LEARN THE ENTIRE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKFLOW
REMOVE THE PAINFUL TRIAL-AND-ERROR LEARNING.
MAKE YOUR TRAVEL & OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY CREATIVE.
PERSONAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
CREATIVE METHOD
PUTTING LOGIC INTO PHOTOGRAPHY AND REMOVING CONFUSION.
Many enthusiasts need a quick, concise photography course to fill their knowledge gaps and elevate their travel and outdoor photography to a higher creative level for greater self-expression and creative satisfaction.
, as their knowledge is often fragmented from questionable social media sources without consistency.
Creative Method is an innovative photography approach rooted in the science of human perception, which bypasses superficial photography rules and subjective opinions. – Every day, we instinctively perceive, process, and respond to visual information to navigate the world around us. By understanding the perception process, we establish clear, creative guidelines for making images. – Understanding “How pictures work” tells us how to “Make pictures that work”. Fundamental principles that you apply to any subject. Creative Method defines how you see, think, and create visually, from concept to print. A simple, repeatable, artistic workflow that reduces your stress and confusion from photography.
PRIVATE HIGH-IMPACT LEARNING SAVING YOU YEARS OF WASTED TIME, MONEY & EFFORT.
WHY I CREATED CREATIVE METHOD.
In 2019, I was standing on the Accademia Bridge, crossing Venice’s Grand Canal with my client. Being very sociable, he spoke to everyone who was standing next to us, explaining that he was taking a workshop. To my embarrassment, he asked if they would like to see my photography. Not wanting to appear rude, they politely agreed, so my client took out his mobile phone and showed them my photos. The instant they saw my pictures, the conversation transformed from muted and reserved to energetic and enthusiastic. Compliments came my way fast. So, when I got home, I thought about this universal reaction. These bystanders had no artistic training, yet all responded the same way. I realised that if photography had codifiable underlying principles, those principles could be taught, and enthusiasts would have a reliable, trusted framework to improve their photography in a world flooded with mediocrity and photography taught by many inexperienced tutors. Today, social media influencers have hijacked photographic education, and standards have fallen. I want to share my professional knowledge and experience with those who are passionate about learning and self-improvement. – This is a structured system that doesn’t rely on subjective personal opinion or style, but is based on reliable scientific fact, human nature, psychology and art. – The result of over five years of personal research.
FOR THOSE WITH A PASSION TO BE BETTER.
WHO IS CREATIVE METHOD FOR?
Even if you only use your mobile phone for photography and do nothing else to the image, you still need to compose the photo. You took the photo for a reason, but what criteria did you use to judge the best angle and composition to convey the story you want to tell? – If you want to edit your photo, what guidelines do you use? – Creative Method is the understanding of how to create pictures in a structured and logical way. It’s not rules; it’s knowledge and understanding that replaces your need for generic rules. – Creative Method can be used by anyone who creates visual images, from painters to photographers, because the visual principles are universal. Photography is only a production method.
Acquiring some academic knowledge doesn’t ruin your enjoyment of photography; it enhances your enjoyment of photography at any level, because it removes the disappointment, stress, frustration and confusion of not getting the pictures you really want. – Creative Method fast-tracks your photography by distilling down everything you need to know, to only the knowledge you need to know. How many hundreds of hours have you wasted on slow, painful self-learning using the principle of trial-and-error? – Creative Method will instantly give you all of the knowledge that makes the greatest difference to your photography because I’ve done the work for you. – Creative Method is for everyone.
EVERY PHOTOGRAPHER, EVERY LEVEL IS WELCOME.
LEARN PHOTOGRAPHY IN A STRUCTURED WAY.
THE KNOWLEDGE PYRAMID
True photographic mastery comes from understanding: What lies behind the picture. – Not just the camera and tools that take your picture. Think of knowledge as a Pyramid. At its base lies the most fundamental knowledge: understanding our Human Nature and Perception, which explains “How pictures work”. Above that are the Visual Principles and Artistic Knowledge, which explain “How to create pictures that work”. At the top is Photography and Post-production: The production knowledge. Our Photo is at the very top. Each level relies on the one below. For this reason, my workshop begins at the base and works its way up, transitioning from knowledge first to production techniques last.
LEARN FOUR MODULES: KNOWLEDGE FIRST THEN PRODUCTION.
MODULE ONE:
THE VISUAL PRINCIPLES
The Core Principle
The Principles of Human Perception: First, we learn the system that our brain uses to process images and form an emotional response. A simple understanding of “How Pictures Work”. The secret is our brain prefers images with certain qualities; the more our photos align with these qualities, the more powerful our photography will be.
