Online Trail Running Photogaphy Course
Book your place on a Kelp and Fern, online lead course to learn the basics of trail running photography over a 6 week period, starting on Tuesday 30th June, 19:00-21:00 GMT.
Does This Sound Familiar?
- Blurry Photos - You capture the moment, everything's a blur, photos aren't as sharp as you like or the timing's off
- Missing the Magic - The sunrise was incredible, the trail was full of life, but your photos just don't capture what you felt out there
- Overwhelmed - You have a phone camera or small camera, but no idea how to use it properly
On the 6 week course, we'll cover these areas and more!
Learn to Slow Down, See More, and Capture What You Enjoy
This course is about connecting more deeply with the trails you love and preserving those moments that make running outdoors so special. Below are the main topics we will cover in the 6 week course with time for reflection from each course member too.
- Four Pillars of Outdoor Photography
- Technical Camera Settings
- Common Trail Running Scenes and Scenarios
- Capturing People Trail Running
- Developing Your Own Style
What You'll Learn Over 6 Weeks
Live, interactive 2-hour sessions with practical assignments between each week that starts in Summer 2026.
Week 1: Light and Composition
The first two pillars of outdoor photography; Light and composition will be covered in the first week as well as introductions.
When are the best times for light, how to work with it and how to compose a photograph and choose what you put in it.
Week 2: Sharpness and Exposure
We will continue with the third and fourth pillars of outdoor photography; sharpness and exposure.
How to create sharp images and get the exposures that you want.
Week 3: Technical Camera Settings
Why moving away from the auto settings can unlock your creativity.
Freeze action without blur, show movement and speed, and capture the feeling of running by mastering the technical and manual settings on a camera.
We will also cover my photography flow and go through what I ask myself as I see a scene unfold that I'd like to capture
Week 4: Common Trail Running Scenes and Scenarios
Learn how to photograph the most common trail running scenes and scenarios, from wildlife on the edge of a trail, to a beautiful vista and landscape infront of you
Week 5: Capture People Running
Learn how to better capture yourself, friends and other runners on the trail.
Week 6: Developing Your Own Style
We'll go through my style of trail running photography, the photos I enjoy taking and capturing and how you can develop yours.
Finishing with a review of our assignments and any topics we'd like to recover.
Course Details
- 6 Weeks Course
- A 6 week course that starts in Summer 2026
- 2 Hours Per Session
- 2 hour live session session every week and a weekly assignment to do between sessions
- Small Groups
- Personalised feedback every week
- All Levels
- No matter what camera you are using, how long you've been trail running, all are welcome.
From the Author of Focus on the Trail
I created this course because I believe trail running photography can enhance our trail runs, it's about slowing down, connecting with nature, focusing on the trail and preserving the moments that make us come back to the trails again and again.
Whether you're using a professional camera or just your phone, this course will help you see the trail differently and capture what you love about being out there.
Ready to Transform Your Trail Photography?
Course begins on Tuesday 30th June, 19:00-21:00 GMT.
There are limited spots available for the summer 2026 course, reserve yours below.
Questions? Email me.