Private Photography Lessons Online - Zoom
Photography Lessons Online — 1-2-1 on Zoom
Learn from home, at your pace — screen-share, critique and real feedback
Online photography lessons taught one-to-one over Zoom — sorting out Lightroom, learning to edit properly, honest critique of your photos, plus camera settings, composition and light. Built entirely around your camera, your level and your goals.
From untangling a messy Lightroom catalogue to refining your editing — anywhere in the UK, from the comfort of home.
Tailored 1-2-1 · Zoom
BIPP qualified · 100% RPS pass rate · Rated 4.8★ across 800+ reviews →
Prefer face-to-face in Coventry? See in-person private lessons →
How online lessons work
Choose a package
Pick a single 1-hour session, or a discounted bundle of 4, 6, 8 or 12. Buy a bundle and you pay once — saving up to 25%.
Get your booking link & code
For bundles, Alan emails you a link to his online diary plus a code that bypasses the payment step — your sessions are already paid for. Prefer pay-as-you-go? Book a single session directly.
Learn by screen-share
Join on Zoom, 9am–5pm Mon–Fri. We screen-share Lightroom, camera settings and your images — and you leave each session with a clear action plan.
Which one sounds like you?
Most people arrive with one of these in mind — every session starts from where you are
| This sounds like me… | Where we'd start |
|---|---|
| Lightroom is a mess — I can't find images, there are duplicates everywhere and no real workflow | Screen-share your catalogue: folders, imports, file naming and searching — then a repeatable editing workflow that sticks |
| I don't really know how to edit my photos properly | Step through a develop workflow on your own images — what to adjust, in what order, and why |
| "Are my photos any good?" — I want honest feedback | Image critique on your shots: depth of field, sharpness and composition, with clear next steps |
| I want to pull my best work into a portfolio that hangs together | Selecting images and editing a series for consistency and cohesion (working towards a distinction? see RPS mentoring below) |
| I'm stuck in Auto and want to understand my camera | Exposure, focus and the settings that matter — made simple over screen-share |
| I'm too far from Coventry for in-person lessons | Everything covered over Zoom — the same tuition, from home, anywhere in the UK |
Whatever brings you here, your sessions are built from the same toolkit — we focus on the parts you need:
What your online sessions can cover
Mix and match across your sessions — every lesson is tailored to you
| Focus area | What you'll do | Often for |
|---|---|---|
| Lightroom organisation | Folders, imports, duplicates, file naming and searching — get your catalogue under control | Most clients |
| Editing workflow | A repeatable develop process — what to adjust, in what order, screen-shared on your images | All levels |
| Photo critique | Honest feedback: depth of field, sharpness, composition — "are my photos any good?" answered | Any level |
| Portfolio & series | Selecting your best work and editing a set for consistency and cohesion | Improvers |
| Camera settings | Exposure, focus and sharpness — off Auto for good | Beginners |
| Composition & light | Leading lines, balance, reading light, planning for better results | Any level |
All you need to join
A simple setup is all it takes. If you can join a Zoom call and share your screen, we can work together.
- Internet connection — stable enough for Zoom video and screen-share
- Laptop, desktop or tablet — a laptop is ideal for editing work
- Zoom — free to use, installed or in your browser
- Dropbox folder — Alan provides this so you can share images for review
If editing is part of your goal, we screen-share Lightroom and build a workflow you can repeat on your own.
Learning with someone who does this every day
I've spent more than 15 years teaching photography — one-to-one, in groups, and online over Zoom. The whole point of a private online lesson is simple: my full attention, pitched at your level, on exactly what you want to learn.
No two people arrive the same, so no two lessons are the same.
Not sure online lessons work for you?
Two worries come up again and again, so let me answer both honestly:
"Can you really teach photography over Zoom?" Yes — screen-share means I see your camera settings and your edits live, just as if I were sat beside you. Most students are surprised how natural it feels, and you keep clear notes to work from afterwards.
"I'm a complete beginner." Perfect — there's no group to keep up with and nothing to be embarrassed about. We start exactly where you are.
"I organised a Zoom meeting with Alan. He understood the Lightroom problem and helped me sort it out — didn't rush, and it was so easy to follow. I would definitely use Alan again."
"A 1-hour 1:1 online mentoring session to sort out my images on a long holiday. He was brilliant — clear instructions and a 2-page accurate summary the same day."
