I’d just like to thank Tesni for an excellent workshop on a somewhat miserable January day in the Peak District; the day exceeded expectations. The day rates as one of the best workshops I’ve done and restored confidence that such workshops are a great experience both in finding new locations but learning both about the camera and composition. We had a full day initially working on moving water but a charming Robin interrupted this and we extended to include wildlife.  Tesni knows the area well and can find great locations to suit all eventualities. It’s a very relaxed but challenging day. Her style is to initially set you work through a few images and then run through the process. Through this I learnt (and re-leant) more about the abilities of the camera, we both use the Olympus system, and the steps to break out of just using ‘Auto”! its re-enthused  my photography and I’m looking forward to 2019. Tesni typically doesn’t take her camera with her on landscape workshops but concentrates solely on working with you, a refreshing change. I’ll certainly book another workshop with Tesni and I would wholeheartedly recommend her workshops –  the Puffins look exciting!

Cathy and I went to meet up with Tesni in the Peak District for one of her Landscape Workshops, the weather forecast was against us so we did a quick access version of the workshop so we could get hands on quickly and learn about the Olympus cameras we both have as well as learning more techniques and composition guides for landscape photography. The first half of the day was spent at Solomon’s Temple just outside Buxton, we both gained a lot of useful guidance from Tesni’s detailed photography knowledge and patient teaching methods, we also learnt some of the better ways to use the camera, for example around white balance and exposure compensation. We broke for lunch as the rain started then headed over to the tunnels on the Monsal trail to try some low light photography, using tripods and a good teaching session around these  tools and the camera again. Whatever your level of knowledge Tesni can offer some insights into photography, from basic principle to advanced features of the camera and photographic technique. Tesni is an Olympus brand ambassador but this doesn’t mean she only teaches Olympus users, whatever system you use Tesni’s skills will be of help to you. This is the third workshop I’ve done (Landscape, Waterfowl and Mountain Hares) and the second Cathy has done (Landscape and Mountain Hares) with Tesni, and we keep going back as she’s such a good teacher with amazing knowledge of the natural world and always good fun to be with.

Tesni’s artistry with a light pen and anatomical knowledge also allow her to demonstrate the Live Composite feature of the Olympus EM cameras in a unique way.

I was lucky enough to have a chance of joining Tesni on a 3 day tailored photography workshop on a one to one basis, in the beautiful Peak District. I am a complete novice and was eager to learn about my new camera, and how to get the best out of wildlife and landscape opportunities.

Tesni recommended some places to stay, and I settled on a lovely hotel in Hathersage. I was amazed at Tesni’s knowledge and wonderful compassion for wildlife and the countryside. She was a brilliant tutor and gave me such confidence in using my camera. I got  amazing shots of some of the most beautiful landscapes and fabulous wildlife pictures. We were lucky enough to come across a presenting peacock on a farm. Taking the pictures, with Tesni giving me such handy tips and advice, enabled me to obtain some fantastic shots. Tesni tailored each day differently for me, to help me maximise my photographic experience. My favourite being the awesome highland cattle. She also made it fun and was very patient with me, gently testing me on what I had learnt! I thoroughly enjoyed Tesni’s workshop and cannot wait to join her again in the future.