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Below are a selection of the many testimonials I have received from my students since I started offering photography courses, both private and groups.
If you want to increase your confidence and skill with your digital camera, then have a look at my workshops and courses page. See you out in the landscape!
"I went on Peter’s Weekend Landscape course and it was amazing. Peter has an excellent ability to put information across in a way that is very simple to understand, couple this with the amazing scenery on the practical outings and you are onto a winner straight away.
Peter was so generous with his time on the weekend, really sitting down and taking all the time required to get all the information across. I used what I learned on Peters course to kick-start my career in photography and turned professional within two years, I’ve never looked back. I’d highly recommend Peter’s courses to anyone with even a fleeting interest in photography."
— Alan Mooney, Kildare
"Peter Cox is an excellent presenter and trainer, his willingness to impart the knowledge that has taken him years to master is widely respected by amateurs, semi-professionals and professional photographers worldwide.
He is one of Ireland's finest landscape photographers, with a stunning portfolio that has won him many prestigious awards. I would highly recommend attending one of Peter's workshops. Whether it's shooting, composition, lighting, photoshop or digital post production skills you are interested in, photographers from all genres can benefit greatly from Peter's experience."
— Laura Leonard, Wicklow
"I learnt more [from Peter] in two days than 6 months reading magazines or books. His teaching in composition and post processing was superb showing what can be achieved in a short space of time. His review of my images showed me what could be done and the changes that can be made to achieve photographs that anyone could be proud to show to their friends or have framed to show off. His tuition has brought me up to a whole new level which will stand to me for years to come. An extremely enjoyable weekend."
— Jim Ryan, Kilkenny
"Thanks Peter for the one-to-one workshop. I received huge benefit from it in terms of learning how to use my camera both technically and creatively. Since taking the course, I've seen a definite improvement in the quality of my photographs and I'd happily recommend your workshops or seminars to anyone who wants to develop their photography skills."
— Padraig Moloney, Kilkenny
"I recently took part in an October week-end workshop with Peter in West Cork. For Improvers, Peter has put together a really good learning experience which gets you up good and early to catch the best light in magnificent scenery on his doorstep. Peter has the experience and local knowledge to adjust to the weather conditions, so there ia no risk of dissapointment, even in poor weather. The field experience, combined with excellent post production in his studio is guaranteed to move ones lanscape photos up a few notches. The pace of the workshop is just right and the days are very rewarding. Peter concentrates on a range of fundamentals that become ingrained over the week-end. The before and after results are dramatic."
— Ger Hussey, Dublin
"Again, thank you for a great two days!! I believe that I have improved the sharpness of my images and continue to consider and study composition. You, more than any other photographer I have worked with, forced me to think about what I was doing, I needed that push."
— Janice Roudebush, USA
"I learned a huge amount from the two day beginners course in June. You have a very easy style of teaching which helped me to easily understand technical concepts that I wasn't able to grasp on my own. Your breadth of knowledge was really impressive and you answered every question asked. I am now much more confident with the camera and the course has given me renewed enthusiasm to become a better photographer. Thanks a million."
— Kevin Lee, Cork
"Just a quick note to say thank you so much for the Improvers Weekend. It was absolutely brilliant in so many ways - I learned so much about improving composition; managing the technical aspects of the camera out in the field to optimize results and I am now totally bought into the benefits of post processing in addition to learning so much about 'how to' in lightroom and photoshop. I thought the structure of the day was brilliant and I must say you're a great teacher."
— Helen O'Reilly, Dublin
"Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the Improvers Course last weekend. I thought it was a good balance between field work, helpful critique of our efforts and the demonstration of the Lightroom application. (You convinced me to purchase it!) The small group size allowed for plenty of 1:1 tuition and you provided fresh insights on exposure and new perspectives on composition. I'd recommend the course to anyone looking to 'progress' from taking nice shots to really good landscapes. Thanks again."
— Chris Busby, Dublin
"I've been very busy lately. I was a second shooter at a friend's wedding last Saturday and the results were beautiful, all thanks to your knowledge that you shared with us on the beginner's course a few months ago....
I was also an official photographer on the recent Tour of Ireland. I really enjoyed it, but it was hard work. I wouldn't have got there without your help. Thanks very much for all your help in getting me to where I am at the moment."
— Ciaran Fallon, Waterford
"Just a short note, to say how much I thoroughly enjoyed the 2 day course for beginners and as you had assured me prior to the course, it was indeed tailored for beginners. That being said, I was amazed with the amount of knowledge and new found skills I came away with, especially as one of the more 'mature' participants on the course.
Key to my enjoyment during this learning process, was the way you 'brought alive' the subject and to enable everyone to grasp an understanding of what was being taught and also the fact that you found time to assist each of us as individuals throughout the 2 days."
