It is exciting to learn new skills with easy to follow teaching methods.
We make the theory interesting and taking photographs fun.
Participants learn and practice in small groups.

We use PCs and Apple Mac

What students say > click here: for further comments see at the bottom of this page

The SLR Digital Camera for beginners weekend and on week days
21 March - one day intensive- only 4 places - digital and film based
10 & 11 April - digitaland film based -
8 & 9 May - film and digital based -
5 & 6 June -digitla & film based

The Art of Photography a workshop on 20 March organised by London Independent Photography
A hands on workshop on the creative aspects of photography. Run by Yoke Matze for LIP members
for information go to: www.londonphotography.org.uk/events/2010/yokematze.php

The Art of taking better photographs weekend and week days
20 & 21 February -- digital and film based - FULL
27 & 28 March - digital and film based
17 & 18 April - digital & film based -
15 & 16 May - digital & film based -
12 & 13 June - digital& film based -

Digital Photography & Photoshop weekend and on week days
13 & 14 March
24 & 25 April
22 & 23 May
19 & 20 June

Creative Portrait Photography weekend and week days
27 & 28 February- digital and film based - FULL
1 & 2 May - digital& film based -
3 & 4 April -digital& film based -

Professional training, portfolio viewing & one-to-one tuition weekend
6 & 7 March - by appointment FULL
for new dates, please sent us an email or call us on: 07957 652 650

Black & White Printing intermediate and advanced levels
call us for new dates - weekend & week days -

Taking fun pictures with your mobile phone one day workshop NEW
Saturday or Sunday 26 & 27 June - maximum4 students -

for course dates in July and August, contact us with your request: ENQUIRY
we are happy to discuss any of our courses with you in person +44 (0)20 8314 4715 or +44 (0)7957 652650.

We provide one-to-one, private tuition at home and professional training
For home tuition and one-to-one sessions we design courses to meet the specific photographic
requirements of a student or group of students.

Portfolio viewing one-to-one sessions for one or more hours are available by appointment.

Darkroom for hire. A darkroom session can be combined with a one hour one-to-one tuition.
The tutor accesses your negatives-prints and advices you on how to improve the quality of both.

ADDITIONAL courses
Black& White printing
Architectural Photography - one to two day courses -
Cyanotype or Blue print - one day course
The Pinhole camera - one day course NEW
Mounting your prints - one day course NEW
Advanced B&W printing - one/two day course
Photography training and building a portfolio NEW
Working with the 5X4 camera - one day course NEW
Landscape photography - trip near London - one day course
Creating photographs without the camera - darkroom based
Printing with Liquid Light emulsion- on/two day course NEW - one day course NEW

POLICIES:
* When a course attracts one student, we change the course into a one-day, one-to-one intensive at no additional cost.
The tutor designs a course to meet the student's specific photographic requirements.

* All Christmas course vouchers need to be exchanged for a course in within six (6) months after purchase.

YM Photography works with qualified and experienced teachers
C&G Teacher's Training and Development - BA photography - MA Design and Media Arts

For all your film based and digital materials visit SILVERPRINT in 12 Valentine Place, London SE1, just behind the Old Vic. You will find that Martin Reed, the founder of Silverprint, and his friendly staff find time to advice you on technical queries. The web site http://www.silverprint.co.uk

photography short courses and private tuition on weekends and week days in London

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Victoria's photograph

Victoria:
But for the patience, and understanding of the tutor, I would have not gained any knowledge. I hope other tutors will be like her, to encourage those who have little understanding about the digital camera & Photoshop.

TAKING GOOD PHOTOGRAPHS


Photo: Heather Martin

Annie:
I enjoyed the course a great deal and certainly learned a lot. Yoke was a great teacher and delightful company. She knows how to generate enthusiasm.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Chris:
Ms. Matze related very well to the students and was very encouraging and constructive in her approach. We appreciated her professionalism and creativity.