Photography Workshop Testimonials

Feedback on my photography tours and workshops

Below you can view some feedback from my previous and regular participants.

"My husband and I had the pleasure of joining Julian Elliot on his Vietnam photography tour this September, and it was an incredible journey. He possesses an immense knowledge of photography and a deep understanding of the locations and people we visited. Julian took us to locations that included rice terrace landscapes, farmers, fishermen, brick and incense makers at work, big city street scenes, and portraits, which allowed us to capture breathtaking shots. Julian was patient, approachable, and always willing to provide personalized tips. He showed us how to get up close and engage with portrait images of hill tribe people and professional models. What truly sets Julian apart is his passion and energy. We were lucky with the weather, as we had many sunrises and sunsets in varied locations, including a fantastic early morning market in a fishing village. Every hidden gem we visited was an opportunity for him to inspire us to see the world in new ways. It was not just about taking pictures—it was about connecting with the environment and honing our artistic vision. We've expanded our portfolio and gained a wealth of new techniques and unforgettable memories. I highly recommend Julian to anyone looking to elevate their photography skills while having a great time exploring beautiful Vietnam. Truly a five-star experience!"

Dolomites

Dolomites Photography Tour - Just go!

In short words, it was amazing. Had a great week with Julian in Italy. As in a small group, Julian took care to consider everyone’s needs and took us to many well-known and secret spots. Even when the weather was bad Julian was able to find alternative plans. Everyone went home with a memory card full of photos. Will definitely have another try next time!

Axton

Highly recommend this Dolomites tour!

A photo tour to the Dolomites was a bucket list item for me and this tour fully met my expectations. Julian took us to as many of the top spots that we could fit into a week, while being flexible to adjust for the weather and light. His knowledge of photography is excellent. I appreciated the small group size and the attention he gave to each of us. Julian is a great guy who truly went above and beyond to make sure we got the shot!

Cindy Baker

One Week Dolomites Photography Tour

I joined Julian on a one-week photography tour in the Dolomites, Italy, and it was incredible. We visited both secret and well-known spots, and our safety was also taken very seriously. Julian was really helpful, guiding me in photography and ensuring we all felt comfortable. Our daily schedule was discussed with us in detail, and we were even able to visit Seceda, a spot not originally in the plan but one I had always wished to go to.

It was a memorable tour with excellent planning, and thanks to Julian, lots of beautiful images were captured 🙂

Yunjie Huang

Feedback on a one to one day

I spent a wonderful full day on a one to one with Julian in the Loire Valley near Tours. Julian knows the area extremely well and does all the driving so one just relaxes until he brings you to some very famous sites and hidden gems. This is not a whistle stop tour where one gets out, snaps a shot and onto the next. This is about taking your time, studying the scene and the light. Julian will offer help and advice from his own extensive experience . He encourages one to experiment and think about the subject before just snapping away. This is not a day for snappers, this is for people who want to take photographs, good photographs. Julian is very knowledgeable and easy going. He is a working professional photographer who travels extensively, (not so much in the last year for obvious reasons) so getting a one to one is not always that easy, but worth the effort. I feel I gained a lot. Who would profit from a one to one? Anyone from beginner to experienced who wants to improve and learn. Again just to emphasise Julian earns his living as a working photographer who makes YouTube videos when he has time, not visa versa. Highly recommended.

M Wright

Thank you so much for a great week in Glencoe (13 - 19 January)

From start to finish you were committed to ensuring that I was well looked after, visited the best locations – constantly checking the forecast to make the most of the weather conditions – and received support and tuition carefully matched to the level of my expertise.
You provided an excellent extended workshop and I thoroughly enjoyed myself.
All the best

PS I meant to say – I also got some great images.

J James

3 day photography workshop in the Lake District

Julian was able to tailor the workshop to my own needs and I’d thoroughly recommend going out with him to learn about landscape photography.

Because of the time he gave me, I now see the landscape in a different way and I’m noticing things a lot more.

I keep looking at my photos as before the course I didn’t think that I was capable of getting the photos that I had taken.

D Faulkner

1 to 1 photography workshop - Brecon Beacons

I recommend Julian’s training without hesitation.

As requested, Julian created a one-day training session tailored to my exact needs focusing on my particular interests; lakes and rivers.

From pre-day exercises and reading to finding suitable locations, I was impressed and my skills were progressing before the session has even started. The day included a dawn shoot, detailed training on finding and then how to maximise a chosen location to specific input on the science of photography as well as an introduction to Lightroom.

These skills were refined at two further locations later in the day. The one-day course and subsequent follow-up support has delivered what would have taken me many months to learn and has rapidly accelerated my skills and consequently enjoyment of photography.

M Wheelock

Cornwall landscape photography workshop day

Hi Julian, sorry that this has taken me forever to get around to doing.

We did a one day photo course with Julian in Western Cornwall. Despite the rainy weather, we had an excellent day and learnt a lot about photography. Both of us ended up with some excellent shots. Julian has a great deal of patience and explains things very clearly. Not only did we learn a lot about photography but also about Cornwall. Despite the fact that my family lives here, Julian took us to some wonderful secret spots. Overall, it was an inspirational experience.

T Firth

One to one Loire Valley photography workshop

I really enjoyed the day, and am going to get one of the photos of Chambord put on a canvas for my wall.

J Taylor - Australia

One to one photography workshop

Just wanted to say a quick but heartfelt thank you for your help, advise, skill etc. I very much appreciated the effort you put into the two days.

R Barton

Loire Valley - Teaching photography

I had an excellent day out with Julian whose explanations and patience made learning to use a DSLR a real pleasure.

For those who really wish to get the most out of their camera and photographs rather than just point and shoot, it is really worthwhile having some practical tuition.

I can heartily recommend Julian’s skill and ability to teach ….. and I am not the brightest of stars!

S Storey