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IN PERSON COURSES

If you’re serious about enhancing your capabilities and earning power, learning directly from the greats of photography and imaging is a must. The kind of personal contact we make possible gives you the opportunity to see genius at work, and get the kind of critique that will take your work to the next level.
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ONLINE COURSES

We call these ‘On-Demand and they Access material featuring the core content of live workshops. Study at your own pace to put new learning into practice through shooting, editing, or compositing as you go along. Filmed content is supplemented by PDFs, images, and other learning materials.
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FREE LIVE BROADCAST

Witness professionals whose work you admire share the secrets that built their reputation – without having to leave your home. It’s a no-brainer – free workshops by some of the world’s best photographic and imaging talent. Register Today!

ON-DEMAND VIDEO ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY WORKSHOPS

(AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE)

ZOOM ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY WORKSHOPS

(AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE)

WORKSHOPS (IN PERSON, UK ONLY)

ON-DEMAND DIGITAL COURSES

WHAT PEOPLE SAID ABOUT US

Excellent day!

“Excellent day: Jake is a masterful instructor – clear, knowledgeable and passionate and Amersham Studios is a great venue, highly recommended.” – 10/10

Nikola Milcic - London, UK.

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Nikola Milcic - London, UK.

“Excellent day: Jake is a masterful instructor – clear, knowledgeable and passionate and Amersham Studios is a great venue, highly recommended.” – 10/10

4th Workshop and will be back for more!!

"I've now been to 4 very different workshops here, all were utterly exceptional - I've recommended it to so many people and even drive from my home in Wales each time! - 20/10

Heulwyn Roberts, Wales, UK.

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Heulwyn Roberts, Wales, UK.

“I’ve now been to 4 very different workshops here, all were utterly exceptional – I’ve recommended it to so many people and even drive from my home in Wales each […]

LOVED the workshop!

“LOVED the workshop! It’s wonderful to have a small group to work with thought the day, worth flying in from the USA for!” – 10/10

Michael Eckert, Seattle, USA!

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Michael Eckert, Seattle, USA!

“LOVED the workshop! It’s wonderful to have a small group to work with thought the day, worth flying in from the USA for!” – 10/10

Getting it right in camera

"Was really interesting to learn how to get it right in camera instead of wasting time in Photoshop! This was my 2nd workshops here and used the EuroStar train from Paris and was home for dinner!" - 10/10

Petri Segerroos, Paris, France.

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Petri Segerroos, Paris, France.

“Was really interesting to learn how to get it right in camera instead of wasting time in Photoshop! This was my 2nd workshops here and used the EuroStar train from […]

Everything I wanted and more

"As a fellow photography educator based in Kuwait, I'd been searching for a long time for a workshop that featured so much usable knowledge and secrets and this delivered so much more." - 10/10

Adnan Kamal, Kuwait.

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2016-08-25T10:19:38+00:00

Adnan Kamal, Kuwait.

“As a fellow photography educator based in Kuwait, I’d been searching for a long time for a workshop that featured so much usable knowledge and secrets and this delivered so […]

you need this in your life!

“This is one of the best courses I have been on – you need this in your life!” – 100/10

William Delve, Gloucestershire, UK.

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William Delve, Gloucestershire, UK.

“This is one of the best courses I have been on – you need this in your life!” – 100/10
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“Photographic education as reimagined by photographers and digital artists who define the state of their art. We connect you with the world’s top talents, equipping you with their skills, and sharing the mindset that allows them to generate their spectacular results..”

AMERSHAM STUDIOS - OUR LONDON BASE

Sadly our bespoke 1200 square feet studio we’ve made 40 minutes from central London closed in Spring 2022 with the cost of living crisis. However, our digital arm ‘TradeSecrets-Live’ continues to make on-demand videos.  Inobtrusive cameras and microphones capture the smallest detail of interactions, and those magic moments when a student’s question unlocks the perfect anecdote or example from a tutor. We don’t believe in staged and scripted scenarios – learning happens in the moment, and we want you to have the opportunity to share that experience in person or digitally.

ONLINE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

We film every moment of our live workshops, then edit them down to craft downloadable classes perfect for home viewing. Modules are supported by relevant materials, eg images, actions, and – where relevant – brushes.

LIVE STREAMING OF CLASSES

You can watch classes for free as they happen. Soak up lessons as they occur in the moment (did we mention they’re free?). It’ll also give you a feel for what our workshops are like if you want to be a live participant in the future.

