In this film you get to see Anna Oakden’s work place and studio.

Following on from Lisa’s studio visit Mark Cleghorn talks to Anna about her plans and goals as well as her new studio takes flight in her home.

Anna is one of two SWPP Apprentices in training on PhotoTraining4U.

In this film Mark Cleghorn introduces you to a new series that is about to start on PhotoTraining4U.

“Project X” as it has been called up to now was designed to prove that if you follow the business skills that Mark talks about, then a dream can become reality.

This business series will help struggling photography studios realise that with a little hard work and some key business skills, that it is possible to turn a business around practically over nights. As well as helping an existing business, this series will give many photographers thinking about going pro the confidence to jump in knowing that it has worked before live on camera.

Many trainers talk about success in business but most have never really practiced what they preach and in some cases have never run a photography business at all. Well Mark Cleghorn does not fall into these categories, he has always stuck his neck on the line to prove a point and with this project he does just that.

What will happen to this project in the long run? We will just have to wait and see.

If nothing else this series is designed to show the real benefit of belonging to PhotoTraining4U whether you are a full time professional photographer or not.

Mark visits PT4U Master Kenny Martin at his small gallery in Peebles. Kenny talks about the transition back to portrait and wedding photography from his gallery and how he still has to promote through promotion to bring clients in.

The duo also discuss image choice for gallery walls and the power of the window display especially for the portrait studio.

What is a portrait? Why do people buy them? Why does he not do Venture Style portraits in his Peebles gallery?

Practice, Practice, Practice is the answer to training.

In this film you get to see Lisa’s 10th homework critique after training. Lisa is one of two SWPP Apprentices in training on PhotoTraining4U.

Over the 12 months you will be able to track Lisa and Anna, the other SWPP apprentice, on their training journey, using a combination of specific films on PhotoTraining4U and hands on monthly tuition with Mark Cleghorn on route to becoming a better photographers.

In this film Mark Cleghorn gives Lisa her 10th homework image critique as well as discussing what’s gone on since last month and a chat about the business side of boudoir. The images this time are once again boudoir portraits were Lisa is now concentrating.

In this film you get to see Lisa’s 10th homework critique after training. Lisa is one of two SWPP Apprentices in training on PhotoTraining4U.

Over the 12 months you will be able to track Lisa and Anna, the other SWPP apprentice, on their training journey, using a combination of specific films on PhotoTraining4U and hands on monthly tuition with Mark Cleghorn on route to becoming a better photographers.

In this second part of the film Mark Cleghorn gives Lisa her 10th homework image critique, boudoir portraits were Lisa is now concentrating. At the end of the session the Apprentice’s and Mark chat about qualifications and putting panels together.

In this film you get to see Osy & John’s 8th homework critique, Mark Osmand Known as “OSY” & John Moore’s were the first ever PhotoTraining4U “Apprentices” they train together 1 day every month with Mark Cleghorn, they now share the homework critique together.

Over the 12 months you are able to track John & Osy on there training journey using a combination of specific films on PhotoTraining4U and hands on monthly tuition with Mark Cleghorn on route to becoming a better photographers.

In this 4 part critique film Mark finishes discussing John’s homework which finishes with a tall and short couple as well as lighting and exposure. John discusses his future plans and then at the end of the film Mark talks business with Ossy.

Filmed live at Focus On Imaging 2010, in his own words John Moore, one of the PhotoTraining4U Apprentices talks about what PT4U has done for him in the past 8 months and his experiences.

He talks about lighting, camera skills, posing, business

So What Do You Want To Earn Today?

In this film, the eighth in the series, Mark Cleghorn shares another tried and tested business builder and a must for any photographer looking to add to their income.

Includes were to source this 10K business builder, how to price it, how to shoot it and what to provide.

Doug Gordon is the owner of Patken Photography, a family-owned studio established in 1985. Patken Photography has a staff over 27, shoots over 1,000 weddings a year and operates out of three separate studios in the New York City area.

Doug also speaks at national and international photography conventions, and sells instructional videos via Doug Gordon Workshops. He is passionate about teaching and helping others become successful wedding photographers. He recently became a writer for Rangefinder Magazine.

Mark Cleghorn meets up at the SWPP Convenrtion with wedding and portrait photographer Doug Gordon were he talks about his background as well as his photography studios and workshops.

In this interview Doug talks candidly about the business of photography.

So What Do You Want To Earn Today?

In this film, the seventh in the series, Mark Cleghorn shares another tried and tested business builder and a must for any photographer looking to add to their income.

Includes were to source this 10K business builder, how to price it, how to shoot it and what to provide