I've participated in three workshops with 36exp over the last 12months and each has been excellent. Steve is a fabulous instructor who takes the time to get to know you, your gear and provide a helping hand. I get to visit London locations that I would otherwise be a bit nervous going to myself (think the Thames riverbank at night) and have taken some brilliant shots!
Kate Devenish
11:20 08 Oct 24
I had a really good flash photography workshop with Steve Franck. It was very hands on, and I learnt a lot and I feel much more confident now to try flash photography. Would highly recommend.
Olive L.
17:42 17 Jul 24
Today I spent an excellent and informative day being taught by Steve about the in and outs of flash photography. He was very engaging, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this Flash photography workshop.The model Saida Mickeviciute was amazing too.Keith Fuller Photography
Keith Fuller
18:28 14 Apr 24
I went to a long exposure course, hosted by Steve Franck. Very personable guy, with heaps of knowledge and very willing to help. Taught me a lot about LE, the maths needed which was particularly useful, and also about composition - which took me out of my comfort zone, with some great results. Highly recommended: I will be back.
John Wade
10:33 18 Mar 24
Had my first workshop with 36exp and I can certainly say it won't be the last one. Group small so you can have regular feedback throughout the session which I throughly enjoyed. Steve is very approachable and knowledgeable.
Maribel Boyce
17:02 13 Mar 24
A thoroughly enjoyable evening shoot along the Thames with Steve Franck as tutor. Came away knowing a lot more about low light shooting and, hopefully, plenty of good photos.
philip Nichols
15:45 01 Mar 24
A big thank you to steve franck last night for all the guidance and locations on the night out in London - totally enjoyed it and definitely would like to join you in the future - thank you. Also great to meet up with fellow photographers
Tony Avon
17:24 27 Feb 24
We recently attended a night photography workshop hosted by Steve Franck was amazed by how talented he is. He is also a very passionate instructor. There were 6 of us in the group and he spent extra time for each and everyone one of us, individually to address any issues and answer questions. He went above and beyond anything I have seen so far in many similar workshops I have attended so far. As a result, I will highly recommend Steve for any photography event and session.
Zahid Hassan
19:06 25 Feb 24
This was my second workshop with 36exp photography and it didn't disappoint. I did the west to east long exposure course. Steve gave great advice as needed. It was a lovely group and I had a great big smile on my face at the end of the night. It was worth braving the cold!
Zoe Hatton
19:56 30 Nov 23
Great evening on the night photography workshop last night. Steve was a great guide and mentor. Will definitely do another workshop with you.
Bill Mann
15:24 28 Nov 23
Photo shoots with 36exp are always rewarding, I recommend them to all photographers who want to experience different aspects of photography. This image is from a recent portrait session with a professional model at the Bargehouse in London.
Richard Gough
09:09 12 Nov 23
In March this year, Steve Franck was excellent in helping us find the right locations and, for someone like me who was new to night photography, he explained about the settings options clearly and very helpfully. Absolutely recommend Steve and 36exp.
J R
08:27 21 Jun 23
I really enjoyed the Wedding Seminar. The instructor Adam was a great communicator and knew just about everything there was to know about Wedding Photography. I learned a great deal from him. In addition the two models acting the parts of Bride and Groom were very professional and knew their business. Altogether, an excellent course with a good balance. Well worth the money. Now I am back home I am looking into the software he recommended and thinking about a couple of prime lenses.
Mike Singer
20:12 26 Apr 23
Glad to share 5 stars to this business. I had a beginner course with Steve and I enjoyed so much. From the very basic of photography to the assignments after, I can now say I can fully use my camera and know what I am doing. Thank you, and I will probably do an intermediate one in the coming months. Steve was professional and explained things easy. Highly recommended.
Priscilla Conti
18:19 26 Mar 23
I’ve done a few workshops with 36exp and every one has been excellent. They have helped raise the quality of my photos, taught me new techniques and skills. Always interesting venues and topics.
Paul Moran
09:10 19 Mar 23
5/5. I recently participated in Studio Lighting Course, tutored by Steve Franck. I genuinely enjoyed the class: it was highly informative, interactive and incredibly interesting.The studio is well equipped and has everything one needs to learn. Steve did a wonderful job. He knows how to deliver at times complex material in an entertaining way. It was obvious that my comfort, understanding of the subject and professional growth was his priority. I highly recommend 36Exp and their team if you want to improve your photography skills.
Kateryna Honcharenko
17:42 01 Mar 23
The Night Workshop at Westminster and London Eye was really enjoyable. Steve put our small friendly group at ease with his relaxed manner, and gave us expert help and guidance throughout the evening. Thank you, highly recommended!