"A 1:1 meeting on Zoom to review edits on my photos for the LRPS. Alan was encouraging but honest about what I needed to do to progress my panel."
★★★★★ Rated 4.8★ across 800+ reviews on Google & Trustpilot → · BIPP Qualified (ABIPP) · 20+ years teaching
Online lesson packages (Zoom)
Pay once, book your dates later — bundles save up to 25%
| Package | Sessions | You save |
|---|---|---|
| Single session — pay as you go | 1 × 1hr | £50 — standard rate |
| Starter bundle | 4 × 1hr | 15% off |
| Improver bundle | 6 × 1hr | 20% off |
| Committed bundle | 8 × 1hr | 25% off |
| Best-value bundle | 12 × 1hr | 25% off — best value |
Choose your package in the booking box below. Sessions run 9am–5pm Mon–Fri and can be used within 12 months of purchase.
Private online photography classes tailored to your needs - Tuition & support on any aspect of photography - Pay Now - Book dates later.
Online photography classes and support are run via Zoom (free to use)
Must be used within 12 months of purchase date
If you want a package (series) of lessons, these package options offer a discount for purchasing multiples. Mon - Fri - 9 am - 5 pm
1 x 1hr - £50 - Normal Price for lesson
4 x 1hr - 15% Off normal price
6 x 1hr - 20% Off normal price
8 x 1hr - 25% Off normal price
12 x 1hr - 25% Off normal price
Buy a bundle & save
Choose a 4, 6, 8 or 12-session bundle in the booking box above and pay once. Alan then emails you a link to his online diary plus a code that bypasses the payment step — your sessions are already paid for. Book your dates whenever they suit you.
Or pay as you go
Just want a single session? Book a 1-hour Zoom lesson directly in the diary at £50 and pay at the point of booking — no commitment to a bundle.
Book a single session →Booking terms
- If you are more than 20 minutes late without contacting Alan to confirm you are joining (or still plan to attend), the appointment will be cancelled and forfeited, and cannot be rescheduled.
- Bookings can be rescheduled up to 72 hours before the scheduled time. After that, they cannot be rescheduled.
- No refunds or cancellations.
RPS mentoring & accreditation support (LRPS / ARPS / FRPS)
If your goal is a Royal Photographic Society distinction, we move beyond general tuition into structured panel preparation: sequencing, consistency, intent, presentation and feedback cycles — all over Zoom with a shared Dropbox folder.
- Proven outcomes: 100% pass rate for RPS clients
- Panel guidance: what to shoot next, what to re-edit, what to remove
- Feedback workflow: Dropbox folder plus structured review points
Online photography lessons — FAQs
Are online lessons suitable for complete beginners?
Absolutely. There's no group to keep up with and nothing to feel self-conscious about — we start exactly where you are, whether that's understanding your camera or finding your way around Lightroom for the first time.
Do I need a "proper camera"?
No. Bring whatever you have — a DSLR, mirrorless, bridge or even a phone. The lessons are built around your kit and what you want to achieve with it.
Can you help with Lightroom editing over Zoom?
Yes — this is one of the most common reasons people book. Over screen-share we can sort out your folders, imports, duplicates and file naming, then build a repeatable editing workflow on your own images.
How much do online photography lessons cost?
A single 1-hour Zoom session is £50. Bundles of 4, 6, 8 or 12 sessions save you between 15% and 25%. You can pay as you go for a single session, or buy a bundle and book the dates later.
How do I book and schedule my Zoom sessions?
For a single session, book directly in the online diary and pay at the point of booking. For a bundle, buy the package first — Alan then emails you a diary link and a code that bypasses payment, so you book your dates whenever they suit you, 9am–5pm Mon–Fri.
What software or setup do I need?
A stable internet connection, a laptop, desktop or tablet, and Zoom (free). Alan will share a Dropbox folder so you can send images for review. If you can join a Zoom call and share your screen, you're ready.
How does feedback work between sessions?
You'll leave each session knowing exactly what to practise and why. Many clients also receive a written summary of what was covered, and you can share new images via Dropbox for review in your next session.
Do you offer RPS mentoring online?
Yes. If you're working towards an LRPS, ARPS or FRPS distinction, we can run structured panel preparation over Zoom — sequencing, consistency and feedback cycles. RPS clients have a 100% pass rate. See the RPS mentoring page for details.
Where can I read reviews from students?
You'll find verified 4 and 5-star reviews across Google and Trustpilot — over 800 in total. There's a link to them throughout this page.