Just a few of the letters of recommendation we get each day:
Len,
Rosemary and i would like to thankyou for your kind hospitality on the recent video course which was extremely educational and good fun, we are now well under way with some new products as a result.
For you information you might like to take a look at a site that i found whilst doing some research, which reflects much of what you were talking about. But most of all check out their prices!
www.edv.uk.com/
Kind Regards
Andrew Porter
Chillipepper Images
T.01484 689363
M.07872 142350
Hi Len
thank you for the great course that we had over the past couple of days I think that will be a great help to me to improve my photography.
My laptop was not really good enough to do all the editing but now that I am home I am finding it a lot easier on my home pc.
I have sent a few edits with this email and wondered if you could have a quick look to see if I am heading in the right direction with them.
I will in the near future book your assessment program as soon as I have done some of my own material without any help.
Thanks again to yourself and Natalie for the help in getting me on this course
David Hoare.
Dear Len,
just a short note to tell you how much I've enjoyed the portraiture course. There was a lot of information and I am still digesting it.
I was a bit apprehensive that my limited knowledge in photography would not be enough for me to understand the technical stuff, but your tuition was simple and clear. I did not have any problems understanding it. I came away enthusiast and it was well worth it.
Thank you
Dear Len and Natalie,
An enormous thanks for a fabulous 4 days, I really enjoyed myself and Now know what direction I am going in. I am in the process of looking for a tripod and all the other bits I will need to embark on taking better photos.
I think what I would like to do is to practise over the summer and come back in early autumn time but in the interim submit photos for support and advice , Can this be done?
Also can I ask questions by e-mail during this time.
It is amazing how I am starting to look at the world differently,Looking fro lead ins and thirds and what is better being much more observant Of the world around me. Looking for places to take better photos for outdoor work, I may need to plant some more greenery etc !!!!. and even move a tree or two !
Thank you for the photo you did of me even though not quite like Ursula Andress, I know where I am going wrong , I need a white bikini.
Thanks again , My few days really has made a difference to what I am doing and my future.
I could say I have seen the light but that would be corny.
keep well
Jane
Hi Natalie and Len,
Diane and I are back home now and buzzing with excitiement about our future
prospects as wedding photographers. We both had such a lovely time with you
all and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves in Wales. It was not only a learning
experience, but also an enjoyable short break for us both. We are delighted
with our photographs and when we showed them to our daughter Gabrielle, she
commented that although she thought they would be good pictures, she didnt
think they were going to be as good as that! Praise from a teenager is praise
indeed!
We think we need to put our prices up. Any
suggestions?
We will be booking further courses with you in the future, but would like some
one on one if possible.
Can you provide us with Angharads email? We would like to keep in touch with
everyone.
We cant wait to return to Pembrokeshire and look forward to seeing you all
again.
Best wishes
Richard and Diane.
www.aspectphoto.co.uk#
Hi Len
I attended your wedding course at
the end of April 2007 and have to say that it was the best investment I've
ever made in the 20 years I've been enjoying photography. I learn't more in
those couple of days than I have in all the rest of the years added together!
The great thing for me was the mix of practical work along with sound business
advice.
Since attending the course I've now got several bookings stretching through
this year and into next year. But the key thing for me was about advertising.
Believe it or not, but a few weeks ago I went to the Dentist (of all places)
and noticed that a shop a couple of doors down was being fitted out as a bridal
wear specialist - the only one of it's kind in the town! I remembered your
advice about getting your work displayed in such places - so I 'dashed home'
(with a numb jaw!!!) - devised a letter offering to take pictures of models
wearing their bridal gowns for display in the shop, at no cost to them but
in exchange for advertising my services - went back and posted it through
their letterbox. I got a phone call on Monday this week to call in for a chat
and to bring examples of my work today (Friday).
The examples I took were all enlargements and included some of the photo's
taken on the course. The owner was delighted (she actually 'gasped' when she
saw a 20 x 16 print I'd taken of Amy!) and is really keen for me to provide
pictures for display throughout the shop (including the dressing area!) -
she'll arrange the models as well! I am 'over the moon' about it as I now
have 'exclusive' display and advertising with the only specialist bridal wear
shop in town!!!
Many thanks for your advice and I'll definitely be looking to attend the advanced
wedding course in the near future!
Best wishes
Mick.