Donna Gorin
20:22 31 Jan 23
Night Photography Workshop Tower BridgeSteve was brilliant suggesting settings to obtain the best results from the shoot. I certainly leant a lot and Steve passed on some nuggets of information making it a great experience. Thank you 36exp recommended.
Allan Cross
12:54 06 Dec 22
Brilliant courses and talent I got to shoot with while taking 36exp courses - boxers, ballet dancers, models. Feeling inspired, highly recommend.
Eva Tkautz
09:23 14 Nov 22
Our Introduction for photography day was an unqualified success: Steve is a natural teacher and got us taking some special shots with black backgrounds and highlit subjects within the day. An hour or so telling us the basics on a well-structured slideshow explained ISO, aperture and shutter speed, light exposure and lots more.He was excellent company, took the time to explain things clearly and our heads were full by 4pm!Many thanks to Andrew too for his flexibility in organising several dates for us through Covid and other awkward obstacles. We got there.
W Ross
12:17 27 Jun 22
My first experience with this group taking part in the East / West night time photography trip. A small group of photographers lead by Steve who was on hand to ask any photography queries or questions, show us some good view points for potential images and importantly keeping track on times for boat transfers!! Any enjoyable evening, thanks Steve.
Claire Peters
17:09 22 Mar 22
I have attended a few courses with 36Exp now including portraits and Thames low tide. Andrew and Steve are knowledgeable and able photographers who are able to distil their experiences into practical tips and advice as solid building blocks to construct your own skill set and enhance your photography. All in all enjoyable experiences.
Sundeep Kheterpal
16:00 16 Mar 22
Did the Thames at Low Tide Workshop (having done Tower Bridge a three years ago) and had an awesome time. Great location and received some great advice on shooting in low light. Will be booking further workshops in the future.
Hannah Doran
16:18 09 Mar 22
Great class with Steve its a pleasant introduction or for the advanced photographer to get to grips with night photography... see you again soon.
Bee List
15:52 04 Feb 22
I am new in London, learning how things work. I was really nice to be back in a studio and learn more about photo lighting gere and settings.
Quiero Danza
13:22 16 Jan 22
I’ve done three workshops now with 36Exp. All of them were excellent. Andrew is supremely knowledgeable and helpful, completely focused on helping you to get the best images. Organisation has been consistently flawless.I thoroughly recommend 36Exp’s workshops - and I look forward to attending more of them myself in future too!
Nic Arnold
14:38 28 Nov 21
Great dance photography session at the Bargehouse, London organised by Andrew. Friendly and collaborative attendees and amazingly talented dancers. Definitely recommended.
Mark Brome
08:07 14 Nov 21
I recently attended the Tower Bridge night shoot. This was my 1st time using 36exp and won't be my last! Very enjoyable experience spent with a very knowledgeable photographer as our guide. Could have done with more time maybe another hour but other than that I learned a lot and got the photos I wanted. Will definitely do another course or two with this company. An excellent course and highly recommended.
Gareth Cowmeadow
20:45 09 Nov 21
Studio Portrait photography: It was a fantastic course. The group was very small, so there was lots of time to have a go and explore different lighting setups. With plenty of constructive feedback, the pace was just right for the hands-on learning everything from how to use a light meter to working with four light sources. I’d thoroughly recommend this course.
Eva Bachmann
09:30 15 Jul 21
Attendee another photo shoot with the 36 exp boys at Kempton Stream MuseumAs usual great venue good models and helpful advice from the teamThank you again
Ian Capes
15:19 03 Jul 21
Attended my first workshop with them in April, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Learned a lot and met some great people along the way. The facilitator was highly experienced and also knowledgeable, sharing his invaluable expertise with us. I built a great portfolio but also, most importantly, skills and confidence which played a part in securing my first booking! Check out my Instagram to see some photos from the day. @kl_weddingphotography
Halema Khatun
17:59 15 Jun 21
Amazing team, amazing organised and a lot of information.Highly recommended!
Dumitru Boier
11:40 19 May 21
I attended the flash workshop with Andrew Mason. Really enjoyed the day and learned a lot! Highly recommended.
Nevra Topcu
14:53 04 May 21
Spent a very pleasant evening with Andrew Mason walking the City and picking up tips and techniques on seeing and shooting Architecture and Urban Landscapes. Recommended.
Richard Bhanap
11:01 23 Apr 21
Workshop was fab. I will definitely be doing more of these workshops when we are able. Andrew provided guidance without being intrusive. I can’t recommend the workshops highly enough.
Judith Stein
18:23 04 Nov 20
Thank you Andrew for the informative and enjoyable "Off Camera Flash" training.