Immediate Payoff
This is the secret ingredient others don’t teach. You will always make “pictures that work” because you know “why they work”. You are no longer shooting and hoping: guessing. You’ll find photos faster with total confidence because you have objective criteria to judge what you’re looking at against. This is the True Magic of Creative Method.
UNDERSTAND HOW PICTURES WORK.
MODULE TWO:
THE ARTISTIC KNOWLEDGE
The Core Principle
The Artistic Principles: We can’t be creative if we don’t learn all the tools to be creative first. Artistic knowledge gives you the “tools to be creative”. We learn how to see, think and create visually. Artistic knowledge gives you the freedom to create your own unique vision and style; without this, your images are literal and generic-looking.
Immediate Payoff
Consider the power you now have. – You know “why pictures work”, so you only take “pictures that work” (M1). Now, you have the artistic tools to bring your vision and style to life (M2). – The combination of this art and science knowledge makes you unstoppable. You’ll join a very exclusive club with this extremely rare photography foundation.
DEVELOP YOUR OWN VISION & STYLE.
MODULE THREE:
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKFLOW.
The Core Principle
Photography – The First Production Phase: The camera records all the Photoshop assets to bring your vision to life. You will learn how to research, plan compositions, and record the highest quality data possible. How to deal with extremely high-contrast situations, then visualisation: imagining the final image before taking the picture.
Immediate Payoff
You are now in control of the picture, not the camera. You no longer lose any photographs due to a lack of technical knowledge, and can visualise how it will look after a Photoshop transformation. – You’re now seeing the world as an artist and a creative photographer, with the confidence to create what you imagine without guesswork.
SHOOT WITH TECHNICAL CONFIDENCE.
MODULE FOUR:
IMAGE-EDITING WORKFLOW
The Core Principle
Photo Editing is the Final Production Phase: Like photography, we must learn the photo-editing techniques to bring your visions to life. Techniques for creating light, mood, drama, and atmosphere, as well as the three-dimensional qualities that convey a sense of realism. It’s how you bring everything together that creates your personal style.
Immediate Payoff
When you break free from worrying about what other people think, say, or do, or feeling guilty about altering your image, you become a unique individual with a personal artistic style and voice. You are no longer a prisoner of literal and generic-looking images. You’ll unlock your creativity and gain more creative satisfaction and enjoyment.
CREATE WITH ARTISTIC FREEDOM & EXPRESSION.
OUTCOME
GREATER ENJOYMENT OF PHOTOGRAPHY.
Today, photographs don’t fail for technical reasons; they fail due to a lack of knowledge. This system is the complete path from confusion to confidence. You stop relying on luck and start following a reliable method. You will master the scientific rules of how pictures work (M1) and gain the artistic power to make them work (M2). You capture the assets perfectly (M3) and assemble them for both technical perfection and aesthetic quality (M4). The result is unique, personal images in your own style, without any stress or confusion, which allows greater creative satisfaction and enjoyment. It’s the perfect system because it leaves no knowledge gaps anywhere in the photography workflow.
- You gain creative freedom by no longer being a prisoner of making literal, generic-looking images.
- You gain a repeatable, logical and structured workflow for any subject in BW or Colour.
- You find subjects faster and can evaluate whether they will make a great picture.
- You remove the stress, confusion and frustration from photography.
- You gain technical confidence and develop a personal style.
- You learn how to see, think and create visually.
THE END OF GUESSWORK PHOTOGRAPHY.
VALIDATED BY SCIENCE
IT’S WHERE SCIENCE MEETS ART.
I teach based on scientific facts. Personal opinions can be wrong, but scientific facts aren’t – that’s why my system instantly improves your photography. ‘Visual Attention Software’ predicts where the viewer looks at first glance. My intention is for you to look at the orange-lit doorway. The heatmap proves this happens. Science underpins my system and delivers provable, real-life benefits and improvement.
This isn’t just another “Photoshop course”. Visual Knowledge governs every stage of photography:
- Critiquing your own photography to self-diagnose what’s weak or missing.
- Use the knowledge to decide if what you’re looking at will make a great photograph.
- The knowledge underpins the entire production process from the camera to post-production.
This is a genuinely unique approach to teaching photography; it covers the core fundamentals that few others teach, without dictating a specific style or “Voice”. My knowledge gives you a logical, structured system for creating engaging photography. – Want to see the power of this system in action next?
THE MODERN SYSTEM TO FIND YOUR VOICE, NOT COPY MINE.
Before & After Images. – Move the Arrow with your Mouse.
Before & After Images. – Move the Arrow with your Mouse.
YOUR GUARANTEE.
40+ YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE.
Why risk your time and money on inexperienced tutors when you can learn from a professional with over 40 years of proven experience, and more than a decade of teaching, plus a sense of humour? – I’m semi-retired by choice. This means opportunities are genuinely limited. – I only run two full workshops a month, from February to November. – Only 20 Photographers Worldwide Each Year can enrol for my full workshop.
