Bjorn Thomassen
FSWPP FBIPP FNPS Hon QEP
Photographer, writer, judge and mentor. Bjorn continues his passion of providing enlightenment and active enjoyment.
“Bjorn is one of the UK’s leading photographic speakers”.
Dan Lezano. Editor - Digital SLR Photography Magazine.
“A dedicated teacher of photography and light. Bjorn always delivers".
Simon Burfoot - Elinchrom/Flash Centre.
“Bjorn’s teaching skills together with his undoubted knowledge of light places him on the, must see list”.
British Journal of Photography.
“Bjorn has an infectious enthusiasm for teaching photography. You will come away with so much”.
Dave Beck. Manfrotto.
THE AIM OF INSPIRE...
The Aim of Inspire is to create an enjoyable and elevating personal experience for enthusiasts and professionals alike.
Enjoy development with an accomplished speaker, judge, and writer. "Booked by thousands to attend his courses. Bjorn also inspired large numbers over many years through his articles and speaking engagements.”
Photography and wellbeing. Photography can be embraced as a mindful art to help nurture a more creative and happier you.
Photography courses Cornwall to suit you
One to One course’s are adapted to what you want your photography experience to be. So if you don't see the perfect fit or if you're uncertain, a quick call or even a message will enable Bjorn to suggest something that you will both enjoy and benefit from.
Theoretical introduction to photography
HALF DAY
This half day course will be set out to answer any curiosities you have. You may never have taken photography seriously but feel an urge to investigate why this somewhat perplexing form of art has captivated millions around the world.
Mentoring for Qualifications or Competitions
HALF DAY
Bjorn has helped countless photographers towards their goals over many years. This half day will draw on Bjorn’s experience as a qualifications and competition judge and will be designed to further your aspirations.
Beginners photography workshop
HALF DAY
We will cover the basics of general photography. Whether you have a little knowledge, or no knowledge. Enthusiasm is all that is required for this course of enlightenment combined with practical opportunities to create wonderful images.
ONLINE COURSE
Online photography course
One to One mentoring online is an enjoyable means of learning and assessment is fitted to you precisely and at your pace. If preferred, online and location learning can be combined in a ratio that suites you. From one day to one year, it’s that flexible
The Wilds Landscapes
Join Inspire on a Wilds Landscape course in deepest, coastal Cornwall.
A place where granite formations can look eerily like mythological characters out of some dusty old book.
Be guided to enchanted woodlands with bubbling rivers and peaceful twisting paths. Experience the moorlands and the romance of the numerous wood fringed estuaries.
Cornwall doesn’t always have the best cell coverage, but you’ll enjoy a much better connection.
Hidden Coves and Silky Seawater
ONE OR TWO DAYS
Focusing on Cornwall’s astonishing coastline. You will be taken to some spectacular locations towards the more Southerly aspects of the South and North coastlines. You will enjoy knowledgeable guidance and ample time to create beautiful images.
iconic scenes, cliffs, mines and seascapes
ONE OR TWO DAYS
This course will take you to some of Cornwall’s iconic scenes at the more Southerly aspects of both the South and North Tin coast. Cornwall boasts some spectacular mining scenery.
Intimate Landscapes
ONE OR TWO DAYS
We’ll investigate the smaller but no less beautiful details of rural and coastal landscapes. By identifying and isolating specific elements we can arrange natures intimacies into pleasing compositions.
Abstracts
ONE OR TWO DAYS
Seeking and capturing abstracts artistically is as challenging as it is enjoyable. Abstracts can be simplistic or complex. With the right guidance towards a different way of seeing, even the complex is achievable and very rewarding.
Phone Camera Capture
ONE OR TWO DAYS
Having mentored a photographer whose submission for Europe’s highest photographic qualification (MQEP) was captured on an iPhone. Let’s not right-off a device that sits so portably and conveniently in our pockets for Portraits or Landscapes
Norwegian Landscapes
ONE OR TWO DAYS
Join me in a country described by the National Geographic as one of the most beautiful on earth. A land of geological wonder and diversity that co-exists with the most atmosphere conjuring weather.
Portrait Gems
Portraiture at an outdoor location in stunning Cornwall can be simply enthralling. A place where the environment itself can inspire our themes, poses and compositions.
Once guided to a characterful or ambient location, the fascination and magic of environmental portraiture will begin. Clear and easy guidance will assist you towards creating your very own, Portrait Gems.
Cornwall doesn’t always have the best cell coverage, but you’ll enjoy a much better connection.
Beaches and Dunes
ONE OR TWO DAYS
Discover portraiture in a coastal environment, easy-to-understand guidance and lots of practical opportunity to develop or expand your own portfolio. Learn how to use reflectors and diffusers correctly together with balancing flash.
The Fine Art of Lighting
ONE OR TWO DAYS
Lighting is a ‘must embrace topic’ for enthusiasts and professions alike. It’s an enjoyable and rewarding subject that’ll lift your photography to another level. Whether indoors or outdoors, fine lighting is an exciting skill that overlaps into multiple genres.
Commercial and Social Portraiture
ONE OR TWO DAYS
As someone who has had a long and very fulfilling life in professional portrait photography. Bjorn has the knowledge and experience to nurture your semi-professional or even, full-time aspiration’s. His fields of expertise span many genres of commercial portraiture.
Woodlands – Old Buildings
ONE OR TWO DAYS
This course will immerse you into the wonderful world of portraiture in enchanted locations. Learning will be an enjoyable mixture of well explained techniques and practical applications, enabling you to create or expand your portfolio.
Fine Art Portraiture
ONE OR TWO DAYS
The subject of artful portraiture is as immersive as it is fascinating. It draws on many intriguing elements including, conceptual planning and artistic interpretation. You will enjoy being guided through this subject as well as capturing beautiful images.
The Male Portrait
ONE OR TWO DAYS
Photographing men comes with its own fascinating disciplines and rewards. It’s a genre that I love undertaking and teaching. It’s a category that spans as many applications as there are unique concepts, looks and personalities. As always, planning plays a key role towards success. This course will upskill your ability to photograph men while adding unique images to your portfolio.
Wedding Photography
ONE OR TWO DAYS
Bjorn has undertaken over 300 weddings at the higher ends of the market. Based in Cornwall Bjorn also undertook commissions in Barbados, Malta, Florida and California. Whether semi-professionally or as a full-time vocation, Bjorn is well qualified to guide you through the complexities of this potentially lucrative market.
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