Sean O'Sullivan
10:24 19 Aug 20
Thank you Andrew for an interesting, informative and very educational evening of off-camera flash photography. Great location and super model, an excellent event, looking forward to participating in more of your events soon. Kind regards, Steve
Steven Williams
15:33 05 Aug 20
I've done a number of shoots with 36Exp, and my skills as a photographer have improved immeasurably. Each one has been with a small group of people, giving a personal feel to the whole thing. Always guidance when needed, and the freedom to do your own thing when it suits; well organised and friendly
Nick Bowman
09:32 02 Mar 20
I attended the photography evening at Tower Bridge. Great location for photography. Andrew was on hand to offer advice when required. Very useful and enjoyable session.
Graham Buss
20:17 27 Feb 20
I recently did the Low Tide Thames workshop with Steve. I have nothing but compliments for Steve and the way he took time to attend to all of us in the group and pass on knowledge tips and experience, I would highly recommend this and I will be passing this on to some enthusiasts at work. Thank you again for a wonderful evening and I will be back for some more workshops in the near future.
Craig Seviour
19:14 26 Jan 20
Did the Thames low tide workshop this week and it was fantastic. Steve was great, gave lots of good tips but also enough space to experiment. Small group, had a really good time. I will certainly do more workshops with these guys, I highly recommend them.
Elisabeth Jonas
15:31 15 Dec 19
Had a awesome night with a great group of like minded individuals and Steve the trainer was awesome! He was able to quickly, easily and without hesitation help us get better no matter what the situation was. He was excellent and area chosen to get the best out of the lights was perfect. Thoroughly recommend!
Edward Tucker
13:45 15 Dec 19
An enjoyable evening taking photographs by Tower Bridge, with guidance by an expert photographer. Recommended.
Dave Forty
21:31 12 Dec 19
Thames at low tide photography session with Steve was great. Small group, Steve's knowledge is fantastic but if you know a little more he gives you plenty of space to play! And then comes back with helpful tips to help you improve. Good location too, amazing what you normally walk past without seeing!
Toby Cobbledick
13:42 29 Nov 19
Brilliant Thames at Low Tide workshop. Will definitely book again when a convenient date flags up. Thank you.
Debbie Christie
23:28 30 Oct 19
Street Photography with Steve Franck at Borough Market ... an excellent and informative day with Steve, who was sensitive to the mixed levels of experience in our group and shared his time accordingly. The suggested mini-assignments included creative ideas and techniques that I hadn't really thought about in great depth before, but now I can see what I need to concentrate on, in order to improve my 'hit rate' ! Thanks Steve and 36exp !
Alan Diverall
09:14 23 Sep 19
If flash photography is a mystery to you or you don't know how to use your flashgun I thoroughly recommend Andrew's flash photography course . I attended this last week and learnt a lot . A very enjoyable day
Jill North
13:48 08 Sep 19
I did the Studio Lighting course with Andrew, his teaching style is fantastic and I learnt so much. I couldn't recommend 36exp Photography School enough to anyone wanting to learn new skills or improve upon existing ones!
Jack Hendy
10:17 20 Aug 19
I had 7 sessions, each 3 hours long, bespoke to the photography I was needing training in which varied from out on projects, in the studio and outdoors.Wow, where do I start?! - From first contact through to completion, Andrew made sure everything was arranged in time and all I had to do was turn up.- I did not know what to expect in quality of the training, but was blown away by the professionalism, high standards and thoroughness of the training.- Each member of the team helped me to understand, and taught in a way that I would be able to learn, not in a robotic way that would be used for everyone.- I was able to spread out and adjust when and what sessions happened next, and spread it out over a couple of months allowing me to practise and iron out problems in between. - cost - I had 8 quotes in for similar types of training. Some of the quotes were from individual photographers. This wasn't the cheapest quote in the pile, sitting at about 3rd cheapest, but we went for it because of the quality. Price on this kind of thing cannot be your determining factor of who to choose for the teaching, because you could lose out big time on quality of the teaching with other organisations.- The trainers are all friendly, and very very experienced in what they do. There isn't one trainer who does all categories; it is passed to the specific professional for that area.Overall, an amazing experience, I learnt a lot, and when I was struggling to understand something, it would be explained in a different way, rather than left to work it out on my own. As result of this training, I have been able to turn my photography skills around, and have been able to produce project photography, product photography and am starting to get freelance projects.