MY GUARANTEE TO YOU. – LET’S TALK FIRST.
Every photographer I’ve ever taught has improved. You will, too. If you don’t see real improvement, I’ll keep working with you at no extra cost until you do. Every full workshop includes one year of free follow-up advice. – If you’re considering a workshop – I offer a free, no-obligation Zoom call first. – We can discuss any questions or concerns, as well as your aims. Feel free to send me an email, and we’ll talk in person.
ONLY 20 RESERVATIONS ANNUALLY.
DUE TO ONE-TO-ONE TUITION & SEMI-RETIREMENT, RESERVATIONS ARE LIMITED TO 20 PER YEAR.
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED.
From complete beginners to advanced enthusiasts, all are welcome. You don’t need prior knowledge, just enthusiasm to learn and a passion for photography and pictures. You don’t even need advanced Photoshop skills – just a basic working knowledge of Photoshop layout, tools, and the basics of layers, groups, and masking logic. The purpose of my workshop is to teach you all the knowledge, tools and skills to create artistic pictures and develop your own unique style. While Photoshop offers the most precision and control, the concepts are transferable to other image editing software. Regarding the files we work on, I provide them as they are chosen for specific reasons. However, we also work on files you supply, so you can easily relate what you learn to your own photography. – I hope to see you at a private, one-to-one workshop, and I’ll explain your four workshop options next. – If you would like to talk in person at any time, send me an email and we’ll do a Zoom call.
NO ADVANCED EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
ONE-TO-ONE WORKSHOPS – ONLINE AND IN-PERSON – BOOKED ON DEMAND
TWO WORKSHOP OPTIONS
Online: £2,950. In-Person £3,950.
Cheaper than many Group Phototours. –
Where you may get many photos, but you learn very little.
EVERY WORKSHOP INCLUDES
ONE YEAR OF FREE FOLLOW-UP ADVICE
THAT’S A YEAR OF EDUCATION – FOR ONLY THE PRICE OF ONE WORKSHOP.
Option 2: Learn In-Person – Creative Breaks. £3,950
High-impact, immersive learning, one-to-one tuition in Europe, in the British landscape, or at your home. Ideal for capturing and creating portfolio-quality images.
Duration is 8 to 11 days. Sessions are not video recorded, and the workshop expenses, travel, and accommodation (but not food) are covered by the client.
One-To-One Tuition. Booked on Demand.
HOW TO BOOK YOUR WORKSHOP
Video Recordings & Documentation.
- Every online session is video recorded live for documentation purposes.
- I provide detailed workshop notes and layered Photoshop files.
- All workshops include one year of free follow-up advice.
The Terms & Conditions.
Terms and Conditions for David Osborn Photography Mentorship
Booking a workshop (online or in-person) confirms your full acceptance of the terms and conditions outlined below. Your payment of any invoice constitutes full agreement.1. Reservation and Payment
- Reservation Fee: A £500 Reservation Fee is required at booking to secure your exclusive one-to-one slot. This fee is non-refundable, reflecting the immediate allocation of time from the strictly limited 20 annual reservations.
- Balance Due: The remaining balance must be paid in full no later than 30 days before the scheduled workshop start date.
- Late Booking: For reservations made within 30 days of the start date, full payment is required immediately at the time of booking.
- Payment Failure: If full payment is not received and cleared by the deadline, your reservation slot may be cancelled, and your Reservation Fee will be immediately forfeited.
- Payment Method: Payments are processed exclusively via the secure Mastercard Online Payments link provided.
2. Client Cancellation and Refund Policy
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email. The following policies apply due to the exclusive, one-to-one nature of the service:
- Non-Refundable Fee: The initial £500 Reservation Fee is non-refundable under all circumstances.
- Full Forfeiture (30 Days or Less): Due to the exclusive, reserved nature of 1:1 tuition, all payments made will be converted into a Tuition Credit, to be used within 12 months. This credit can be used against any future tuition, ensuring you retain the full value of your investment.
- Balance Refund (More than 30 Days): If you cancel more than 30 days prior to the start date, you will receive a refund of the balance paid, minus the non-refundable £500 Reservation Fee.
- Cancellation Insurance: Clients are strongly and formally advised to secure comprehensive travel insurance that includes cancellation coverage to protect against forfeiture due to unforeseen personal circumstances.
3. Cancellation by David Osborn
David Osborn reserves the right to cancel or postpone any workshop only due to illness, injury, or insufficient bookings.
- Refund: A full refund of all payments made (including the Reservation Fee) will be issued immediately.
