Photography Course: Hairy Goat?

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Hi

I have a DSLR camera (that I bought 2nd hand off someone on this site) and want to be able to use it a bit better. I've read really helpful stuff on here and now understand the basics of altering ISO, Fspots etc. But I've seen this course:

Has anyone been on it or offer views please? http://hairygoat.net/intermediate/

Grateful for any thoughts

Mushy
 
Hi Mushy

In absents of other replies and as someone with some knowledge of the setup and operation of Hairy Goat, I thought I would give you my take on them.

The lady that runs it is very friendly and most passionate about giving her clients a great service, plus she also has an immense knowledge of London and its history. As you will see from their main advertising, they do primarily cater for the visitor to London who is looking for a knowledgeable London guide, with the addition of being able to help them get better shots. With regard to their purely photographic workshops, then I am sure that they would strive to provide an appropriate and worthwhile session.

Nevertheless, there are others who are providing purely photographic intermediate and advanced workshops in London, including myself. Please note however, I am not trying to poach work from Hair Goat or any of the other excellent photographic tour and workshops companies like Camera Trails etc.

Summing up, I would say that for those looking for a knowledgeable London guide with photographic teaching skills, then Hairy Goat is the one to consider. For those not looking for a London guide, but are purely looking for photographic tuition, then other operators may well offer you tuition that is more suitably aimed to your particular needs.

If I can help further, then please give me a shout.
And good luck Mushy - I would be interested to hear how you get on...

Sam-D
 
I attended the Hairy Goat Night time tour on the last weekend in April. The night in question was torrential rain but that didn't stop us going out with Corrine and 1 other person on the tour. My purpose for going on the tour was i was in London for the weekend by myself and so thought it would be useful to go on an organised night time tour for a bit of safety as well as learning things about London.

I found like the other response has said the Corrine was very friendly and very passionate about London and her Photography. I myself did not require much technical input on how to take the night time photos although that advice was about with required. What I found useful was the tour aspect and point out areas to photograph without directing you exactly what you should take photos of.

This was useful to me because sometimes I can wander around without taking photos thinking the "Right Photo" is just around the next corner, or taking to many photos hoping one will be a keeper.

I certainly will book on another tour when I am next in London.

Hope this helps.

If you have any other specific question I would be happy to answer it.
 
Friend of mine does photo tours on the Greek island of Symi. Much less rain but a touch more expensive...
 
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