Camera Confidence day
Build the confidence to understand your camera, master your settings, and start shooting with intention in one powerful day.
If you’ve ever felt confused by your camera settings or unsure how to achieve consistent results, this 1-2-1 Camera Confidence Day is designed for you. Together, we’ll simplify the technical side of photography and help you build the knowledge, skills and confidence to take full control of your camera. Throughout the day, we’ll focus on understanding your settings, working with light, and creating well-exposed images you feel proud of - all in a relaxed, supportive environment tailored to you.
Who is This Day For?
This day is perfect for photographers who:
• Are new to photography or feel unsure using their camera
• Feel overwhelmed by settings like aperture, shutter speed and ISO
• Want to move away from auto mode and shoot with confidence
• Struggle to get consistent results in their images
• Want to improve their understanding of light
• Are considering further training but don’t yet feel ready
• Want personalised guidance in a relaxed, supportive environment
What we'll cover
Your day is designed around six key areas to give you a strong foundation in photography, so you can confidently move forward in your journey.
Does any of this sound familiar?
You’re excited about photography, but when it comes to using your camera, you don’t feel fully confident yet. Maybe you’ve tried to learn, but it still feels confusing or inconsistent.
Does any of this sound like you?
• You feel overwhelmed by camera settings like aperture, shutter speed and ISO
• You tend to rely on auto mode because manual feels too complicated
• You struggle to get consistent results from your images
• Your photos sometimes look too dark, too bright, or just not quite right
• You’re unsure how to use natural light effectively
• You feel like you’re guessing your settings rather than understanding them
• You’d love to improve, but don’t know where to start
• You’re interested in newborn or maternity photography but don’t feel ready yet
If you found yourself nodding along to any of these, you’re not alone — and this day is designed to give you the clarity and confidence you need to move forward.
During your 1-2-1 Camera Confidence Day, we will focus on building your understanding and confidence across the key areas of photography.
What You'll Learn
Understand how your camera works and what each setting does
Use aperture, shutter speed and ISO with confidence
Shoot in manual mode and take full control of your camera
To achieve correct exposure consistently
Understand how light works and how to use it effectively
Adjust your settings quickly and confidently while shooting
Avoid common beginner mistakes
Create more consistent, well-exposed images
Feel confident using your camera in different situations
Understand the foundations needed for newborn and maternity photography
Know exactly what to practise next to continue improving
By the end of the day, you will leave with a clear understanding of your camera, the confidence to use your camera with intention, understand light, and be able to create consistent, well-exposed images.
imagine this...
Imagine picking up your camera and actually knowing what to do.
You’re no longer guessing your settings or relying on auto mode - you understand exactly how to adjust your camera to get the result you want.
Your images feel consistent. Your exposure is right. You can see the light, use it, and trust your decisions when you’re shooting.
Instead of feeling overwhelmed or unsure, you feel calm, confident and in control.
You start to enjoy photography in a completely different way - because you finally understand what you’re doing.
And when you’re ready to take the next step into newborn or maternity photography, you know you have the solid foundation in place to move forward with confidence.
You're experience - On The Day!
What your 1‑2-1 confidence day looks like
Your one-to-one Camera Confidence Day is designed to be relaxed, supportive and completely tailored to you. This focused session is structured to give you clarity and confidence without overwhelm, combining simple teaching with practical, hands-on guidance.
9:30 – Welcome & Camera Assessment
We begin with a relaxed conversation about your current experience, reviewing your camera, your understanding so far, and what you would most like to gain from the session.
10:00 – Understanding Your Camera
We break down the key settings — aperture, shutter speed and ISO — in a simple, easy-to-understand way so you can clearly see how each one affects your images.
10:45 – Shooting in Manual Mode
You’ll learn how these settings work together, giving you the confidence to move away from auto mode and start taking full control of your camera.
11:30 – Short Break
A quick break to recharge before moving into the practical elements of the session.
11:45 – Lighting Basics
We explore how to find and use light effectively, helping you understand how light direction and positioning can instantly improve your images.
12:30 – Practical Shooting
This is where everything comes together. You’ll practise adjusting your settings in real time, with guidance and feedback to help build your confidence.
13:15 – Creating Consistency
We focus on achieving reliable, consistent results, helping you avoid common mistakes and feel more confident in your shooting.
13:45 – Next Steps & Q&A
We finish by answering any questions and giving you clear next steps, so you know exactly what to practise and how to continue progressing in your photography journey.
The day is completely relaxed and tailored to you, with no pressure - you can learn at your own pace, ask questions throughout, and receive instant feedback to help you build confidence for your photography journey.
Is this 1-2-1 newborn workshop right for you?
This 1-2-1 Camera Confidence Day is designed for those who want to build a strong foundation in photography and feel more confident using their camera.
This Course is for you if...
Probabley not for you, if....
Are new to photography and want to properly understand your camera
Feel unsure or overwhelmed by camera settings
Want to move away from auto mode and shoot with confidence
Struggle to get consistent results in your images
Want to improve your understanding of light
Are considering further training but don’t yet feel ready
Would benefit from personalised, one-to-one guidance
You are already confident shooting in manual mode and looking for more advanced or specialised training
You are looking to focus specifically on posing, styling or advanced techniques
You are not ready to practise and apply what you learn after the session
You are looking for a group workshop rather than personalised 1-2-1 support
What Other Photographers are saying...
“The most amazing experience today at my first 1-2-1 in person photography training. I feel like I’ve doubled my knowledge in one day!”
Mollie M.
“I can highly recommend Michelle if you’re looking for Newborn Photography mentoring - she was so patient & knowledgeable. I learned loads!”
Amy P.
What’s included & investment
What’s included in your 1‑2-1 day
The Camera Confidence Day is a focused one-to-one session designed to give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to take control of your camera and start shooting with intention.
A 4.5 hour one-to-one session at Michelle White Academy
Personalised guidance tailored to your current level and camera
Simple, easy-to-understand teaching without overwhelm
Hands-on practical shooting with real-time feedback
A structured session covering the key foundations of photography
The opportunity to ask questions throughout in a relaxed, supportive environment
Clear next steps so you know exactly what to practise after your session
Investment: £195 (inc VAT) for your 1‑2-1 workshop
A £50 non-refundable retainer is required to secure your date, with the remaining balance due 7 days prior to your session. Please note, cancellations made within 7 days of your booking will result in the full session fee being forfeited.
Ready to Feel More Confident Behind the Camera?
If you’ve been wanting to improve your photography but feel unsure where to start, this one-to-one session is designed to give you the clarity and confidence you’ve been missing.
With personalised guidance, simple explanations and hands-on support, you’ll leave feeling more in control of your camera and excited to continue your photography journey.
If you’re ready to stop guessing and start understanding your camera, I’d love to help you take that next step.
