Description
Photography Course Details
Duration: 10am – 4pm
Location: Newquay, Cornwall, UK
Date: This is a 1-2-1 course, book a date that suits you.
No. Participants: Up to two people can attend this course at no additional cost.
Loan Equipment: Drone equipment loan available.
Gift Vouchers For This Course Are Available Here
Capture the stunning landscapes and seascapes of Cornwall from a unique perspective on this drone photography course with professional photographer Paul David Smith.
Whether you have just purchased your first drone, or you are still thinking about taking the leap but would like to give it a try first, this course will arm you with a wealth of information, tips, tricks and practical drone flying experience.
You’ll learn how to master beautiful landscape photography shots using your drone whilst taking in some of Cornwall’s finest scenery. Paul will walk you through every aspect of drone photography and videography that he uses in his own professional work. From choosing the right camera settings, to using filters and composition, you’ll walk away with everything you need to know to start capturing professional quality images from the skies.
We’ll talk you through all of the drone flying laws that you will need to know, this will ensure that you know how to fly your drone safely and within the laws set out to keep others safe too.
If you do not own your own drone yet you are welcome to borrow ours, we have a Mavic Air 2S which features a professional grade Hasselblad camera and lots of spare batteries to last the day.
FAQs
What Equipment & Skills Do I Need?
If you are bringing your own drone equipment for this course then you will need to be equipped properly to get the best results. You are very welcome to use our equipment should you not own your own.
We recommend you bring your drone and lots of batteries to ensure you get plenty of time to fly throughout the day. We can put batteries on charge as soon as they have been used allowing a rotation of batteries to keep you going. If you use your phone to fly the drone ensure it’s fully charged and you have your charger with you.
Please bring a means to transfer the images from the drone to a computer so we can edit them.
Are You DBS Checked?
Paul is DBS checked and is happy to share a copy of his DBS certificate with any client, no matter whether they are a business, charity, organisation or individual.
You can read more about Paul’s DBS check here.
What Is The Refund / Date Re-arrangement Policy?
Our Course Cancellation & Re-Arrangement Policy Can Be Found Here.
Can I Speak To Paul Before Booking?
Yes, you can. If you’d like a chat first about whether the course is right for you, what it covers or what equipment to bring, you can book a free 15-minute video call with Paul here. Just choose a time that suits you and you’ll be emailed a Teams link for the call.
Louise Bishop –
Paul’s 1-to-1 drone photography course was really helpful and inspiring. I’m a complete beginner, having never flown a drone, and Paul took me through all the essentials before getting me flying really quickly. He kindly loaned me the use of his drone and gave me tons of advice about purchasing my own drone, other types of photography and even helpful tips for marketing my business. Paul is a really knowledgeable and engaging teacher and I would highly recommend him. The location was first class too… I couldn’t think of a better setting for flying a drone than on the stunning beaches of Cornwall. Thanks Paul!
Dona Lambert –
Myself and a friend spent a day with Paul learning how to fly our Mavic Mini drone. We were both complete beginners and were nervous about our ‘first flight’. Paul soon put us at ease, helped us load the apps we needed and took us out into Newquay to get started. After spending a few hours getting to know what the drone could do and learning the law and safety about flying we were soon both confident about going away and flying the drone on our own.
Lisa Taylor –
I spent a weekend with Paul learning how to use my Mavic Air 2 drone around the beaches and clifftops of Cornwall and we managed to capture some fantastic images. I learnt a lot about composition, the right settings to use and we even did some drone videos which was a lot of fun. Paul is a great teacher and a nice person to spend a weekend with. Thanks so much Paul, I’ll be back to join you again and continue my photography development.