Interviews & Critiques

PT4U Master Wedding Photographers Stuart Bebb

Stuart Bebb has worked around the world as a Wedding photographer and is one of the leading wedding photographers in the UK. Dedicating his time capturing stunning, stylish contemporary images for over 20 Years, that reflects on todays lifestyle

In this interview, Stuart talks about bridal portraiture and how important they are on a wedding day. Every women dreams of their wedding day, ever since they were little girls. The brides are the most important part of the wedding day and its his job as the photographer to make her look great threw out the whole day.

PT4U Master Fashion Photographers Andy Kruczek

Andy Kruczek has worked around the world as a photographer in the Fashion, Beauty and Advertising sectors. Most recently he has become recognized as one of the foremost photographers within the UK hairdressing Industry.

In this interview, Andy Talks about Shooting Hair with guys. He talks about the brief from the client, looking at mood board and the themes of shoots that they like. Andy touch's on the model casting and being their, as choosing the right model for the shoot is very important, they must have the right look, the right hair for the clients brief.

Photo Critique Live

Each month on PhotoTraining4U members have a chance to have their images critiqued by Mark Cleghorn. The photo critique sessions run between 60 and 90 minutes, during which Mark comments on around 30-50 images.

This Photo Critique is in 5 parts, initially showing you the images that will be critiqued during the session followed by the image critiques them selves, so you can get the flavor.

The variety of images is a real mix from the beginner to the advanced, all the images follow a similar critique looking at how to improve lighting, composition, technique, pose, story telling to name but a few.

Critiques are designed to push members photography skills forward and are just one persons opinion as beauty is always in the eye of the beholder.

Mark Cleghorn has been Judging and Critiquing images all over the world since 1990, trained by the old Masters to constructively look at and dissect images to allow photographers to understand their weaknesses and strengths to allow them to become even better at their craft.

Check out the Photo Critique section on PT4U to see when the next session is planned, remember you don't have to submit an image to take part in the interactive.

Photo Critique Live

Each month on PhotoTraining4U members have a chance to have their images critiqued by Mark Cleghorn. The photo critique sessions run between 60 and 90 minutes, during which Mark comments on around 30-50 images.

This Photo Critique is in 5 parts, initially showing you the images that will be critiqued during the session followed by the image critiques them selves, so you can get the flavor.

The variety of images is a real mix from the beginner to the advanced, all the images follow a similar critique looking at how to improve lighting, composition, technique, pose, story telling to name but a few.

Critiques are designed to push members photography skills forward and are just one persons opinion as beauty is always in the eye of the beholder.

Mark Cleghorn has been Judging and Critiquing images all over the world since 1990, trained by the old Masters to constructively look at and dissect images to allow photographers to understand their weaknesses and strengths to allow them to become even better at their craft.

Check out the Photo Critique section on PT4U to see when the next session is planned, remember you don't have to submit an image to take part in the interactive.

Photo Critique Live

Each month on PhotoTraining4U members have a chance to have their images critiqued by Mark Cleghorn. The photo critique sessions run between 60 and 90 minutes, during which Mark comments on around 30-50 images.

This Photo Critique is in 5 parts, initially showing you the images that will be critiqued during the session followed by the image critiques them selves, so you can get the flavor.

The variety of images is a real mix from the beginner to the advanced, all the images follow a similar critique looking at how to improve lighting, composition, technique, pose, story telling to name but a few.

Critiques are designed to push members photography skills forward and are just one persons opinion as beauty is always in the eye of the beholder.

Mark Cleghorn has been Judging and Critiquing images all over the world since 1990, trained by the old Masters to constructively look at and dissect images to allow photographers to understand their weaknesses and strengths to allow them to become even better at their craft.

Check out the Photo Critique section on PT4U to see when the next session is planned, remember you don't have to submit an image to take part in the interactive.

Photo Critique Live

Each month on PhotoTraining4U members have a chance to have their images critiqued by Mark Cleghorn. The photo critique sessions run between 60 and 90 minutes, during which Mark comments on around 30-50 images.

