Create Photography & Video Content: Learn to Light, Frame & Present

In-person training with Elizabeth Keates
7th May 14:30 - 17:30

Sagal Group, 4 Garrett St, Clerkenwell, London EC1Y 0TY

Be seen.
Be trusted.
Be chosen

For business owners who know they need to be visible online — and have not yet found a way of doing it that feels natural or professional.

This session is about making your expertise visible — properly.

Not noise.
Not performance.
Professional presence.

Video is simply photography in motion.
Master the frame, and the film follows.
Throughout the session, these foundations are applied to both still and moving image.

Outcomes

By the end of the session, you will an understaning of ...

• Techniques to quiet imposter thinking when presenting on camera
• Practical grounding techniques to steady your voice when nervous or uncomfortable
• Performance adjustments that reduce self-consciousness and increase confidence
• Foundational photographic principles that inform lighting, framing and composition on camera
• Professional lighting set-ups that feel natural and professional
• Microphone technique for clear, confident sound
• A framework for camera positioning and background composition
• A repeatable format that removes guesswork in any location

Over all, a system that makes recording feel less structured and more straightforward — not technical or overwhelming

Equipment & Practical Setup

No specialist cameras or complicated kit required. A Phone is more than sufficient to begin.

During the session:

• Work with your own device — or practise using professional kit
• Explore a range of professional microphones and understand how each setup affects sound and delivery
• Build simple lighting arrangements that can be recreated at home or in the office (bring a product if you would like to practise lighting it professionally)
• Review a tested range of equipment and receive clear, independent guidance on what suits your own setup
• Explore autocue options and develop a delivery method that feels natural and composed

No complicated kit
No unnecessary expense.
Clear guidance on what works — and what does not.

Before & After Support

• A preparation brief - sent in advance
• Practical follow-up homework designed to embed learning
• A follow up one-to-one 30-minute Zoom session for reflection and refinement

This is about implementation — not theory.

About Elizabeth Keates

Elizabeth Keates is an Olivier Award-winning actress and filmmaker whose career spans broadcast, theatre and high-level commercial production.

Her early career included work at the BBC, where she developed a disciplined approach to storytelling and visual standards. She later co-founded a creative studio, producing work across heritage venues, national brands and corporate organisations.

Her portfolio includes Leeds Castle, Age UK, Interflora at the Chelsea Flower Show, Strawberry Star, York Theatre Royal, and photography of HRH Queen Elizabeth II.

What distinguishes her work is the integration of performance psychology with production expertise — enabling professionals to appear composed, credible and natural on camera.

Investment

Standard Programme Fee: £595
Studio Documentation Rate: £295

This special documentation rate applies to participants who consent to a brief on-camera testimonial at the conclusion of the session.

If attendance becomes impossible, a credit may be transferred to a future date.

Limited to 12 participants to ensure depth and individual attention.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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