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Testimonials
Here is what Photo Opportunity students have been saying about
Chris Bell and his courses: |
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"Thank
you very much for an excellent weekend course.
I have to admit that not being able to take my usual pictures
of 'things' was challenging in the extreme, and I found it quite
difficult to 'see' pictures on both excursions, however it has
given me a new enthusiasm to think harder about what I'm looking
at. On closer inspection of my contact sheet I'm amazed that
I was able to make some interesting images from what initially
appeared to me to be a very difficult (slightly dull 'thing'-free)
landscape.
The developing process in particular was something that I've
always wanted to do and was a lot of fun. After our conversation
about companies who mass-develop photographs I compared the
print that we made with some of the black and white images that
I've had developed in the past and I'm very surprised at the
difference! I'm going to re-think how I have that done in the
future - thanks for the advice.
I definitely feel that I learned a lot from the weekend and
will be in touch again in the future.
p.s. do you have any advice on how I can raise the subject with
my wife of making a home dark room ?!" |
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B Buckinghamshire |
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"I
have finally found the time to write and thank-you for the great
five days that I spent with you back in August (how time flies!).
I really benefitted greatly from the time we spent together
in the darkroom, out on the streets, the introduction to medium
and large format cameras and studio lighting. Above all, thoroughly
enjoyed myself.
I
was so inspired by this experience that I applied to the Arts
Institute at Bournemouth. I began a foundation degree course
in professional photography there at the end of September."
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CH
Bournemouth-UK |
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"Just
writing to say many thanks for a superb two day course last
weekend. Firstly, being able to use the camera properly will
no doubt prove useful!! Secondly, I've now got a much better
understanding of some of the basic technical aspects of the
camera and film... and it was great to develop and print our
own photographs. Finally, and probably the best part for me,
was the help and advice on composition and "quality"
of the picture... being told your photograph is "boring"
was actually the best help I could have been given; it has made
me think a lot more about what does and doesn't make an interesting
image.
All in all, a brilliant two days." |
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RT |
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"Just
wanted say thank you for weekend photography course. It was
extremely informative and enjoyable and I feel better equipped
than ever to take good photos." |
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HM
London |
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"Many,many
thanks-I had a great time last week and learned an awful lot.
One disadvantage however, I've started to look at the composition
of TV shots, rather than just watch the programme." |
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EB
London SW3 |
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"...thank-you
for the course last week. It was very informative and had a
good balance of practical and theory. I really thought it worked
well particularly your short talk and then the very simple demo
using the screwdriver and scissors.
It was a great course that represents good value for money.
Thanks". |
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M Peterborough, Cambs. |
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"Thank
you very much for your excellent teaching. I can't believe how
much I learned! Also, I had lots of fun and enjoyed every moment
of it. Many thanks". |
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CW,
London W8 |
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"The
two days I spent with you and the other students, were the two
most rewarding days I've had in a long time. I learned a lot,
laughed a lot, and, most importantly, walked away with a greater
appreciation, love of, and respect for photography. I know what
it means to fill a frame and am much more open to trying something
different. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and love of this
art" |
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MA,
Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.A. |
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"I
thoroughly enjoyed your excellent course. Fun and informative,
it is to be recommended for the total beginner as well as those
who have some skill and wish to improve". |
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SB,
London SW7 |
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"The
course last weekend was really good, I learnt so much. [My partner]
loves the pictures especially when he can see how developing
them differently really has an impact. As soon as we have decorated
the house, I'm going to get them framed". |
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SN,
Harrow Middx. |
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"Just
a quick note of thanks for a rewarding and beneficial couple
of days last week I enjoyed it immensely" |
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MB,
North Yorkshire |
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"Thank
you for your excellent course this weekend, I thoroughly enjoyed
it and found it useful and informative." |
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J-P, London SW1 |
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"Excellent
course, informal and informative. Need to go and put it all
into practice now!" |
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KL,
Edinburgh |
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"Incredibly
fun yet a great learning experience. The best part of the course
was seeing your prints developed and taking them home" |
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SCP,
London |
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"Great
course. I had never picked up an SLR before and came away knowing
the basics of photography and [took] some great shots. Excellent." |
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SD,
London |
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"Good
teaching requires an enthusiasm for the subject, the ability
to communicate concepts in a concise and clear manner and the
ability to criticise constructively for the benefit of the student.
Chris Bell possesses these qualities in abundance and [I] would
therefore recommend all to attend this course." |
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AMG,
London |
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"I
have learnt much more from the 5 day course than I was expecting
to and I am far from being a beginner – a beginner would
learn even more. I thoroughly enjoyed the relaxed and informal
atmosphere and the fact that Chris is very experienced without
being blasé. He still gets really excited about composition
and other photographic matters.
In my view, what makes the course unique is the fact that a
well-equipped, fully working studio is available at all time.
Whether you are interested in the darkroom (wet or digital),
35mm, medium or large format cameras, lighting etc., you can
have a crack at it with expert tuition. There is even an endless
supply of props!
I do not think you can attend the course and end up not taking
better pictures." |
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FJ,
Berkshire |
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