, but your edits feel flat, inconsistent, or slightly… accidental.
You’ll leave with: A repeatable Lightroom workflow + your cheat sheet + the confidence to edit without presets or panic.
Format: 3 hours, 1:1, online (Zoom/Meet), using your images and your usual workflow.
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We build a clear workflow from import to export that you can repeat on your own.
You’ll learn:
how to approach an image step by step
what to adjust first — and what to leave alone
how to avoid over-editing while still adding depth
The goal is consistency, not speed.
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This is where Lightroom becomes expressive instead of technical.
We’ll cover:
masks, gradients, and local adjustments in plain language
shaping light to guide the viewer’s eye
using tone and contrast to support the subject, not overpower it
Tools stop feeling random when you understand why you’re using them.
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Editing isn’t enhancement — it’s clarification.
We’ll look at:
how small decisions change emotional weight
when an image feels finished (and when it doesn’t)
how to edit so the image says what you want it to say
Most people leave seeing their own work differently — which carries into how they shoot.
Included: Lightroom cheat sheet
Wildlife Photography Coaching 1:1
(Field + Editing + Review)
We start early because wildlife doesn’t sleep in.
This is about reading behaviour, predicting moments, and building sequences that feel like a story — not a lucky screenshot.
Best for: You can handle the camera, but you want stronger wildlife moments — behaviour, anticipation, and cleaner frames.
You’ll leave with: A short list of “keeper” images + a clearer instinct for moments before they happen.
Format: Early field session + follow-up review/edit (timing and location agreed after enquiry).
Pricing: From £295 — priced after a quick call based on goals, options & location.
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We focus on understanding what the animal is about to do, not just what it’s doing now.
You’ll learn:
positioning and anticipation
recognising behaviour cues
choosing when to wait — and when to move
This is how missed moments become expected ones.
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After the shoot, we slow things down.
You’ll get:
a no-ego review of what worked and what didn’t
edits of your strongest frames with clear reasoning
You leave knowing why certain images work — and how to repeat that success.
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Most sessions start with focused in-field coaching.
Editing support, structured Lightroom sessions, and follow-up critiques can be added depending on your goals.
Typical examples:• In-field coaching only → £295
• In-field + Lightroom workflow (same day) → £495
• In-field + Lightroom + critique follow-up (Multi day + partial online) → £595
Gift voucher (any experience)
Give a photography experience that’s about more than settings and gear.
FeatherFrame gift vouchers can be used for any session on this page — from beginner introductions to Lightroom coaching or field-based wildlife photography.
Choose a specific experience, or let them decide later.
Vouchers are valid for 12 months and tailored around the recipient’s interests and level.
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Photography gifts often fall into two categories:
too generic or too technical.
This avoids both.
Instead of buying gear they may not need, you’re giving:
time in the field or focused 1:1 guidance
confidence instead of confusion
an experience that adapts to their pace and interests
It works just as well for beginners as it does for people who already “know their way around a camera.”
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This voucher works for a wide range of photographers — because the session is shaped around them, not the other way around.
It’s suitable for:
beginners who want a confident, pressure-free introduction
hobbyists who feel stuck or inconsistent
wildlife and nature photographers looking to improve timing, composition, or editing
people who already have the gear but aren’t getting the results they want
No assumptions. No judgement. Just meeting the photographer where they are.
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More than a lesson — you’re gifting clarity.
The session focuses on:
understanding why images work (and why they don’t)
building a repeatable way of seeing, shooting, and editing
confidence to make decisions independently
It’s not about chasing perfection or copying a style.
It’s about helping the photographer develop their own voice and enjoy the process more.
Refresher & Critique Session (Online) - £100
This session is about tightening decisions, removing noise, and seeing your work more clearly.
Best for: You don’t need a full lesson — you need a sharp reset and honest feedback on real work.
You’ll leave with: A clear set of fixes + what to repeat + what to stop doing immediately.
Format: Online 1:1 critique (send a small set of images beforehand; we review together live).
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We identify what’s holding your images back — without fluff.
Common issues:
unclear subject
heavy-handed edits
conflicting visual signals
Once identified, they’re easy to fix.
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Not everything needs fixing.
We’ll highlight:
frames that already work
decisions you should keep repeating
patterns you might not have noticed
Confidence grows when you know what you’re doing right.
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We refine how the image is read.
You’ll learn how to:
guide attention
simplify visual flow
make the viewer look where you want them to look
Small changes, big impact.
Talks & Storytelling Lectures (Clubs & Groups)
Sometimes the most important part of photography happens without the camera in your hand.
Best for: Clubs and groups who want something deeper than “use a faster shutter speed.”
You’ll leave with: Practical narrative frameworks + real behind-the-scenes lessons (including the failures).
Format: 45–90 minute talk + Q&A, in-person or online, tailored to your group.
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How stories form across frames.
We explore:
sequences and tension
behaviour as narrative structure
why single images often need context
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Composition as communication, not decoration.
We discuss:
framing decisions
visual hierarchy
emotional weight in simple scenes
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Not every story involves a rarity.
We look at:
building compelling stories from common species
seeing opportunity in what’s actually present
consistency over luck
Small Group Masterclass
(up to 6 people)
Small group. Big improvement.
You get the energy of learning together — without being lost in a crowd.
Best for: You want guided improvement with the energy of a group — without being lost in a crowd.
You’ll leave with: Clearer instincts, better decision-making, and a shared set of “aha” moments you can actually apply.
Format: Small group session (online or in-field). Theme chosen in advance (Lightroom / Field / Hybrid).
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Each masterclass has a defined theme:
Lightroom + narrative editing
Field session (timing, composition, behaviour)
Or a hybrid
No vague “bit of everything”.
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Watching others solve the same problem differently is powerful.
You learn:
from your own mistakes
from others’ approaches
from seeing what works — and why
Occasionally someone does it better. That’s good for the soul.
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Group learning builds confidence fast.
You leave with:
clearer instincts
shared insights
motivation to keep shooting and editing
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Interested in working together? Tell me which session you’re interested in and what you’d like to improve — I’ll get back to you with next steps!
