LIMITED EDITION PRINTS from £5800
LIMITED EDITION PRINTS from £5800
Horizon 1 ED 25: 110 x 110 cm
Elegance and poise - ED 25: 100 x 80 cm
A selection of inspiring MASTER CLASSES
held every few months, and hosted by Michael Potter
to help you perfect or improve your photographic ability
MALLORCA - FRANCE - SWEDEN - KENYA - SOUTH AFRICA
The Problems
" I have always wanted to 'do' photography but the equipment and technical details seems overwhelming...it's a bit off-putting!"
"I was given a digital SLR by my partner but I have never got round to using it properly and I don't know where to start!"
"Is photography now all about pre-sets and filters? It seems to have lost the soul of what one should be doing or am I wrong?"
The Solutions
Being creative with your photography starts with your eye, not with which camera or smartphone you have...
Nobody ever asked an author which typewriter
they used...
Photography can be likened to cookery. You need to know which implement to use when, and with what ingredients to produce something you like..
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Taking memorable shots:
1 Creativity lies at the heart of embracing photography, training
your eye for keen observation and what that entails
2 Minimising the technical aspects to maximise the creative
enjoyment so you are not distracted by your equipment
3 Understanding natural light and how to manage, use and control it
4 Creating memorable images that give purpose to your
photographic effort and pleasure
Learn simple techniques that professionals use to single out their images
5 Focusing on an actual personal project, whatever the subject matter
or interest is
6 How to find or understand your signature and style as part
of your photographic identity
7 Portraiture, people, and the urban environment as street photography
8 When to think in monochrome, why, and how?
Location workshop availability and prices by enquiry
TESTIMONIALS
“Having had no previous experience with digital or SLR photography, the stated goals of the workshop were daunting to me. I never imagined that I would experience such a transformation on so many levels as the result of the professionalism, patience, teamwork and camaraderie of your staff....I believe the difference between an educational experience and the transforming one I enjoyed was in your team’s ability to understand and empathise with the insecurity we felt as we stumbled through this brand new, intimidating, yet exciting adventure”. Jessica Cook. Valerie Wilson Travel Inc
"Be warned, you will be stretched by the professional tutors. By the end of a workshop, be it a one-day session in a London print studio or a week in the bush in South Africa searching for the perfect shot; you will have created a memorable image that you can have framed.
Your mindset will forever be altered after looking through the eyes of professionals and learning their techniques. ‘If you never take another photograph in your life, this workshop will ensure that you will have learned not only to see, but to look!"
James Leith, The Spectator.
”I know I moaned that there were no ‘less-than-effusive’ testimonials, but having now experienced the course first hand, I can fully understand why – I know that I have gained a lot from it. I came along with a basic understanding, but having the time to properly put into practice some of the techniques under your expert guidance has made me far more able and comfortable with my camera. Before the course I think I was intimidated by my camera, and at the first sign of problems resorted to ‘Auto’; now I feel that I am at least in charge, although still not its master, (thinks - another course perhaps?)” John Ridd
"As the owner of Can Costa Centre d'Art i Cultura, I have had the privilege of collaborating with exceptional artists over the years, and Michael Potter's Treescapes exhibition in 2024 was undoubtedly one of the highlights of our program.
Michael presented a series of large-format black-and-white photographs exploring the iconic Pi de Formentor. His ability to capture not only the majesty of the landscape but also the poetic and symbolic essence of the tree was truly remarkable. The exhibition attracted around 150 visitors and became a meeting point for art and nature enthusiasts alike.
Beyond the cultural and emotional impact of the exhibition, it was also a commercial success. One of the works has since become part of the permanent collection at the Club Náutico de Pollença, where it has been warmly received and continues to garner admiration from visitors.
Michael Potter is an artist who brings not only technical talent but also a unique sensitivity that connects his work to the history and values of the places where he exhibits. Working with him was an absolute pleasure, from the setup of the exhibition to the moments shared with the audience. I look forward to future opportunities to collaborate with an artist of his caliber."
"At the Art Collective of SALÓN de ARTE, we had the honour to present four of Michael Potter’s photographic pieces. His profound view and sensitivity has greatly enriched our exhibition with landscape and figurative photography. Two of the works became part of a private collection in Mallorca. We look forward to further co-operation in 2025.
MASTER CLASS - LONDON/MALLORCA PDF