Jarl Hobbs
07:11 05 Jun 19
Attended the Street Photography course with Maurizio Martorana on Saturday. Full of energy and enthusiasm, Maurizio really encouraged us to achieve some challenging styles of Photography that I wouldn’t have initially thought of. I left the course a lot more confident and with lots of new ideas. He was a great tutor, and it made for a really enjoyable day!
Lawrence Heyes
20:51 01 Apr 19
Great event - took part in a Night Photography Workshop in London. Steve took every opportunity to teach us some very useful skills. I really enjoyed the course and felt I took some nice pictures.
Mark James
08:53 25 Mar 19
I travelled from the North East of England to attend the (evening)London Landscape Photography Workshop on 19th March. I'm so glad I did. Long exposures taken at stunning locations when the river Thames was at low tide, which produced very pleasing results. The workshop was facilitated by Andrew, who gives as much help and advice as you need. Highly recommended.
Terry Smith
13:01 22 Mar 19
I attended the Beginners Photography Course with Steve Franck, and had a great experience. Not only was Steve a patient teacher and skilled photographer, he was also just a really cool guy - very easy to talk to, genuinely seemed to care if we were learning, and really passionate about photography. Would definitely recommend to others, and thanks again Steve!
Victoria Jarzabkowski Lindsay
16:48 11 Mar 19
Really enjoyed the studio lighting course; it was only 6 people and the course was taken by a photographer with a great deal of experience. I enjoyed it thoroughly and learned a huge amount; well worth the fee.
Glen McCarty
16:08 04 Mar 19
I attended the Night Photography Workshop at Tower Bridge run by Andrew. It was a very good evening at some brilliant locations. Andrew was on hand to offer advice and guidance. Very enjoyable.
Phil Smith
23:10 21 Feb 19
I took the beginners photography course with Steve Franck, i really enjoyed the course, learned a lot, looking forward to practicing and improving my images, i thought Steve did a great job teaching the course, lots of information was delivered in an very easy to understand manner !
Jeremy Cowan
08:36 12 Feb 19
Fabulous evening, filled me with enthusiasm to do and learn more.
Jonathan Shinn
16:41 24 Jan 19
I attended the night shoot on the Thames, I got some great shots, and Steve was very knowledgeable about the vantage points
tony toffee
12:07 23 Jan 19
I attended portrait photography workshop with Dan Kennedy, organized by36exp Photography. That was an amazing experience to spend time with a professional London based Celebrity Photographer. I learnt a lot that day, felt comfortable and very supported. Dan is incredibly encouraging, helpful, patient, passionate and enthusiastic. When we finished I felt confident and very motivated. Thank you once again for this experience. Looking fwds to the next workshop!
jitka navratilova
10:51 15 Nov 18
Attended a relaxed, enjoyable and informative studio lighting course with Andrew Mason. It was great to have access to a lovely model and a well-equipped studio. Good value for money.
Shaun Waller
11:09 01 Oct 18
The portrait workshop with Andrew Mason, was amazing and one of the biggest and most rewarding steps I have taken on my photography journey. Andrew is a friendly and pleasant chap, but more to the point he is a great photographer and good tutor so this course is well worth investing in, even for someone (like myself) who is completely new to portrait photography.
B.T.F Photography
16:43 17 Sep 18
Steve is an excellent teacher and fantastic photographer. Applied to the beginner course with close to no knowledge at all, and walked away with a solid understanding of how to shoot in manual mode with my mirrorless camera. Highly recommend to anyone looking to learn photography.
Bhavesh Mistry
19:32 16 Sep 18
Great street photography workshop with Steve Frank, he's very passionate and professional. Many tips and both theory and practice. Suggested both for beginners and advanced to improve and get new ideas. Thanks! I'm going to post workshop photos on Instagram @peraz82
Matteo Perazzo
17:40 28 Aug 18
Within a few hours I went from complete beginner to using advanced settings and being proficient in using my new camera. Thanks Steve!
Olga Ashton
18:49 09 Aug 18
Steve Franck was excellent - he was friendly and approachable. The course had the perfect balance between theory and practice. He explained the basic principles of photography really well, used my camera to show examples while he was teaching, and gave some useful tips and was very encouraging when we did the hands-on activities in the Borough Market. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience! With today’s lesson, I have developed confidence in using the manual mode and can’t wait to use my camera on my travels later this year. Thank you!
Raima Amin
15:33 03 Jul 18
I did this course a few months ago and although I usually don't write reviews, I felt the need to come back and give this a 5 star rating. The course was aimed at the perfect level, was challenging without being intimidating and I learned a hell of a lot. Well worth the money!