- Exclusion of Liability: Clients are required to secure comprehensive travel and cancellation insurance to protect against non-tuition expenses (such as flights and accommodation). David Osborn is not liable for any additional client expenses outside of the tuition fee.
4. Unforeseen Circumstances (Force Majeure)
David Osborn is not liable for failure to deliver services due to events beyond reasonable control, including: natural disasters, government restrictions, pandemic outbreaks, strikes, or major travel disruptions. Refunds or rescheduling will be offered at discretion, depending on costs already incurred.
5. Client Responsibility for In-Person Workshop Expenses
For all in-person workshops, the client is responsible for all non-tuition costs to ensure the bespoke nature of the experience:
- The client is responsible for all costs related to David Osborn’s travel and accommodation, including car hire if required.
- The client pays the cost of the holiday cottage for in-person workshops within the UK.
- The client will be the designated driver if the workshop is conducted outside of the UK.
- Any workshop costs paid upfront by David Osborn must be reimbursed by the client at cost.
- David Osborn is responsible only for his own personal meals and non-workshop expenses.
6. Insurance, Liability, and Safety
Participation in the mentorship is entirely at your own risk.
- Mandatory Insurance: It is your responsibility to obtain and maintain appropriate travel, medical, and cancellation insurance. Insurance must provide adequate protection for personal belongings and photography equipment.
- Liability Exclusion: David Osborn accepts no liability for injury, illness, loss, or damage to personal property or equipment incurred during the workshop.
- Safety Compliance: You are responsible for following all safety guidelines. David Osborn reserves the right to remove any participant who is disruptive, unsafe, or non-compliant, with no refund issued.
7. Online Session Guarantee and No-Show Policy
- Technical Guarantee: If technical issues on David Osborn’s end prevent an online session from being delivered, the session will be rescheduled immediately at no additional cost.
- No-Show Policy: If you fail to attend a booked session without prior written notice, no refund or credit will be issued. Late arrivals will not receive any extension or compensation.
8. Intellectual Property Rights and License
- Retention of IP: David Osborn retains full copyright and intellectual property rights over the knowledge, materials, workshop notes, and recordings.
- Personal Use License: The knowledge and materials are licensed to you for personal use only. They must not be used for commercial purposes or shared with any third party (including teaching, social media, or YouTube).
- Recordings: All online workshops are recorded at David Osborn’s discretion. Recording may be stopped if there is concern about misuse, without affecting the delivery of the content.
- Prohibition: Any unauthorised reproduction or distribution of the materials is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.
9. Jurisdiction and Governing Law
- The laws of England and Wales govern these terms and conditions.
- Any disputes arising shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
10. Contact and Communication
For any cancellation, rescheduling requests, or to discuss these terms, please contact David Osborn via the contact information provided on the website.
Email: David@DavidOsbornPhotography.com
Phone: UK +44 771 204 5126
Website: www.DavidOsbornPhotography.comProtecting your money.
All payments must be made using a secure online card link provided by NatWest Bank.
This protects your financial information and prevents fraud. Your card details are never shared with or stored by David Osborn Photography.
- Payment is processed through NatWest Bank’s secure online portal, using the Mastercard network (accepts all major cards).
- David Osborn does not have access to your card details.
- Your payment is protected by your card issuer’s fraud protection policies.
- You will receive an invoice by email, which includes a secure payment link.
- Always confirm that the link takes you to the official NatWest Payment Portal (screenshot below).
- Important: You must never pay by bank transfer, cash, or any alternative method – even if the request appears to come from David Osborn.
- If you receive such a request or have any concerns, Do Not Pay. – Call David Osborn directly on +44 771 204 5126 in the UK first.
If you ignore this policy and pay by any other method, you do so entirely at your own risk.
David Osborn accepts no responsibility for any resulting loss or fraud.
ONE-TO-ONE WORKSHOPS – ONLINE AND IN-PERSON – BOOKED ON DEMAND
WHAT YOU LEARN APPLIES TO
ANY SUBJECT YOU SHOOT
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LET’S TALK …
Let’s chat live on a Zoom call first, free of charge, and answer any questions or concerns you may have before making a booking or payment. Just email me, and we’ll arrange a date to talk in person.
DAVID OSBORN PHOTOGRAPHY
69 Grange Gardens, Southgate,
London N14 6QN, England.
UK +44 (0) 771 204 5126
David@DavidOsbornPhotography.com
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It’s obligation-free. You may not be ready to sign up for a workshop. This way we can still stay in touch. I’m building a small community of photographers who are passionate about learning. – By registering, you gain exclusive access to ‘pearls of wisdom’ and stories by email that are not published on my website. I don’t have a blog or post on social media. With only 20 vacancies per year, this is a great way to stay in touch without receiving spam or junk. You will only receive: Workshop Updates, New Photographs, and Educational Stories.
