I’m Paul Burgess ARPS, a professional photographer and tutor based in Chevening (Sevenoaks) offering personalised one-to-one photography tutorials for beginners through to experienced enthusiasts.
Give someone a Christmas gift that feels truly thoughtful and personal.
My 1-to-1 Photography Tutorial Gift Cards offer a relaxed, inspiring learning experience with Paul Burgess ARPS – a professional photographer and tutor with over 30 years’ experience helping people get more joy from their photography.
Whether the recipient is a complete beginner or already confident with a camera, each session is tailored to their interests and pace. It’s a gift that encourages creativity, confidence and a fresh start for the new year.
Sessions can be arranged in person or online, making this a flexible, easy Christmas present for anyone who loves taking photos.
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Topics We Can Explore
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Getting the best from any camera
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Core photography skills for beginners
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Editing in Lightroom, Photoshop or Affinity
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Preparing for a special trip (safari, cruise, city break)
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Landscape and nature photography
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Portraits, family and pet photography
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Street photography
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Working towards RPS distinctions
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Creating and publishing photo-books
Flexible Gift Options
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Gift cards are available for 1 to 6 hours of tuition.
The recipient can book their time in one-hour sessions or longer, at a time that suits them.
This Christmas, give a gift that lasts far beyond the festive season—new skills, fresh inspiration and a truly enjoyable experience.
Nick behind the counter at COOK in Sevenoaks. One of the images taken in 2023 that inspired the project.
Sevenoaks at Work Project
Sevenoaks at Work is a community-based project, run by local photographer and photography teacher Paul Burgess ARPS.
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By showcasing and celebrating people who work for local businesses in Sevenoaks, I'm hoping to bolster the sense of pride and community spirit among residents and highlight the contributions of these individuals and groups to the town’s development and prosperity.
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Sevenoaks's small shops, market traders, and small businesses add unique character and variety to the town, distinguishing it from many high streets that are dominated by generic chain stores. This uniqueness should be a source of pride for residents and should attract tourists looking for authentic local experiences.
The Sevenoaks at Work project started with "Sevenoaks Behind the Counter" a limited-scope project celebrating the small traders that make the town buzz. The reaction to the original project has been amazing, and this has inspired me to widen the scope of the project to include all aspects of work in Sevenoaks
Rye Harbour Towards Dungeness - Mist & Drizzle
"photography provides a new way of seeing the world around us"
Photography empowers us to perceive our surroundings in a completely novel way. Through the lens, we observe elements of our environment that our naked eyes often ignore. This unique perception not only enriches our understanding of the world but also encourages us to appreciate the underlying beauty of our everyday lives.
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As you navigate this website, you'll explore the intersection of my passion for teaching and my belief in photography as a transformative tool for viewing the world. It is my greatest joy to guide photographers on this transformative journey, opening their eyes to a new way of seeing and capturing the world in all its glory.
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Through my courses and workshops, I strive to instil in my students not only the technical aspects of photography but also this profound understanding of photography as a new lens through which to perceive and appreciate our world.
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So, whether you're picking up a camera for the first time or are a seasoned pro, let's journey together to capture the world anew, one frame at a time. Welcome to this journey of illumination, observation, and creation. Let's start seeing the world through a new lens today.