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Deborah McPhail's story.

Landscape Deborah McPhail, iPhotography member, portrait.
I used to call my photos snapshots. Now they've been published.

Deborah joined iPhotography as a complete beginner. A few years in, she's had landscape work published, exhibited locally in Scotland, and travels with her camera as part of her practice. Cuillin to Glencoe, the journey isn't over — but the change in how she sees a frame is everywhere in the work.

Deborah McPhail Landscape photography · iPhotography member
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In their own words.

A few minutes with iPhotography members on how their photography — and the way they see the world through a camera — changed.

Before & after

Look what changes when you learn the craft.

Real iPhotography members. Same photographer, same kit. What changed was knowing what to do with light, composition and the bit of editing that finishes the photo.

Wildlife before & after — iPhotography member work.
Landscape before & after — iPhotography member work.
Portrait before & after — iPhotography member work.
Nature before & after — iPhotography member work.
Wildlife before & after — iPhotography member work.
Portrait before & after — iPhotography member work.
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In their own words

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Real quotes from real members. Not commissioned, not edited, not invented — just photographers telling us what changed.

I have taken 7 of your courses and each and every one is excellent. Very well put together, very understandable. Your Tutors are all excellent and make the courses very enjoyable. I started in 2022 and continue to this day — one of the best features for me is the forever access after completing one.

ArlonMember since 2022 · 7 courses

The courses made me join and learn, the gallery helped me improve, the FB group improved my confidence, the Photo Reviews honed my skills, and the competitions really showed me what 'good looked like'.

Tony MillsLong-time member

I have always wanted to learn to use a DSLR camera properly, so I used my Virgin Experience retirement present for this iphotography course. I love it. I'm on Module 6 now.

Mai Al HamadBeginners course · retirement gift

Thanks ever so much for the course. You are a brilliant teacher (Chris Sale) and the landscape course modules were so inspiring and well put together. I do feel I've learned a great deal.

Anne TicknerLandscape Photography

iPhotography, I could not have done it without the lessons from iPhotography and the advice and examples from the iPhotography family. Still loving the journey. This week is clouds.

Brett LeeLong-time member

Great course to undertake. I really enjoyed the content, and even better I really enjoy putting the practice in — gaining a better understanding of landscape photography and coming away with some good photos makes it all worthwhile. A must course for anyone.

Rory StevensonLandscape Photography

Hi Stephen, just to let you know Lightroom has been fabulous and I am now a subscription slave. I am really enjoying using it — it has been an interesting experience. It is like a new lease of life as it has tools, tricks and a user friendly feel that I did not get with Affinity…

Angie VillersLightroom Course

The online learning modules are beneficial and helped me develop a better understanding of the settings, angles, exposures, depth of field, focusing on the subject or adding to it within your frame. I recommend it to beginners many times over. Thank you for the experience.

Bruce LowePhotography for Beginners

The business course was exceptionally well-structured, covering various aspects of weddings, portraits, and wildlife or safari photography. The branding section was particularly beneficial.

Joanne HolmesBusiness Masterclass · Wedding
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