This Photo Critique is in 5 parts, initially showing you the images that will be critiqued during the session followed by the image critiques them selves, so you can get the flavor.

The variety of images is a real mix from the beginner to the advanced, all the images follow a similar critique looking at how to improve lighting, composition, technique, pose, story telling to name but a few.

Critiques are designed to push members photography skills forward and are just one persons opinion as beauty is always in the eye of the beholder.

Mark Cleghorn has been Judging and Critiquing images all over the world since 1990, trained by the old Masters to constructively look at and dissect images to allow photographers to understand their weaknesses and strengths to allow them to become even better at their craft.

Check out the Photo Critique section on PT4U to see when the next session is planned, remember you don't have to submit an image to take part in the interactive.

Photo Critique Live

Each month on PhotoTraining4U members have a chance to have their images critiqued by Mark Cleghorn. The photo critique sessions run between 60 and 90 minutes, during which Mark comments on around 30-50 images.

This Photo Critique is in 5 parts, initially showing you the images that will be critiqued during the session followed by the image critiques them selves, so you can get the flavor.

The variety of images is a real mix from the beginner to the advanced, all the images follow a similar critique looking at how to improve lighting, composition, technique, pose, story telling to name but a few.

Critiques are designed to push members photography skills forward and are just one persons opinion as beauty is always in the eye of the beholder.

Mark Cleghorn has been Judging and Critiquing images all over the world since 1990, trained by the old Masters to constructively look at and dissect images to allow photographers to understand their weaknesses and strengths to allow them to become even better at their craft.

Check out the Photo Critique section on PT4U to see when the next session is planned, remember you don't have to submit an image to take part in the interactive.

THE 2012 APPRENTICE ENTRY IS NOW CLOSED.

Join us for the live announcement of the top 40 on 16th March at 9pm Click Here

You could win the training of a lifetime. Two lucky winners will join the PhotoTraining4U Team every 3 months, for 2 days of fun but intense training and shooting in some fast paced fashion action with a chance to see your images in print.

To be in with a chance of becoming one of the 2012 Apprentices, all you have to initially do is enter one image that shows off your interpretation of "Fashion" - this is the first stage. Stage two - Mark Cleghorn and the PhotoTraining4U team will then select the top 40 images. The third stage is the online vote based on a selection of 6 images. The top 10 panels with the most votes will then go through to the final stage, a live judging where Mark Cleghorn will choose his next Apprentices.

So anyone has the chance to win Photography's greatest prize.


Rules of Entry
Only one picture per person • The prize is 12 days of training including accommodation • Images entered into this competition may be used in promotion of the competition but copyright remains with the photographer • The winners will be selected by Mark Cleghorn and The PhotoTraining4U team and the online voting • Closing date for entries is 11th March 2012 • The top 40 will be selected live online on 16th March 2012 • The top 40 will provide a panel of 6 images for online voting • The top ten panels through voting will then be put into the final live selection with Mark Cleghorn • Applicants must be either a Lite, Monthly or Yearly active and paying member of PhotoTraining4U • Voting and judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into • Winners will be filmed during the training for use on the PhotoTraining4U website • Winners will be responsible for their own travel expenses to the UK PT4U Studios near Cardiff.

PT4U Wildlife Master Craig Jones

Every month using a combination of images and teaching films you will get to see PT4U wildlife master Craig Jones at work as well as an insight into what makes a great wildlife image.

In this first introduction interview, Mark Cleghorn gets an insight into the life of Craig Jones, his business and passions for photography. The interview goes right back to his root and how he initially got started in photography.

In this 2 part film Mark is sat down with Mye and Eoin for their Pre Wedding chat. This two part film is exactly what mark does with all his bride and grooms before the wedding, the Pre-Wedding chats are really based around finalizing all the details of the day, right from the brides house to the receptions not leaving any details of the day untouched.

Mark talks to the couple about the lay out of the day, what's planned the final timings and any specific groups  they want photographed.