Direct interaction with a photo pro is the fastest and easiest way to make dramatic improvements in your skills.
Ambassador Grant Thomas has been internationally recognized for his work, most recently being announced as a finalist in "Wrecks of the World" and "Best 5 Images" categories in the 2020 Underwater World ShootOut.
An award winning split shot taken at sunset in Tonga. Photo © 2020 Grant Thomas
Grant offers personalized classes on all aspects of photography and videography. Sessions can take place over Zoom, FaceTime, Skype, or in person (within the United Kingdom). Each session is planned with you in advance and tailored to meet your exact needs. Sample topics include:
Photography Techniques
Comprehensive instruction on techniques from basic to advanced. Grant runs on location photography workshops throughout the year in a variety of exotic locations and loves sharing his knowledge with others.
Post Processing
Using programs including Adobe® Lightroom, Photoshop, and Final Cut Pro to get the most out of your images and video. Grant can help you with your entire workflow, from taking photos to importing, processing, and uploading.
One of Grant's signature images, a pair of swans searching for food on Loch Lomond, Scotland. Photo © 2020 Grant Thomas
Advice on Equipment Purchases
Being an underwater photographer can be tough on the luggage allowance, so it's important to choose the right gear. Grant can share his years of experience working with a range of camera equipment both above water and underwater.
Selecting Images for Print or Competition
Grant has picked up a number of international awards for his images including being named British Underwater Photographer of the Year in 2018. Grant can critique your picks or help you to select the right images from your portfolio for printing, publishing, magazine editorials, or competition submissions.
Career Development and Social Media
Marketing yourself is key! Grant can share his professional knowledge of the industry with advice on how to work with magazines, ground operators, agencies, sponsors, brands, and much more. There are many great photographers in the world but getting paid for your work is another ball game entirely.
A 2020 finalist in the Wrecks of the World category of the Underwater World ShootOut. Photo © 2020 Grant Thomas
Tailored to Fit
Each session is pre-planned to meet your needs and billed on an hourly rate with discounts available with bookings of 3 hours or more. Spaces are limited so book as early as possible to reserve the time that works best for you. Contact Grant for availability.
Ambassador Grant Thomas left Scotland with a degree in Engineering and a desire to travel. His travels developed into a passion for photography, a PADI SCUBA Instructor certification, and an underwater housing. Since then he's established himself as an award-winning underwater photographer including a distinction as British Underwater Photographer of the Year in 2018. He now works as a freelance photographer and expedition guide, leading tours and workshops to encounter and photograph animals like humpback whales and orcas. Read more...
Additional Reading
Tonga Underwater with Humpback Whales and Grant Thomas
British Photography Awards 2020 Shortlist
