About Us
What to expect on a Creative Photography Workshops with your legendary Grand Master Photographers
Mike Langford and Jackie Ranken. :)
Mike and Jackie have been running photography workshops in New Zealand since 2004.
With a small group of just six clients to two instructors you can expect all the personal photographic instruction that you need.
They have an instinct for giving instruction when it is needed without getting in the way of individuals finding their own way or needing space to work things out slowly.
Patience and caring are all part of job.
Photography is a lifelong passion for both of them, they continue to learn and share that knowledge. They love teaching and mentoring others.
"Your idea is the most important element in the image making process" ML
They concentrate on developing your camera skills and craft. It’s important to know how you camera works and how to get the most out of it.
Their aim is to help you develop your own personal photographic aesthetics.
By the end of the workshop you will have an educated opinion regarding what makes a 'good' photograph and why.
They teach you to understand what visual language is with practical demonstrations in the field followed by image review sessions at appropriate times throughout the workshop schedule.
They encourage you to develop your own style and to find your happy place in your photography journey.
"You need to learn the craft of photography before you can truly let go and express your creativity" JR
In 2004 at the Hermitage Hotel at Mount Cook Mike and Jackie were married.
Photographers who attend our workshops ultimately become our friends and part of our photography family.
They are both Canon Master Photographers as well as EIZO Ambassadors.
Jackie Ranken
Jackie Ranken is an Australian born, multi-award winning landscape art photographer. She has over thirty five years’ experience within the visual arts and has been an international awards judge since 2002.
She learnt her craft by working within the photographic industry as a darkroom technician, freelance and sports photographer, wedding photographer, commercial photographer and photojournalist. In 1996 after gaining her Associate Diploma in Fine Arts she began working as a teacher of ‘Fine art’ photography.
She combines her art practice with teaching and is a presenter in workshops and seminars internationally. Exhibiting and instructing nationally and internationally. Her passion is the creation of multi-layered narratives via in camera multiple exposures and intentional movements.
She is a Canon Master and Eizo Ambassador.
Link to EIZO and why I choose them.
Mike Langford
Mike has 35 years experience as an international professional Photographer and has lectured and given workshops to professional photographers for over 20 years. He is a passionate and patient teacher to all levels of photography and through all of the photographic disciplines including landscape, portraiture, architecture and commercial photography. Mike's approach is one of research and understanding the requirements needed to successfully communicate an idea. He has published over 20 books, with more to come.
He is a Canon Master and Eizo Ambassador
Canon Conversations Episode 13-Key moments at 03:29, 40:52 and 43:37
A video produced by Abraham Joff for Canon
A video made on a Sydney Beach by Canon Australia…just playing.
We are Outdoor Safety Certified
We are Canon Master Photographers
EIZO Ambassadors
We are a DOC Approved
We are Accredited Professional Photographers