Training byLumiere - Steeple Claydon

Joel P.

My business has benefited greatly from Kate's wisdom over the last few years and it was no surprise to me when she created Training byLumiere which focuses on training for photographers. A few weeks ago I asked for help and Kate and Brent came to the rescue! Brent led me through the mysterious world of SEO in great detail while keeping it light and specific to my needs. I left their stunning new office with a head full of knowledge and an arm full of notes to put into action! Can't recommend these lovely people enough.

Emily M.

5 Stars - I would 100% recommend Training by Lumiere to anyone thinking of setting up a photography buisness or looking to improve their photography skills!

I was the winner of the 2017 "60 Seconds to Change Your Life" competition run by Training by Lumiere in conjunction with The Photography Show at the NEC Birmingham. Following several intense knock-out rounds, I was honoured to win the competition and receive a place on the 2017-18 Foundation Programme by TBL.

Training by Lumiere consists of Kate and Brent, two incredibly knowledgable photography professionals with years of real-world experience in the industry. They are so warm and open in sharing everything they have learnt in their careers - none of it is just theory, but real, practical advice tried and tested by themselves. The quality of the information shared is second to none. It is so inspiring to be trained by successful, practicing photographers/videographers.

Kate and Brent aim to fill in the blanks left by many other Photography educators with a real emphasis on business skills, professional practice and practical skills. I have a first class honours photography degree (2010-13), but I can't express enough how useful and transformative I found the Foundation Programme. As I left each and every session my brain was buzzing with new knowledge and I felt super inspired to make positive and impactful changes to my business.

The 1-2-1 mentoring time is absolutely invaluable and allows for individual time spent with Kate and Brent on any aspect of photography or business practice that you choose.

Training by Lumiere has been an integral part of starting and developping my photography buisness. I would encourage anyone considering this programme to go for it!

Clare B.

Kate and Brent's training is first class in every way. Investing money with them is one of the best things you can do for your photography business. I have trained with them many times over the years, and always found them to be unbelievably generous with their knowledge and they really care about seeing progress in their clients. I wholeheartedly recommend them!

Virginia G.

I have just completed the Foundation Programme with Training By Lumiere - Kate, Brent and Becky are refreshingly warm, welcoming, open and honest. They have a wealth of knowledge and a passion to share it. It has been valuable to learn from successful, practicing photographers and film makers and this is one of the things which makes this Foundation Programme unique. From the moment I first met them I felt valued and motivated - they have a talent for boosting confidence and supporting others to have both the practical and emotional skills to succeed. The past 6 months has flown by and I will miss my monthly 'holiday' (as although we worked very hard for 2 long days a month I always felt rested, cared for and motivated for the next stage). If you are looking to boost your professional photography business I would recommend Training By Lumiere.

Kate S.

Wow, where to start?! Having just completed the exceptional 6 month course I cannot recommend it highly enough. Relevant and current training on all aspects of both photography and business. Kate and Brent deliver this course in an all inclusive manner, there is never a moment where you can't ask a question ... nor do they tire of questions being asked, ever!

Their technical knowledge is outstanding, their creative brains inspiring and business model solid. I am a second career/career change photographer who had no technical knowledge. I am also a mummy of two under five and this is my first foray back into 'real life' after having children ... so this really was a big thing!

I know that my business (which I am in the process of setting up) will work and that wouldn't have been possible without Training byLumiere. If you are considering a course then look no further.

Luciana R.

Thank you Kate for the outstanding workshop "Confidence with Boudoir" that took place at your home last week. I feel so more confident and I am still buzzing with ideas! You continue to aspire me with your photography and your professionalism ! Following my Foundation course last year and few other workshops that I have attended I can thoroughly recommend your training to any aspiring professionals! OUTSTANDING WORK - Luciana Rizzi Photography

Cody W.

Attended Kate and Brent's Speedlight Workshop today and what a great time. I'm always up in the air about spending money on workshops when we live in a world of YouTube and Google where we can find anything and everything, but I'm glad I went to this workshop. There is nothing like having great training by down to earth and talented people. I have been in the photography world for 15 years, mainly landscapes with about 8 years of off and on portrait work and I still learned so much that I plan on implementing in my next photoshoot. I am looking at attending more of their workshops in the future and would highly recommend them to anyone.

Zelda R. P.

Just over a year ago I finished the 6 month Foundation Programme with Training byLumiere.
I thought it might be interesting to review how things are going for me as a new photography business a year on.
I began the course with very little knowledge of running a business and and only basic knowledge of how my dslr worked!
What I had though, was a passion to become what I hoped I could be. Kate, Brent & Becky believed in me from the start.
I remember Brent saying to me on day 1 of the Foundation Programme, “follow the programme, and you will not fail”.
And this is what I have done. They taught me invaluable practical skills, along with training on how to run a successful business and how to keep control of everything (so important!)

When I began, I wanted to purely photography families, the thought of photographing weddings absolutely petrified me.
But I soon grew in confidence and I was second shooting on weddings within 3 months of starting the course!
Last year I mainly second shot for other photographers, but also had my first wedding of my own. For this I took along a second shooter and an assistant to support me, but I did it!
Since then I’ve had a few more bookings, and have always taken a second shooter/assistant with me. But last weekend I did my first wedding totally solo!
This is a HUGE thing for me, considering where I was one year ago.
And it is down to Kate & Brent’s continued support and absolute belief in me, I think they knew I could do it way before I did!

The response I’ve had on last weekends’ wedding has been incredible, comments on the day, and since, of how impressed people were with the way I worked. This is what has prompted me to write this review, because I found myself thinking “wow, I couldn’t have done this 18months ago”.
I put that down to the Training I received from Training byLumiere, and the confidence in myself that has grown over the past 18 months.
Seriously, I could not have done it without them. Yes, I’ve worked hard, you need to if you want to succeed, but without their guidance I wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing now.

I still have a lot more to learn, and a way to go before my business is where I want it to be. But I know it will get there, I’ve started off right, and that is what is important.
Set the foundations properly and your business can grow.

So honestly, if you think you have a talent, an eye, and a strong desire to be a photographer, but are lacking in confidence, you can do it too!
This Foundation Programme is worth every penny and then some!

Just give them a call. They are also the loveliest people on the planet 😌