Photo training

We appreciate it may not always be feasible to hire a professional to capture stories and images for your organisation. To ensure that on these occasions you still get usable pictures, Ben has devised a short training course for you or your staff.

Ben can come to your offices or work on location to train any novice photographer in:

• How to use your camera
• Picking your location and background
• Framing effective shots
• How to avoid easy mistakes
• Capturing great pictures in all light conditions

In addition Ben has experience in developing online image libraries for organisations and can advise you and your staff on how to store and maximise your photographs.

Contact Ben today for more information.

I used to work with Ben at VSO, but you don't want to know that he was a great colleague or always got his round in. You want to know that since he went freelance I have repeatedly used him to support the story gathering tours that I manage. On these trips, which are characterised by long days, stressful environments and unplanned incidents, Ben remains calm and focused. His sense of humour carries him through many a difficult situation, but more importantly he delivers. Ben's natural warmth and empathy brings out the best in people, which means the individuals speak to you from within the photograph and countries and communities come to life on the screen and from the paper.

Catherine Raynor, Head of Media & Information, VSO