Book a course with me
I am qualified teacher and lecturer as well as a professional photographer. I love teaching and I am dedicated to showing my students how to take the best photos they can. I work with students to help them discover their own personal style and achieve their photographic ambitions.
I run the following food photography and styling courses in Ilkley, West Yorkshire or the Isle of Skye:
One to one food photography and styling courses (half day 10am-2pm).
One to one food photography and styling courses (full day 10am-5pm).
One to one Introduction to editing with Lightroom (half day 10am-2pm)
Gift vouchers are available.
Please contact me to discuss prices which vary according to what you want to achieve and the length of the day.
Email me at jk.ransley@gmail.com to discuss further.
What people say about my courses
The day was a perfect blend of learning technical aspects of how to use a camera, combined with learning how to be more experimental with light, camera angles, tripod set-up and styling. I took away lots of little tips that I know I can implement immediately without having to worry that I can’t manage by myself! Thank you so much for an incredible day yesterday – I truly loved it! I appreciate all the thought and effort you made to create the perfect learning opportunity.
Sarah Kekus The Health Architect March 2024
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the course, the content and the way of teaching was perfect. Thank you.
Really informative and helpful day. Lots of tricks and tips.
The course has helped develop my confidence. I enjoyed the mix of theory and practice, learning more about editing photos. Thank you so much.
This course met my training needs really well. I used to “point and shoot” with my phone camera, but now I feel confident using the camera settings to produce beautiful photographs. Thank you so much I never would believe I could take such high-quality photos with my phone!
The course has helped me become much more confident in using my DSLR camera. I understand how a camera works now and what settings to change to achieve different type of photographs.
Food Technology Team Premier Foods March 2024
Hi Joan, thanks so much for today! You’ve changed the way I see the world! Everything is a canvas for Photography. Kind regards, Aneesh Popat. MD, The Chocolatier.
Hi Joan, I just wanted to say thanks for an absolutely brilliant session today. Thanks a lot. Sarah Hartnett. Pastry chef and chocolatier
Chocolate Academy Ambassador event May 2022
Dear Joan, I just wanted to thank you for an amazing workshop. It’s hard to put into words how much I enjoyed it! It was really inspiring to watch you shoot food. The workshop was the perfect balance of getting our sleeves rolled up and also getting some guidance. It was really good to spend some time learning and having lots of fun with teachers who are passionate about what they do. It was meticulously organised and you organised the perfect people to host us. I do hope we keep in touch!