Hi Len,
I wanted to say thanks for the wedding course, quite simply it was invaluable and completely changed my attitude towards photographing weddings. I travelled down from Manchester but the journey back was a breeze knowing that I had all of the information and confidence I needed to start out in the wedding business. The wealth of detail I took from extra day has already paid off and with my latest wedding and I'm not sure how I ever managed without your advice! Great locations, flawless knowledge of the industry and a nice bloke too - woth every penny.
cheers Rick
Hi Len & Natalie
Just a short note to thank you both for an excellent wedding photography course.
I came away with an awful lot of knowledge imparted by your 30yrs plus experience,
my head
is still spinning but I have got some good ideas starting to form of my own.
I have got my second wedding to photograph on 26th May (first with your training)
and I have no problem now if it rains on the day! I have managed to get two
shop windows to display my work, one is prime location on a high street in
a beauty parlour where they do the full pre wedding hair and makeup packages,
could have potential. Thanks again for the course and special thanks to Nat
for freezing for us in the rain at the church. Will more than likely be back
soon for your portraiture course as I am getting a lot of interest in that
direction.
See you soon Regards Iain Cooper
Dear Len,
Firstly to say a BIG Thank you. My wife Kathryn and I stayed with you at the
old school house for your 2 day wedding photography course in November. (Kathryn
successfully had WINGE swallowing worming tablets, when he refused to take
them!) I hope you remember . . .? I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed
the course. Your experience has taught us all so much, which I hope to utilise
in the New Year.
Thanks again, our regards to the lovely Natalie.
Dear L
en,
Just a quick note to say thanks for this weekend. Its now Tuesday and my head
still hurts because it absorbed so much information. Michelle and I have already
exchanged e mails and I have set out my shopping list for my poor husband
to consider. Michelle and I both wish to return for the advanced course, its
just a matter of when! What is your availability for the courses in December
and March.
Once again Thanks for the inspiration. Sian Worsley
Hi Len, It's been nearly 4 weeks since
I did your excellent beginers wedding course... Just wanted to say a big thank
you for all your expert knowledge that was on hand throughout 125th @ f11!
tee hee. I really enjoyed being able to observe and learn a great deal from
your expertise built up from all your years doing photography, and for showing
me that wonderful 'North Light' that is out there to be found and captured,
I tend to look at subjects completely different now. The accommodation was
very relaxed and peaceful, fantastic breakfasts, and all in beautiful surroundings.
Since arriving home, I have NOW SOLD ALL MY MAMIYA GEAR! Now own a Canon EOS10d,
have installed Photoshop CS, and Breezebrowser! I will also be joining the
SWPP. Have you heard anything from Natale and how she is getting on?
Thanks again Len, see you at Focus 2007 Regards Lester Coates
I just wanted to drop you a line instead of an email to thank you for such an enjoyable time last week. I cant believe how much I learnt in such a short time.
Rosalind Castle Studios.
When you are still working at 18.00 without
realizing the time, you realize you are on a very special course. The enthusiasm
that Len has for his subject inspires you to attempt to achieve his standards
and enjoyment.
I would recommend this course to anyone with thoughts of becoming a professional
photographer.
Quite simply the best course I have ever attended.
Phil
Len, finally a breathing space from my
day job and time to send you an e-mail. I just wanted to say thanks for the
course last week-end. I know I can be a hard student, asking loads of questions,
but you were patient and very full with your answers. I learned a huge amount
ab
out
photography - weddings and otherwise - most of which had nothing to do with
the camera and everything to do with how I approach things. Getting input
from one who knows what it is all about is invaluable. I said at the time,
and still feel, that you have showed us how to cheat at exams. You made it
look so easy. By the time I got home my wife had already been eBaying for
wedding dresses and already looked up the SWPP. There are also plans about
talking to a friend who runs a local community centre (that gets hired for
receptions) and the vicar at the church over the road from the school that
she teaches at, with a view to being able to go and take model shots there...
even a few ideas for models! I am itching to get my studio light out to play
around with it and get my settings understood so that I can progress. More,
I am waiting for a crack at going to the local church (whatever the weather)
to find THAT light! Thanks again. I'll be sure to let you know how I progress.
