Photography Fundamentals Workshop with Nick Archer (Nottingham)
About this Event
Learn to use your camera with confidence — and actually understand why.
VENUE: Kawfee Speciality Coffee, Nottingham — followed by City Centre Photo Walk
This intensive one-day workshop is designed for anyone who wants to move beyond auto mode and start making photographs with intention. Whether you've just picked up your first camera or you've been shooting for a while and want to fill the gaps in your knowledge, this course will give you the foundations to shoot confidently in any situation.
Suitable for DSLR, mirrorless, and smartphone photographers.
Three dates available
- Saturday 25th July 2026
- Saturday 8th August 2026
- Saturday 15th August 2026
Select your preferred date at checkout.
About the workshop
Everything covered in a single, focused day — no need to block out multiple dates. The day moves through two complete modules, with theory followed immediately by guided shooting so the ideas go straight into practice while they're fresh.
What's covered
Part 1 — The Exposure Triangle
Aperture, shutter speed, and ISO — what they do, how they relate to each other, and how to use them together to get the image you want.
Part 2 — Focal Lengths, Lenses & Composition
Understanding how different lenses see the world and how to choose the right one for the shot — then how to build a stronger frame. The principles behind images that work, and how to apply them instinctively.
Day itinerary
9.45am — Arrival
10.00am–11.00am — Theory: The Exposure Triangle
11.00am–1.00pm — Guided Practice: Shooting on location
1.00pm–1.30pm — Lunch break
1.30pm–2.30pm — Theory: Focal Lengths, Lenses & Composition
2.30pm–4.30pm — Guided Practice: Shooting on location
4.30pm — Finish
Note: Refreshments are not provided as part of the course, but lovely coffee and cake options are available at KAWFEE
About Nick
Nick Archer is a photographer with over fifteen years of experience across commercial, portrait, and fine art work. His practice spans five identified photographic registers, and his work has been submitted to international publications and shown at gallery level. He is a relaxed, patient teacher who believes in learning by doing — the emphasis is always on building genuine understanding rather than following rules.
Practical details
- Small group size — maximum 6 participants — to ensure individual attention
- Bring your own camera, any make or model. Smartphones welcome
- The day begins at Kawfee, followed by outdoor locations across Nottingham city centre
- Dress for the weather. Sessions only cancel if conditions are particularly severe — tickets will be transferred to the next available date
Pricing
Group workshop — £85 per person
Early bird — £75 per person for bookings made more than three weeks in advance
One-to-one also available — £180 for the full day (enquire directly)
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 75.00 to GBP 85.00