Scott Saunders
11:43 14 Jun 18
Amazing Beginner's Photography CourseI received an SLR camera for my birthday but had no clue how to use it. My family recommended getting lessons, so I searched high and low for a good beginner's photography course online (literally spent about 4 weeks looking and comparing courses), fearful that I was going to get sucked into a 6 week commitment that would end up not being good value for money. I wanted a course that was both practically and theoretically informative, affordable and inspiring and 36EXP was all of these and more! It is great value for money, wonderfully taught, and gave me such a huge confidence boost, I could not recommend this course highly enough! Ellie was a fantastic teacher, with such patience, knowledge, and her creative inspiration was infectious; I want to sign up for an intermediate one immediately! Thank you 36EXP for a wonderful experience and opening up a world of possibilities for me and my camera.
Jessica Bennett
10:39 04 Apr 18
This is my second course with Andrew who is a great teacher. If you only ever go one one photography course, then you won’t be disappointed. I will be booking another one very soon.
Hanbury N
20:05 26 Mar 18
I attended the 36exp Wedding Photography Course on the 21st March 2018, and loved the day. The course was presented and conducted by Adam Riley who photographs weddings in a reportage style but catered for all styles. We had an opportunity to photograph a bride and groom in the surrounding streets and in St George's church, Bloomsbury with input and advice from Adam. There was approximately 8 in the group which was great as sometimes courses have too many people. The afternoon involved going through the business components and Adam shared his experiences and business start-up. Would definitely recommend for people interested in starting a business in wedding photography.
Christopher Thornton
08:25 26 Mar 18
Daniel Kennedy is a fashion portrait photographer at the top of his game. Which is why it was such a treat to get his introduction to celebrity and fashion photography. He had a full team on hand: two models, a hair and make up artist and a stylist. He took us through the fashion portrait process, allowing us to shoot, and gave guidance on studio lighting and post production. He was conscientious, open and inspiring. Fabulous course. Thank you!
Tim Hollis
13:30 22 Mar 18
Had a great time on the Street Photography course with STEVE. I learned so much. Would highly recommend it.
Susan Baylis
10:27 12 Mar 18
I have been on 4 workshops with Andrew Mason, and have learnt a lot about night photography from him. He has a very relaxed style of teaching and chooses great venues, so you come away not only learning but with great shots,,,,do i recommend 36Exp.? you bet
clive seymour
06:36 19 Feb 18
I did a low tide night photography workshop last Thursday. After a brief explanation on what to do we went down near the water, Andrew was very helpful an attentive with everyones questions. It was very fun.Would recommend to anyone
DYANA BITTAR
16:47 18 Feb 18
I took the beginner class in January with photographer Steve Franck and I really enjoyed it. I was a bit scared I would have found it too fast, but all the people attending were complete beginners, so we started from scratch.Half class is done indoors explaining the basics of the exposure triangle, then the rest takes place in borough market.Would recommend to anyone!
Laura Velvet
12:23 10 Feb 18
Really useful studio portrait lighting course with Andrew Mason. Very hands on and a great refresher if you don't spend that much time in the studio. Got me thinking again! Thank you!
Sisi Burn
14:46 30 Jan 18
Great course. Only 2 hrs but learned plenty in such a short time. Small informal group which also helped. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to improve their skills.
Brett Desmond
02:13 19 Jan 18
Attended a Night Photography, Thames Low Tide workshop - what a great night, learnt lots and can highly recommend 36exp Photography to those needing a nudge to get out the door
Julie Harding
11:10 24 Oct 17
I attended the Off Camera Flash workshop previously. I attended the workshop again on the 25th July, 2017. The previous workshop we was given a list of all the kit you need. When I attended this time I bought all my own gear (2 flash units, triggers, soft box and stand). I wanted to be able to set up properly and use the kit. I was pleasantly surprised at the results you can achieve by using fairly inexpensive flash units. I highly recommend the course to other photographers who want to take their art to another level.
MrYossi2010
20:15 27 Jul 17
Good course. Ellie was a good teacher and we learned and practised a number of interesting studio lighting set-ups and techniques. Very enjoyable and a good class size. Would recommend.
tim dallos
07:25 08 Jun 17
I attended the wedding photography workshop with Adam Riley. It was the most useful and practical course I have taken. Adam was very honest, genuine and extremely knowledgeable. I can't recommend this course enough. Thank you!
Samer Moukarzel
20:50 02 Jun 17
I attended the wedding workshop with Adam Riley and it has been a great day. It’s always useful to hear how an established wedding photographer works. Then we had the photo shoot with a couple in a church and in the nearby park. Thank you Adam Riley for your advices and guidance. Exp36 is a great practical photography resources for anyone who wants to develop their skills without breaking the bank.
k onebluelight
12:59 31 May 17
