TRAINING
Offering jargon-free photography training from beginners level to making a living from photography, Neil takes you through everything you need to know in order to take amazing photos, whatever your equipment.
Teaching and Mentoring for over 10 years as Neil Bankhurst Photography, as well as for The Photo Academy in the past, he is also a Photography Lecturer at East Durham College.
Neil believes that with knowledge of the basics and not the expensive equipment, we can all take breath-taking images and this is why the emphasis is on creativity as well as those basics, whilst the advanced techniques are broken down into easy to understand lessons.
What We Can Offer
Portfolio Building
Whatever genre you'd like to learn, we can help you build up a unique set of images.
Whether it's a change of career or that 'going to Uni' portfolio you require, you need to stand out from others and that is exactly what we work with you to achieve.
Neil has helped many set up their own business and can show you the skills required; from websites, logo's and marketing to invoices, social media and obviously them all important photography skills too.
Fun & Interactive
The emphasis is certainly on learning but we make our lessons fun and interactive also.
Our courses make the most out of the surrounding areas, incorporating models into the landscape at times or mastering street photography in nearby cities, we are always expanding what we offer, keeping it fun whilst teaching you the art of photography.
Gift Vouchers Available - a great Christmas, Birthday or Leaving Present.
Photography Retreats
New Venues for 2026.
Weekend courses taking you back to nature, camping, eating, relaxing and learning. Courses for the absolute beginner at various locations where we'll be sat around a campfire, making new friends, enjoying the great outdoors.
Camping, barbequing, chatting, learning - a truly unique experience, so different from what we have offered before or that others offer.
Message us today to get more info and to pre-book at great rates.
Zoom Lessons
If you don't live within the North East of England then we can organise online training sessions, live on zoom.
There's no pre-recorded lessons and tasks are set until our next meeting, with feedback and focus on where you need extra tuition.
No matter what level you are at or what equipment you have, we can help you master photography from the comfort of your own home.
Ideal for people with disabilities, anxiety and/or depression looking for a new hobby or business venture maybe.