— Rosaline Cahill, Northern Ireland
"I have been shooting pictures for 10 or more years however I've always been dissatisfied with my photographs. They never came out quite the way I envisioned them to be when looking through the viewfinder.
Your help in teaching me how to operate the camera manually, how to do hyperfocal focusing, how to make my compositions more dynamic and how to use a tripod have made my photographs far better than I had hoped. The mix of both classroom and field work helped to strengthen the concepts you were teaching.
Thank you for your kind attention and constructive guidance."
— Kevin Woodbury, USA
"I want to thank you for an extremely informative workshop. You truly are an exceptional teacher. I had been using my camera on auto up until our workshop. I'm thrilled to say that auto is in the past for me & its manual all the way now. Your teaching skills are ace & felt totally comfortable from the off. I had great fun on the weekend & it was lovely to spend time with some lovely people who were all excited about taking photos. I would recommend your workshop to anybody wanting to better their photography skills. Once again, thank you so much."
— Lorraine Conlon, Dublin
"I have just experienced one of the most inspiring, educational & fun weekends I have had for a long time. All thanks to the calm, intuitive attentive skills of Peter Cox - an amazing photographer & an interested tutor. I feel empowered now to use my camera to its fullest & look forward to an exciting time ahead as I hone the skills Peter has given us all. Thank you so very very much for your time, patience, interest & humour. Worth every single cent."
— Alice Conroy, Cork
"The last time I was in Sandycove my young daughter was throwing stones into the sea. Now she has her own daughters and here I was at 7.30am taking photographs of the same stones, of the sea and of a most beautiful sunrise. Thank you Peter for a fantastic weekend. We all appreciated your patience and the good humoured way you shared your knowledge. We went home with great shots and a desire to take more great shots"
— Theresa Murphy, Dublin
"We enjoyed a great workshop with Peter in beautiful surroundings in Cork. Being novices, we were delighted with Peter's excellent teaching skills. He showed us all the basic tips and tricks on the first day and had huge patience as we got to grips with our equipment. On the second day, Peter had given us the confidence and ability to take some great shots which now serve as excellent memories of a very enjoyable and worthwhile trip. What Peter taught us on that trip, both on the camera and on the computer, has been invaluable in developing our photography. I couldn't recommend it more."
— Iain MacDonald, Dublin
"Thank you for a fantastic weekend of learning. I found the two day improver's workshop absolutely excellent. It was a perfect balance of picture taking and post processing with the technical information pitched at the right level all the way through. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to improve their photography skills. In particular the step by step critique of our groups' photos was invaluable as well as getting to know all of the features of my camera. I have learnt more in the last two days than I have in the past two years reading books etc.
Thanks again and hope to see you again perhaps down in Cork."
— Gerry Sugrue, Dublin
"I just wanted to thank you for a very inspiring workshop. I left having learnt a tremendous amount, which is due, in no small part, to your friendly conversational approach to sharing your knowledge, and to do this all in such a stunning location, made it a very enjoyable experience.
Your workshop not only surpassed my own goals, but it has also inspired me to look differently at landscape photography. I came, I listened, it clicked."
— Colin Myles, Belfast
"Thank you Peter for an excellent workshop experience! I never thought that I could learn so much in a 2 day time frame. You were very generous with your knowledge, extremely accommodating to the goals that I came with, and I will never forget the beauty of the Gougane Barra Valley!"
— Jennifer Cobble, USA
"Just wanted to say how useful I found the workshop. You far exceeded my expectations in terms of what you managed to cover in the two days and I was continually impressed at the depth of knowledge behind the answer to every question I asked. I would highly recommend the workshops to anyone who wants to improve their digital photography skills."
— Maureen Stuart
"I just wanted to thank you for the one-one photography course. I have been taking photographs for nearly two years and I knew that I loved doing it, but that there was a lot more I could do if I only knew how.
What your workshop gave me was the knowledge for me to move to the next step with this interest. I have finally cracked aperture and shutter speed and have been asking myself questions all week to make sure I have got it right in my head.
I also now am happy to work with the photographs once they have been taken to show them in their best possible light and to spend time thinking about the best way to take the shot.
For me this course was invaluable and I would highly recommend it for anyone who is serious about understanding phototgraphy as you have a profound knowledge of your subject and also the ability to communicate it to others. It was an inspiration to learn from someone who has so much passion for their work."
— Rita McCarthy, Clare
"As a new recruit to photography I have to say that the time spent with you was brilliant and at least the equivalent of spending a whole year at night classes. I have rarely met a more knowledgeable professional in any field."
— Eric Walsh, Dublin
"The course was brilliant and greatly exceeded my expectations... I learned so much during the weekend. At last I understand the true potential of my digital SLR.