Regards, Mark
Len
I would like to thank you for my superb 'Careers in Photography' course last
week. Fiona and I very much enjoyed our stay and, as I said, I learned more
about photography in 3 days than I had over the past 30 years. I appreciated
greatly your honest and open teaching style. It was worth every penny. I was
looking at further courses to take. Having raced through both the portrait
and wedding course elements last week, is it better to do the basic courses
before coming on the advanced ones or to go straight to the latter? I will
also be looking at the landscape and nature courses at some time.
Andrew Gransden Scotland
This is just a little gesture of thanks
from me to you both. I have been to your wedding photography courses twice.
I must say I enjoyed them thoroughly not only from a photography point of
view, but also the friendliness and the hospitality way in which myself and
fellow "students" were treated. The relaxed and friendly atmosphere
certainly made everything easier to digest.
You may remember I came down June of last year, and had my first full wedding
the following Saturday. Well I must admit I did not sleep a wink on the Friday
night and the sweat was oozing out of my body ( nerves not the heat by the
way!)
Anyway I tried to remember what you taught me, most importantly and relaxing the bride, groom and guests etc. I must admit the best complement I received was how they enjoyed the day because of the way I was with everyone. They also enjoyed the photographs, by the way. Needless to say I have received more work since. I have to say I have learnt something new after each wedding. ( I have done 5).
I have quite a few booked for this year (portraits also). Things are going really well, more than expected and a lot of is down to you. So from the bottom of my heart thank you for your time, and for sharing your vast knowledge with me.
With thanks
Bill Hartley. North Yorks.
You made me feel at home from the very
start and created an atmosphere whereby learning became easy and fun. Thank
you for letting me into your wonderful home. The course
was conducted at good pace with uncomplicated instruction. The locations used
were great with the models easy to work with and beautiful.
Kevin & Kim John
Len
Just wanted to send you a quick e-mail
to say thank you so much for the weekend. The course was brilliant I didn't
realise I could learn so much in such a short space of time. I came to you
wanting to be a professional photographer and came away feeling like I 
really
am a professional photographer. The course exceeded my expectations and I
can't wait to attend the next one. You made Tim and I feel really welcome
and comfortable even though we arrived not sure what to expect. I have sent
SWPP an email to request a place on your masterclass so I will see you again
shortly in January. In the meantime could you please put my name down for
the Advanced Wedding Course in March (17th&18th)and could I please have a
double room again so that Tim can accompany me? Please send my best wishes
to Jan and I look forward to seeing you both in January at the SWPP convention.
Kind Regards Jennifer Lawton
Hi Len, thought that it was about time
I contacted you to tell you how much I enjoyed
and learned during you wedding photography course back in August. I enjoyed
the style of your course and location. I have since set up my web site and
included some images from the course and also some that I took from my nieces
wedding at Bolsover Castle on the 16th August. We are hoping to be back to
the in 2 years time at which time I may came on another course,
Best wishes Ron Burgin LenzFlair Photography
Thank you so much for a wonderful weekend. I enjoyed the course immensely.
I am so pleased that I took the first step in attending a photography course as it has been something in the back of my mind for a long time now. You have helped me to realize that photography is something that I really want to keep up with and make a career from.
It is great to see two people still so
passionate abou
t
something after such a long time in the business. I am so glad that you have
chosen to share that will others.
I have learnt so much from the weekend and am really excited about getting my equipment which is now on order!
Anyway, thanks again and hope to see you both again soon.
Ellie
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Hi Len
I though
t
I would send you a message to thanks you once again for your warm and expert
tuition. The course was more that I expected and I can say that my confidence
has vastly increased. I have just downloaded the images that I took and they
are incredible.
Alyssa loved her stay and of course wants to come back - I asked her what see liked most on the course, and she said "Everything"
Norma Dean
We just wanted to say a huge thanks for all the help you provided on the recent course.
Andrew & Jacqui
I would like to thank you both for your help, a very friendly atmosphere with course tuition very clear.
Nina Wright
Your cours
e
was well worth attending, since then I have booked 3 video and wedding stills
worth £1500.00 each. I put together a beautiful portfolio of work from
the pictures I took during the course, from which I have had nothing but positive
feedback. I do hopes all well, it was an honor to learn from one of the best..
Kind regards
Kelly Barrell
I attended the Wedding, Portraiture and Business courses and enjoyed all three very much. A warm, friendly and relaxing few days away. The course kept my attention all day and helped save money on learning through your own experiences. Thinking about doing you Landscape course later this year. Regards Richard Barry
