Wildlife & Pets

In this film PT4U Master Pet photographer Paul Walker is shooting 1 dog on location in a woodland park.

Paul has become an authority in the world of pet photography as well as an accomplished author and a world wide lecturer but more importantly he is an active photographer not just talking about it but still photographing the wonderful world of pets.

In this film Paul is shooting two Siamese cats at one of his clients homes. Todays shoot Paul's shooting these cats in their natural environment so he wants the cats to do what they usually do, to capture their own personality.

Paul allows works with a handler close by just so if can concentrate on being the photographer and not getting the cat to do something and missing the shot. The animal is always going to follow the owners lead as they have trust and a relationship together and this is key to remember.

THE 2012 APPRENTICE ENTRY IS NOW OPEN.

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 17th 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 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.

Enter Now - 2012 Apprentice

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 film PT4U Master Pet photographer Paul Walker is shooting Horse at liberty.

Paul has become an authority in the world of pet photography as well as an accomplished author and a world wide lecturer but more importantly he is an active photographer not just talking about it but still photographing the wonderful world of pets.

This time Paul is working alone, without the handler so the shoot is going to be very difficult as shooting horses at liberty in their own environment without the handler. You get to see how Paul sets up the shots as well as controlling the session but safety is first with any animal and usually you should always do a shoot with a handler and find out what the animals temperament.

In this film PT4U Master Pet photographer Paul Walker is shooting 1 dog on location in a woodland park.

Paul has become an authority in the world of pet photography as well as an accomplished author and a world wide lecturer but more importantly he is an active photographer not just talking about it but still photographing the wonderful world of pets.

In this film Paul is shooting Smoky a Burmese cat. You get to see how Paul sets up the shots as well as controls the session and the problems that you come across when shooting cats and how to work around them to ensure you get the shots need for the client.

In this film PT4U Master Pet photographer Paul Walker talks about the images he shot on his Italian Workshop, Paul explains how he set the shot up and the composition that he used.

Paul has become an authority in the world of pet photography as well as an accomplished author and a world wide lecturer but more importantly he is an active photographer not just talking about it but still photographing the wonderful world of pets.

In this film PT4U Master Pet photographer Paul Walker is shooting from Dawn till Dusk for Dogs Trust

You get to see Paul set up the shots and also the type of shots that are available to shoot in such small time frames, also see how Paul directs the owners and handler to capture the shots he needs.

Paul has become an authority in the world of pet photography as well as an accomplished author and a world wide lecturer but more importantly he is an active photographer not just talking about it but still photographing the wonderful world of pets.

PT4U Master Wild Life Photographer - Andy Rouse

In this film Andy Rouses is on location at a local farm to shoot little owls, Andy talks about the set up of the equipment and what is most important when shooting these highly nervous animals, Andy explains about the histogram and the types of exposures he will be looking for.

Equipment :- Nikon D3s , 600mm f4 lens & 200/400 lens

In this film PT4U Master Pet photographer Paul Walker is shooting 1 very old dog at the clients home.

Paul has become an authority in the world of pet photography as well as an accomplished author and a world wide lecturer but more importantly he is an active photographer not just talking about it but still photographing the wonderful world of pets.

You get to see how Paul sets up the shots as well as seeing how Paul controls the session and takes his time and works to the pace of the dog.

In this film PT4U Master Pet photographer Paul Walker is shooting dogs on location in a woodland park & Beach environment

Paul has become an authority in the world of pet photography as well as an accomplished author and a world wide lecturer but more importantly he is an active photographer not just talking about it but still photographing the wonderful world of pets.

You get to see how Paul sets up the shots as well as controls the session.