We work with total beginners, returners to photography, movers into digital or offer new ideas and act
as a location guide for the more experienced
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Beautiful locations
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You will rarely find another
course that you will enjoy more
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You will make significant progress
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We have a relaxed, flexible
approach and offer courses all year round as well as set dates
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Each course is designed around your individual
needs
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The emphasis of our courses is firmly on practical
photography & through 1 - 1 interaction in the field, increasing awareness of how to make stronger, more
dramatic images---
Whatever the camera type -
Compact or DSLR - we will develop your understanding of your camera & your approach to creating photographs,
giving you more fun, potential, creativity & drama in your results
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& insight into how to better use your work
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W
e have
Canon & Nikon cameras & lenses for you to try out if you wish---
We have a laptop for each
person on the course and Canon & Nikon cameras for your individual preference on the course if you need them
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Small group, couple or individual sessions, no ice breakers, no lengthy leader to group presentations,
no presentations from individuals in the group, no paperwork!
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Course notes in brief format can be emailed after
the course by request
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Maria
Burton lives in the Eden Valley, Cumbria and is emerging as a leading Lake District photographer. Enthralled by each aspect
of our lives, Maria captures colour, beauty and through black and white work; mood, drama and detail. In landscape, natural
world and portraiture, Maria brings sensitivity and insight to the moment. Through her courses, she imparts this to all who
will take a closer look through the lens of a camera.
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Maria's work can be seen
in galleries and outlets across North Cumbria and she has exhibited paintings & photographs at
The Royal
College of Art
Northern Lights Gallery, Keswick
OCG, Ambleside
Up Front, Unthank, Penrith
High Head Sculpture
Valley, Ivegill
Greystones House, Stainton
and
Rheged, Penrith
Maria also has her own studio at
Brougham Hall, Penrith
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Maria has studied under a number of photographers and has completed an MA
in photography
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In 2012, Maria will launch 2 major bodies of photographic work
'10'
&
'33'
These will be limited edition prints created during 2010, 2011 &
2012
Please visit
www.mariaburtonart.net to see Maria's portrait 'natural, catch the moment, reportage' style work