I found your critical appraisal of my photographs invaluable. It was a privilege to have such an artist review ones own work. I now find myself looking at photographs in a much more critical way.
Your one-to-one instructions during the photo-shoots was brilliant. I have some stunning photographs which always remind me of one of the best weekends I have had in a very long time."
— Paul Byrne, Dublin
"Thank you so much for your patience and humour during the workshop. The experience was thoroughly enjoyable and I really feel like I have finally got a handle on issues which have been confusing me for years!"
— Clodagh Gleeson, Dublin
"Thanks for a great workshop. I got a really good grounding that will enable me to use the camera to greater effect and to develop my skills. You're a good teacher and your enthusiasm and passion for photography is matched by your competence and ease with the technology."
— Mary Rafferty, Dublin
"I was delighted with the Beginners Course - I chose to do the course with you because I wanted to be inspired rather than spending time over weeks trying to take in facts and information. However, I was please to discover that I got both - the inspirationa and the information. I was lacking confidence in my own ability to take "excellent" photographs and was hoping that some of your excellence would rub off on me!! I found the weekend quite exciting. I felt very comfortable in my ignorance and appreciated your patience and understanding. I liked the way you challenged us to remember what you had told us and the repitition.
I enjoyed the remainder of the i bhFócas series and was quite excited when he was talking about things you had told us.
I need lots of practice and have promised myself the improvers course next year if I improve enough to deserve it. Would like to do it in Cork this time."
— Patricia McNamara, Dublin
"Many thanks for the workshop over the weekend. It was extremely enjoyable and very interesting to see how I could achieve something with my camera which I have always wanted to do but never knew how. Please keep me informed of events as I really enjoyed the weekend and would love to learn more."
— Vincent Walshe, Cork
"Really enjoyed the workshop, learned a lot. Impressed with your cooking and enjoyed your company."
— Michael Cummins, Dublin
"Thank you for your excellent course in digital SLR photography. I can't wait to start using what I've learned!"
— Anne Cardiff, Wexford
"Just a short message to say how much I enjoyed the 2 day workshop this week. Your practical ideas were most beneficial and the field work proved to be invaluable. This, backed up with the studio exercises I believe will help me greatly to improve my camera skills."
— Ivan O'Riordan, Limerick
"Just a quick line to say thanks for a very informative weekend. You're a teacher who has the ability to impart knowledge in an enjoyable, relaxed and enthusiastic manner whilst gradually building the confidence of your students through encouragement, example and the repeated repetition of all technical information."
— Fiona Wallace, Cork
"I am writing to thank you for a marvelous few days. It was clear from the start that you were prepared to meet me at my level, establish the level of my abilities and work from there.
You also wanted to make sure I fully understood the course content and this was done with regular questions, which was most encouraging.
The workshop was excellent and covered all the areas that I would have wanted dealt with. I can say without any hesitation that it exceeded my expectations.
It was a real pleasure watching a professional at work - you brought such an enthusiasm to the course and this obviously comes from your great love of your work."
— Philip McKeever, Dublin
"I would like to thank you for an interesting, fun and informative workshop. You've introduced me to the wonderful world of RAW, apertures and depth of field. More importantly, you got me to think about composition - this will undoubtedly improve my pictures. I am delighted with the pictures I took during the two days."
— Gerard O'Donovan, Cork
"Just wanted to say thanks so much for the workshop this past weekend. It really helped me start to get my head around the technical details of the camera itself and the sessions with Lightroom have already helped me go from 'play-around' mode into real usage."
— Franklin Henderson, USA
"Since my 2-day workshop with you in West Cork, I am delighted with my new approach to picture taking. Based on your techniques I have managed to look at photo opportunities in a whole new light. I also really appreciate the value of the one to one hands-on training particularly with the focus on colour management and printing."
— Gerry Browne, Dublin
"Just wanted to say thanks for your time, effort and knowledge over the 2 days in Gougane Barra. I enjoyed it immensely, learned a lot and would definitely recommend your workshop to others."
— Martin King, Dublin
"Thanks for an excellent and intense days tuition, I learned a huge amount both in the field and also in use of Photoshop and Lightroom. I can't wait to put it all into practice, the tuition was great value and I highly recommend it to any photographer. I have a new perspective of how to take much better pictures. Much appreciated."
— Damien Joyce, Kildare
"Thanks I enjoyed the workshop, and I learned lots."
— Jonathan Barry, Dublin
"The workshop brought a lot of the problems that have frustrated me in the past clearly into focus. You were generous with your time and advice about how the camera works, how to compose the image and the use of Photoshop. I will gladly recommend this workshop to everyone interested in improving their photography skills. Thank you! I am excited about photography again!"
— Colleen, Dublin