OUR EPIC EDUCATORS

JAKE HICKS

Gel Master

Whether you want to create this on trend look in camera, or want to learn how to become a Post Pro, our Epic Educator Jake Hicks is an international sell out sensation.

BELLA KOTAK

Fine Art Photographer

Join the incredibly lovely Bella Kotak on a journey through the world fine-art photography on her popular On-Location Concept to Completion workshops.

KEVIN MULLINS

Wedding Photojournalist

Kevin Mullins sets the standard in Wedding Photojournalism, he share his techniques and business secrets exclusively with us. His workshops sell out almost instantly!

LINDSAY ADLER

Photographer, Author, Educator.

Lindsay Adler is one of the World’s Top 10 Fashion photographers and we’re flying her in from the USA for a UK exclusive to share her secrets of Fashion & Beauty Photography.

FELIX RODRIGUEZ

Creative Miniature Photography

Felix is the world’s most creative miniature photographer who skillfully blends specialist techniques with storytelling to create amazing images.

DAVE KIA PIPER

Portrait Photographer

Dave Kai Piper is commercial photographer, global ambassador for Fujifilm, Adobe Community Professional, 3LT Pro &  Lecturer at Wolverhampton University.

BEN CHERRY

Environmental Photojournalist

Intrepid Ben is currently part of a huge International NGO project flying a micro light alongside Swans from Russia to the UK and filming them in 6k for 3 months!

ANTTI KARPPINEN

Image Artisan

Antti Karppinen has won dozens international awards and belongs to a new generation of image artisans to whom all things are possible. Antti is based in Finland.

SIMON ELLINGWORTH

Multi Genre Photographer

Renowned photographer, lead educator and owner of Amersham Studios, Simon’s his ability to see a great image regardless of the subject matter, is reflected in his 9 prestigious awards in an unusually wide range of genres.

NINO BATISTA

Photographer & Retoucher

Yet another UK exclusive, we’re flying in Top America photographer & retoucher Nino Batista. Nino is regularly published and educates world wide and kindly shares his knowledge as a senior writer for Fstoppers.com

FRANK DOORHOF

Photographer, Author & Educator

We’re proud to regularly have Dutch Photographer, Author, Educator and lover of light meters: Frank Doorhof in the studio sharing his secrets with you. His can do attitude and larger than life humor is infectious.

KAREN ALSOP

Compositing Genius

Learn how to create commercial grade fine art composites from Award Winning Australian Digital Artist; Karen Alsop. Checkout here edit along On-Demand Digital workshop: How to create Gaming & Cinematic Composites.

DRACORUBIO

Photoshop Wizzard

Dracorubio (Roderique Arisiaman) is an epic image creator and storyteller from the Netherlands here in person and On-Demand to share his photoshop ninja secrets with you.

ANDREW SCRIVEN

Photographer & Meditator

Andrew won ‘Digital Photographer Wildlife Photographer of the Year’, was a finalist in ‘Sony World Photographer Awards‘, ‘National Geographic International’ and is a Sony Global Imaging Ambassador.

DAVID TALLEY

Creative Photographer

Should you not be one of David’s 180,000+ Facebook followers, he’s an internationally recognized photographer and educator and his work exhibits the darkest moment before an explosion of light.

JOHN HUMPHREY

RPS Educator & Author

John Humphrey is a Fellow and instructor for the Royal Photographic Society. John specialises in macro, art and photoshop and is author of book ‘Close-up and Macro Photography’.

ABOUT US

Trade Secrets Live is the result of renowned photographer and trainer Simon Ellingworth wanting to make world class workshops accessible to all – especially you!

It’s not enough to equip yourself with great kit – invest in the skills to use it from the best in the business. Simon is fortunate to count stars in the photography and imaging scene as friends - what they’ve shared has been vital in him winning 9 prestigious photography awards spanning genres and styles.



Simon’s dedication – and address book - gives you unparalleled access to knowledge you will not encounter anywhere else…that’s why the Royal Photographic Society were willing to strike a unique partnership with him.

People travel to the workshops from America, Europe, Japan, and India, and beyond. Thousands more benefit from comprehensive downloadable courses and free streaming.

Consult the FAQ regarding location, transport, etc.

CONTACT US

We'd love to hear from you...
  • Amersham Studios, Rear of 15, The Penningtons, Amersham, HP6 6EJ, UK
  • +44 7825621916
  • Learn@TradeSecrets.live

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